Unlimited Blade Works Film Confirmed
Its no secret we here at UNB are big Type-Moon fans. So, this announcement is a unending cry of “Awesome” followed by a dose of “FUCK YEAR” and other obscene gestures and phrases. Fate/Stay Night’s Unlimited Blade Works Scenario is getting the film treatment. Though there’s no confirmation on who’s doing the film (my guess [...]
Gatchaman Movie, Shaky Cam Trailer Version
Science Team Ninja Gatchaman (also known as G-Force, Battle of the Planets, or Eagle Riders, depending on how old you are, and what version you watched), was pretty much the original seed that gave us the classic 5-man team shown in many sentai/Power Ranger shows. Over at Anime Expo, IMAGI showed off the latest trailer [...]
One Piece Simulcast Cancelled?!? (Updated)
Update: According to ANN, Hulu acquired the rights to air One Piece from Toei themselves, not Funimation. Also, it appears that the fallout has extended to include Full Metal Alchemist. Evidently, Funimation didn’t feel like driving out the horrific 4kids taste THAT much. Following a lead of episode 403, they discontinued the simulcast. Subsequently, the [...]
One Piece Simulcast?!? (Updated)
Update: And the streams get killed. This is why we can’t have nice things. In a continuing effot to wipe out that crap, foul-tasting garbage that was known as the “4Kids One Piece” anime, Funimation announces that starting Saturday, May 30th, officially sanctioned and englished-subtitled One Piece will be streamed from http://www.onepieceofficial.com, one hour after [...]
One Piece Movie: Strong World
One Piece has been going on for a pretty damn long time. One sure sign an anime/manga has been doing well, is when they start release a theatrical movie. One sure sign an anime/manga is doing AMAZINGLY well is when they start releasing SEVERAL theatrical movies, and this Winter, the 10th One Piece movie will [...]
SideTracks: Forever We Can Make It!
Ever watch an anime, or play a videogame, listen to one of the songs and wonder who sings them? Then say no more! Welcome to UNB’s new feature, SideTracks! It couldn’t be any more simple. Side A will consist of the video of the song as you’ve come to know it, normally an opening or [...]
Review – Valkyria Chronicles Anime, Episode 01
It’s standard procedure in Japan to release an anime accompaniment to a video game after the first few months of its release. And by video game, it’s usually an RPG. Namco has released several OAVs for their “Tales” games, Xenosaga got its own anime, and even Fire Emblem got a 2 episode OAV. It was [...]
Summer 2009 Anime List
Well, we’re halfway through the Spring anime season, and now we have the Summer season to look forward to. Though the Spring season wasn’t bad (not great), the Summer season shows a whole lot of promise, and I get the feeling I’ll be enjoying a lot of it. List after the jump.
Trailer Time: Fate/Unlimted Codes
In a somewhat shocking development, Capcom announced at the recent CAPTIVATE conference that they would be bringing Fate/Unlimeted Codes over to the West, and as a strictly downloadable only title for the PSP. UNB applauds this move, since most of the staff are big fans of Fate/Stay Night, as well as any Type-Moon property in [...]
What We’re Watching – Spring 2009
The spring anime season has run for the last three or four weeks, and the UNB staff have already settled in as to what animes we’re going to be paying attention to. So what exactly are we watching? Hit the jump to find out.