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| 2010-02-22 20:46:22 |
Sakura-Con 2010 announces World Premiere of TRIGUN Movie-Badlands Rumble-and new Japanese Guests!(admin, ::am) Sakura-Con 2010 announces World Premiere of TRIGUN Movie-Badlands Rumble-and new Japanese Guests!Seattle, WA 02-22-2010 ANCEA (Asia Northwest Cultural Education Association) is proud to present the thirteenth annual Sakura-Con April 2-4 at the Washington State Convention and Trade Center in Downtown Seattle Washington. TRIGUN the Movie -Badlands Rumble – Makes its world Premiere at Sakura-Con 2010! See this movie before it is released in theaters by attending Sakura-Con 2010. What's "TRIGUN"? The legend of an unparalleled gunman, wrapped in a crimson coat... Vash the Stampede is not a stranger to anime fans. "TRIGUN", serialized in "Monthly Young King Ours", was Yasuhiro Nightow's original science fiction cyber Western comic, becoming a smash hit TV anime in 1998. This exceptional gunman, though a outlaw with a bounty on his head, chants "Love & Peace" as the main character, Vash the Stampede, and is an absolute pacifist. Though aloof and carefree at first glance, he is a beacon of hope for humanity and their struggles, a person whose fans empathize with regardless of their gender. The original work and TV animation was widely introduced overseas, and has gained popularity internationally, and is particularly popular in the United States. After the conclusion of the comic book, TRIGUN received the 2009 Nebula Award. TRIGUN Badlands Rumble is the first movie from the franchise and is much anticipated by fans. In honor of the premiere, guests of honor from the project are expected. Our first two confirmed guests are Satoshi Nishimura and Takahiro Yoshimatsu. Satoshi Nishimura worked for years as an animator on numerous anime titles providing key animation and story board work. Some popular series he did such work on include Alien Nine, Card Captor Sakura, Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z, Paradise Kiss, Revolutionary Girl Utena and more. Later, Mr. Nishimura became a Director with several equally notable titles to his credit, including TRIGUN TV, and Hajime no Ippo. Mr. Nishimura's latest title is TRIGUN Badlands Rumble. Takahiro Yoshimatsu is an animator with numerous character design and animation credits to his name. He's worked on many titles, including Future GPX Cyber Formula, Slayers the Movie,TRIGUN, Jubei-chan, Muryou Gakuen Senki, Ninja Scroll, Full Metal Alchemist Chibi Party, Panyo Panyo Digi Carat, and Digi Carat, the Super Milk Chan Show and many more. Mr. Yoshimatsu is also famous as a manga author named “Something Yoshimatu”, known for "Sega no Game wa Sekai Ichio". Mr. Yoshimatsu's lastest work is the movie TRIGUN Badlands Rumble in which he is the Character Designer. Sakura-Con is the Northwest's first and largest convention devoted to Japanese animation (anime), comics (manga), gaming and Asian culture (established 1998). It is the destination event for an expected attendance of over 18,000 fans, industry leaders, celebrities, and artists. Sakura-Con is one of the largest events of it's kind in the United States-ranking in the top 5 for attendance. Sakura-Con features artists, performers, educators, musicians, authors, directors, producers, and more from anime, manga, j-pop, the Asian cultural community and gaming. The event runs 24 hours a day, round the clock from start to finish and is packed with programming including: 4 theaters, concerts, the largest console and video gaming suite of any event in the Northwest, fan panels, industry panels, cultural panels, guest appearances, art show, cultural performers, educational panels, and an exhibitors hall with over 250 vendors. To attend Sakura-Con you must become a member of the Asia Northwest Cultural Education Association. Once a member you will be able to attend ANCEA's main event and will additionally receive members benefits including a local mailing list to keep you in touch with Japanese cultural events in the Greater Puget Sound area, a Member's Newsletter, and discounts for special ANCEA/Sakura-Con events and offers as available. To Register just visit www.sakuracon.org. Memberships are priced to encourage early registration to help ANCEA put on the best Sakura-Con possible-as well as to provide the most benefits to our members. ANCEA is a state and federal non profit organization dedicated to educating about traditional and contemporary Asian Media-with a special focus on Japanese anime, manga, music and gaming. ANCEA and Sakura-Con is entirely volunteer run, “for the fans, by the fans.” |
| 2010-02-10 06:23:27 |
