We’ve been waiting a long time, but the Ghost in the Shell prequel Arise is almost here (Well, if you live in Japan). Want to see the first full trailer?
Here's a stunning concept video of a Star Wars showdown in space, dressed up in vintage, '80s Star Blazers glory. It's two rousing minutes of Rebels vs. the Empire, Japanese-style. Strap in for a bumpy but beautiful ride.
Anime conventions are supposed to be a fun place to hang with like-minded fans, to watch videos, buy collectibles and engage in some cosplay. But sometimes, things can take a darker turn.
With that awesome sword of his, Blade's always been a bit of a samurai, right? So it makes sense that the vampire hybrid is being turned into an anime. Check out a new promo for the Japanese animated series, which we're simply calling Blade, which has debuted online.
It's hard to divine much of anything from this quick barrage of images of familiar faces like Wolverine, Cyclops, Professor X and Storm—but it's clear that the new cartoon series being produced by Japan's Madhouse animation studio will be fast, stylish and filled with people shooting things out of their heads.
Next year, the Land of the Rising Sun will get their own version of the WB's cult hit about two demon-fighting brothers, their ongoing quest for answers, and their bad-ass Impala. And if this extended trailer is any indication, eyeballs are gonna melt.
The checkered flag has come down. The man without whom we'd never have sung "Go Speed Racer, go Speed Racer, go Speed Racer, GO!" ... is gone. Peter Fernandez, the actor, voice director and, yes, lyricist for that classic TV theme song, passed away this morning at age 83 of lung cancer.