Blog Profile / Japanator
| URL : | http://www.japanator.com/ | |
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| Filed Under: | Local Interest / Japan | |
| Posts on Regator: | 4711 | |
| Posts / Week: | 42.6 | |
| Archived Since: | April 8, 2011 | |
Blog Post Archive
Rejoice! J-POP Summit to create a Japanese film festival
Aw snap, the J-Pop Summit Festival is launching the Japan Film Festival of San Francisco on July 27th through August 4th at the New People Cinema. The best part about this event is that a good chunk of the films are going to be premieres...Show More Summary
Upgrade Complete: Viz obtains the master license for K
Oh wow, I never expected for me and K would cross paths again. Back when K premiered last year, the series had to potential to become a show that felt like a Ryohgo Narita (Author of the original Baccano! and Durarara!! light novels) series. Show More Summary
First screens of Yakuza's jump to Nintendo
There may be some exciting announcements tomorrow that are all about a certain next-generation console, but it's not going to stop information about Nintendo's offering rolling out in the meantime. The HD versions of Yakuza and Yakuza...Show More Summary
Licensing GET: Media Blasters grabs YamiBo
It looks like Media Blasters has gotten a hold of a new license, and there's a chance that it will make yuri fans rejoice. That said, Media Blaster's acquisition is going to be Yami to Boshi to Hon no Tabito (Often shortened as YamiBo),...Show More Summary
Get your first look at the PlayStation 4 right here
And who said it was a bad idea for Sony not to show the actual PlayStation 4 hardware at their initial announcement? Now they have something to talk about hours before Microsoft is due to announce its next Xbox, as well as something to talk about at E3!
I have to say, it's a pretty light tease. Show More Summary
A Daily Dose of Music: KAT-TUN
Hiroko continues to battle with the burden of having low cell phone Internet connection in Puerto Rico, so she has left me in charge of Daily Dose until she returns. As we begin the first day of our endless routine in life, I'm in the mood of giving the Mondays as deadly stare. Show More Summary
Backlog Episode 01: Mobile Suit Gundam
Like a lot of folk who buy anime, I have a bad habit of purchasing shows and not watching them. At this moment, I can turn around, look at my shelf and find at last two dozen shows that I haven't completed. Hell, some of them haven't even been cracked open. Show More Summary
Huzzah! Little Witch Academia to get a BD release
Trigger's Little Witch Academia is a fantastic OVA. If you haven't seen it yet, go watch it now. Seriously, what are you doing? It's free on Youtube, so you've got no excuse not to.
Trigger's official Twitter account has revealed that due to demand from the fans, they'll be releasing Little Witch Academia on Blu-ray this summer. Show More Summary
First-ish Impressions: My Teen RomCom Snafu
Jumping into this season a little late, I agreed to tackle My Teen Romantic Comedy Snafu, which Josh called "the highlight romantic comedy of the season," and "the show where all the main characters are assholes."
He only said the latter after I was halfway through this article. Show More Summary
Double rejoice! BlazBlue gets an anime adaptation
Well, right on the heels of Guilty Gear's glorious return, Arc System Works wants to let fans of its younger child, BlazBlue, aren't about to be left in the cold.
But rather than a new BlazBlue game, Ranga-rockers and their kin can look...Show More Summary
Rejoice?! Arc Sys announces Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN-
Remember how all you Guilty Gear fans have been craving a true sequel to Arc Sytem's first fighting game series?
It's happening.
Announced at this weekend's Arc Revolution tournament, Guilty Gear Xrd -SIGN- has entered production. The...Show More Summary
Hurricanger: 10 Years After gets a ninja-tastic trailer
Finally, the trailer for Ninpu Sentai Hurricanger: 10 Years After has jumped out of the shadows. Overall, it looks like it's going to be one heck of a surprising reunion. Speaking of surprises, it turns out that Shurikenger will return...Show More Summary
Go West! Week Forty-Seven: Summoning some Muv-Luv
Good day, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the 47th edition of Go West!, your [not-so-weekly] column about Japanese import games and Idea Factory.
With the Golden Week rush having come and gone, Japan has once again settled into a more standard release schedule. Show More Summary
Friday Night Fights: Ideon vs Dix-Neuf
ding, ding, ding
It's Over!
Shanoa was ready to use the Glypths that allowed her to defeat Dracula in Order of Ecclesia; however, Bayonetta has punched a being equivalent to God into the sun, so that makes her a stronger opponent than the Count. Show More Summary
Idol of the Week: Yumi Sugimoto
Name: Yumi SugimotoBirthdate April 1st, 1989Hometown: Osaka, JapanMeasurements 82/58/85 cm
It looks like Hiroko has appointed me with the duty of keeping Idol of the Week safe as well. And what perfect way to abuse my privilege by featuring the return of a certain gravure idol from Engine Sentai Go-onger. Show More Summary
Rock the Charts for the week of May 17th
This week, we're debuting a revamped version of our old Rock the Charts column. Each week, we'll let you know what the top Oricon JPop singles are, as well as the New York Times bestselling manga list, and the Japanese box office. Now...Show More Summary
A Daily Dose of Music: T.M.Revolution x Nana Mizuki
Hiroko continues to enjoy the delicious offering from Puerto Rico's cuisines, so she has given me the title of becoming Daily Dose's Guard Dog until she returns. Getting ready for the weekend, let's enjoy the great blessing that occurs...Show More Summary
Japanator LIVE Episode 20
Welcome back to Japanator LIVE! I know you have missed us and we have missed you too!
We are moving to a new location on Google Hangout located on our new Japanator G+ page. Join us for conversations on everything that is happening in the world of Japan. Show More Summary
Dubstep Party Friday!
I'm always killin' it on Fridays! Hope you are too!
Annotated Anime: Spring 2013 Week 6
Welcome to a ahem properly-scheduled week of Annotated Anime, the weekly Japanese cartoon roundup that's actually on time for once!
After a cavalcade of tardiness-induced catch-up doses we bring you a more balanced offering, with the...Show More Summary