-Site Updates (7/6/03) -
AnimeInfo.org moves to new server! 3 new reviews (Sakura Diaries, Ghost in the Shell, Bubblegum Crisis 2032) in the Reviews section. New links in the Links section. New affiliates listed (Nemesis Music and Anime Fan Network). New issue of the Tribune posted. Message Board updated to version 3.0, beta 4.

-Second Job: 'Pike Work (7/6/03) -
Frank's writing a regular column for the newly re-designed Anime Web Turnpike called "U-Turn". Go to the Anime Web Turnpike site, click on Columns, and look for Frank's column to check it out!

-Newtype USA Features (7/6/03) -
This month's Newtype USA has a look into studio Gainax, a free DVD with King of Bandit Jing and K.O. Beast, and a Full Metal Panic spread!

-AnimeInfo.org Moved! (7/4/03) -
After some quick work, AnimeInfo.org is back and on a new server! The forums are not open as of yet but we expect them to be up and running by the beginning of next week. Thanks for your patience everyone!

-Important Site Note! (7/1/03) -
Sorry for the downtime! AnimeInfo.org is going to be packing up and moving!

-Site Updates (6/22/03) -
3 new reviews (Sakura Diaries, Excel Saga, Trigun) in the Reviews section. 1 new quickie guide (Sakura Diaries) in the Quickie Guides section. New links in the Links section. 2 new pieces (Neon Genesis Evangelion, Samurai Deeper Kyo) in the Fanart section.

-Megatokyo Volume 2 Update (6/22/03) -
Fred "Piro" Gallagher has stated on the Megatokyo site that an announcement on the upcoming 2nd Megatokyo graphic novel is forthcoming from I.C. Entertainment. Keep your eyes peeled!

-More Re-Releases (6/22/03) -
Looks like Viz has started a trend with their re-release of Maison Ikkoku. Takahashi's other series, Inu-Yasha and Ranma 1/2, are also being re-released in a new format and look for your reading pleasure.

-Site Updates (6/17/03) -
8 new reviews (Spriggan, Riding Bean, Ranma 1/2 OAV, Perfect Blue, Key the Metal Idol, Area 88, El-Hazard OAV 2, Love Hina Again, Cowboy Bebop Movie) in the Reviews section. Two new quickie guides (Spriggan, Area 88) in the Quickie Guides section. New links in the Links section. 3 new pieces (Inu-Yasha, Rurouni Kenshin, DnAngel) in the Fanart section.

-Animatrix Released (6/17/03) -
The Animatrix, a series of shorts based in the Matrix universe, has been released, with several stories having the involvement of some pretty big anime directors! Be sure to check it out.

-Maison Ikkoku Uncut! (6/17/03) -
AnimeInfo.org Staffer KasumiTen has informed us that Viz will be re-releasing Maison Ikkoku manga in the original Japanese format, uncut, this summer. Look for it!

-Site Updates - Made You Look! (6/15/03) -
Frank's got some offline items to take care of, as well as a late night at work, so no update today! Try to check here tomorrow or Tuesday for the usual new info!

-Site Updates (6/10/03) -
3 new reviews (Video Girl Ai, Serial Experiments Lain, Akira) in the Reviews section. 1 new piece (Hikaru no Go) in the Fanart section.

-Site Updates (6/07/03) -
4 new reviews (Great Teacher Onizuka, Scryed, Rurouni Kenshin Seisou Hen, Record of Lodoss War TV) in the Reviews section. New links in the Links section.

-Shouryu's Summer of Reviews (6/07/03) -
AnimeInfo.org Staffer Shouryu has put up a challenge for himself to bring more content to the site, and you're invited to step up and follow in his footsteps! Check out this reviews thread for more information.

-Card Captor Sakura Sequel Petition (6/07/03) -
Tiffani Allison has emailed us with an online petition that she has started for the CLAMP AU Card Captor Sakura sequel, Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicle. Be sure to check it out!

-Site Updates (6/01/03) -
4 new pieces (Card Captor Sakura, Hamtaro) in the Fanart section. New quickie guide (Great Teacher Onizuka) in the Quickie Guides section. New links in the Links section.

