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Anime

Yo-Kai Watch Demo and Canadian Tour Announced

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Jason Nason

Yo-kai Watch was a cultural phenomenon in Japan, selling millions of games. The game has spawned a sequel, there is a third 3DS game on the way in 2016, there are spinoff iOS and Android apps, a Just Dance special edition for the Wii U, and there is a spin-off game called Yo-Kai Watch Busters coming for the 3DS. There are also three manga adaptations, a crossover game with Koei Tecmo’s Romance of the Three Kingdoms on the way, and an anime, which just started in North America. That can be seen on Teletoon in Canada.

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Crunchyroll Now Available on Wii

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Jason Nason

Crunchyroll is now available on the Wii. Crunchyroll is the official destination for the largest lineup of current and classic Anime & Manga. Watch hit shows like Naruto Shippuden, One Piece, and Sword Art Online on all your favorite devices. Watch for free or become a Premium member to watch ad-free with exclusive access to simulcasts—your favorite shows available as soon as 1 hour after they air in Japan.

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Sunrise will Dub Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans and Release Gundam Build Fighters in US

Posted on October 9, 2015 by Fionna Schweit

Sunrise has announced several things today at their NYCC panel today in NewYork. Major announcements included a full dub of the newest Gundam series. Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans, as well as a release on physical media for several series: Gundam Build Fighters, Gundam Build Fighters Try, and Mobile Suit Gundam – The Movie Trilogy.  Neither of these series have had physical releases in the west.    The series had its premier in Japan on October the 4th and was simulcast on simulcast on Daisuki, Gundam.info and Hulu for international audiences. Crunchyroll and Funimation will begin streaming them as of October the 11th as well. All

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Anime North Adds a Splash of Colour to May Two Four Weekend

Posted on May 28, 2015 by Jason Nason

Look, it’s Princess Peach! Wait, is that a Power Ranger? Does that person have wings? It’s an annual event that takes over the International Plaza Hotel and the Toronto Congress Centre every year, and arguably has grown bigger and bigger each and every year. Anime North is a convention celebrating anime and manga, but has much more than just that. With movies, television and other elements of pop culture thrown in as well the con brings out thousands of proud and self-proclaimed geeks to a central place where they can meet and mingle. In a culture where being different is

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Set Your Feels To Nostalgia Because Digimon Is Coming Back

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Rae Michelle Richards

If you grew up in the 90s then prepare to be overwhelmed with feelings of nostalgia because it has been announced that the Digimon franchise will be returning not as a 26 episode anime series but a six part movie series with the first film titled ‘Reunion’ due out on November 21st in Japan. For those not old enough to remember Digimon was a popular virtual pet / monster battle handheld popular in the late 90s that also had its own anime series. The anime was localized by Fox Kids and ran in North America from March 1999 until March 2003.

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NIS America Releases Genshiken Second Generation Today

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Les Major

We’re still wrapping up our coverage of NISA’s Ground Control To Psychoelectric Girl, but in the meantime Genshiken Second Generation was released today! The anime about an eclectic group of otaku college students’ premium edition includes 2 Blu-ray discs, with 16 minutes of Bonus Shorts. There’s also a 64-page hardcover art book included! The book itself sounds quite nice with episode guides, character info, and even interviews with the cast members and production staff! Read on for NISA’s official press release info.

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Let’s Ramble About Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl Eps 3 & 4

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Les Major

It’s time to yet again delve into NIS America’s recent anime release, Ground Control To Psychoelectric Girl! Naturally, there will be spoilers but for those of you interested in taking a deeper look into this series before giving it a go, or some of you who just want to reflect, come in and join us. What sort of drama will Makoto and Erio find themselves in now?

