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August News s - Cowboy Bebop news wrong (20/8/01) - Fushigi Yuugi Gaiden (sequel) coming to Japan (18/8/01) - Anime coming to Japan (15/8/01) - Information on Vandread 2 (14/8/01) - Information on Inuyasha Movie (12/8/01) - More info on Rurouni Kenshin OVA (12/8/01) - Madman August Release (12/8/01) - New Anime to hit Japan (10/8/01) - Perfect Blue news from Madman (9/8/01) - New Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X) OVA Out in December (9/8/01) - Boys Be Licensed for DVD (4/8/01) - Urban Vision Competition (4/8/01) - Vampire Hunter D Movie Website (1/8/01) - Delay in Eva Movies yet again (1/8/01) - Cardcaptors Coming to Cheez TV (1/8/01) - Final Fantasy Anime Rumours (1/8/01) Cowboy Bebop news wrong (20/8/01) "During Otakon, there was a panel with Mr. Kawamoto of Cowboy Bebop fame, who had been asked some questions about the continuing of the Bebop show and shared universe. Unfortunately, as we've come to learn, Mr. Kawamoto has read the thread here that lists the information from that panel. According to the email I've received regarding it, "Mr. Kawamoto has seen this website and claims this is false information (I did not attend his panel, so I can't say for sure). Perhaps this person misinterpreted what was said, or maybe the translator inaccurately spoke. Either way, I was told to have this thread corrected by Mr. Kawamoto." The thread in question talks about how this new series would be in the same universe as Cowboy Bebop but with new characters. Apparently this was really misinterpreted during the panel, as it appears Mr. Kawamoto was rather simply talking about a new series where a number of the Bebop staff is working together again as opposed to a new continuing series. Our apologies to Mr. Kawamoto for the erroneous report." Source: http://www.animeondvd.com Fushigi Yuugi Gaiden (sequel) coming to Japan (18/8/01) "Well on the subject of FY, heres how it is: -FY on TV tokyo -FY TV ends -FY OVA's came out (originally 2 seperate stories but made into one set by Pioneer) - year 2001: Studio Perrot announces Fushigi Yuugi Gaiden (sequel) to be released in japan middle of next year I belive " Apparently the FY sequel is based on Miaka and Taka being married or something along those lines. Source: anime_news Mailing List Anime coming to Japan (15/8/01) " ANIME Full Metal Panic! Produced by GONZO Gekito! Crash Gea T ("Heavy Battle! Crash Gea T") Begins on October 7th, 7 a.m. on Sundays on TV Asahi Network Produced by Sunrise Sabaku no Kaizoku! Captain Kuppa ("The Desert Pirate! Captain Kuppa") Begins on August 13th, 6 p.m. on Mondays on NHK satelite 2 Produced by Be Train Shinchokyoryo The Legend of Conder Hero Begins this fall on BS Fuji Mahoromatikku Begins this fall on BS-i Produced by GAINAX and Shaft Tenshi no Shippo ("The Angel's Tail") Begins on October 4th, 6:30 p.m. on WOWOW Produced by Tokyo Kids AT-X Original Animation Figure17 Tsubasa & Hikaru Jisedai Animation yeno Chosen (The Challange For The Next Generation Animation) Begins on August 13th, 2:30 a.m. on TV Tokyo Produced by O.L.M. and GENCE MOVIES Slayers Premium Released in December with Sakura Taisen Produced by Halfilm Maker Gekijoban Tottoko Hamutaro Hamuhamuland Daiboken (Tottoko Hamutaro The Movie : Hamhamland Great Adventures) Released on December 15th Directed by DEZAKI Osamu Shenmu The Movie This is a 3D CGI animation film Released on September 6th OAV Tokyo Jussho Den Fuma Gogyo Densho Sono Ichi ("The Legend of Ten Warriors Episode One") Released on August 24th by Pionerr LDC Rurouni Kenshin Meiji Kenkyaku Roman Tan Seiso-Hen Jokan ("Rurouni Kenshin : The Story of Swordsmen in Meiji Era The First Volume") Produced by Studio Deen Released on December 19th by SME and Visualworks " Source: http://umjams.animedream.org/an.html "According to a post on Anime on DVD's forum, at Otakon, the character designer for Cowboy Bebop, Kawamoto Toshihiro made an interesting little announcement in his speech. A new Cowboy