In a world where the Cold War never ended, East and West continue to battle for technological and political supremacy. Mylene Hoffman, field commander of the elite Double Zero intelligence division, exists in this world with her eyes open and her body always ready to do battle. She puts the intelligence into "intelligence agent" and her body into "body of evidence!" Liberating benevolent scientists, tagging along with would-be monster-slayers, meeting her match in the world's most hard-boiled assassin and navigating a deadly labyrinth of horrors are all in a day's work for Mylene. There's no problem she can't solve with the proper application of high explosives, fast-talk, deceptive jewelry, make-up and the right moves behind closed doors! In a world of -spy mystery and intrigue, discover who she kisses one minute and kills the next.
Curious as to what we'll have in store this year? Want to get a look at the anime guests for 2007? Swing by the "anime opening ceremonies" and check it out.
Gen Con's come to a close yet again - join the hard-workin' anime & film staff for one last hurrah. Let us know what you liked, what you loved - and maybe even what you hated.
Earth's last city, Olympus, rose from the ashes of a global war on the backs of Bioroids, artificial clones who make up half the city's population. Under the strict guidance of a supercomputer, humanity's last survivors enjoy an idyllic peace, but only on the surface! Human terrorists within the military seek a return to power and clash with the government's ESWAT forces led by the legendary soldier, Deunan Knute, and her boyfriend who is 75% machine. Retrieving the Appleseed will end the conflict, and Deunan alone holds its secret.
Aquarion, episodes 1-4 (North American English premier)
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From world renowned Director and Mecha Designer Shoji Kawamori with music by Yoko Kanno. Please join English language director Colleen Clinkenbeard and lead actor Chris Bevins for the North American Premiere of the hottest new series of year! After 12,000 years, the mysterious "Shadow Angels" have returned to re-conquer Earth and enslave humanity. But a group of young fighters have been summoned to pilot Mechanical Angel Aquarion and together they must find a way within themselves to be victorious.
Coming up on stage to get your chance at the mic as the voice of an anime charater is a ton of fun, but to get a taste of what it really feels like during the production of a dub join Michael Sinterniklaas when he brings out the full rig and puts audience members through the paces of getting a script and lines and having to make it fit and feel right. Just how hard is it to keep from tripping over your own tongue? Will the beeps drive you mad like those who have come before? Can you give that dramatic scene the weight and gravitas it needs - or will you break under the pressure? If you've ever dreamed of being a voice actor or just wanted to know what the process is like, you won't want to miss this hands-on look behind the scenes.
Know words like baka, kawaii, and sugoi, but do not know what other cosplayers yell to you? Even if you do, everyone can learn something from the novice to the expert.
Feudal Japan is about to bear witness to one of the bloodiest battles of all time! The two young leaders of the largest ninja clans are in love. This is ill timed because they have now become enemies when the Shogun has decided to turn over his land to the clan that can kill off the top 10 ninjas of their rival. No martial art is too strong and no ninja power is too bizarre for this band of top level assassins. A forbidden love in the middle of a feud for blood. Who will be left standing?
In the castle town of Midland, a new king has come to power through treachery and violence. His demonic agents victimize the citizens unchecked, until the night when a battle weary soldier approaches the city. Covered in a slew of weapons and countless jagged scars, he calls himself the Black Swordsman. The sword he carries is the size of his grudge against the king, and he hunts the servants of evil with unrelenting fury.
In the future, the rising heat has begun melting the polar ice caps. As if humanity didn't have enough problems, a group of ocean-dwelling creatures led by the scientist Zorndyke have seemingly declared war on mankind! Humanity's last hope rests with the state of the art vessel, Blue Sub 6 and her crew! Can Tetsu and Mayumi stop Zorndyke's army before it's too late?
During a summer camp, 15 children, 8 males and 7 females, find a grotto by the sea. Deep within they discover working computers and some electronic equipment, and later the owner, a man called Kokopelli. Kokopelli claimed to be a programmer working on a brand new game, in which a large robot has to defend the Earth against fifteen alien invasions. He persuades the children to test the game and sign a contract. All but one of them signs, barely a moment later they mysteriously awaken on the shore believing what happened was just a dream.
