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. Itasha Miniture Car Collection Lucky Star Itasha are the amazing cars decorated with anime characters, which sound like "Italian car" but which are written with characters meaning "painful car." Now you can own your own Lucky Star Itasha -- we've got them in stock, with full and color-separated sets available. Ren & Rin Kagamine Action Figures The Figma line of posable figures from Max Factory are the most excellent toys you will find, perfect likenesses of anime characters that can be placed into any pose. Here are the long-awaited Rin and Len Kagamine figures, which look great! Mugen Soybean Strap ~ Soramame The "Mugen" (Infinite) series continues, with a fun oversized soybean that you can squeeze the inner bean out of all day long. Put it on your phone, keys, Nintendo DS, or any other similar item. They're only $3, so use them as stocking stuffers! Otona Anime vol. 4 This is a fascinating new offering for J-List fans, called Otona Anime (Anime For Adults), which looks at the modern genre of animation from several angles. This issue is loaded with info on Code Geass, Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni, Gurren Lagann and more. Perfect bound. Kit Kat -- Strawberry & Blueberry Cheese Cake J-List customers love the Japan Kit Kat that we sell, unique flavors that you can't get anywhere else. The newest Kit Kat varieties for the 2009 chocolate season are Strawberry and Blueberry Cheesecake -- oishii (delicious)! Other New Japanese Snacks Then taste some other fun snack items from Japan, like Hello Kitty Caramels that are really delicious, in traditional "salt" flavor, or the amazing Puccho, a soft candy with gummy bits hidden inside. DX Brown Bento Set w/ Handy Pouch We've gotten in a great new deluxe bento set, which comes with an attractive outer case that cleverly holds everything inside, including a stainless steel compartment for holding rice. Animal Furikake Stencil Sheet Assortment Then: this is a set of fun furikake stencils for bento. To use, put the stencil over your rice and sprinkle the delicious powdered food over the rice to make a more beautiful bento. Bear Santa Clear Bag Style Christmas Ornament Great Christmas item: a cute plush bear whose body is a plastic container that you can put other presents in. Hang your presents right on the tree with this cool item. Lucky Star Official Fanbook Also for Lucky Star fans, we've gotten in the popular Official Fanbook for you, which is filled with great art and information on all the characters in this most popular of shows. MAGONOTE ~ Extendable Grandchild's Hand Japanese trivia time! A 'backscratcher' is known as mago no te or Grandchild's Hand, since the main point of having grandchildren is to have them scratch your back. A great traditional item from Japan. Year of the Cow Traditional Items 2009 is the Year of the Cow according to the Chinese zodiac, and you can get ready to celebrate it with the restocked items we have today. including beautiful Year of the Cow bells, our Year of the Cow strap for your phone or keys, and more. HANAFUDA ~ Traditional Japanese Playing Card Hanafuda ("Flower Card") is an ancient card game going back more than 1300 years to Kyoto, where it was enjoyed by members of the Imperial Court. Now it's played as part of the New Year's celebration in Japan, and you can take part! Studio Ghibli Folding Fans J-List customers love Totoro, and we've got lots of fun items for you to consider giving as gifts, or keep for yourself. We've dropped the prices on the Handmade Folding Fans which feature Totoro and Jiji the Cat from Kiki's Delivery Service, which are great for displaying in a room. Revoltech Yotsuba We also carry all the great action figures from Revoltech, including Yotsubato. These figures are amazing because you can move them and pose them and even change their hands and faces in interesting ways. Great for the Japan-obsessed person on your list this year! Restocked Plush Toys See various restocked plush toy items, including the Monokuro Boo super-soft plus pigs, our Hello Kitty "sitting plush," fun Nintendo plush toys, authentic Smile Slime from Dragon Quest and more. R2-D2 Roll