Here’s a new villian whom might just defeat the Powerpuff girls once and for all ^^ Source: Twitpic Just a sidenote: Who is your favorite villian in the show? I always thought Mojojojo was a very hilarious ...
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The August issue of Newtype magazine has revealed the news of a 「Kuuchuu Buranko」 anime — scheduled to air this October on the Noitamina programming block. The series will be based off the original novel written by Okuda Hideo. [Source] Related posts:“Asakiyumemishi ~ The Tale of Genji” Anime AnnouncedPowerpuff Girls Z to Air on CN Australia (*UPDATE)“Nodame [...] Related posts:“Asakiyumemishi ~ The Tale of Genji” Anime AnnouncedPowerpuff Girls Z to Air on CN Australia (*UPDATE)“Nodame Cantabile” Season 3 Announcement
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OMG im soo outdate!…. curse those childhood memories of powerpuff girls in cartoon network!(yes i watch them before… please don’t hate me..)   heard that powerpuff girls were animeted in better quality as powerpuff girls Z years ago but never get to watch it ( part ashamed, part technical malfunction>.<)  pass through Nana Kitade: Kibo no Kakera during [...]
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One of Japan's fashion icons, the gothic lolita clad J-pop princess, Nana Kitade was responsible for performing the Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z first opening theme! Just found it out in an older Shojo Beat mag... :(PPGZ is one of my earliest animes, a Japanese adaptation of the famous Cartoon Network's Powerpuff Girls. I saw it over the same network not too long ago and I suppose it'll be spreading more cuteness in the US this year.I know it's crazy to even like these bunch of cute girls! I adore Bubbles the most! And speaking of crazy, Nana's PV of the same song is more crazier than I thought! Watch.<object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/UQDmnklMJIU&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x234900&amp;color2=0x4e9e00&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/UQDmnklMJIU&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0&amp;color1=0x234900&amp;color2=0x4e9e00&amp;ap=%2526fmt%3D18" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object>Honestly, I don't like her singing style that much. :( Maybe little kids do! Let's see what Ryvius think of it.**********************************************************************************Ryvius' Rating: 2/10 Hmmm, what a weird voice. For me it's the same feeling as nails on a blackboard. Or like someone being forced to sing out of a toilet. It's really atrocious! It's not cute at all... What were they thinking when they asked Nana Kitade to sing for the Powerpuff Girls. The adorable trio deserves much better. In any case, I really adored the original series' opening video sequence. Remember?? "Sugar, Spice and everything nice..." This song is definitely not nice! **********************************************************************************
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Although manhwa today is a genre that contains numerous comic book titles competing directly with Japanese manga, Korean animation is almost unheard of in the West. Korean animation is several decades old (watch these videos), but still it is "relatively young." In its early years, most Korean cartoons were pirated off of Japanese animation's, so they couldn't be exported (although this practice did help sustain the industry). Eventually, around the 1990s, S. Korean animators got to export to overseas, but their works were all subcontracts with foreign companies; for example, PowerPuff Girls, Simpsons, etc. were all drawn in S. Korea, but they are still known as American cartoons. During the same period, the S. Korean animation industry produced several commendable titles, such as Dooly, Hamos, Honggildong, Lazenca, and Restol, but most of them could not be exported due to a lack of interest. Rare appearances of Korean cartoons such as Cubix (which was based in a completely cosmopolitan setting without a single trace of anything Korean in it) on western tv channels were not enough to elicit interests about the Korean animation itself as a genre.After year 2000, Korean animation did shine a bit with high quality works such as Wonderful Days, but the situation essentially has remained the same as before. The number of animation series produced in S. Korea annually is still very small, and exports remain minimal. Partly the reason for this situation is that S. Korea is a very small country. Japan, for example, is 3 times as big as S. Korea in terms of population and landmass; therefore, it makes sense that S. Korean animation should be smaller in volume than the Japanese anime. But S. Korean animation isn't 1/3rd the size of Japanese anime; it's more like 1/1000th. I think it's because there is this feedback effect between the market size and production (i.e. $10 million Wonderful Days only made $2 million at the S. Korean box office) due to the fact that, at a similar production cost, Korean animation industry can sow only as much as a 1/3rd of the profit that the Japanese anime industry would make. There is a similar relationship between distribution and the size of a pre-existing fanbase. It's much more difficult for a Korean animation series to be licensed and released in the United States because there is no one who will buy it & sponsor it. It's hard for people outside of S. Korea to even get updated or informed about Korean animation because no one writes about them. Why? Because no one's interested. Why? Because no one writes about them. See the feedback effect?