-ACen Forum Reminder (6/01/03) -
Just a reminder - if you attended ACen and want to leave feedback or chat with some fellow anime fans, be sure to join the Anime Central forums and leave a note or two!

-More Titles Licensed (6/01/03) -
Anime News Network reports from A-Kon with a bunch of titles licensed, including Kiddy Grade, Galaxy Angel, DiGi Charat, and Aquarian Age.

-Site Updates (5/25/03) -
1 new piece (Unknown/Original) in the Fanart section. New review (Initial D) in the Reviews section. New links in the Links section.

-BAAF Guest Update (5/25/03) -
The Big Apple Anime Fest has updated their guest list by acquiring Taka Nagasawa, who produced the popular Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust movie.

-Anime Central 2003! (5/25/03) -
D'oh! Frank was so busy doing Co-Con Chair stuff he didn't manage to get very many pictures for Anime Central this past weekend, but ACen is really pleased at the turnout - over 6000 people attended! The staff of AnimeInfo.org is still recovering, but we thank everyone who showed up.

-Site Updates (5/11/03) -
2 new pieces (Crossovers, Unknown/Original) in the Fanart section. New reviews (X TV, Goldenboy, Inu-Yasha) in the Reviews section. New links in the Links section.

-Break Time! (5/11/03) -
Just one more reminder, in case you didn't hear the first time - we'll be taking a one week break from updates this week because of our work involved with Anime Central, so check back for a con report and pictures on the 24th!

-Be an Idol, Get Paid (5/11/03) -
The Big Apple Anime Fest is holding the regional finals of "Anime Idol", a contest pitting aspiring anime voice actors against one another. At stake is an actual dub voice acting contract! Regional finals are being held at Anime Boston (already past), Anime Central (this week!) and Otakon. You can check the Anime Idol Rules and Form for more details.

-Site Updates (5/4/03) -
2 new pieces (Chobits, Hikaru no Go) in the Fanart section. New quickie guide (Escaflowne Movie) in the Quickie Guides section. New review (Blue Submarine No. 6) in the Reviews section. New links in the Links section.

-Update Break! (5/4/03) -
As usual, we'll be taking a one week break from updates because of Anime Central, so check back for a con report and pictures on the 24th!

-Animatrix to Come Soon (5/4/03) -
The Wachowski brothers' CG/anime project of short stories based on the world of the Matrix (The Animatrix) is set to come out June 3rd. Meanwhile, the last of the 4 downloadable episodes (The Second Renaissance, Part 2) will be debuting May 6th.

-Site Updates (4/27/03) -
2 new pieces (Sailor Moon) in the Fanart section. New quickie guide (Vision of Escaflowne) in the Quickie Guides section. New review (Vision of Escaflowne) in the Reviews section. New terms (dare, demo, doko) in the Otaku Dictionary section. New links in the Links section.

-Azumanga Daioh Licensed (4/27/03) -
Among other series, ADV has secured the licensing rights to the ultra-cute Azumanga Daioh (from which our current news image comes from).

-Anime Central in May! (4/27/03) -
Anime Central, one of the largest conventions in the country for anime and manga, is on May 16-18th. AnimeInfo.org staffers Frank, Asuka, Misato, CarrotMuncher, and Shouryu will all be working at it, so be sure to show up if you're able!

-Site Updates (4/21/03) -
6 new pieces (Sailor Moon, Unknown/Original, Vampire Princess Miyu) in the Fanart section. New links in the Links section.

-Anime Boston Fills to Capacity (4/21/03) -
In an unprecendented move for anime conventions, the inaugural Anime Boston event got so full that it had to turn away eager anime and manga fans, drawing over 4000 people for the weekend! Way to go folks!

-Renewal Of Evangelion (4/21/03) -
Various sources report that a project to bring back Neon Genesis Evangelion is underway, involving a re-mastering of the original footage, new merchandise, and more.

-Site Updates - Easter! (4/20/03) -
Frank is taking a short break for the Easter holiday. Expect something new tomorrow on the site!

