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Pepsi Nex Zero One Piece Bottle Top Toy Collection

Brigador — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 04:49:50 +0000

More super news from Pepsi Nex in Japan and one of its latest collaboration campaign with Toei Animation come together to give out One Piece Toys with the purchase of a Pepsi Nex bottle. Follow the adventures of Monkey D. Luffy, a 17-year-old boy who gains elastic abilities after eating a supernatural fruit along with his crew of pirates, named the Straw Hat Pirates. There are 24 piece in the One Piece collections so collect them all!

Charater One Piece toys include:
Monkey D. Luffy
Roronoa Zoro
Nami
Usopp
Sanji
Tony Tony Chopper
Nico Robin
Franky
Brook

Japan Post Dragon Ball Kai Postage Stamps

Brigador — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 01:21:15 +0000

If you are the lucky few that live in Japanese the postal service has recently announced a new issuance of postage stamps inspired by Dragon Ball Kai anime series. The set is the 17th in Japan Post’s “Anime Hero Heroine Series.” Previous stamps in the series have included Patlabor, Pokémon, Gundam, Galaxy Express 999, Detective Conan, Neon Genesis Evangelion, Future Boy Conan, and Manga Nihon Mukashi Banashi. The stamps Dragon Ball Kai Stamps hit Japanese post offices January 23, 2012 each sheet will features two stamps of Vegeta, three stamps of Son Goku, two stamps of Son Gohan, two stamps of Piccolo, and Trunks. The branches of Japan Post will also stamp envelopes with special Dragon Ball Kai date stamps of Son Goku.

via: animenewsnetwork

Jean Reno As Doraemon For Toyota Comercial

Brigador — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 19:25:04 +0000

Jean Reno from The Professional plays the role of a live-action Doraemon in the next Toyota ad campaign featuring Satoshi Tsumabuki as Nobita and Naoya Ogawa as Gian. If you’re not familiar with Doraemon: Gadget Cat from the Future. Is a Japanese manga series created by Fujiko F. Fujio about an ear-less robotic cat named Doraemon, who travels back in time from the 22nd century to aid a Nobita Nobi a young schoolboy. Check out the new Toyota check out some of the scene’s from the commercial which is set to be out later this month

Kristen Stewart as Kei In The Live-Action Akira Movie

Brigador — Fri, 18 Nov 2011 05:51:28 +0000

A live-action american adoption based off the 1988 manga Akira by Katsuhiro Otomo is getting a lot of buzz since word of offering Kristen Stewart the role as Kei, a woman who is part of an underground movement that’s sol purpose is to expose the government for experimenting on orphans turning them into weapons of mass destruction. Stewart as Kei has come to a disappointed to many Akira fans due the film not casting Japanese stars and moving the movie from Neo-Tokyo to New Manhattan. In the anime the city was destroyed by a boy named Akira, who had psychic/supernatural powers. No word yet on who may play Akira other possible cast members for the film include, Garret Hedlund Kaneda, the main character and leader of a biker gang, Gary Oldman as the Colonel and Helena Bonham Carter as Lady Miyako.

Screenwriters including Steve Kloves, produced by Leonardo Di Caprio’s Appian Way production company, and directed by Jaume Collet-Serra Warner Bros. has also hinted the film maybe an intro into a trilogy!

Thanks examiner for the pictures!

Live Action Akira Debuting as Early as 2011

Brigador — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:08:39 +0000

It’s been over twenty years since the immensely popular anime “Akira” captivated the world, creating a strong cult following to this day. Though fans have been content with just re-watching the original over an over and reading the manga series that started it all, talk of a live action movie sent fans into a frenzy. With Warner Bros. helming the movie and Leonardo Dicaprio rumored to star in and produce the film, anime forums began buzzing with debate. However, originally rumored for a summer 09 release, months went by without one more word uttered on the project leading many to believe the Akira project dead in the water (or at least kept in an underground cryonic chamber). Those worries were put to rest when writers Mark Fergus and Hawk Ostby (Children of Men, Iron Man) were confirmed to be working very diligently on getting the script just right. If the script is accepted then production could start in 2010, with a release date of 2011. This is great news for Akira fans to know that an anime of such caliber is being worked on patiently and not rushed for quick profits.

Though, with much of the Akira movie still being shrouded in a cloak of mystery, fans cannot help but speculate on what to expect. Will Leonardo DiCaprio actually have a role? Will Tetsuo’s famous fight with the milk crying teddy bear remain intact? Will Kaneda be Japanese unlike the Dragonball live action??

This is what we do know about the movie:
1) Kaneda’s famous bike is in it
2) It’s set in a post-apocalyptic Manhattan
3) It will be awesome.. or so we hope!

I will continue to provide updates on the status of this blockbuster as I get it. In the meantime, pop in the Akira DVD and fantasize about what life will be like after the live action release!

via: JK
source: collider

UN Elimination of Discrimination against Women in anime and video games

Brigador — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:47:40 +0000

The United Nations committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women recently, drafted legislation calling for Japan to ban all “sexual discrimination” against women in video games and anime. The committee states that it is “concerned with the normalization of sexual violence and cartoons featuring rape, gang rape, stalking, and the sexual molestation of women and girls”.