| In time for Sakura-Con: HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR \"swamp man\" USA Release(admin, ::am)JapanFiles will release HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR's latest album "swamp man" on March 15. 2010 in support of the band's upcoming live performance at Sakura-Con 2010 in Seattle, WA. The USA CD release will include the complete Japanese booklet with lyrics. Pre-orders begin today at the JapanFiles store for fans worldwide. http://www.japanfiles.com/store Swamp man will also be available at retailers including Amazon.com, RightStuf.com, and Hot Topic stores. ABOUT HIGH AND MIGHTY COLOR Formed in Okinawa, Japanese rock band HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR has contributed theme songs for three hit anime series: "Bleach," "Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny: Special Edition," and "Darker Than Black." The band has also contributed film songs for "Death Note: The Last Name (tribute album)" and "Anata wo Wasurenai." In 2009, HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR (also known to their Japanese fans as "Haikara") returned to their original label Spice Records and released a new album "swamp man" featuring new vocalist HALCA. ABOUT JAPANFILES: Supporting Japanese artists since 2004, JapanFiles specializes in digital sales and media promotion for indie and major Japanese music artists. Music downloads at the JapanFiles Digital Music Store are DRM-free and only 99 cents each. JapanFiles has sponsored Japanese artist appearances at Sakura-Con, Anime Boston, A-Kon, FanimeCon, Anime Mid-Atlantic, Pacific Media Expo, Anime Vegas, Animex (Mexico), SXSW, Slim's (San Francisco), and Knitting Factory (New York City). JapanFiles has produced over 20 USA CD releases for Japanese artists, including HIGH and MIGHTY COLOR, girugamesh, LM.C, Morning Musume, Hangry & Angry, ketchup mania, Swinging Popsicle, LiN CLOVER, Budo Grape, BESPA KUMAMERO, and three volumes of the “Fresh Cuts from Japan” compilation series. JapanFiles Digital Music Store: http://www.japanfiles.com MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/japanfiles LiveJournal: http://japanfiles.livejournal.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/japanfiles Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/JapanFiles-Digital-Music-Store/269293716258 JapanFiles is a division of Japanese education website YesJapan.com. http://www.yesjapan.com |
| 2010-02-10 06:22:41 |
| Sakura-Con 2010 Guest Reception(admin, ::am)As seen posted on Sakura-Con's forum: It is time once again for the ever popular Sakura-Con Guest Reception!! As usual, we decided to mix things up a bit this year. The 2010 Sakura-Con Guest Reception is going to be held at the: Rock Bottom 1333 Fifth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 We wanted to give you more food for the price so we are trying a restaurant this year! I also would like to add that we are about to annouce some serious awesomeness. Sabrina Cretella our Director of Relations has been working on something since early last summer so badass I can hardly stand it. So here are the specs: When: Friday, April 2, 2010 What Time: 7:00PM - 11:00PM Where: Rock Bottom (see above) How Much: $40.00 per person Menu! Titan Toothpicks : Our signature starter combines smoked chicken, Monterey Jack cheese, peppers and onions in hand-rolled crispy tortillas. Served with homemade guacamole, fresh salsa and chipotle BBQ sauce. Salmon Cakes: description up soonly Beef Satay: House seasoned flank steak skewered and braised for the perfect finger food. Served with ample amounts of teriyaki sauce. Fruit and Cheese platter: A large tray layered with assorted seasonal fruits and a variety of cheeses. Vegetarian Eggrolls: Crisp fried vegetarian egg rolls served with a sweet plum sauce and a spicy Asian mustard. Mac n' Cheese: Our famous homemade Mac n’ Cheese topped with crunchy Parmesean breadcrumbs. Mixed Salad: description up soonly Beverages: Cash Bar (non-alcoholic stuff is included in the price-if you would like a drink, that is on you) Soda Coffee Tea Click on this link (under Guests Reception) to purchase your invitation: https://secure.sakuracon.org/guest_reception/ Forms of Payment accepted: PayPal or snail mail (I don't encourage snail mail as it tends to sell out quickly). After payment has been received, I will personally email you with extra details concerning the Guest Reception. ^___^ P.S. If you have any questions, pm me or ask right here. WOOOOHOOOO! It's almost time for our annual time of sheer epicness!!!!!! |
| 2009-07-05 20:38:27 |