Tissue Cover *Preorder* Star Wars fans, the ultimate bathroom object is here: a plush toilet paper cover, which adds a touch of geek cred to your home even as it dispenses toilet paper. Preorder now! 2009 Japanese Idol Calendars In addition to more than 200 anime, manga, JPOP idol, traditional photo and other calendar items from Japan, we've got a great selection of sexy Japanese bikini idols like Yuko Ogura or Aki Hoshino and many more. Spend a great year with these gorgeous women, printed on the highest quality glossy paper. Gift Certificate from J-List Christmas is almost here, and J-List is loaded with great things to buy from Japan. In case you can't make up your mind, why not choose a J-List Gift Certificate instead? Buy any amount you like and we'll issue the credit to you or your recipient (your choice), sending either a spiffy printable PDF gift certificate made out with a custom message from you, or as a beautiful printed gift certificate complete with gift box sent through the mail. Princess Waltz Princess Waltz is one of the most amazing games ever released in English, an epic story of princess who fight with swords for the right to become "one" with the prince of the kingdom (naturally you). This outstanding game is now available for ordering on DVD-ROM and download! (Downloads will be delayed to allow the preorder package editions to arrive.) Very Reina -- Reina Tanaka Fans of extremely cute Japanese women will love this new glossy photobook featuring Reina Tanaka from the popular girl band Morning Musume. She's so cute, you won't be able to take your eyes off the glossy pages. Ai no Katachi ~ Shape of Love -- Ai Then see fresh stock of one of our most popular photobooks, featuring the sultry model Ai (love). Drool over page after glossy page of her best photographs in the restocked hardcover photobook. Queen's Blade Rebellion -- Annelotte The Queen's Blade series of awesome glossy artbooks that can be played as a combat RPG has a new book series: Queen's Blade Rebellion. The first book is in stock, featuring the gorgeous art of Annelotte in all her ecchi beauty! Sonsaku Hakufu 1/7 Cast off Figure Haregi Version Fans of Ikki Tousen, dig this great new figure, which shows us a new Hakufu that we haven't seen before. It's fully cast off-able, meaning you can "reconfigure" her clothes for extra enjoyment.
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Delicious MADNESS. An episode which was half retarded, half awesome and all “interesting”. On the retarded part: Aureolus’ Ars Magna grants him the power to make his thoughts reality (now where have I heard that before?). So, disregarding the HUGE inconsistencies with the rest of the episode (Touma’s arm was sliced off, so that’s why he’s [...]
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December: Kiss×sis - 22nd December 2008 Kowarekake no Orgol - 28th December 2008 January Akikan! - 3rd January 2009 Chrome Shelled Regios - 10th January 2009 Kodomo no Jikan (OAD) - 21st January 2009 Ichigo Mashimaro encore - 23rd January 2009 Minami-ke Okaeri - ?? January 2009 Kurokami the Animation - ?? January 2009 Asu no Yoichi! - ?? January 2009 The Tower of Druaga ~the Sword of Uruk~ - ?? January 2009 Sora wo Kakeru Shoujo - ?? January 2009 February Mahou Sensei Negima! ~Shiroki Tsubasa Ala Alba~ (OAD) - 17th February 2009 Kodomo no Jikan Second Term (OVA) - 20th February 2009 Higurashi no ...
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I was interested in Chaos;Head because it was described as Welcome to the NHK mixed with Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. Since I loved both series I figured this might be a great combination. This was not a lie. In fact it’s a good one line description. Unfortunately, Chaos;Head takes all my least favorite parts [...]
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Here we have an interesting comparison of the differences between the various iterations of the highly successful doujin mixed media franchise that is Higurashi no Naku Koro ni. From left to right, we see the anime, movie, original, TMA cosplay AV, PS2 game, game and manga edition. If you’re interested in seeing more, the latest version of [...]