Bebop series IS in the works.ts still in the VERY early stages (Kawamoto hasn't even finalized any character designs), so it won't be out for quite a while. Also, more Cowboy Bebop movies will be considered if the first one (coming up soon) does well in Japan. " Source: http://umjams.animedream.org/an.html "Sunsoft announced a new PlayStation 2 typing game called Initial D: Typing Velocity Theory, featuring characters from the popular anime series Initial D. In the story mode, the typing battles with have 3D movie and Euro beat dancing music for the background, there is also a practice mode for beginners. The game is scheduled to release in Japan on October 4, for 4800 yen. A PS2 USB Keyboard bundle pack will be sold for 7300 yen." Source: http://www.animefantasia.com Information on Vandread 2 (14/8/01) "Vandread: The Movement Stage: Well, guess what the rumors were true. There was two new stages of vandread coming, but it wasn't vandread 2 and vandread: the 2nd stage like we said, because they are the same thing. At this time all that we know is that it is airing in 2001, and hopefully some information is leaked. We will be subtitling this series along with Vandread: The 2nd Stage when it air's because we love vandread!" Source: http://www.elite-fansubs.com/ Information on Inuyasha Movie (12/8/01) "The upcoming Inu Yasha movie has now an official website (unfortunately Japanese only). Due out in Japan this Christmas the movieŽll have the title "Inu Yasha - jidai o koeru omoi" (Inu Yasha - Love which transcends time). Tickets can be bought in advance from August 11th. Beside detailed story and character introduction a bulletin board and present give-away contest will be established soon at the site. "Inu Yasha - jidai o koeru omoi" http://www.inuyasha-movie.com/ [ORIGINAL STORY] Rumiko Takahashi [DIRECTOR] Toshiya Shinohara [SCRIPT] Katsuyuki Sumizawa [MUSIC] Kaoru Wada (Soundtrack: avex mode) [CHARA DESIGN] Hideyuki Motohashi, Yoshihito Hishinuma (TV) [ANIMATION PRODUCTION] Sunrise [PRODUCTION] Shogakukan, Yomiuri Television, Shogakukan Production, Nippon Television Network, Toho, Yomiuri Television Enterprise [DISTRIBUTOR] Toho" Source: http://www.animefantasia.com More info on Rurouni Kenshin OVA (12/8/01) "the Rurouni Kenshin Site at Sony has been updated with the latest info on the aformentioned sequel OVA series. It seems now clear that thereŽll be only 2 volumes of it to come. Still no details on the story though. RUROUNI KENSHIN - Seisouhen ("Years chapter") http://www.sonymusic.co.jp/Movie/TV/Kenshin/seisou/index.html [ORIGINAL STORY] Nobuhiro Watsuki (Shueisha Jump Comic) [DIRECTOR] Kazuhiro Furuhashi [STORYBOARD/ANIMATION DIRECTOR] Kazuhiro Furuhashi [CHARA DESIGN] Aki Matsushima [SCRIPT] Reiko Yoshida [MUSIC] Taku Iwasaki [ANIMATION PRODUCTION] Studio Deen " Source: http://www.animenewsservice.com Madman August Release (12/8/01) " MADMAN AUGUST RELEASES OUT NOW!! BLOOD: THE LAST VAMPIRE - Video and DVD BUBBLEGUM CRISIS: TOKYO 2040 - 6 (EPS 21-24) DVD CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO - DVD DRAGON BALL Z: 3.11 IMPERFECT CELL - 17'S END Video and Uncut DVD DRAGON BALL Z: 3.12 PERFECT CELL - HUNT FOR 18 Video and Uncut DVD NEON GENESIS EVANGELION - COLLECTION 7 (21-23) DVD " Source: Madman Mailing List New Anime to hit Japan (10/8/01) "These are the Anime that will be released anytime now upto next year. * Dates are subject to changed without prior noticed. ** All dates are schedule releases and/or show in Japan. DISCLAIMER: Information taken from a high-end resources and manpower resource. Gate Keepers 21 - August 2002 (draft) You're Under Arrest (TV 3) - September 2001 (if things go smoothly.) Sakura Wars (TV 2) - October 2001 Transformers (2001) [sorry, I can't remember the Title of this release] - will come in South-East Asia for sale. (OVA type) Mazinger Z [same comment as in Transformers] - December 2001 more list to come... " Source: http://www.animefantasia.com Perfect Blue news from Madman (9/8/01) "This week, the