(Yobi, The Five-Tailed Fox)If you're interested, here are some Korean animation works from the recent years. The titles are linked to reviews.Aachi & SsipakAuditionBASToF LemonDoggy PooElysiumEmpress ChungIf you were meJanggeum's DreamMangchi, the HammerboyMy Beautiful Girl, MariOseamWhite Heart BaekguWonderful DaysYobi, The Five-Tailed Fox(Oseam poster)2 articles about Korean animation: 'Empress' draws two Koreas togetherForget Manga. Here's ManhwaKorean Animation
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Here are today's "really cool products" that I've picked out for you, out of the 30+ new items we've added to the J-List and JBOX.com sites today. Note that some products may be "not safe for work" but that all links will allow you to redirect yourself either to the J-List or JBOX.com websites. To see all the J-List products, check out J-List or the JBOX.com updated products link. Konami Strike Witches Trading Figure Set Pantsu Witches, I mean Strike Witches, is an awesome anime series about an alternate world in which the Earth is under attack by aliens and cute magical girls who represent WWII mecha must fight for us. The new figures we've gotten in are great! Rilakkuma Salt & Pepper Shakers Bring a touch of kawaii to your table with these salt and pepper shakers featuring Rilakkuma, aka Relax Bear, the #1 character from San-X these days. Dengeki Maoh Dec 2008 It's time for another issue of Dengeki Maoh, which brings you a staggering 500+ pages of gorgeous manga from Japan, including Utawaremono, Tales of Vesperia and Tales of the Abyss, Wolf and Spice, Sengoku Basara and more. A full Persona 4 manga inside, too. Kannagi ~ Crazy Shrine Maidens I'm a big fan of the Kannagi, the story of a Japanese goddess who lost her magical tree, so she has to become a popular idol in order for her to get her divine power back. We've got the first three volumes of the popular manga. They're great for learning Japanese with, too, as all kanji have kana written beside them! Newtype Jan 2009 Newtype is the flagship of the entire anime industry, the #1 magazine tracking the hottest shows and characters. The new issue is loaded with information on Code Geass, Clannad After Story, Toradora and more. Plus you get a Haruhi figure free -- awesome! HIgurashi no Naku Koro DS 2 Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni, aka When The Ciccadas Cry, is the gorgeous doujin visual novel that's a murder story told from the perspective of several characters. Compatible with Nintendo DS all over the world. New Japanese Snacks Of course J-List always has something good for you to eat from Japan. Today we're posting Meiji Rich Strawberry Chocolate, Lotte Airs Felicio in Pralines and Chocolate flavor, and Kaon gummy made with lemons from the Mediterranean. MOCHI Tray ~ Multi Cooking Tray Mochi are the "rice cakes" that are essentially white rice pressed into a square form, which you can find at most supermarkets around New Year's. Here's a great way to make perfect mochi in an oven or microwave. New Year's Decoration ~ KADOMATSU Get ready for Oshogatsu, or New Year's Day, with these attractive decorations from Japan which celebrate life and renewal. Also, see fresh stock of colorful Daruma dolls for your home or office! DX TOKONAME Ware ~ 12 Animals Every year J-List carries high quality ceramic yunomi (green tea cups) celebrating the animal for the upcoming New Year. Here's a wonderful red clay tea cup featuring the 2009 calendar and the animal for the new year, the cow (or bull, or ox, or however you want to translate the kanji). Star Wars Tenugui (Japanese Towel) East meets west with the awesome Star Wars traditional hand towels (tenugui), which we've just gotten back in stock for you today. These feature bold images of Star Wars but with incredible Japanese styling. Mugen Edamame, Walkie Bits We love Japan for always coming up with way to brighten our existence. See restocked stress-relieving soybean toys, and (very limited stock of) the Walkie Bits robotic turtle toys. DX Kimono Bowing Lucky Cat Lucky Cat, the feline who beckons good luck into your home or business, is extremely popular in Japan right now. Here's a fun ceramic Lucky Cat that's wearing a kimono and lounging on a pillow, a great addition to your home or office. Pink Hello Kitty x COURREGES Pencil Cases Who needs expensive brands when fashion designer COURREGES can pair up with Sanrio to make fantastic items like these pencil cases which don't cost a lot. Anime Hug Pillows on Sale J-List carries the most popular Hug Pillows (dakimakura) for fans who want a life-sized huggable anime girl next to them. We're a bit overstocked of some of our life-sized body pillow cases, so we've added them to our popular Anime