-Site Updates (4/13/03) -
1 new Quickie Guide (Rurouni Kenshin Seisou Hen) in the Quickie Guides section. 2 new reviews (Love Hina Again, Tokyo Underground) in the Reviews section. Correction/accuracy project for Otaku Dictionary begins.

-Happy B-Day Astro Boy (4/13/03) -
AnimeInfo.org board regular and news director KasumiTen reports that April 7th marks Astro Boy's "birthday", as he premiered in a supporting role in the Captain Atom series on that day 50 years ago.

-ACen Forums Open (4/13/03) -
Anime Central, a convention that some AnimeInfo.org staff work for, now has the ACen convention forums open. Frank and Asuka are helping run the forums, so if you're attending, be sure to register and post!

-Site Updates (4/8/03) -
1 new Quickie Guide (RahXephon) in the Quickie Guides section. 2 new reviews in the Reviews section. New issue of the Tribune posted. New links in the Links section.

-Bebopping Into Theatres (4/8/03) -
The Cowboy Bebop movie premiered in select theatres all over the US this past weekend, including the Music Box Theatre in Chicago. This summer will see the release of the Bebop movie on DVD as well.

-RahXephon Movie (4/8/03) -
Anime News Network reports that the official RahXephon website has confirmed a movie release which will follow in the continuity of the TV series.

-Site Updates - M'kay? (4/7/03) -
No, not "m'kay", because Frank didn't get to it! Look for something tomorrow when South Park isn't so distracting.

-Site Updates (3/30/03) -
3 new pieces (Unknown/Original, Samurai Deeper Kyo, Inu-Yasha) in the Fanart section. New links in the Links section.

-Spirited Not-Delay (3/30/03) -
Anime News Network reports that Disney will not delay the release of the Spirited Away DVD due to the Oscar win, and that it will be slated for an April 15th release as planned.

-Sakura-Con Reports Cancellations (3/30/03) -
Sakura-Con, scheduled to take place this weekend in Seattle, has regretfully had to announce the cancellation of two of its Japanese guests of honor (singer Yoko Ishida and voice actress Maria Yamamoto) due to concerns over the war in Iraq.

-Site Updates (3/24/03) -
3 new pieces (Unknown/Original, Ranma 1/2, Trigun) in the Fanart section. New entries (gumi, biseinen, abunai) in the Otaku Dictionary section. New links in the Links section.

-Newtype Features (3/24/03) -
This month's Newtype features a Saiyuki sampler DVD and centerfold, a visit to Japanese animation studio Production I.G., and the top 100 anime heroines of 2002, among other things.

-Oscar is Spirited Away (3/24/03) -
Last night's eventful Oscars saw, among other things, Hayao Miyazaki's "Spirited Away" take away the award for Best Animated Feature Film.

-Site Updates - Ummm (3/23/03) -
Frank got too glued to FoxNews.com and the update slipped through his fingers! Something will be up tomorrow!

-Site Updates (3/16/03) -
4 new pieces (Unknown/Original, Inu-Yasha, Ah! My Goddess!) in the Fanart section. New reviews (.hack//sign, Initial D) in the Reviews section. New links in the Links section.

-Xephon to Leave Mark at Anime Boston (3/16/03) -
The New England area's Anime Boston convention has secured Mr. Hiroki Kanno as the Japanese Guest of Honor at Anime Boston 2003. Mr. Kanno can be best recognized recently as the character designer for the RahXephon series.

-Chobits for the Office (3/16/03) -
The new Chobits box and first DVD is out from Pioneer, with a nice Stationary set for your practical office-type needs. The set comes in a small, flat case and is compact enough to carry most places.

-Site Updates (3/9/03) -
9 new pieces (Gundam Wing, Dragonball Z, Yu Yu Hakusho) in the Fanart section, which now has over 100 pieces of art! New reviews (Hellsing, X TV) in the Reviews section. New links in the Links section.