colour of perfection is PERFECT BLUE.. Satoshi Kon's internationally acclaimed psycho thriller Pop-idol MIMA becomes the subject of an obsessed fan's fantasy when she ditches her all girl bubblegum group for an acting career. But is it a fantasy, or is it all too real? Anime Fantasique called Perfect Blue "Complex..Chilling and utterly convincing.. Will set a new standard for adult animation" Empire called Perfect Blue "Scary, funny, poignant and thoughtful...FOUR STARS". The latest reviews from Urban Cinefile , both raves, can be seen here! http://www.urbancinefile.com.au/home/view.asp?a=5140&s=Reviews Make no mistake, Perfect Blue is one of the anime events of 2001. Check these links out for more! http://www.madman.com.au/flash/PB_webpromo.swf (flash promo) http://www.madman.com.au/PerfectBlue/PerfectBlue.php (Madman's Perfect Blue Web page) See in on the big screen in Sydney this week! For an exclusive 2 for 1 deal on tickets during opening week, click on this link and print the voucher to take to your cinema - http://www.madman.com.au/PerfectBlue/form.php Perfect Blue (MA) starts at the Valhalla Cinema Glebe and the Orpheum Cinema Cremorne August 9! For Melbourne fans, check it out at The Lumiere from Aug 23. And this JUST IN.... Perfect Blue is coming soon for all you anime fans in Canberra! " Source: Madman Mailing List New Rurouni Kenshin (Samurai X) OVA Out in December (9/8/01) "I have some news for you from the latest Weekly Jump. A new Kenshin OVA is being released in December! According to Weekly Jump, the "Seisou Hen"(Passing of Time Saga) will be a continuation of the first OVA (Tsuioku Hen-Memory Saga) and will also conclude the anime. That is all the information that has been released so far. It is unclear whether this means we will see Enishi, but that may be doubtful because they mention that it is an original story. " Source: http://www.animenewsservice.com Boys Be Licensed for DVD (4/8/01) Boys Be has apparently been licensed to Odex for DVD production. "... we've gotten confirmation from Pioneer directly that Pioneer Japan has licensed this title (and several others) to Odex for DVD production" Source: http://www.animeondvd.com Urban Vision Competition: Tekkaman (4/8/01) "Are you a big fan of Tekkaman? Do you love to draw? Now's your chance to share your skills with all Tekkaman fans! We are accepting submissions of Tekkaman Blade II fanart! Ten winners will get their artwork displayed in a special gallery on our DVD! We will be releasing the Tekkaman Blade II Complete Collection DVD on October 30, 2001! We are accepting submissions through August 24, 2001. Send your art via e-mail to info@urban-vision.com with the subject header "Tekkaman Blade II DVD", or mail a hard copy to our offices at: Urban Vision Entertainment Re: Tekkaman Blade II DVD 5120 W. Goldleaf Circle, suite 280 Los Angeles, CA 90056 Remember! All entries must be sent or postmarked no later than August 24, 2001! " Source: http://www.animeondvd.com "New Web Series Takes on Anime Conventions through Words, Images, and Sound A new episodic web series, Legendary, is making waves in the on-line anime community with its unique approach to story-telling. The site uses text, illustrations, music, voice acting, and animation to portray its content. Each of Legendary's "chapters" includes a written portion and images drawn by contributing artists. Many also contain sections of voice acting, music, and images combined in short animated movies. For visitors who wish to avoid the longer loading times, a non-Flash version of the story is available. "Recorded" conversations between the characters also appear. Other features of the site include character rants, fan art and fiction, art contests, and an active message board. Each major character has an e-mail address at which they can be reached. The story of Legendary begins as each character is drawn into a tale of a prophecy by a mysterious young woman. Despite their inhibitions, they find what they see difficult to disbelieve, although