zone otaku http://zotaku.com zone otaku - where it begins Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:30:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.1 Yui Ogura Tinkling Smile Short PV Preview http://zotaku.com/2014/07/15/yui-ogura-tinkling-smile-short-pv-preview/ http://zotaku.com/2014/07/15/yui-ogura-tinkling-smile-short-pv-preview/#comments Tue, 15 Jul 2014 00:30:34 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36346 The PV preview of Yui Ogura’s Tinkling Smile from her upcoming 4th single release, Tinkling Smile, is now available for viewing! The single title is used as the ED for anime series Yama no Susume Second Season.

The single will be out next month, 13 August 2014.

Single Title: Tinkling Smile [w/DVD, Limited Edition]
Catalog Number: KICM-91526
Release Date: 13 August 2014
Retail Price
: 1,728 yen
Preorder atCDJapan

Single Title: Tinkling Smile [Regular Edition]
Catalog Number: KICM-1526
Release Date: 13 August 2014
Retail Price
: 1,188 yen
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Akuma no Riddle Vol.2 [16.07.14] http://zotaku.com/2014/07/15/akuma-no-riddle-vol-2-16-07-14/ http://zotaku.com/2014/07/15/akuma-no-riddle-vol-2-16-07-14/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2014 20:51:50 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36341 Volume 2 release of the anime series Akuma no Riddle will be out on 16 July 2014. Contains Episodes 3-4. Two editions available for preorder: Blu-ray and DVD.

Plot Summary

The “Class Black,” 10th Grade of Myōjō Academy is composed of 12 assassins disguised as students and one target: Haru Ichinose. Fully aware of being the prey, Ichinose vows to survive assassination attempts and graduate from the school alive. One of the assassins, Tokaku Azuma, has started building up feelings for Ichinose and switched side to become her protector. Together they have to face the onslaught from their classmates of 11 assassins.

Anime Title[Blu-ray] Akuma no Riddle Vol.2
Catalog Number:
PCXG-50402
Release Date: 16 July 2014
Retail Price
: 7,182 yen
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Anime Title[DVD] Akuma no Riddle Vol.2
Catalog Number:
PCBG-52332
Release Date: 16 July 2014
Retail Price
: 6,048 yen
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Sachika Misawa Faith Short PV Preview http://zotaku.com/2014/07/13/sachika-misawa-faith-short-pv-preview/ http://zotaku.com/2014/07/13/sachika-misawa-faith-short-pv-preview/#comments Sun, 13 Jul 2014 10:10:07 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36318 The PV preview of Sachika Misawa’s Faith from her upcoming 3rd single release, Faith, is now available for viewing! The single title is used as the ED for anime series Shirogane no Ishi Argevollen.

The single will be out next month, 6 August 2014.

Single Title: Faith [w/DVD, Limited Edition]
Catalog Number: WHV-1000505211
Release Date: 6 August 2014
Retail Price
: 1,944 yen
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Single Title: Faith [Regular Edition]
Catalog Number: WHV-1000505212
Release Date: 6 August 2014
Retail Price
: 1,296 yen
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Mekakucity Actors Vol.2 [09.07.14] http://zotaku.com/2014/07/09/mekakucity-actors-vol-2-09-07-14/ http://zotaku.com/2014/07/09/mekakucity-actors-vol-2-09-07-14/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2014 02:42:23 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36307 Volume 2 release of the anime series Mekakucity Actors will be out on 9 July 2014. Contains Episode 2. Two editions available for preorder: Blu-ray and DVD.

Plot Summary

The incidents which occurred on August 14th and 15th bring a group of young boys and girls together… They are members of a group they call themselves the “Mekakushi Dan” (Blindfold Organization) and each member possesses a strange power involving their eyes.

Anime Title[Blu-ray] Mekakucity Actors Vol.2
Catalog Number:
ANZX-11223
Release Date: 9 July 2014
Retail Price
: 3,456 yen
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Anime Title[DVD] Mekakucity Actors Vol.2
Catalog Number:
ANZB-11223
Release Date: 9 July 2014
Retail Price
: 3,024 yen
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Black Bullet Vol.1 [02.07.14] http://zotaku.com/2014/07/02/black-bullet-vol-1-02-07-14/ http://zotaku.com/2014/07/02/black-bullet-vol-1-02-07-14/#comments Wed, 02 Jul 2014 01:07:42 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36227

Volume 1 release of the anime series Black Bullet will be out on 2 July 2014. Contains Episodes 1-2. Two editions available for preorder: Blu-ray and DVD.