-Belated Birthday (3/9/03) -
Just in case we hadn't mentioned it before, AnimeInfo.org is now over two years old. Thanks to all who have visited and continue to visit for your patronage, and please tell your friends about the anime information and resources we have here!

-Typhoon Confirmed for March (3/9/03) -
AnimeInfo.org News Director KasumiTen has unearthed information on the Toonami website pointing to a March 31st date for the premiere of Trigun in the Adult Swim block.

-Ikkoku to Begin Anew (3/9/03) -
Anime News Network reports that Maison Ikkoku, long held in stasis by Viz Video, will begin coming out again (this time in DVD format) in a series of boxed sets containing remastered episodes this summer.

-Site Updates (3/3/03) -
6 new pieces (Unknown/Original, Outlaw Star, Ranma 1/2, Corrector Yui, G Gundam, Gundam Wing)) in the Fanart section. New links in the Links section.

-Newtype Features (3/3/03) -
This month's Newtype USA has a free Rahxephon DVD, .hack//Infection centerfold, and a look at Angel Dust neo, among other things.

-Chicago Lands Con Trifecta (3/3/03) -
With the announcement of Kazecon's dates, the Chicagoland area (home to many AnimeInfo.org staff) has become host to three anime conventions, with Anime Central and Anime Reactor happening this year as well.

-Site Updates - Rut Roh (3/2/03) -
Frank probably needs to stop catnapping before site updates - d'oh. Update tomorrow for certain!

-Site Updates (2/23/03) -
2 new pieces (Sailor Moon, Inu-Yasha) in the Fanart section. New Review (Martian Successor Nadesico) in the Reviews section. New links in the Links section. New issue of the Tribune posted.

-Bebop to Hit Big Screen at Last (2/23/03) -
This month's Newtype USA has a confirmed date for the airing of the Cowboy Bebop movie on April 4th at select theaters.

-CN Still on the Rampage (2/23/03) -
AnimeInfo.org Board regular and staffer KasumiTen reports that Cartoon Network's Toonami is still on an acquisition rampage, adding Blue Gender to its already impressive list of anime to be aired for this year.

-Site Updates (2/16/03) -
1 new piece (Unknown/Original) in the Fanart section. New Review (Outlaw Star) in the Reviews section. New links in the Links section. Vandread featured series section updated.

-Toonami Gets the Battousai (2/16/03) -
Anime on DVD has found that starting March 17th, the action anime series Rurouni Kenshin will be airing on Cartoon Network's Toonami block, joining G-Gundam, Dragonball Z, and Yu Yu Hakusho.

-Anime Central Guest Update! (2/16/03) -
Anime Central, the Midwest's largest anime convention, has updated their guest listing, adding Hiroaki Gohda (character designer for Onegai Teacher, Director/Storyboarder for the Ah! My Goddess! OAV's), Kazuyoshi Katayama (Director of The Big O), Monica Rial (dub VA - Hyatt in Excel Saga), and Chris Patton (dub VA - Kamina Ayato in Rahxephon).

-Site Updates (2/10/03) -
New fanfic (Inu-Yasha) in the Fanfics section. 1 new piece (Unknown/Original) in the Fanart section. New Review (Lodoss War OAV) in the Reviews section. New links in the Links section.

-Robots Take Over Toonami (2/10/03) -
Anime News Network reports that Toonami is holding a "Giant Robot Week", in which various mecha series will be shown. Nadesico, Robotech, Dai-Guard, and surprisingly, Evangelion are among the series to be highlighted.

-Viz Pulls the Switch (2/10/03) -
AnimeInfo.org Board regular and staffer KasumiTen reports that Viz Video has switched distributors from Pioneer to Ventura (which handles Tokyopop, Media Blasters, and Central Park Media distribution as well). Online buyers may see a 5-10% decrease in merchandise costs as a result, though overall impact will be minimal.

-Site Updates - Ack (2/9/03) -
Frank had to deal with some Anime Central work tonight and couldn't get to the update. D'oh! We'll have something for you tomorrow - sorry for the inconvenience!