While it is understandable to be concerned about such themes as rape, it is not real! Nobody is actually being harmed, as this is merely animation that was created in the imagination of the artists. As disturbing and offensive as such animations may be, banning them is an attack on not only the imagination of Japan, but all mankind! It seems South Park’s imagination land episodes held a bit of foresight to them after all.

One such anime that springs to mind is Ninja Scroll, and it’s infamous rape scene. However, seeing this did not make me a fan of rape nor did it “normalize” it for me. If anything, it reflected an ugly aspect of life that unfortunately does happen. And isn’t that what art is supposed to do — to reflect the condition of the world in which we live? Although games, anime, and comics depicting rape and other forms of sexual violence may seem immoral, I reference Oscar Wilde when I say that art IS immoral.

I’m sure there is much debate to be had on this topic, and I would love to hear your thoughts on the legislation!

thanks JK for the post!

source: www2.ohchr.org

NEW PEOPLE: Junko Mizuno signing, August 22

Brigador — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 02:28:15 +0000

Moresay’s favorite Gothic kawaii artist Junko Mizuno will be signing her graphic novel, Little Fluffy Gigolo PELU Vol. 1, at NEW PEOPLE Saturday, August 22 at 2pm. If you’re in SF check her out!Junko Mizuno latest comic Pelu the Little Fluffy Gigolo, is about a cute extraterrestrial creature that comes to Earth disused as a playboy esque bird determined to find himself a real human bride for him to be truly happiness…Follow Pelu as he searches for love in a modern Japan as meets aspiring singers, sassy girls, paint-sniffing bad boys, and even the body-switching students of a mysterious high school.

Born in Tokyo, on May 27, 1973 Junko Mizuno was discovered by a booklet she created called “MINA animal DX.” Mizuno style is for the mature reader is imaginative and twisted and her work has been dubbed as Gothic kawaii. She is known for her grotesque remakes of classic fairy tails. Mizuno is constantly working on new comics, illustrations, paintings and designs for products ranging from toys to clothing.

Pelu the little Fluffy Playboy 172 published by Last Gasp of San Francisco is available for pre-order through amazon now.

NEW PEOPLE 1746 Post St. San Francisco, CA 94115

Praise for Little Fluffy Gigolo PELU:

…noting the diversity of Earth’s population, Pelu leaps into a magic mirror hoping to find someone like himself. His mad anti-trip-to-Oz whirlwind is captured in a montage of dreary meetings, lottery wins, and over eating – framed by a psychedelic expectoration of bubbles. Little Fluffy Gigolo Pelu features enough dire absurdity that it’ll force you to laugh. – Scott Green, Ain’t It Cool News

…is there enough love on our cruel planet to include a vomit-green, bow-tie-wearing cotton ball like Pelu? Maybe the answer lies in volume two, but I’m digging the journey so far. – Joseph Luster, Otaku USA

…certainly does not disappoint if you love Mizuno’s mix of cute / grotesque humor. – Deb Aoki, About.com

Guide to Manga Beautiful artwork and character designs that find the sexiness in Japanese “kawaii” pop culture. Unapologetic in pushing the envelope in decency and standards. – The Anime Almanac

The book is filled with bizarre, disturbing, but utterly engaging adventures, like the chapter where Pelu’s friend the Space Hippo arrives on Earth, eats too many unfamiliar foods, and ends up vomitting an acid-like substance all over the town’s local poodle ranch. – John Jakala, Robot 6

via: jmnews

SuperFrog Gallery Yoshitaka Amano

Brigador — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:33:42 +0000

The SuperFrog Gallery in SF this past weekend recently held a reception for Japanese Pop Artist and illustrator Yoshitaka Amano.Opening night consisted of Yoshitaka Amano him self along with Harajuku Lolitas hosted the event. The General Consul of Japan, Junichi Ihara also attended the event with a reception honoring Amano after the exhibit. The SuperFrog Gallery is the latest addition to San Fransisco Japantown. The gallery equipped with state of the art theater with to amazing levels of Japanese boutiques perfect for any kawaii lover!

photos and info: dailydujour

Sanrio Hello Kitty x Convex Mutan Magnam Opus

Brigador — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 05:41:25 +0000

Convex Mutan Magnam Opus and Sanrio’s Hello Kitty new toy color way featuring a blond Convex Mutan Magnam Opus with classic white and red Hello Kitty by Secret Base Japan.Checkout the rest of the Convex Mutan Magnam Opus x Secret Base x Sanrio Hello Kitty archive or buy yours here.

Junko Mizuno: Pelu the Little Fluffy Gigolo

Brigador — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 20:49:16 +0000

Junko Mizuno latest comic Pelu the Little Fluffy Gigolo, is about a cute extraterrestrial creature that comes to Earth disused as a playboy esque bird determined to find himself a real human bride for him to be truly happiness…Follow Pelu as he searches for love in a modern Japan as meets aspiring singers, sassy girls, paint-sniffing bad boys, and even the body-switching students of a mysterious high school.

Pelu the little Fluffy Playboy 172 published by Last Gasp of San Francisco is available for pre-order through amazon right now.

Stay posted for more work from Junko Mizuno!