J-Pop / J-Rock / anisong fans in Singapore has quite a bit to look forward to this year in terms of live events and concerts, with a number of big name bands and singers coming down to S’pore (as well as other parts of Southeast Asia) as part of their itinerary. So, in chronological order, these are some of the concerts that we can look forward to this year… after the jump of course. Read More →
Figurine Review: Revoltech Danboard (Yotsuba&!)
At last year’s AFA, I purchased a number of figurines – one of which was my very first Revoltech, the Danboard from Yotsuba&!. So let’s take a closer look at everyone’s favourite cardboard robot… Read More →
Winter 2012 anime season preview
New Year, new anime season, less HDD space. The winter season has brought not just cool weather, but a slew of new anime series as well. Some of my faves from last season include Fate/Zero and Un-Go. While the current crop of anime will not need to compete with one of Type Moon’s most popular series (the creators, wisely, splitting the series into two seasons), they will still have to go against other series like Last Exile – Fam the Silver Wing, Guilty Crown and Persona 4. So let us check out the series’ which I think will stand out from the pack this season…
As usual, all information in this preview is taken from AniDB.net / Anime News Network.
Review: Children Who Chase Lost Voices from Deep Below (Hoshi o Ou Kodomo)
Makoto Shinkai’s latest effort once again shines through with its fantastic animation and art direction, but perhaps for the first time, comparisons with a certain Studio Ghibli director start to make sense as Shinkai makes his first foray into the fantasy-adventure genre. Read More →
AFA 2011: New friends, more figurines and an epic Kalafina concert
Most of Animenauts local readers (I think) would probably have gone for the recent Anime Festival Asia 2011 last weekend. Not only did I manage to go for all three days, I also acquired a media pass thanks to the wonderful people at AsiaPRWerkz. So as I slowly recover (physically, financially or otherwise) from the epic event that is Anime Festival Asia 2011, I shall let you guys take a peek at what happened there from my perspective… (I know its a little late but hey, I got it up anyway, right?) Read More →
New Rurouni Kenshin anime to open Nov 17 in Japan
According to Anime News Network, the new Rurouni Kenshin anime (better known to certain western and southeast asian audiences as “Samurai X”) will have a limited theatrical release in Japan on November 17. Read More →
Tatsuya Fujiwara to grace Kaiji 2 S’pore premiere
Tatsuya Fujiwara of Death Note and Battle Royale fame will be in Singapore on November 11 for the gala premiere of his latest film, Kaiji 2.
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Preview: Anime Festival Asia 2011
We’re about one month away from what is probably the biggest anime convention in Singapore (if not the Southeast Asian region), Anime Festival Asia 2011. Now into its fourth edition, lets take a look at what AFA’s organisers have in store for us this coming November. Read More →
Autumn 2011 anime season preview
After summer comes the fall, and with it, a new anime season. I am sure many of you have enjoyed the various shows in the summer, like Kami-memo and Usagi Drops among many others. My personal favourite so far has been Kamisama Dolls and Usagi Drops. The autumn season though seems set to outshine the summer, with popular series like Shana and Ika Musume returning. So let us take a look at my personal favourites for the coming anime season…
As usual, all information in this preview is taken from AniDB.net / Anime News Network.
Last Exile sequel to be telecast on Animax-Asia (Updated)
While there is no official confirmation as yet, Animax-Asia’s latest teaser video and online fan discussion seems to indicate that the Last Exile sequel, “Fam, The Silver Wing”, will be broadcast on Animax-Asia, with a same-day telecast as Japan. (Update: Animax-Asia’s website has since added a Last Exile page and confirmed the screenings. It will premier on October 15, 8.00pm Hong Kong time.) Read More →