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just found this post on japanator.....seems all the work and effort Yoshiki has been doing caught up with him.

http://www.japanator.com/yoshiki-collapses-at-stevie-wonder-s-birthday-gathering-19607.phtml

He's stated on his twitter he is ok, but man poor guy tired, sick and over working himself

IVe talked to many PR people and really Japanese artists tend to not have their pictures taken like 80% of the time, unless they clear it or done professionally.

of course as much as they would love to limit it in America people do it anyway, which leads to events monitoring the use of electronics sometimes even banning them.

There are times when they don't care and are fine with it but you figure with Yoshiki now being American mainstream he will end up just letting people do so since its normal, I've had this happen before back with Dir en Grey they were banning and kicking out people who were taking pics or recording.

I have heard many stories about Yoshiki being mischievous, but he wants to try to please as many fans as possible but also wants to enjoy himself since hes hounded by fans 24/7.

He's got to get better for for his world tour and Comic con appearance

My gf had me chose Kanon for her, she is happy since Kanon will be down for AM2 July.

I enjoy An Cafe myself and I will also go with Kanon with her, so it will be a nice treat.

depressing I missed out on his panel and autograph session.

I missed his concerts due to scheduling conflicts (I was out of state) and then he was announced semi last minute after I passed on Fanime for work.
Heard it was a pretty good panel and a few things were announced....still sad

his show on Sirius was pretty good too

It's been awhile since I've been on this forum, since I haven't been to Fanime in 2 years but im coming back this year and what do I get Flow, Yuya and an event with Yoshiki!!

Great to see Yoshiki is making time to go do a Yoshiki foundation event at Fanime since right now he is in NYC for his Sirius Radio show, and starting the X Japan world tour soon along side being at Comic Con to promote his new comic with Stan Lee, wanting the new single and cd soon too..

still great to see him busy

I stopped playing this game for like 2-3 years but recently I started back on RO, to me this is still a great game to play since its 2d anime style I couldnt resist. I got the game from Gravity's warpportal and well I started paying for it and I don't mind.

Is anyone else still playing this game on the official servers? I know there are a lot of  "unofficial" but looking to start a few teams and a guild to rule the 2d world.

and of all series it Durarara. for those of you unfamiliar with Aniplex check out http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aniplex and see the lsit of anime they have worked with under their names. It's nice to see in this economy more companies trying to get out anime and doing so in sets like Nippon Ichi (as they only release sets in Japanese but with a nice artbook and nice box for the set) and now Aniplex coming out with Durarara and more if people show support for them.

Crunchyroll has announced that it has added the seminal robot action series GoLion, one of the series used to create the US adaptation better known as Voltron. The complete 52 episode series is available immediately to Premium/All-Access members, with the first episode available to regular members now and the complete series 90 days from today.  Continue reading for the press release.

CRUNCHYROLL AND GO LION ROAR INTO ACTION TODAY

The Defenders of the Universe reassemble today on Crunchyroll with the online streaming debut of GO LION aka Voltron.

This is the uncensored, unedited version with original Japanese voices and english subs and the original story which was altered originally so its a great way to see your childhood favorite anime the way it originally was, was the voice actress for Goku in it.

AM2 is proud to announce the Official AM2 Passport-an attendees official interactive, discount, keep-sake, "Fast pass" ticket to AM2 Event Programs as well as priority seating for these events.
2011-01-21

LOS ANGELES, Calif. (January 21, 2011) - AM2 (pronounced: "A", "M" "Squared"; July 1-3, 2011; Anaheim, CA at the Anaheim Convention Center), is proud to announce the Official AM2 Passport-an attendees official interactive, discount, keep-sake, "Fast pass" ticket to AM2 Event Programs (i.e. Concerts, Masquerade, Autograph Sessions, workshops, panels, etc.) as well as priority seating for these events (on a first come first serve basis and based upon available seating).

With prices starting at $20.00 (US), the AM2 Passport will have features including an autograph section and an area in which Passport Holders can obtain "visiting" stamps to win some amazing prizes. In addition, Passport holders will be able to obtain some fantastic benefits and unbelievable discounts onsite and offsite including advanced entry to the AM2 Exhibit Hall for all three (3) days, Premiere entrance/seating in all main events (first come first serve basis), 40% off of Disneyland admission on the 4th of July and up to 20% off purchases at major retailers like Best Buy and Macy's. Also, special events for Passport holders and AM2 Guests of Honors will be created to bring the fans closer to our domestic and international attending guests.