-Site Updates (2/2/03) -
New classes (CORE 105 (Section 001): Shoujo Basics, LING 100: Japanese Words and Sounds) added to Anime University section. 5 new pieces (Inu-Yasha, DNAngel, Unknown/Original) added to the Fanart section. 2 new fanfics (Excel Saga) added to the Fanfics section. New links in the Links section.

-In Rememberance (2/2/03) -
The staff and regulars of AnimeInfo.org send out their hearts and condolences to the families of the 7 crew members who were lost in this weekend's tragic shuttle explosion this weekend over Texas. Please remember their brave efforts to push the limits of human exploration.

-.hack Premieres on Toonami (2/2/03) -
Cartoon Network's Toonami premiered the multimedia project .hack//sign on their block this weekend (Saturdays at 3:00pm). Mainstream fan opinion remains to be seen on this new and ambitious work from Bandai.

-AnimeNation's Hat in the Ring (2/2/03) -
In a leap of faith, AnimeNation, the popular anime/manga vendor, has decided to try their hand at the anime series release market by licensing the lesser-known "Risky Safety" show.

-Site Updates (1/26/03) -
New terms (mahou, maboroshi, zutto) added to Otaku Dictionary section. New links in the Links section.

-Mahoromatic Launches (1/26/03) -
Not to be outdone by ADV's opening of the Project Noir website, Pioneer Animation has opened their own website dedicated to their own upcoming release Mahoromatic.

-Turnpike Back...Again? (1/26/03) -
Anime News Network reports that the Anime Web Turnpike has finally re-opened its submissions page after having closed it for an extended period of time. Let's hope it stays up for a while.

-Site Updates (1/20/03) -
New Dual review in the Reviews section. New terms (okyaku, tenchou, tomara) added to Otaku Dictionary section. New links in the Links section.

-ADV Launches Project Noir (1/20/03) -
ADV Films has launched a website in anticipation of the release of Noir next year on Western shores. You can find the Project Noir website by clicking the link.

-Cartoon Network Gets .hacked (1/20/03) -
Anime News Service reports that Cartoon Network's February schedule includes the MMORPG-based anime .hack//sign.

-Site Updates - Oops (1/19/03) -
Frank overslept yet again on the update, so expect to see something tomorrow!

-Site Updates (1/12/03) -
New Scryed quickie guide in the Quickie Guides section. 3 new pieces (Rurouni Kenshin, Angel Sanctuary, Unknown/Original) in the Fanart section. New links in the Links section.

-Cartoon Network Lineup (1/12/03) -
Anime News Network reports that its new block, "Reign", will begin airing February 10th. Reign includes Zoids, G Gundam, and Dragonball in its lineup, among others.

-New Japanese Guest for ACen (1/12/03) -
Anime Central has acquired a new guest, Ms. Yoko Ishida - a singer known for Sailor Moon R's "Otome no Policy" and "Ai no Senshi," "White Destiny" from Pretear and "Towa no Hana" from Ai Yori Aoshi.

-Site Updates (1/5/03) -
New Love Hina, Azumanga Daioh, and Evangelion reviews in the Reviews section. 5 new pieces (Rurouni Kenshin, Love Hina, Samurai Deeper Kyo, Cowboy Bebop) in the Fanart section. Message Boards upgraded to latest version (2.2.9). New fanfic (T) in the Fanfics section. New links in the Links section.

-Adult Swim Lineup (1/5/03) -
Adult Swim will be revising its lineup soon to make room for new acquisitions Trigun and Lupin III, but for now, Inu-Yasha, Yu Yu Hakusho, Cowboy Bebop, and three Gundam series (Mobile Suit, 0080, and 0083) currently air on Saturday nights.

-Rurouni Kenshin New OAV Release Date Announced (1/5/03) -
Anime News Service reports that the last of the Rurouni Kenshin OAV's, entitled "Samurai X: Reflection", will be out in March 2003 from ADV.

-Happy New Year! (1/5/03) -
Frank, Asuka, and the rest of the AnimeInfo.org staff wish you and yours a Happy New Year and hopefully another year of frequently updated content here at the site!

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