Yukito Ayatsuji’s high school horror novel Another gets a debut in live action form. The official website for this film’s project has recently began streaming the feature trailer—a ghastly, mysterious plot which envelops the plot of a high school class. The novel, which first hit the stores in 2009, has been redone into various medium. In 2010, it has been developed into a manga, and recently, the plot has been developed into a full length animation series which has hit Japan by storm. This new project however, creates an exciting anticipation for the story’s fans and horror lovers alike.

Set to be launched this August, the movie is directed by no less than Takeshi Furusawa, director of Ghost Train.… Keep Reading

REI GUN!

Yu Yu Hakusho (幽☆遊☆白書) has made its mark forever in the childhood of every 90′s otaku and remembering the adventures of Yusuke Urameshi brings a strong wave of nostalgia to every YYH fan.

Japanese Toy Company Kotobukiya has announced that a 1/8 scale figure of Spirit Detective Yusuke Urameshi will be released on October 2012 in North America. The Yusuke figure is part of the Yu Yu Hakusho ARTFX Series. Kotobukiya has previously released Hiei and Kurama under the said series.

Yu Yu Hakusho, literally translated as “Poltergeist Report” is a classic anime that first began as a manga created by Yoshihiro Togashi.… Keep Reading

“A mother is a person who, seeing there are only four pieces of pie for five people, promptly announces she never did care for pie.”

Tenneva Jordan

Let’s face it. Although our favorite anime characters were created by their respective artists, they will always have a mom who gave birth to them and raised them to be our favorite heroes.  As we celebrate Mother’s day, Asgard brings you the most notable mothers that anime and manga has given us.

Atsuko Urameshi – Yu Yu Hakusho (Poltergeist Report)

Yusuke’s mom is not what you would really label as mother material. The lazy and alcoholic Atsuko gave birth to our Spirit Detective at the tender age of 14.… Keep Reading

Watch out, Hatsune Miku Fans! The music studio Exit Tunes had just unveiled the newest part of the vocaloid family. In celebrating its 10^th anniversary, the label held an event in Saitama on May 6 and has released a teaser website for the new character which they named Mayu.

The new character possesses grace and mystery, with her light colored locks and deep-red gothic Lolita appeal. Her mid-length skirt boasts of a piano keyboard, indicating her musical passion. Mayu’s overall character greatly describes the music which she is about to sing. Hidari, an illustrator, created the character design which highlights the personality of a “Yandere.” In local terms, a Yandere is a person who seems gentle at the first glance, but is in truth, mentally unstable and more often violent.… Keep Reading

The next half of animated movie Rurouni Kenshin: Shin Kyoto Hen, is scheduled to hit the local Japanese theaters on June 23. This will be available for three weeks where fans of the Nobuhiro Watsuki Original manga will be able to catch a glimpse of the epic battle between the Battousai and Makoto Shishio once again. The story, which was retold from the eyes of Misao Makimachi, proceeds to an alternate narrative of the Kyoto Hen chronicles of Kenshin Himura in his fight against the rebels who plots to take over the country.

The first half of the movie has been dubbed as Homura no Ori (Cage of Flames), which title was selected from more than a thousand entries.… Keep Reading

Ever wondered how it is to live like a manga artist? Do you want to achieve the glory of having a well-known comic book, even without the experience?

Well, guess no further. You can watch it on screen, and see the success and failures of mangaka wannabes who are out to conquest the world of comic books. Kagari Tamaoka’s Mangirl! Manga About Editor’s Lives, is green-lit for anime adaptation, and it features the struggle of those who hoped to be famous editors even without the experience to boost them up.

The obi jacket band on Tamaoika’s Mangirl! Manga as well as the Monthly Comic Earth Star website had just previously announced that a television animation for the manga is already in the process to be launched next year.… Keep Reading

Author’s Note: I did this interview some time ago on my personal blog. I took my old site down because I could no longer take care of it. However, I saved a copy of this special interview and it is with great pride that I share this with the rest of the Anime and Otaku universe.

In the late 1990′s, Anime became so huge in the Philippines. Questor – The Ultimate Anime Magazine, became a bible to hardcore Anime fans.

During those times, the smooth, glossy and colorful magazines were pricey. Sold at PHp150 (3.55 USD), it was the reason why Otakus saved lunch money just to buy monthly issues and it was worth it.… Keep Reading