Onsite Benefits Include:

    One hour advanced entry into the AM2 Exhibit Hall for all 3 days
    Special discounts with participating Exhibit Hall exhibitors
    15 game tokens for the Summer Festival
    Premiere entrance/seating in all main events (first come first serve basis)
    Premiere/fast-line for autograph lines, panels and workshops
    Special entry to private parties with select GoH's
    Discount admission to the Animaid Café

Offsite Benefits Include:

    Automatic Restaurant/Show Discounts within the area including: Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament, Pirate's Dinner Adventure, House of Blues, McCormick & Schmick's Grille, Togo's Eatery, Café de Sol, IHOP, JW's Steakhouse, Tony Roma's, Tortilla Jo's and more
    Special Discounts with retailers including: Best Buy, Downtown Disney stores, Macy's, The Block at Orange, The Shops at Anaheim Garden Walk, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, O'Neill and more
    Passport specific discounts at major theme-parks including: Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, Wild Rivers Waterpark and more

A FULL list of all discounts can be found http://www.am2con.org/news/AM2+ANNOUNCES+THE+FAN%27S+OFFICIAL+PASSPORT.

No it's not part of Anime Expo its a completely different con held by a different faction but there are former AX people involved. From what i know it is just another con offering a different choice for con goers after the bad choices and anger that occured at this years AX, but MAX was founded this year as not an anime con but a different event that featured Animaid cafe, Whose Line is it Anime, Eri Mano's  movie premier so it wasnt an anime con, but this year is a bit different since they announced TBS is part of it (Tokyo Broadcast system  not Turner)

The World God Only Knows episode 4 just came out and so far the series has been hilarious, I remember like 2 weeks ago Crunchyroll had put up their rankings for their shows and The World God Only Knows was number 1 and I was surprised that it was on top, I had yet to watch it but thought other shows should of been on top like Super Robot Wars. Well after watching the 4 eps out I see why people like it so much, its a comedy and has a pretty funny and original story about a guy who can get any women he wants....in video games in the end he signs a contract that has him win over the hearts, of real girls without fully reading the contract now he must fulfill his contract or lose his head......awesome story but whats funny is the women he must win over.

wouldn't know but seems its jobs are to keep people in line, keep things going smoothly so everyone can have fun while keeping things safe.

I was joking around with my friends saying I want to have a prop gun, and the Shield outfit from them marvel universe but either way nice to see MAX staffing early since it seems like it wants to be a con people will enjoy and talk about after talking to a few of their staff members so I may sign up for this

I can say it anyway you like for 5 bucks lol but anyway the series is actually getting better despite the loliness of it all lol.

episode 3 comes out tomorrow so at 1pm ill shall be on crunchyroll watching my 3rd ep mwahahaha!

super powered loli detectives for the win

Looking to volunteer at a summer convention and be part of a growing family?  Club 2 the MAX proudly announces the Strategic Hazard Intervention Enforcement and Line Division

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Being a unit member of S.H.I.E.L.D. will provide staff privileges including shared crash space, meals, special events, raffles, staff only badges, etc.

There is a minimum of 8 hour work days.  Unit Members are to execute the objectives of the department in tandem of their Unit Leaders.  Unit Members are the primary customer service contact within the convention and should always emphasize courtesy and a customer service mind-set throughout the convention.  Unit Members are expected to be able to be proactive in their responsibilities and to execute the duties of the department; including handling event lines, preventing potential hazards and being the official service diplomat of Club 2 the MAX.  Volunteer job description and requirements are available online.  Come join the Club 2 the MAX family today!

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in a world where "toys" are your special abilities 4 girls who are there schools best detectives named after 4 of the worlds greatest detectives use their skills and abilities to stop the evil Gentleman thieves, until the girls suddenly lost their powers.

I love mysteries so i had to watch this expecting some random cutesie series, and it just became hilarious to watch with non expected plot and characters, my favorite is the super sexy leader of the Evil Gentlemen thieves and her alter identity which made it all that much worth it.

