Popular Light Novel Series “Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei” to Receive Anime Adaptation

It has been announced that the popular Japanese light novel series, “Mahōka Kōkō no Rettōsei” will be made into an anime.

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2013.11.26

2014 Fukuoka Motor Show to take place January 24th-27th!

The motor show that makes its way to Fukuoka every 2 years is back at last! At the forefronts of this is asianbeat in collaboration with this event to bring you the "Itasha Award."

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2013.11.22

[JAPAN! JAPAN! JAPAN!]#78 Three Years Since My Last Visit to Barcelona and the “Salón del Manga” Has Now Grown into an Event of 12,000!

At the end of October 2013, I visited Barcelona, Spain, for the first time in three years.

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2013.11.20

[Photo Report] A sneak preview of an "Evangelion" exhibition!

The first-ever, full-scale "Evangelion" exhibition kicks off!

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2013.11.19

[Report from Robin in Hong Kong] Gundam Docks at Hong Kong

Not only in Hong Kong but Japanese anime has become such an intrinsic part of Asian culture. Now, however it is the live-action counterparts to the characters that has taken this part of the world by storm.

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2013.11.12

"Kankore Chibi Shimakaze Figure" First Shipment Decimated, Second Shipment Swift Deployment

Good Smile Company released a chibi figurine of the character Shimakaze from the popular browser game "Kantai Collection" (also known as "Kankore").

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2013.11.11

”Puella Magi Madoka Magica” Ita-Taxi in Sapporo City

Choei Taxi company, situated in Hokkaido's Sapporo, is running a special Puella Magi Madoka Magica themed taxi or Ita-taxi from October 3rd

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2013.11.07

Studio Ghibli Layout Designs in Fukuoka!

Finally the Studio Ghibli Layout Design Exhibition comes to Fukuoka!

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2013.11.02

Win a Visit from the Armored Kamen Rider!

A competition titled "Win a Visit from the Armored Kamen Rider" has been set up by Bandai and will choose three lucky winners to receive a special visit from Kamen Rider himself.

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2013.10.27

Ibaraki Airport "Girls und Panzer Support Campaign!"

The main feature of the Girls und Panzer support campaign is the stamp rally dotted around the terminal building.

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2013.10.25

“Puella Magi Madoka Magica”to be broadcasted over three stations: MBS, TBS, and TV Tokyo

The theater versions of “Beginnings” and “Eternal,” which played last year have officially announced their errestrial broadcasting plans.

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2013.10.21

129.3cm Life Sized Doraemon Plush Figure On Sale for 190,000yen

A super over-sized Doraemon plush figure, called the "Very Large Doraemon Plush Figure" has gone on sale on Bandai's public shopping site.

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2013.10.18

Grand Opening of 3DS Game Kuroko's Basketball (Kuroko no basuke)

The 3DS game of "Kuroko's Basketball" had its public site go live as of the September 24th and is scheduled for a winter 2013 release.

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2013.10.15

MANGA Action series "The Hired Gun" to be made into Anime

This is the story of a killer who gets his target every time, and gets a laugh from everyone else.

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2013.10.08

[Otaku's @ Home] #26 Otaku Room! Otaku Car! Otaku Bathtub!

This time we're introducing an otaku's room, car and even their bathtub!

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2013.10.04

[Photo Report] "Puella Magi Madoka Magica" Exhibition of original image reproductions

"Puella Magi Madoka Magica" Exhibition is currently held in Fukuoka.

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2013.10.04

The visual artwork and promotion video for TV anime “Unbreakable Machine-Doll” were released to the public.

Full of mystery and intrigue, this is one fast-paced edge-of-your-seat battle-action anime with an eclectic cast of characters that just oozes appeal.

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2013.10.01

C3 in HongKong 2013 (C3 Japanese Anime Expo 2013)

On March 15-18 2013, C3 in HongKong 2013 (C3 Japanese Anime Expo 2013) was held @Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre.

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2013.09.30

[Report from Robin in Hong Kong] The World of Miyazaki Hayao Comes to Hong Kong

"Donguri Republic" Hong Kong - the store that recreates the world of anime director, Miyazaki Hayao.

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2013.09.23

Limited Edition “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” Walkmans on Sale

These soon to be available anniversary models are being produced to commemorate the release of the “Puella Magi Madoka Magica” feature film "Rebellion"

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2013.09.21