their skepticism may not be entirely unfounded. "At first it might seem like yet another prophecy story, but there's a lot more going on than meets the eye," Crewe explains. "I intend the series to be a satire on anime and fantasy stories. Fans of both will enjoy the conventions that are skewed as the series goes on." Indeed, the fans are already adding up. Over twenty artists, seventeen voice actors, and eight musicians have contributed so far. Legendary receives over a hundred visitors a day, and the response has been almost entirely positive. "It rocks!" says Teylor, when asked what he enjoys about Legendary. "This is [anime] fan fiction like I've never seen it before. It updates all the time too! The stories great, and all the characters are believable." Legendary can be found at http://www.legendaryonline.com New chapters are added twice weekly. " Source: http://www.animenewsservice.com " Viz will be reprinting Kazushi Hagiwara's Bastard!! starting this November in 64 page collections. Newsarama has posted an preview at here Viz's plans call for a 72-page issue #1, retailing for $3.95, with future issues clocking in at 64 pages and printed on high quality paper. The Viz edition of the series will be translated by Fred Burke, and will be based on the retouched Bastard!! Perfect Edition which was recently released in Japan, rather than the older, original graphic novels. Viz's solicitation copy for Bastard!! #1: Wizard reads: "The kingdom of Metalicana is under attack, besieged by the dark forces of four evil armies sweeping the world. As orcs and giants besiege their citadel, the desperate defenders turn to a legend that a virgin's kiss may awaken "Dark Schneider," an ancient evil sealed within the body of Lucien, a seemingly normal 14 year-old boy. Yoko, Lucien's teenage stepsister, does the deed and as the castle falls, Lucien metamorphoses into a silver-haired demigod! Dark Schneider, the chaotic, lecherous wizard has returned, only barely restrained by the magic that forces him to obey Yoko! But a world of demons, dragons, and the four evil generals awaits him...and bloodstained Metallicana may never know peace again..." " Source: http://umjams.animedream.org/an.html Vampire Hunter D Movie Website (1/8/01) "The web site for Vampire Hunter D movie has opened at www.VampireHunterDBloodlust.com with images from the film and information about the feature.. " Source: http://umjams.animedream.org/an.html Some news from Michael Heins: "It looks like the Evangelion movies are going to be delayed, again. Latest word from my US supplier is that they may not appear now until late this year or early in 2002." Source: Anime-Talk Mailing List Cardcaptors on Cheez TV (1/8/01) Cardcaptors will be screening on Cheez TV August 2nd in the 7am timeslot. "On a further note for today's news, there is a new Slayers movie "Slayers Premium" scheduled to be aired on japanese TV this December. Here's the basic storyline: Lina and Gourry visited the town in a certain beach. In that town, a mysterious incident which is that the person who had eaten the octopus was not able to speak the languages other than the octopus language happened frequently. And, Gourry who does not know the incident eats slices of raw octopus, and he cannot speak words other than the octopus language. Ameria and Zelgadiss who came there by chance are involved in the trouble, too and the fight with the clan of the octopus which lives in the beach starts." Source: http://www.animedaisuki.com/ Final Fantasy Anime Rumours (1/8/01) "According to the anime TV guide on www.animedaisuki.com, Final Fantasy the anime tv series has been rumored as a future series being produced by Gonzo. " Source: http://www.animedaisuki.com/ Also, for anime news which is up to date, please join our mailing list as there are many posts, some which may be in relation to any new licenses of anime or releases or whatever. For more anime news in Australia, please go here
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