I just started episode 1, but was wondering if anyone else liked the series too?

its being a problem where companies are starting to sue streaming websites because Japan is pissed. Fansubs are by all means legal but since they see it as taking their work they want America to crack down in it.

I mean look what happened to a lady who in trouble for putting a 2 eps online and now she faces criminal charges, the govt wants to do similar things but luckily we are more protected.

Companies like Funimation, Viz, Aniplex realize fans want to see the fansubs so they start streaming their own subs the same day the anime is released so fansubbers can't touch it yet still do which causes problems.

Crunchyroll on the other hand buys out the licenses to show the series in america since most dont have a company that is interested and do it all via legal means since things will probably only get worse before they get better for us, since everything is available online, which leads people to complain about why x doesn't get an English release, why certain series never continue, why companies are shutting down its because more people pirate over support, now this isn't everyone but things need to change before they get worse.

July 1st-3rd 2010, held at the Anaheim Convention center.

MAX offers fans a different type of event with no need for a badge but instead attend and pay a small fee for events you want to attend, but a lot of events will be free including Exhibitor Hall.

MAX started July 1st 2010 at the club Nokia featuring the world premier movie from Eri Mano Kai-Ki: Tales of Terror from Tokyo with Q&A as well as the Mini concert with Eri Mano, also the Animaid cafe and Whose Line is it Anime joined up with MAX to give fans a great day, but the night finished with Yoshiki charity foundation and showcase showing off new inspired hello kitty Yoshiki items, apparel from the mind of Yoshiki which finished with a special show from X Japan and filming for a new music video.

That was a one day only event, 2011 will be 3 days long.

[Otome Youkai Zakuro]

The new season of anime has officially started a few of them are already up. A lot of sites currently have rights to stream these series including Crunchyroll, Hulu, Funimation and so forth so thought I would start linking the streaming eps as they start showing or currently have links.

This seasons anime:

Toaru Majutsu no Index II (24 eps)- Fridays

Season 2 of Toaru Majutsu no Index. Set in a city of scientifically advanced superhuman students, but in a world where magic is also real. Kamijyo Touma's right hand, the Imagine Breaker, will negate all magic, psychic, or divine powers, as well as his own luck. One day he finds a young girl hanging on his balcony railing. She turns out to be a nun from the Church of England, and her mind has been implanted with the Index Librorum Prohibitorum—all the magical texts the Church has removed from circulation.

Ore no Imouto ga Konnani Kawaii Wake ga Nai (12 eps)- Sundays

Kyousuke Kousaka, a normal seventeen-year-old high school student, hasn't gotten along with his younger sister, Kirino, in years. For longer than he can remember, Kirino has ignored his comings and goings and looked at him with spurning eyes. It seemed as if the relationship between Kyousuke and his sister, now fourteen, would continue this way forever.

One day, however, Kyousuke finds a DVD case of a magical girl anime entitled Hoshikuzu Witch Merle (Stardust Witch Merle), which had fallen into the entranceway of his house. To Kyousuke's surprise, inside the case is a hidden adult video game titled Imouto to Koishiyo! (Love with Little Sister!). Kyousuke attempts to fish out the culprit who dropped the case by bringing up the topic of magical girl anime at the family dinner table. All that comes out is a strong negative reaction from his parents, especially his anti-otaku policeman father.

That night, Kirino bursts into Kyousuke's room and, in perhaps the first conversation she has initiated with him in years, says they "have things to talk about." Kirino brings Kyousuke to her room and shows him an extensive collection of moe anime and lolicon bishoujo games she has been collecting in secret.


Hyakka Ryouran: Samurai Girls (12 eps) - Sundays

The story takes place in Japan in the early 21st century, in an alternate reality where the Tokugawa Shogunate has remained in power. In this reality, student councils are tasked with oppressing schools. Yagyuu Muneakira is a high school student who rebels against his student council with the help of girls who've had the names of famous samurai heroes passed on to them.

Arakawa Under The Bridge x Bridge (season 2) - Sundays

The second season of Arakawa Under The Bridge. The story is about the strange courtship of a successful executive in life called Kou and a mysterious woman called Nino who lives under a bridge. It all begins when Kou almost drowns in a river but is saved by Nino. For saving his life, Kou fulfills Nino's desire to have a boyfriend. Thus, Kou becomes her boyfriend, but has to live with her under the bridge.

