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Fate/kaleid liner PRISMA ILLYA: Episode 04 Review

First and foremost, Prisma Illya is a parody. A parody of magical girl genres, card game shows, and Fate/Stay Night itself. It’s easy to remember this when the show does things like Illya calling Ruby out on teasing her by stating that “a magical girl’s greatest weapon is her cuteness,” or the way Illya stumbles about her first battle (and runs away).

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Anime Matsuri Announces New Location for 2014

Anime Matsuri attendance has exponentially grown to jolt the groundbreaking convention into a new location. Turnout has doubled allowing this most-awaited-event to become one of the largest in Anime Culture. The move takes place during spring break, March 14th – 16th 2014, to Houston’s very own state-of-the-art George R. Brown Convention Center.

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Otakon Vegas 2013 to Welcome Richard Epcar

Otakon Vegas welcomes one of the hardest working actor/directors in show business, having voiced over 300 characters in Games, Animation and Anime. He is best known as the voice of Batou in Ghost in the Shell, The Joker in several Batman games including Injustice: Gods Among Us and Ansem in Kingdom Hearts.

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Arata: The Legend – Episode 10 Review

After Lord Kannagi loses his Hayagami, he decides that his best course of action is to travel with Arata Hinohara and guide him to rule the world, even if the Earth boy doesn’t know if he wants to do so. They enter the land of Lord Yorunami, but before they progress any further, Kannagi tests Arata’s mettle….

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Dior® backs Anime Matsuri 2014

The multinational corporation known for its classic looks, timeless style, and effortless luxury has opted to be the first cosmetics-house to support the fashion programming of the 2014 Anime Matsuri. The popular label will lend its name, product, and cosmetic services for their renowned Japanese fashion show. This pioneer collaboration is a first as they will also be a feature exhibitor at Anime Matsuri’s exhibition hall and vendor floor.

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Halloween Cosplay Contest 2013

Anime Secrets is pleased to announce the return of our annual Halloween Cosplay Contest! This is a cosplay contest designed for cosplayers to show off their latest and greatest cosplays from this past year’s convention scene. However cosplays with a halloween theme are definitely encouraged, but not required!

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