Plot Summary

In the year 2021, mankind was defeated by Gastrea, a parasitical virus, and is forced to live within a wall made of Varanium Monoliths, a metal that is able to subdue Gastrea. Soon, the “Cursed Children”, children born with the Gastrea virus who are able to control it—which gives them superhuman abilities—were discovered. Due to the Gastrea virus’ intervention, the Cursed Children could only be female. Civil Securities are formed to specialize in fighting against Gastrea, operating with the pair of an Initiator, who are cursed children, and a Promoter, serving to lead the cursed children. Ten years after the war, Rentarō Satomi, a high school student who is also a Promoter in his childhood friend Kisara Tendō’s Tendō Civil Security, along with his Initator Enju Aihara, receives a secret mission to prevent the Tokyo Area’s destruction.

Anime Title[Blu-ray] Black Bullet Vol.1
Catalog Number:
GNXA-1661
Release Date: 2 July 2014
Retail Price
: 7,560 yen
Preorder atCDJapan

Anime Title[DVD] Black Bullet Vol.1
Catalog Number:
GNBA-1871
Release Date: 2 July 2014
Retail Price
: 6,480 yen
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Mekakucity Actors Vol.1 [25.06.14] http://zotaku.com/2014/06/24/mekakucity-actors-vol-1-25-06-14/ http://zotaku.com/2014/06/24/mekakucity-actors-vol-1-25-06-14/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2014 22:36:32 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36149 Volume 1 release of the anime series Mekakucity Actors will be out on 25 June 2014. Contains Episode 1. Two editions available for preorder: Blu-ray and DVD.

Plot Summary

The incidents which occurred on August 14th and 15th bring a group of young boys and girls together… They are members of a group they call themselves the “Mekakushi Dan” (Blindfold Organization) and each member possesses a strange power involving their eyes.

Anime Title[Blu-ray] Mekakucity Actors Vol.1
Catalog Number:
ANZX-11221
Release Date: 25 June 2014
Retail Price
: 3,456 yen
Preorder atCDJapan

Anime Title[DVD] Mekakucity Actors Vol.1
Catalog Number:
ANZB-11221
Release Date: 25 June 2014
Retail Price
: 3,024 yen
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Gundam: Reconguista in G 2nd Promo Video http://zotaku.com/2014/06/24/gundam-reconguista-in-g-2nd-promo-video/ http://zotaku.com/2014/06/24/gundam-reconguista-in-g-2nd-promo-video/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2014 16:15:29 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36141 The official website of Gundam: Reconguista in G has revealed the 2nd promotional video as well as some additional information.

Plot Summary

Some time has passed since the end of the Universal Century, a history marked by space colonization and space warfare.

Humanity’s prosperity, which ushered in a new era known as Reguild Century (R.C.), was believed to endure alongside the global peace.

It is the year R.C.1014.

The Capital Tower is an orbital elevator that rose above the Earth’s surface and linked Earth and space. As the conduit of the Photon Battery energy source to the surface, it is regarded as sacred.

Beruri Zenamu is in the middle of training for the Capital Guard (established to protect the Capital Tower), when the tower is attacked by G-Serufu — a highly maneuverable mobile suit with technology that is not from any known country.

Beruri, who joins the battle in the maintenance mobile suit Rekuten, successfully captures the G-Serufu. However, Beruri feels something for the space pirate girl named Aiida Reihanton who piloted the G-Serufu. It is the same feeling he has for G-Serufu, even though he supposedly never seen it before. The G-Serufu, which should only be operable under specific conditions, is somehow started up by Beruri.

The objective of Aiida and the space pirates who attacked the Capital Tower, and the fate followed by Beruri who was chosen by G-Serufu, will lead to truths that will shake the entire Reguild Century era.