A new law's been passed in Tokyo. Ordinary folks are now allowed to freely carry firearms; shoot, they're even legally allowed to use 'em. You might think that crime would increase, and you'd be right. But the arrest rate's gone down. After all, the only prison a dead man needs is a hole in the ground. All thanks to RAPT. The Recent Armed Police of Tokyo is stealing away jurisdiction from the local authorities quicker than a bullet leaves a barrel. What that means is that folks are getting desperate. And desperate people with itchy fingers mean more bodies in the streets. Now, I'm not sure if she came from up above or somewhere way down below, but an angel's just come to Earth. She's an enigma, but with her partners Sei, Amy, and Meg, she's the best chance this town's got. Her name's Jo. And there's a new sheriff in town.
In this world, from ancient times, people were eaten by beings called "youma". For a long time, people lived without any means to counter them. However, a half-human, half-youma female warrior was born.... Female soldiers known as "Claymore" who, with silver eyes that can see through to the true form of "youma", and carry a large sword as a weapon, continue to battle those which people have named "youma".
Sent to the past to prevent the creation of a loli-paradise, the adorable and bumbling angel Dokuro continually slaughters (and resurrects) the unfortunate boy responsible for it all.
The Empire of Britannia has invaded Japan using giant robot weapons called Knightmare Frames. Japan is now referred to as Area 11, and its people the 11's. A Britannian who was living in Japan at the time, Lelouch, vowed to his Japanese friend Suzaku that he'd destroy Britannia. Years later, Lelouch is in high school, but regularly skips out of school to go play chess and gamble on himself. One day, he stumbles on terrorists 11's who've stolen a military secret and is caught by a member of the Britannian task force sent after them, who is Suzaku. As the rest of the squad arrives, Suzaku is shot for disobeying orders, while the military secret, a young girl, gives Lelouch the power of Geass, which makes anyone obey any order. While Suzaku is secretly made the pilot of Britannia's brand new prototype Knightmare, Lancelot, Lelouch becomes the masked Zero to lead the rebellion to destroy Britannia once and for all.
Insurrection will not be tolerated! To prove that point, the government has set a big, bad bomb to blast the planet Graceland right out of the sky. To make matters worse, The king is dead. However, before the Pirate King Bruce died, he hid billions in stolen loot on the doomed planet. Now, the galaxies most infamous criminal - a mystery man known only as "Mister" - has busted out of the slammer to get his hands on the booty before it's too late! Along with King Bruce's daughter and his misfit band of "Coyotes," Mister sidesteps government goons, dodges a hotty investigator on his tail and fends off a dozen Gothic Lolita androids programmed to kill, kill, KILL!
Punie is next in line to become queen of Magical Land. However, she must spend a year on Earth before she can inherit the throne, so she transfers into a school in Japan. She's usually a sweet and gentle girl... that is unless someone does something to displease her, then she'll drop the act. She won't hesitate to whip out her magic stick and cheerfully rain bloody destruction down on the hapless fool, or barring that, simply use wrestling moves she calls "Submission" to punish them. Accompanied by her animal mascot Paya-tan, who makes regular attempts on her life (still bitter about being defeated and then forcibly recruited from Waku Waku Mascot Village), and forced to fend off random attacks by various people from her Kingdom who all have different reasons for wanting her dead, she must complete this year of training on Earth without fail.
In Tokyo, an impenetrable field known as "Hell's Gate" appeared ten years ago. At the same time, psychics who wield paranormal powers at the cost of their conscience also emerged. Hei is one of the most powerful of these psychic agents, and along with his blind associate, Yin, works for one of the many rival agencies vying to unlock the mysteries of Hell's Gate
Eleven years after the introduction of internet-connected, augmented reality eyeglasses and visors, Ykko Okonogi moves with her family to Daikoku City, the technological center of the emerging half-virtual world. Ykko joins her grandmother's "investigation agency" comprised of children equipped with virtual tools and powerful metatags. She quickly crosses paths with Ykko Amasawa, an expert hacker of the virtual environment, as Amasawa relentlessly seeks to "unlock" the mystery of a computer virus that emerges from an inaccessible corrupted space.
Attention! Attention! Cuteness will now be taken to a psychotic degree! Meet Dejiko along with Puchiko and Gema as they travel to Earth from the Planet Di Gi Charat as part of Dejiko's training to become a proper princess. Well, just leave it up to these three to crash land at the Lucky Cat Shopping District and become separated. Puchiko is soon picked up by an elderly couple who owns a bakery, yeah! Dejiko along with Gema stumble upon two brothers who own a toy store filled with lamest toys but begs and pleads for her to stay there. At least they now have a place to stay. Life is now perfect if it wasn't for this rabbit-eared idol named Rabi-En Rose. Join them as they make this world so insane it's hilarious!