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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. Nendoroid Shana Blazing Hair~ Shana of Blazing Eyes II (Shakugan no Shana). Shana of the Blazing Eyes is a very popular anime series with characters designed by the Haruhi Suzumiya character designer, and Shana really comes alive in her Nendoroid -- so many emotions captured for you. In stock now! Fraulein Revoltech No.009 Miki Hoshii ~ The Idolm@ster. I’m a big fan of the Revoltech Fraulein series because of the incredible detail they get, faithfully recreating the character in question while keeping her incredibly posable. This Idol Master series figure is ready to order. Kirarin Revolution. Kirarin ("Sparkling") Revolution is a super-cute shojo manga about a girl who loves only food, but whose life is changed when she decides to become a famous idol. This is a fun Nintendo DS game that you can use to help Kirari realize her dream. COSMODE 024 ~ Super Cosplay Magazine 24. Another super issue of COSmode, the perfect-bound photobook-style magazine that presents hundreds of the best anime cosplay shots for you -- more than 100 pics in this issue! From Evangelion to Queen’s Blade to Code Geass, this is a really special item! Comes with a full pattern in the back, too. New Anime Calendars for 2009. We’re posting some *brand new* calendars to the website now, from Soul Eater and Higurashi no Naku Koro Ni (known in English as “When They Cry...” although “When Cicadas Cry” is more accurate). These are beautiful, shipped in protective outer boxes so they’ll be in good shape when you get them. Yamanote Line Station Light -- Akihabara ~ My Home Sign Light. The Japanese train station sign replicas we posted last time were very popular. Now we’ve got two more: the legendary Tokyo playground Shinjuku and the Holy Land for all otaku, Akihabara. A highly recommended item for your collection! Monster ~ The Monster Without a Name - OBLUDA. Here's a fascinating hardcover book that’s a bit -f a meta-reference: it’s the actual book that appears inside the manga Monster, by Naoki Urasawa. Delicious New Japanese Snacks. This is a fun job because we never know what new snack items are going to come along. Today we’re posting a new flavor of Choco-Dutsumi modeled after traditional Japanese sweets, plus the original Apollo chocolate-and-strawberry treats from Meiji, loved by Japanese since its introduction in 1969. Clorets Ice -- Ice Green Mint. Then enjoy some delicious Japan-only Clorets Ice gum, a great sugarless gum containing Xylitol that has an explosive center of fresh goodness. Two flavors in stock now. Banana Carrying Case for Bento. Want to bring a healthy banana with your lunch, but don’t want it to get bruised and yucky? Japan has the solution, in the form of this awesome carrying case for any standard banana. The perfect wacky bento accessory. PERSONA Visual Book - trinity soul -. Gorgeous artbook for fans Persona, the popular anime based on the PS2 game that features the most incredible characters and art. Glossy pages, with huge illustrations of all characters -- highly reocmmended! Restocked Hello Kitty Onigiri Makers. One of the most popular Hello Kitty bento related items ever are these Onigiri Shapers that make great 3D rice balls , perfect for decorating a special bento lunch for you or your little ones. Back in stock today. MOTTAINAI ~ Natural Leaf ECO Style Bento Set. Fresh stock of this popular “eco” bento box set, which comes with everything you need right in the package. The word mottainai (mo-TAI-NAI) means "what a waste" in Japanese -- makes you think. Triple Mini Vegetable Shaper ~ SAKURA / Star / Maple. A fun set of vegetable shapers, for making attractive maple leaf and other shapes for your bento. Can be used as cookie cutters as well as onigiri (rice ball) shapers too. 2009 Japanese Idol Calendars. We’ve gotten in a bunch more 2009 calendars, which allow you to open a window to Japan from your room, and it stays open all year long. See new offerings including Aki Hoshino, Masami Nagasawa, Misako Yasuda and long-time J-List favorite Megumi Yasu. Photos have been updated, too, so you can browse the inside pages and see which calendars you want, before they are gone! Traditional Japanese Calendars. One of the big hits of calendar season so far as been Kyoto Romance, a positively gorgeous collection of modern images of