Staff List

  • Chief Director: Yoshiyuki Tomino
  • Character Design: Kenichi Yoshida
  • Mechanical Design: Akira Yasuda, Ippei GyŌbu, Kimitoshi Yamane
  • Design Works: Shigeto Koyama, Kinu Nishimura, Cheese Gōda, Pablo Ichida, Takumi Sakura, Ayumi Kurashima
  • Color Key Artist: Nobuko Mizuta
  • Art: Tomoaki Okada
  • Music: Yuugo Kanno
  • Sound Director: Eriko Kimura
  • Planning, Production: Sunrise
  • Distribution: TOHO Pictures

So with every Gundam series, there will be a mobile suit to symbolise the series. In this case, its G-Serufu, a mysterious mobile suit not affiliated with any country.

The anime will premiere this October!

Source

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No Game, No Life Vol.1 [25.06.14] http://zotaku.com/2014/06/23/no-game-no-life-vol-1-25-06-14/ http://zotaku.com/2014/06/23/no-game-no-life-vol-1-25-06-14/#comments Sun, 22 Jun 2014 16:23:52 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36136 Volume 1 release of the anime series No Game, No Life will be out on 25 June 2014. Contains Episodes 1-2. Two editions available for preorder: Blu-ray and DVD.

Plot Summary

Genius gamer siblings (plus being NEET & hikikomori) Sora and Shiro are known as the undefeatable “__” (blank). Their talents and skills are so good they are considered as urban legend. One day, a young boy named Teto appears before them, claiming to be the “God” of another dimension where Sora and Shiro are summoned to, in which no violence is allowed and everything is decided by a game. Of the 16 different races residing in this world, “Humanity” is the weakest. After having the vast majority of their lands captured by the other races and being driven to the brink of extinction, Sora and Shiro challenge these one-of-a-kind battles of the intellectual powers in order to save Humanity.

Anime Title[Blu-ray] No Game, No Life Vol.1
Catalog Number:
MFXN-25
Release Date: 25 June 2014
Retail Price
: 7,560 yen
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Anime Title[DVD] No Game, No Life Vol.1
Catalog Number:
MFBN-19
Release Date: 25 June 2014
Retail Price
: 6,480 yen
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Love Live! 2nd Season Vol.1 [20.06.14] http://zotaku.com/2014/06/19/love-live-2nd-season-vol-1-20-06-14/ http://zotaku.com/2014/06/19/love-live-2nd-season-vol-1-20-06-14/#comments Thu, 19 Jun 2014 01:00:14 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36092 Volume 1 release of the anime series Love Live! 2nd Season will be out on 20 June 2014. Contains Episode 1. Two editions available for preorder: Blu-ray [Limited Edition] and Blu-ray [Regular Edition].

Plot Summary

With Otonokizaka Academy saved by Honoka Kōsaka and members of µ’s from being shut down, students are now back to their normal campus lives — for a brief period. Members of µ’s are now brought back to the stage and compete with other idol groups for regional tournaments.

Anime Title[Blu-ray] Love Live! 2nd Season Vol.1 [Limited Edition]
Catalog Number:
BCXA-839
Release Date: 20 June 2014
Retail Price
: 4,860 yen
Preorder atCDJapan

Anime Title[Blu-ray] Love Live! 2nd Season Vol.1 [Regular Edition]
Catalog Number:
BCXA-832
Release Date: 20 June 2014
Retail Price
: 3,780 yen
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YuiKaori Upcoming Single “MIRRORING DESIGNS” Preview http://zotaku.com/2014/06/18/yuikaori-upcoming-single-mirroring-designs-preview/ http://zotaku.com/2014/06/18/yuikaori-upcoming-single-mirroring-designs-preview/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2014 00:22:24 +0000 zenical http://zotaku.com/?p=36071 The preview of MIRRORING DESIGNS, the 2nd track of the upcoming single Intro Situation from YuiKaori, is now available:

The single will be out next month, 2 July 2014.

Single Title: Intro Situation [w/DVD, Limited Edition]
Catalog Number: KICM-91523
Release Date: 2 July 2014
Retail Price
: 1,836 yen
Preorder atCDJapan

Single Title: Intro Situation [Regular Edition]
Catalog Number: KICM-1523
Release Date: 2 July 2014
Retail Price
: 1,188 yen
Preorder atCDJapan

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