Figure Sale. Combine the hug pillows with figures and save! DX Putifresh Apple Bento Box Set So you want to try your hand at this bento thing, but you don't want to spend a lot of money? We hear you, and we recommend this handy Putifresh ("petite fresh") bento box that we've gotten in today, featuring everything you need! Hello Kitty Bento Accessories Life is just a little more fun with bento accessories from J-List, and we've restocked several popular Hello Kitty items, including our Boiled Egg Shaper (makes Hello Kitty shaped hard-boiled eggs!), Vegetable Cutter and Silicon Bento Cups. Kimono Hime 3 ~ Momen Kimono Kimono Hime (Kimono Princess) is an outstanding magazine for fans of Japan's traditional culture, a beacon of culture in the complex world we live in. Black Spiral Cotton Swabs Then, the Japanese have so many ways to clean the ear it boggles the mind. Here's one cool way, cotton swabs featuring black cotton, tightly wound into spiral shapes. Ribbed for your ear's pleasure, as it were. More Awesome Japan Books Whether you want to carry one of those custom kanji name stamps J-List sells or just want insight into how kanji works, Write Your Name in Kanji is a great book. Also see Every Life in Traditional Japan and the Bilingual Subway Guide, both restocked. How to Draw Manga -- Maids and Miko J-List also stocks the excellent book series that helps you learn to draw manga, with tons of information that can help you capture angles, develop your own art style and so on. We've dropped our prices on all the books in stock in San Diego. Totoro Blankets Another item I recommend a lot to Totoro fans are the soft, warm blankets that Studio Ghibli licensor Sun Arrow puts out every year. They're so soft and luxurious that you won't believe it when you touch them for the first time. Wacky J-List T-Shirts Remember that J-List stocks our wacky original T-shirts, which feature both funny anime parody images like this Death Note/Powerpuff Girls crossover, or kanji messages like our "Japanese Girlfriend" offering. Sabra SP -- Saori Hara If you've ever looked at an issue of Sabra, you know they offer the most beautiful women in all Japan, photographed with an elegance that you won't believe. Now see their boldest photobook yet, with the new Saori Hara zenra release! Maka-Maka Full Color Yuri Manga Yuri meaning "lily" is the name given to the artistic and beautiful couplings between females in manga and anime, and the most famous yuri work ever is the full color Maka-Maka vol. 1 & 2, which tells the story of Jun and Nene. Fascinating, and now available in English! Maritan Concentrated Drill ~ Navy 3rd Year This is a bizarre moe book that teaches you (bizarre) English through a character called Maritan. The, uh, English is the rudest slang you'd ever hear a sailor utter, which makes this book so precious and hilarious to read. Ryomou Shimei Cast off Figure *Preorder* Next up, there's a really outstanding figure of Ryomou from Ikki Tousen / Dragon Destiny, featuring some of the most delicious detail we've ever seen in a sexy figure like this. Preorder her now and she'll be all yours when the figure drops in March. Chouko Cast Off Figures ~ Gigapulse We're posting some of the most incredibly "H" figures we've ever carried, with interactive features like clothes you can remove, things you can insert, and that dog, wow, that blew my mind. Preorder these now, since they will be popular and might sell out. Reika Kitami 1/8 Cast off Figure ~ Bible Black The new Bible Black cast-off figure is in, and it's a spicy-ha meatball-ah. You can display the evil teacher with her clothes on, or cast them off. Muhahaha! Remember that J-List has...
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Original artist: yam The「Powerpuff Girls Z」English dub is currently being shown on Boomerang (Australia). As far as we know, the main girls are always known throughout the program as Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup — even in their civilian forms. The soundtrack, some dialogue, and few character names have all been altered from the original Japanese release…
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The 2006 Powerpuff Girls Z series will make its broadcast debut on Cartoon Network Australia starting Wednesday, July 16th — following a four-hour marathon of the original Powerpuff cartoon. It is scheduled to air from 4-5pm, and again from 7-8pm Saturday.
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Hmm, it has been awhile since I posted anything PPGZ-related. But after hearing the English dub that premiered on Cartoon Network Philippines, I was left speechless and needed to share. Names were changed, music was dropped, all around I’m not sure if this is the same dub that will be shown in the west. Video [...]
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… not to mention Romi Paku. Now I’m really impatient to see Kaiba. ***** Psgels gave Demashitaa! Powerpuff Girls Z the surprisingly high score of 88/100. Last night I was in the mood for something silly and frivolous, so I watched the first few episodes. Well, it’s really silly and frivolous. How silly is it? The girls, [...]
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