Otome Youkai Zakuro - Mondays

It's the Meiji Era in a slightly alternate Japan, and the Gregorian calendar has just come into effect. The fox-eared girls living in the youkai part of town are about to be put to work together with a delegation of young human soldiers, to promote interracial understanding. So what will happen when Zakuro's strong personality collides with human sensibilities?

Psychic Detective Yakumo (13 eps) - Mon

Shinrei Tantei Yakumo tells a story about a college student, Saitou Yakumo who is born with different eye colors. His red left eye gives him a special ability to see ghosts and spirits. He believes ghosts and spirits are bound to earth because of a certain "cause," and simply eliminating that "cause" will let those spirits rest in peace. Being asked for help by Ozawa Haruka, they begin the investigation together.

Bakuman(25 eps) - Saturday

Moritaka Mashiro and Akito Takagi are pretty much foils of each other. Mashiro, an average 9th grade student but talented artist, and Takagi, an overall advanced 9th grader and aspiring writer. After great convincing, Takagi convinces Mashiro to join him in becoming the greatest mangakas Japan has ever seen. Takagi, with his gift of writing, hopes to become a successful mangaka, and Mashiro, with his gift of art, hopes to marry the girl of his dreams, Azuki Miho.

Kuragehime (11 eps) - Thursday

The story centers around Tsukimi Kura!@#$a, a huge fan of jellyfish (kurage, a wordplay on the "kura/mi" and "tsuki/ge" in her name) and a girl who moves to Tokyo to become an illustrator. She moves into "Amamizukan," an apartment complex that is full of fujoshi (diehard female otaku) with a no-men-allowed rule. However, one day, Tsukimi invites a stylishly fashionable woman to stay at her room at Amamizukan — only to discover that the guest is not who "she" seems to be.

Letter Bee REVERSE (2nd Season) - Saturday

Season 2 of Letter Bee (Tegami Bachi). Gauche is a governmental employee, given the task to deliver any letter to it's destination. Meeting a young boy who is the letter to be delivered, Gauche makes friends with Lag and inspires him to take up the job. Five years later, Lag Seeing finally realizes his dream, that of a Letter Bee. However, the one who inspired him has gone missing and only there does the mystery start.

Star Driver: Kagayaki no Takuto - Sundays

The story is about a boy called Takuto and a mysterious robot Tauburn.

Sora no Otoshimono: Forte (12 eps) - Friday

The second season of Sora no Otoshimono. Sakurai Tomoki has been having the same strange dream since he was a child and would wake up in tears. Sugata, an upperclassmen at his school, believes the dream to be of the new continent. Later that night, while waiting under the cherry trees for Sugata and his childhood friend, Sohara, an angel comes flying down and his peaceful life changes from then on.

MM! (12 eps) - Monday

Sado Tarou suffers from sexual masochism; he experiences sexual pleasure from pain. He feels he won't ever have a normal relationship with his condition and decides to visit the Voluntary Club, a place that grants students' wishes, for a cure. At the club, he finds Isurugi Mio, a girl who thinks she is a god, and Yuuno Arashiko, the girl who caused his condition in the first place...

Togainu no Chi - Thursdays

After being devastated in the third World War (known as The Third Division), Japan was divided in two. Several years after the end of the war, a crime organization called Vischio has taken control of the destroyed city of Toshima (formerly Tokyo, Japan's capital city), where they are holding a battle game known as "Igura". The is main character, a young man named Akira, is falsely accused of a crime. Once arrested, a mysterious woman appears before him, offering him freedom if he agrees to participate in Igura and defeat Igura's strongest man: the king, or "Il-re". The story follows Akira's life in the harsh, lawless Toshima as he fights both to survive and to unravel the mysteries developing around him.

Fortune Arterial: Akai Yakusoku - Friday

Fortune Arterial's story revolves around the male protagonist Kohei Hasekura, who transfers into a prestigious public school in the style of an English six-year school encompassing junior-high and high school students. The school is on an island named Tamatsu Island off-shore from mainland Japan, and the only way to get there is by boat. Soon after transferring, he discovers that one of the student in the class next door to his, Sendo Erika, is in fact a type of vampire.

