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By da Original S Man & asagiri2040

11/26/03 Edition

Important News

System Update: Forum Upgrade
Sean surprised many folks this weekend with a Forum upgrade. Bugs, issues, and other comments can be addressed in the following thread:

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And now, onto the forums...

Kiddy Grade Extended Trailer is now online
The consensus is that FUNimation’s new trailer for their February release of Kiddy Grade… rocks. Watch it, and then watch it again. And maybe once more, just for the heck of it. It certainly does a fine job of presenting enough of the series that people who had never heard of the show before should be thoroughly enticed, and people who were hooked before are hooked even more. Are you going to watch the trailer again now? Good.

Cardcaptor Sakura Movie 2 and L/R websites now up
Geneon’s Stephen Tang popped in to deliver a quick bit of news: two new websites, one for the second Cardcaptor Sakura movie and one for Licensed by Royalty, are now online for your viewing pleasure. Disc info, character profiles, and more. Also included on the CCS site is a link to the site for the first movie.

X volume 8… the end of an epic
A very spoiler-filled thread regarding the final volume of X has been started by those who found/received copies early. Now, having reached the official street date, more fans are sure to be finding their own copies and their own questions about these particular episodes, and this thread is the place to go. Remember, this thread is full of spoilers. Don’t say you weren’t warned…

Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi – Newtype USA preview episode
With yet another issue of Newtype USA comes yet another preview disc containing yet another episode of yet another eagerly awaited show. This month, we’re treated to the first episode of Magical Shopping Arcade Abenobashi, a recent TV series from those wacky folks at Gainax. Thoughts on the dub are mixed, but overall, Gainax seems to have won the fans over yet again. ADV’s release starts in December, so preorder your copy today!

Mousou Dairinin (Paranoia Agent) co-produced by Geneon USA
Natsume Maya noticed something of intrest in the Mousou Dairinin trailer, Geneon USA is amoung those credited. While this doesn't mean any "official" announcement yet, it is still intresting. The series from Kon Satoshi airs this coming February 2nd.

Tenchi Muyo! GXP Casting hints
Over the weekend Rebecca Forstadt line dropped at SugoiCon that she will be playing "Irma" in GXP. This appears to confirm the running rumor that GXP is being recorded in LA and not at FUNimation Studios. FUNi's Lance Heiskell did comment that the dub is not from their homegrown (Dallas/Ft. Worth) talent pool and look into posting the VA cast list in December.

Those Who Hunt (ARE) Mono II
David Williams checked back in on Friday that the investigation of the "Those Who Hunt Elves II" audio tracks are done. Apparently the masters ADV Films recieved ARE in mono. That means there is nothing wrong with the DVDs which are currently on sale. Japanese - Mono, English - Stereo (with mono music & sound effects), and Spanish - Mono audio tracks are on the DVDs.

Haibane-Renmei V.2 Pencil Board Replacement Program
Despite the DVDs being labeled with a "Limited Edition" sticker, some copies do not contain the pencil board goodie which was suppose to come with the DVD. So, to correct this error Geneon Ent. has setup a toll-free phone number for all fans missing the item to call. You do not need to show proof-of-purchase, just call (888) 228-2094 and leave your mailing information. The offer will be available through Jan. 30th, 2004.

Coming Dec. 1st: Azumanga Daioh Cast Guessing Game Contest
Janice Williams is back at it. Coming December 1st will be another dub cast guessing game with copies of Azumanga Daioh V.1 as the prize. So get ready to put together your casts, read the rules, and jump at the chance for a freebie with little effort & alot of thought. Dubbing studio is Industrial Smoke & Mirrors in Houston with Don Rush directing & Mike Yantosca writing the script.

Akadot Retail "After Thanksgiving" Sale in Carson, CA
While the retail online store will not be doing much special, the actual retail store in California is having a major blowout for all the locals. Tapes, DVDs, Imports, and lots of giveaways. Get ready to smash the piggy bank for some spare cash.