Kyoto. Also in stock today, Bonsai, Japan Night Scene and more! Ponyo on the Cliff by Sea Film Comic. We’ve got great Ponyo products for you, for fans of Hayao Miyazaki’s newest (and last?) animated film. Today we’ve restocked the film comics, which lets you read the entire film in vibrant color. Great for students of the language, too! Totoro Small Stamp Set w/ Case -- Set of 4. For Totoro fans, we’ve restocked the Totoro Small Stamp Set w/ case, which are four wood and rubber stamps that feature images of Totoro on them. Awesome! Includes ink stamp pad. Zange-chan 1/7 Figure by Kotomukiya ~ Kannagi *Preorder*. I have to say, I just love the character design of Kannagi, and especially her sister Zange (pronounced ZAHN-gay). This is a great figure of Zange-chan in a bunny outfit that you won’t want to miss out on. Zange is a Shinto goddess who dresses as a nun, and her name means “confession.” Figuma x GANTZ vol. 26 Limited Edition *Preorder. For fans of the bold anime Gantz, there’s a special limited-edition Figma figure that’s coming out soon. It’ll be sold exclusively as a preorder item so we’re posting it now -- make sure you get yours! Japanese Brush Pens. Fude pens are the cool Japanese brush writing pens that let you write in calligraphy style, and we've restocked the DX 12 color set from Sun-Star that's just fantastic. This is one of our most popular pen related sets, and it’s back in stock today. Annerotte 1/8 Cast-Off Figure Excellent Model Core ~ Queens Blade Rebellion *Preorder*. This is a great figure from the Queen’s Blade Rebellion series, the super-cute Annerotte. The figure is a full 1/8 scale recreation and features “cast off” features (hee hee). Human Mage 1/8 Figure by Good Smile ~ Lineage II. Then see another fantasy figure we think you'll like, the Human Mage from Lineage II The Chaotic Throne, a popular MMPORG in Japan and Korea. This awesome figure can also be hacked to be made into a cast off item. China-san 1/8 Cast off Figure Red China Dress ver. ~ Spirit of Wonder Excellent Model Core. Another variation of the popular China-san figure from Spirit of Wonder. She wears a beautiful China dress, or nothing, if that is your wish!
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Image source *Note: This list will continuously be updated as more premiere dates are announced. Please check back later. Last Update: [11/13] Personally looking forward to Slayers Evolution-R, Kojika Second Term, Queen’s Blade, Higurashi Rei, the new Precure to satisfy that mahou shoujo fix of mine, Ichigo Mashimaro Encore, and a few others…
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Full details for the single are available and the song grew on me so I’m mentioning it. I still think it’s not very Higurashi though. ^^ The song is the opening theme to the 2nd Higurashi DS game. December 3, 2008 release. 「 プレイス・オブ・ピリオド 」 Place of Period  Mio Isayama 2008.12.03 : FVCG-1061   01.02.03.04. プレイス・オブ・ピリオド 半分だけの愛 プレイス・オブ・ピリオド ���off vocal) 半分だけの愛 ���off vocal)
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For the lulz, USO DA. Posted by Blue-kun.
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Vipers Creed, a series about members of a private military company after a great war, will be coming January 2009. It will be directed by Appleseed director Aramaki Shinji. Shipwreck harem story 15 Bishoujo Hyouryuuki, created by Tsuyokiss creator Takahiro and Kuroda Kazuya, will be getting an OVA. Anime Festival Asia and DarkMirage have conducted an interview with Macross Frontier singer May'n. The Yoku Wakaru Gendai Mahō light novels will be getting animated. A new Prince of Tennis manga will be starting in March. Aria mangaka artist Kozue Amano will be launching the manga Amanchu! November 29. Bandai has posted an english trailer of CODE GEASS R2. The first episode will be airing this Sunday on Adult Swim. The live-action sequel to Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Chikai will be open in theaters May. The 13th Detective Conan film, Detective Conan: The Jet Black Chaser will be opening in April. If you find anything that you think I should mention on any particular day’s Daily Dose, please send me (not Omni) an email with the words “ANIME NEWS” somewhere in the subject line. CODE GEASS Halloween artwork at left courtesy of つき on pixiv (account needed to access).
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