Arakawa Under The Bridge x Bridge (season 2)- Sunday

The second season of Arakawa Under The Bridge. The story is about the strange courtship of a successful executive in life called Kou and a mysterious woman called Nino who lives under a bridge. It all begins when Kou almost drowns in a river but is saved by Nino. For saving his life, Kou fulfills Nino's desire to have a boyfriend. Thus, Kou becomes her boyfriend, but has to live with her under the bridge.

Tantei Opera Milky Holmes (12 episodes) - Thursdays

The story takes place in an imaginary world in "the Age of Detectives", where private detectives and phantom thieves overwhelm the cities. It's about four girls who aim to be great detectives.

Shinryaku! Ika Musume/Squid Girl - Mondays

The sea in our world has been polluted. All sorts of trash were thrown into the sea, making it unpleasant deep under the sea. One of the inhabitants of the sea, Ika Musume (Squid Girl) seeks to exact revenge on humanity for throwing trash into the sea. Clueless about the surface, she seeks to invade humanity alone, trying to rule over the world, only to find herself slaving away at one of the nearest beach-houses for breaking a side of its wall.

Soredemo Machi wa Mawatteiru - Thursdays

Clumsy Arashiyama is a girl with a love for mysteries and a knack for getting into trouble. She works for an old lady's lackluster maid café in a small shopping district. The cafe is largely unsuccessful in attracting customers aside from Sanada, a regular and one of Arashiyama's classmates (who has a secret crush on her). One day Arashiyama's clever friend Tatsuno is invited to the café, and, upon seeing the miserable state of things (and Sanada, whom she has a secret crush on), decides to work there. Don't miss the crazy antics of Arashiyama and friends, mismatched love stories, and all the hilarity that is created as a result, in Sore Machi.

Yosuga no Sora - Mondays

The story is set in the distant mountain village of Okukozome-chou. Haruka Kazugano and his twin sister Sora have fond childhood memories of going to the village to visit their grandfather during their summer vacations. However, after losing their parents in an accident, the two must move in with their grandfather.

The twins get reacquainted with their old childhood friend Nao Yorihime, their new classmate Ryouhei Nakazato, the shrine maiden Akira Amatsume, and Akira's friend Kazuha Migawa. All seems peaceful and familiar. However, beneath the surface is a secret promise that the twins made with each other long ago, the whereabouts of an important lost item, and the real reason they chose to come back here.

Hakuouki 2 - Saturdays

Second season of Hakuouki. The protagonist, Yukimura Chizuru, is the daughter of a doctor who works in Edo. The father leaves Edo to work as a volunteer doctor and moves to Kyoto without his daughter. As time passes by, Chizuru starts worrying about losing contact with her father, so she decides to go to Kyoto in search of him. On the way, Chizuru is attacked by few criminals and witnesses a fight between an oni and the Shinsengumi. Taking her into custody and saving her, the Shinsengumi debate on what to do with Chizuru when they discover that she is the daughter of the doctor they are also looking for. So they decide to become Chizuru's protectors and help her look for her father(the doctor). Lots of events happen while she stays with the Shinsengumi, as they discover mysterious secrets and also fight against the Bakumatsu group. The story is overall romantic with a historical and political background.

Motto To Love-Ru -Trouble- - Tuesdays

The story is about Yuuki Rito, a high-school boy who cannot confess to the girl of his dreams, Sairenji Haruna. One day when coming home and sulking in the bath-tub a mysterious, nude girl, appears out of nowhere. Her name is Lala and she comes from the planet Deviluke, where she is the heir to the throne. Her father wants her to return to her home planet so she can marry one of the husband candidates, but she decides that she wants to marry Rito in order to stay on Earth.

Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai/The World only God Knows - Wednesday

Keima Katsuragi, a second-year high school student, is an avid dating sim gamer. He is known on the Internet as "The Capturing God" for his legendary skills to be able to "capture" any 2D girl in games. However, in his actual school life, Keima is known as otamegane, a derogatory portmanteau of the two words otaku (オタク) and megane (メガネ-"glasses").