Anime Expo 2009!(admin, ::am) The con just ended and I am on my way home. Should get some photos online in the next few days. Keep checking back. |
| 2009-07-03 13:12:05 |
| ANIME EXPO® 2009 RIDES ON A HIGH FOR ITS SECOND DAY IN LOS ANGELES (admin, ::am)FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ANIME EXPO® 2009 RIDES ON A HIGH FOR ITS SECOND DAY IN LOS ANGELES 2009 SPJA Industry Award Recipients Announced at the Nation¹s Largest Anime and Manga Convention LOS ANGELES, CA July 3, 2009 Following a highly energized Opening Ceremony, an epic concert by the world famous visual kei band Moi dix Mois and a rocking Battle of the Bands Event, Anime Expo® 2009 continues into its second day with highly anticipated Main Events consisting of the Morning Musume concert and the Anime Music Video Contest for the nation¹s largest anime and manga convention, Anime Expo® 2009, from July 2 July 5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More information can be found at www.anime-expo.org The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) also announced this year¹s winners for the 2009 SPJA Industry Awards. Winners and their categories include: Category 01: Best Voice Actor (Japanese) Kappei Yamaguchi DEATH NOTE - L Category 02: Best Voice Actor (English) Kyla Hebert GURREN LAGAAN - Kamina Category 03: Best Voice Actress (Japanese) Junko Takeuchi - NARUTO - Naruto Uzumaki Category 04: Best Voice Actress (English) Michelle Ruff BLEACH THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY - Rukia Kuchiki Category 05: Best Casting Director Jaime Simone - BLEACH Category 06: Best Character Design Masaru Kitao of Madhouse DEATH NOTE Category 07: Best Mechanical Design Yoh Yoshirari GURREN LAGAAN Category 08: Best Male Character L DEATH NOTE Category 09: Best Female Character Rukia Kuchiki BLEACH THE MOVIE: MEMORIES OF NOBODY Category 10: Best Mascot Character Mokona xxxHOLIC Category 11: Best Backround Design Minoru Nakamura of Studio Pierrot - BLEACH Category 12: Best Original Video Animation LUCKY STAR OVA - Bandai Entertainment Category 13: Best Feature Film THE GIRL WHO LEPT THROUGH TIME - Bandai Entertainment Category 14: Best Television Series GURREN LAGAAN - Bandai Entertainment Category 15: Best Original Score DEATH NOTE Score DEATH NOTE - Yoshihisa Hirano and Hideki Taniuchi Category 16: Best Original Song "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" - Bleach - Beat Crusaders - Aniplex Inc. BEAT CRUSADERS Category 17: Best Director (Japanese) Tetsuro Araki DEATH NOTE Category 18: Best Director (American) Karl Willems - DEATH NOTE Category 19: Best Manga - Action TSUBASA: RESERVOIR CHRONICLE - Del Rey Manga - Clamp Category 20: Best Manga - Comedy FAIRY TAIL - Del Rey Manga - Hiro Mashima Category 21: Best Manga - Drama MONSTER - Viz Media - Naoki Urasawa Category 22: Best Publication Shonen Jump - VIZ Media Category 23: Best Full Motion Video in Video Game FINAL FANTASY IV - Square-Enix Over 40,000+ unique attendees are expected to attend this year¹s convention and a incredible slate of fourteen (14) power-house Guests of Honors, 50+ Industry Guests, a full exhibit hall and 24 hours of pure anime fun! Attendees will have the time of their lives at this year¹s highly anticipated event. Tickets are still available for at-door pricing! Anime Expo® 2009 Official Guests of Honor include Yun Kouga, Hiroyuki Imaishi, Daisuke Ishiwatari, Yosuke Kuroda, Moi dix Mois, Toshimichi Mori, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Morning Musume, Yasuhiro Nightow, Atsushi Nishigori, Satoshi Nishimura, Takashi Okazaki and Kari Wahlgren. Attendees, Press and Industry Members are also encouraged to view the video coverage site of the 2008 convention at www.axbackstage.org. Red & Black Sponsors include: FUNimation, Silver Sponsors include: Anime News Network and Digital Manga Press, Patron Sponsors include: COPIC, Central Park Media and The Right Stuf, Media Sponsors include: ImaginAsian TV, Animation Magazine, Anime Insider Magazine, Anime News Network and UTB Hollywood. |
| 2009-07-02 19:03:00 |
| Anime Expo 2009!(admin, ::am)I am here for AX once again. Will update the site when I return next week. Morning Musume is here but I have not been allowed to get any photos of them yet. We will see tomorrow at the concert. |
| 2009-06-17 13:42:31 |