DVD Covers for the Week
It's a cover bananza as Diamond Comics shows off what will be coming out next year.

M A N G A E X I L E
Woohoo! A more active week is here again.

ADV Manga

Broccoli

Media Blasters

Raijin Comics

TOKYOPOP

Viz

Recommendations Rundown
Well, due to an incredible lack of Thanksgiving-themed anime, we’ve followed the lead of the retail community-at-large and jumped right into Christmas with a thread for Christmas-themed anime, meant to let you know just what sorts of Yuletide episodes or specials there are and which ones are worth watching as part of your own holiday marathon! We’ve also got a request from “Bitterman” for some recommended shows featuring an underdog protagonist, a query from “azuredreams” regarding the level of fanservice in Kiddy Grade, a request from “Nfcpm” for some Galaxy Angel thoughts and comparisons, and a query from “Kikuchiyo” as to whether Figure 17 is a good buy or not. So, click the links and put forth your thoughts! Your fellow AoD’ers need help! Then it’s time for another viewing of the Kiddy Grade trailer!

Dead Leaves Trailer
As the next project from Production I.G. and co-funded by Manga Entertainment, Dead Leaves looks to take a page from an acid trip and turn it on its ear. The trailer can be seen by entering the website and clicking the middle item on the bottom row. Quicktime & Windows Media versions are available.

Witch Hunter Robin prowls on Adult Swim's grounds
Cartoon Network has secured the broadcast rights to Bandai's Witch Hunter Robin series. Following Robin Sena and her joining of the STN-J, they take on the dabblers of the dark arts who roam the land of the rising sun. Two "possible" series which may also join the lineup next year are Wolf's Rain and Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Cross your fingers.

December Newtype USA
"neaux" has managed to get the newest issue of NTUSA and give some plugs of what's inside. Abenobashi is on the DVD, Mune Mune fills in the centerfold role, Fruits Basket postcards, and have a feature on TOEI's work with the main focus on Dragonball & Airmaster. Subscribers.. well, you'll see it one day.

Time Asia article on Satoshi Kon
With work like Perfect Blue & Millennium Actress, Kon's latest offering "Tokyo Godfathers" has brought him into the spotlight once again. In his interview with Time, he is very to the point of his own skills & opinions. What you get is a frank and intresting look at a man who describes himself as "I'm an animé director. I don't do anything else. People can take it or leave it."

The Big List of Videogame Deals!
"Gatts" is at it again for the holiday season. Here we have collected the latest and greatest videogame deals to save your wallet and waste your free time with. And we're always looking for more X-Box Live Gamers (note: Look! Mech Assault for way under $20).

So..... Is Johnny Depp the Sexiest Man alive?
People Magazine has given up the top spot this year to Johnny Depp. but is he truly the man who makes the forum ladies drool? Aside from that, there's always the running gag of an AoD calendar. How much would you pay?

You're Under Arrest... for questions
Just days for Thanksgiving, everyone's minds seem to be elsewhere as usual. ;-)

Time to Suit Up for Gundam again
Hobbylink Japan has added a collection of different anime uniforms to their selection. Amoung them: the Zeon (Green & Red) Jersey and EF Force uniform and flight jacket. Think of them as detailed costumes... or expensive jammies. ;-)

Red VS Blue now on DVD!
Popular webseries "Red VS Blue" is now on DVD with the first season. At almost 2 hours of insane humour, $20 can be considered a bargin. Join the chaos and figure out half the jokes S-Man & Flood throw at each other in a given week.

Quote of the Week

"I'd like Touga Kiryuu from Utena to spank me. Wait... what was the question again?" - Philip Reuben

When not stopping trouble (or starting it) on the AoD Forums, S-Man can be found working on the database project at Crystal Acids and asagiri2040 can be found not updating his Rising Sun Alternative website. No Turkeys were harmed in the making of this issue. The same can not be said for moderators, though.. ;-)