At the start of the series, Keima receives an e-mail offering him a contract to "capture" girls. He accepts what is thought to be a challenge, and a demon from Hell nicknamed Elsee appears. She asks for his cooperation to help her in catching the runaway spirits. These spirits hide themselves inside the girl's heart, and Elsee suggests that the only method to force the spirits out is by "capturing" their hearts—making them fall in love. Appalled by the idea, Keima refuses after clarifying to Elsee that he is only interested in "capturing" 2D girls and that he detests reality. Nevertheless, with the contract already accepted, Keima would have to help Elsee no matter what; if they fail, both Elsee and Keima would lose their heads.

Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt - Fridays

Daten City is being rocked by weird happenings. It's the work of Ghosts taking advantage of human desires! Two angels, Panty and Stocking, are sent from above to deal with the threat...but they turn out to be a pair of delinquent miscreants?! A storm is brewing in Daten City as the double trouble ghost hunt begins!!

Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector - Sundays

The era known as "New A.D."
Six months since the DC War, where the Divine Crusaders rose up against the Earth Federation Government, and the "L5 Campaign", against the alien Aerogaters...

Yumeiro Patissiere Professional -  Saturdays

According to Ichigo Amano, she doesn't do anything better other than eating cake. She can't find anything she wants to do everyday. However, when she meets a teacher from St. Marie Academy, Henri Lucas, her fate changes. She discovers that she wants to reproduce the flavors that her grandma used to make! So begins the discovery of her dream!

The Band's Blue Blood Fan Club Announces Special Online Contest

LOS ANGELES, CA (date) - Now that X Japan has finally made it to North America with the September 25 launch of their first-ever North American tour - first date at the L.A. Wiltern Theatre SOLD OUT - they've got lots more planned for their western invasion, including the release of the band's brand new album in early 2011, the first with English lyrics.



The members of the band want you to be part of their American dream-come-true, so invite you to sign up for Level II of X Japan's Blue Blood Fan Club and be eligible to win a trip to Los Angeles and party with the band at their exclusive record release party.  Here's how it works:

First, if you're not already a member of X Japan's Blue Blood Fan Club, go to http://www.xjapanmusic.com/contest, join the fan club and register as a Level II member.  For every friend that you sponsor to also join the Blue Blue Fan Club, you'll be awarded one entry into the drawing to win a prize, including the grand prize - attending the record release party.  The more friends you sign up, the better chance you'll have of winning, and you can use the website's scoreboard to help keep track of how many entries you've accumulated and where you rank in the contest.

X Japan wants to have lots of winners for this contest, so here's what else you could be eligible to win:

One (1) GRAND PRIZE winner will win two (2) round trip Coach airline tickets to Los Angeles, CA from a major airport nearest winners residence and one (1) hotel room accommodation for the X Japan Record Release Listening Party.  Prize also includes one year of FREE Level IV membership in the forthcoming X Japan global fan club, Blue Blood (a $99 value)

One (1) Second Prize winner will receive a signed X Japan snare drum head and pair of drumsticks used at one of X Japan's shows  plus one year of FREE Level IV membership in the aforementioned Blue Blood, (ARV $500);

Two (2) Third Prize winners will receive iPod Nanos with customized, limited edition X Japan cases plus one year of FREE Level IV membership in Blue Blood (ARV $200);

Fifty (50) Fourth Prize Winners will receive a free custom ringtone from one of the new tracks plus one year of FREE Level IV membership in Blue Blood (ARV $102); and

One Hundred (100) Fifth Prize winners will receive one year of FREE Level IV membership in Blue Blood (ARV $99).

Hope to see you in Los Angeles at the record release party!

pulled off of http://www.jrockrevolution.com/index.php/news/jrock-news/1600-party-with-x-japan-at-their-los-angeles-record-release-party.html

for anyone who still wants to go to the show and just havent gotten tickets, I found a website called 91.8 the fan which are giving out 4 sets of tickets to one of 3 shows.

heres a link to the site. http://918thefan.com/2010/win-tickets-to-see-x-japan-live-in-concert/

and heres a link to a promo video of Yoshiki promoting the tour with cussing and all. Very hilarious but shows how awesome he is.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqBDg7FmJ84