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Let’s Ramble About Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl Eps 1 & 2

Posted on January 7, 2015 by Les Major

You may have heard that NIS America recently released Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl on Blu-ray in North America. I’m currently watching the series and thought it would be fun to write articles about my thoughts as I continue on into the anime. Of course these may contain spoilers so that’s something to be aware of. Today we’re looking at the first and second episodes. This seems like an interesting idea since it will contain my evolving thoughts as I watch. So instead of just a review, you’ll get to see a flowing progression of how I feel the show

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Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl Is Available Now

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Les Major

Just a couple days ago, Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl the Complete Series was released in North America thanks to NIS America. The release includes a two Blu-ray, two DVD disc set with bonus features. Described as an out-of-this-world comedy, this anime involves a group of teenagers living in “the city of aliens”. Shown above this the Complete Series Premium Edition. Want to know more? Read on for NISA’s official press release about this 13 episode series, as well as the trailer!

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NISA Releasing The Eccentric Family In Early 2015

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Les Major

Lets take a look into the New Year already as NIS America prepares to release The Eccentric Family in a Complete Premium Edition on January 6th, 2015. The premium edition two Blu-ray disc set will include all 13 episodes, a 64 page full-color art book, and NIS America’s high quality collectable packaging! Want to hear more about the tale of the Shimogamo family and see the trailer? Read on for

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ConBravo! Growing into a Premier Convention

Posted on July 21, 2014 by Jason Nason

Ah conventions. It seems like there are more and more of them popping up. And that’s not a bad thing. That’s a great thing. Do you remember the days when you had to go to Toronto to get your geek on? To see crowds of people dressed up in cosplay, gaming together and doing all of those things that you never dared to do in public? Well now you don’t have only one or two options for such conventions. Niagara Falls has a conventions. St. Catharines’ has a convention and Hamilton has a couple conventions now. ConBravo! took place last

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ANIME SPOTLIGHT: If Her Flag Breaks

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Jason Nason

Our third week at Anime Spotlight is a more recent series, If Her Flag Breaks which made its debut on television in Japan just last month. The series follows the adventures of Sota Hatate, who has the unique ability to see “Flags” above the heads of other people. The “Flags” mark critical crossroads in people’s lives — when the choices they make will determine love, friendship, victory, and even death. He transfers into Tokyo’s elite Hatagaya Academy, but instead of living by himself in the boys’ dormitory, he ends up living with many beautiful girls under one roof. The show

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It was a Colourful Weekend at Anime North

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Jason Nason

It couldn’t have been nicer for a weekend full of fun and colourful costumes at Anime North. The convention took over the International Plaza Hotel and the Toronto Congress Centre over the weekend where thousands of people came in from far and wide. A simple open of your Nintendo 3DS made it apparent just how far some people had come. My Mii Plaza filled up to capacity nearly instantly all weekend and I had visitors on my handheld from New York state, Saskatchewan, Quebec and New Brunswick to name a few. People from all walks of life were at the

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Costumes Aplenty This Weekend at Anime North

Posted on May 22, 2014 by Jason Nason

We’ve become accustomed to seeing people dressed up in our everyday lives. From different work outfits, religious attire and even those who prefer to dress in their own unique personal style every day. But if you are in Toronto this weekend prepare for a bit more colour and style than usual. This weekend brings the return of Anime North to Toronto, the annual convention celebrating anime, manga, Japanese culture and a wealth of other entertainment genres. You’ll find video gaming, movies and tabletop gaming all represented here and you’ll also find no shortage of colourful characters walking around. Cosplay is

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ANIME SPOTLIGHT: Another

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Jason Nason

In my second anime spotlight, I’ve chosen a short series that is the polar opposite of last week’s choice. Another is a slower paced, sometimes creepy, horror series where students and teachers keep dying in a mysterious curse that has plagued one class for twenty six years. This series can be found for free with the Crunchyroll app. The story focuses on a boy named Kouichi Sasakibara who, upon transferring into Yomiyama Middle School and meeting the curious Mei Misaki, finds himself in a mystery revolving around students and people related to his class falling victim to gruesome, senseless deaths.

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