| MOI DIX MOIS TO ROCK ANIME EXPO® 2009 AS OFFICIAL GUEST OF HONOR(admin, ::am)Malice Mizer Front Man, Mana, to Attend Nation¹s Largest Anime and Manga Convention Anaheim, California (June 17, 2009) ‹ Visual kei fans get ready for a musical explosion as Moi dix Mois rocks Anime Expo® 2009 as an official Guest of Honor for the nation¹s largest anime and manga convention held July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org. Moi dix Mois is a sound project headed by Mana, the consummate guitarist and leader of Malice Mizer which is on indeterminate hiatus. In addition to writing music and lyrics, Mana does all of the computer programming and arrangements for his songs. Mana¹s strikingly electrifying and unprecedented musical creation is the result of his remarkable talent to combine the diametrical opposites, such as the classical and the avant-garde, the elegant and the delirious, or the creative and the destructive. Moi dix Mois jump-started its career on March 19 (Mana¹s birthday), 2002. The group¹s name is a term coined by Mana. ŒMoi¹ means Œme¹ (that is Mana), and Œdix Mois¹ means Œ10 months¹ in French. The implied meaning of dix Mois is the birth and the beginning, coming from the 10-month period of human fetal development as an embryo in the mother¹s womb. Also, number 10 has been given a special connotation by Mana; a combination of Œ1¹ representing the start, and Œ0¹ implying the potential eternity or infinity. Moi dix Mois will electrify concert goers at the nation¹s largest anime and manga event over the 4th of July weekend as the 2nd official concert! Moi dix Mois joins other Anime Expo® 2009 Official Guests of Honor Hiroyuki Imaishi, Daisuke Ishiwatari, Yun Kouga, Yosuke Kuroda, Toshimichi Mori, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Morning Musume, Yasuhiro Nightow, Atsushi Nishigori, Satoshi Nishimura, Takashi Okazaki and Kari Wahlgren. Attendees, Press and Industry Members are also encouraged to view the video coverage site of the 2008 convention at www.axbackstage.org. Red & Black Sponsors include: FUNimation, Silver Sponsors include: Anime News Network and Digital Manga Press, Patron Sponsors include: COPIC, Central Park Media and The Right Stuf, Media Sponsors include: ImaginAsian TV, Animation Magazine, Anime Insider Magazine, Anime News Network and UTB Hollywood. |
| 2009-06-12 11:46:41 |
| ANIME EXPO® 2009 ANNOUNCES AFRO SAMURAI MANGA-KA AS OFFICIAL GUEST OF HONOR(admin, ::am)Okazaki to Attend Nation¹s Largest Anime and Manga Convention Anaheim, California (June 12, 2009) ‹ Anime Expo® 2009 is extremely proud to announce ³AFRO SAMURAI² creator Mr. Takashi Okazaki as an official Guest of Honor for the nation¹s largest anime and manga convention held July 2-5, 2009 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org. Mr. Okazaki is a successful Tokyo-based illustrator, painter, graphic designer and manga writer who has found success internationally-providing illustrations for the "Spider-Man 2" DVD and illustrating a limited edition comic insert for the "BLADE III" Original Sound Track CD and for his original manga "AFRO SAMURAI" which has been adapted into a successful animation series by GONZO, each of its first two seasons becoming the #1 selling anime program in the US in 2007 and 2009. Takashi Okazaki joins other Anime Expo® 2009 Official Guests of Honor Hiroyuki Imaishi, Daisuke Ishiwatari, Yun Kouga, Yosuke Kuroda, Toshimichi Mori, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Morning Musume, Yasuhiro Nightow, Atsushi Nishigori, Satoshi Nishimura and Kari Wahlgren. Attendees, Press and Industry Members are also encouraged to view the video coverage site of the 2008 convention at www.axbackstage.org. Red & Black Sponsors include: FUNimation, Silver Sponsors include: Anime News Network and Digital Manga Press, Patron Sponsors include: COPIC, Central Park Media and The Right Stuf, Media Sponsors include: ImaginAsian TV, Animation Magazine, Anime Insider Magazine, Anime News Network and UTB Hollywood. |
| 2009-06-11 07:49:34 |
| CRUNCHYROLL IMPLEMENTS AKAMAI TO ENHANCE DYNAMIC DIGITAL EXPERIENCE OF CONTENT TO ITS CUSTOMERS (admin, ::am)CRUNCHYROLL IMPLEMENTS AKAMAI TO ENHANCE DYNAMIC DIGITAL EXPERIENCE OF CONTENT TO ITS CUSTOMERS Leading online anime distributor inks deal with Akamai to raise the bar for its users and members San Francisco, CA (June 9, 2009) ‹ Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the leader in powering rich media, dynamic transactions and enterprise applications online, today announced that Crunchyroll, an online video service and community that offers full-length episodes and movies of Japanese anime and Asian entertainment, has implemented Akamai¹s Media Delivery solution to increase the speed and quality of its video delivery to users worldwide while still provide the highest quality of security available online for content holders of both simulcast and non-simulcast titles. Akamai is delivering all of Crunchyroll¹s online video, including some titles offered in High Definition (HD) streaming online. More information can be found at: http://www.crunchyroll.com. Akamai has been pioneering HD video streaming on the Internet for years and content owners are quickly seizing the opportunity to bring HD content online. Global publishers and content owners now see the value derived from delivering online video content in the highest quality possible, including longer viewing times, more repeat visitors and the ability to attract premium advertisers. ³Crunchyroll¹s distribution channel and partnership program delivers content to over five million online community members worldwide,² said Crunchyroll¹s CEO Kun Gao. ³This partnership with Akamai enables us to deliver a higher quality and a better digital experience for all of our global visitors, in support of both our general users and Crunchyroll¹s Anime Members. In addition, it provides the utmost in online security to protect the contents of our partners from illegal downloading and distribution. Fans can enjoy content, delivery speed and quality while License Holders can trust that Crunchyroll provides THE high level of security for their content.² ³We look forward to working closely with Crunchyroll to bring its fans a higher quality of digital experience,² said Tim Napoleon, Chief Strategist, Digital Media at Akamai. ³The use of online video is growing rapidly and companies need to be prepared to handle the influx of traffic on their sites. Crunchyroll¹s website is incredibly dynamic from thousands of videos to interactive games to user forums. Akamai¹s vast experience working with companies similar to Crunchyroll to serve up video fast and reliably, regardless of where the user is coming from, allows us to quickly meet Crunchyroll¹s business needs and allow them to offer the highest quality site possible.² About Crunchyroll Crunchyroll is an online video service and community that offers full-length episodes and movies of the very best in Japanese anime and Asian entertainment. Crunchyroll's content is provided by Asian media leaders including TV TOKYO, Shueisha, d-rights, Fuji Creative Corporation, Pony Canyon, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Toei Animation, Gonzo, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation America and many others. Crunchyroll was founded in June 2006 and has offices in both San Francisco and Tokyo. Crunchyroll is a pioneer and innovator within the Japanese anime industry and the only video service in the world to offer hit programs like NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, GINTAMA and many others online to its subscribers within one hour of their Japanese broadcast. Crunchyroll is a member of the Association of Japanese Animation (AJA) and the Licensing International Merchandisers¹ Association (LIMA) and is funded by leading venture capital firm, Venrock. More information can be found at its website http://www.crunchyroll.com About Akamai Akamai® provides market-leading managed services for powering rich media, dynamic transactions, and enterprise applications online. Having pioneered the content delivery market one decade ago, Akamai's services have been adopted by the world's most recognized brands across diverse industries. The alternative to centralized Web infrastructure, Akamai's global network of tens of thousands of distributed servers provides the scale, reliability, insight and performance for businesses to succeed online. Akamai has transformed the Internet into a more viable place to inform, entertain, interact, and collaborate. To experience The Akamai Difference, please visit www.akamai.com. |
| 2009-06-11 07:48:30 |
| CRUNCHYROLL CONTINUES KADOKAWA TUESDAYS WITH THE LAUNCH OF NEW TITLES-NEVER GIVE UP, SLEEPLESS TOWN, INUGAMI AND ST. JOHN¹S WORT(admin, ::am)CRUNCHYROLL CONTINUES KADOKAWA TUESDAYS WITH THE LAUNCH OF NEW TITLES-NEVER GIVE UP, SLEEPLESS TOWN, INUGAMI AND ST. JOHN¹S WORT New Titles from Kadokawa Pictures USA on the Number One Online Destination for Anime and Asian Entertainment San Francisco, CA (June 9, 2009) ‹ ³Kadokawa Tuesdays² continue on Crunchyroll with tales of mysterdy, drama, action and the supernatural with the launch of NEVER GIVE UP, SLEEPLESS TOWN, INUGAMI and ST. JOHN¹S WORT. More information can be found at: http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Kadokawa_Pictures_Collection These ³Kadokawa Tuesdays² titles are available at 12:00 pm PST today, for FREE, to all fans and members in the U.S., Canada, American Samoa, United States Minor Outlying Islands, Puerto Rico, Guam and Virgin Island regions. NEVER GIVE UP Director Junya Sato (The Go Masters) and best-selling Japanese author Seiichi Morimura (Proof of the Man) combine forces to deliver an epic of drama, mystery, and action. Following the mass murder in rural Japan, ex-special forces soldier Ajisawa (Ken Takakura, Black Rain) adopts the only remaining survivor of the massacre, an amnesiac young girl named Yoriko. Seeking to put the secrets of the past behind them, the pair instead finds themselves in conflict with the corrupt and powerful leaders of a small town. As Yoriko's memories begin to reemerge, Ajisawa must call upon his killer instincts to survive against the odds. http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Never_Give_Up?src=nevergiveup SLEEPLESS TOWN Kenichi (Takeshi Kaneshiro) deals in stolen goods in Kabukicho, a battleground for criminal groups from all over the continent. Half Chinese and half Japanese, he was once a member of the Taiwan mafia, but he soon realized that his mixed blood left him no future. He decides to operate alone, using his wits to keep himself safely balanced among the contending Taiwan, Shanghai, and Beijing criminal groups. http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Sleepless_Town_-_Movie?src=sleeplesstown INUGAMI The Bonomiya family's women are the protectors of the Inugami, evil dog spirits. If the Bonomiya women fail to keep watch over the spirits - or worse, if they decide to use them for revenge - then the Inugami will run wild in the village looking for blood. Middle aged family member Miki leads a lonely life as a traditional papermaker in a remote mountain village. When Miki falls for the handsome new school teacher, Akira, her new youthful appearance stirs rumors and family problems. But when unexpected tragedy strikes, suspicion and strange events upset the calm community. An eerie fog cloaks the village, but it can no longer hide the secrets of Miki's past... http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/Inugami?src=inugami ST. JOHN¹S WORT A game designer and his girlfriend Nami drive out to a decrepit mansion she just inherited, to film backgrounds for a new video game called St. John's Wort. As they search through the dark halls, a series of chilling paintings reveal clues to Nami's past, including a picture of twin babies, named Nami and Naomi. In another room, intrigue turns to terror when they find the mummified bodies of six young boys. Now, if the couple is to survive the night, they must discover the horrifying truth behind the paintings, the man who created them and the twin that Nami never knew existed. http://www.crunchyroll.com/library/St_Johns_Wort?src=stjohnswort About Kadokawa Pictures USA Kadokawa Pictures USA (KPUSA) is the Los Angeles based arm of entertainment giant KADOKAWA GROUP HOLDINGS, INC (KGH) in Japan. KGH includes KADOKAWA GROUP PUBLISHING and KADOKAWA PICTURES. KADOKAWA GROUP PUBLISHING is one of the oldest and largest publishing groups in Japan and the largest publishers of Japanese Manga. KADOKAWA PICTURES with its library of over 2,000 titles, develops, finances, produces and distributes live action and anime films theatrically and for TV throughout Japan and Asia and boasts a state-of-the art production facility in Tokyo. Films that have garnered worldwide attention from these libraries include: THE RING, DARK WATER, PULSE and SHALL WE DANCE? KGH also includes a major exhibitor in Japan, Kadokawa Cineplex. KPUSA distributes, licenses, remakes and adapts library films and books for an international audience in the English language, such as; ³One Missed Call,²²Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.² About Crunchyroll Crunchyroll is an online video service and community that offers full-length episodes and movies of the very best in Japanese anime and Asian entertainment. Crunchyroll's content is provided by Asian media leaders including TV TOKYO, Shueisha, d-rights, Fuji Creative Corporation, Pony Canyon, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, Toei Animation, Gonzo, Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation America and many others. Crunchyroll was founded in June 2006 and has offices in both San Francisco and Tokyo. Crunchyroll is a pioneer and innovator within the Japanese anime industry and the only video service in the world to offer hit programs like NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, GINTAMA and many others online to its subscribers within one hour of their Japanese broadcast. Crunchyroll is a member of the Association of Japanese Animation (AJA) and the Licensing International Merchandisers¹ Association (LIMA) and is funded by leading venture capital firm, Venrock. More information can be found at its website http://www.crunchyroll.com |