Volume 8 of the anime series Hanasaku Iroha will be out for sale on 15 February 2012. Volume 8 contains Episodes 22-24. Two editions to choose: DVD or Blu-ray.

Plot Summary

The story follows Ohana Matsumae, a 16-year-old girl born in Tokyo who ends up working at a hot-spring inn (onsen ryokan), and who has yet to decide her future.

Anime Title: [Blu-ray] Hanasaku Iroha Vol.8
Catalog Number: PCXG-50098
Release Date: 15 February 2012
Retail Price: 8,190 yen
Preorder at: CDJapan

Anime Title: [DVD] Hanasaku Iroha Vol.8
Catalog Number: PCBG-51918
Release Date: 15 February 2012
Retail Price: 6,510 yen
Preorder at: CDJapan

These lovely coasters are from Surfers Paradise and the diameter for each coaster is 90mm.

A total of 8 characters available for preorder: Narukami Yu, Hanamura Yousuke, Satonaka Chie, Amagi Yukiko, Tatsumi Kanji, Kujikawa Rise, Kuma and Shirogane Naoto.

Item: Persona 4 Coaster
Release Date: March 2012
Retail Price: 840 yen each
Preorder at: CDJapan, Hobby Search.

Thinking of getting Chie and Kuma. :) Kuma is irritating when he’s in human form but as a Teddie, how can one not love him xD.

The film will premiere this 17 March 2012.

Source: ANN, Image

The game is said to be PS Move-compatible and also display in 3D.

So what say you? LBP Karting YEAH! Or oh no?

Source: Shacknews

Official preorders to commence on 10 February 2012. Tachikoma will be sold at a retail price of 4,000 yen, and 1,500 yen will be donated to aid relief efforts in Japan.

You can preorder starting from 10 February 2012 at 11:00 JST. Reservations will close this 27 February 2012 at 20:00 JST. Products are made to order so be sure to preorder yours!

- Goodsmile Online Shop-
http://goodsmile.ecq.sc/

Please note the following when ordering

• A maximum of five figures per person is allowed
• Products will be made-to-order
• Delivery will be in June 2012
• Payment is either Credit Card or Paypal
• Your credit card will be charged on order, and not at the time of delivery
• EMS shipping is capped at 2,000 yen (for overseas), free for Japan
• Addtional taxes and fees may apply when the product reaches your country (fees not related to GSC in any way)
• Payment will be in Japanese Yen

If you still have any queries please email shop.overseas@goodsmile.jp if you have any questions, English only!

There’s also Nendoroid Kamui Kobayashi [Ganbare Japan Ver.] available but since he’s only available for folks leaving in Japan.. I’ll stop here. Do check out Mika-tan’s Blog for pictures of Nendoroid Kamui Kobayashi.

Plot Summary

You Sato is a new high school student living in the dorms. While seeking cheap eats at the local market he finds himself beat up and semi-conscious with fleeting glimpses of a girl during the moments of his collapse. As his memories recover the next day, he discovers that trying to purchase half priced lunchboxes can be hazardous to his health as free-for-all fights with local students for the discounted food is the nightly routine. The girl from the night before, Sen Yarizui, is an upper classmate known as the Frozen Witch and is one of the local Wolves who dominates the area. She educates him on the rules of the game where Wolves eat well while Dogs settle for cup ramen. With fellow first year student Hana Oshiroi, a fetishistic germaphobe, You Sato sets out to discover if he too has what it takes to be a Wolf and taste the sweet victory of half priced boxed banquets or wallow in the bitter defeat of reconstituted noodles and salty broth in a styrofoam bowl.

Anime Title: [Blu-ray] Ben-To Vol.3
Catalog Number: PCXG-50113
Release Date: 15 February 2012
Retail Price: 7,140 yen
Preorder at: CDJapan

Anime Title: [DVD] Ben-To Vol.3
Catalog Number: PCBG-51983
Release Date: 15 February 2012
Retail Price: 6,090 yen
Preorder at: CDJapan

Watching this anime always made me feel hungry xD.

Here’s the latest promo video for the game.

Game will be out this 23 February 2012, preorder.. if you wanna shoot some stuff at girls. Lol.

Game Title: [PS3] Gal Gun [Regular Edition]
Catalog Number: BLJM-60434
Release Date: 23 February 2012
Retail Price: 7,140 yen
Purchase at: CDJapan, Play-Asia

Source: andriasang

The event’s main attraction will be “Memories of Chakra,” a recreation of the anime’s famous scenes from the time Naruto sets out on his ninja journey to the beginning of the Shinobi World War. The Lagunasia theme park’s nine areas will also include the “Hokage Monument,” “Konohagakure Village Ninjutsu Dojo,” “Hokage Palace,” and “Ninpoudo” shop where guests can enjoy a menu inspired by the anime and purchase exclusive promotional goods.

Every area of Lagunasia complex will be decorated with a Naruto motif, and visitors can experience all the displays and attractions by participating in the “Sharingan Stamp Rally.” Character shows will also take place during the event.

I am no Narutard, but Naruto has been a part of my life since approximately 8 years ago, and yes I would like to visit it.. If only I could – the theme park is located in Gamagori City in the central Japanese prefecture of Aichi. (which is a 3-hours ride from Tokyo)

The theme park will be based on the Naruto theme from 17 March to 2 September.

Source: ANN

Few details have been announced for the game conversion. Arc says that it will have an original story and will have a mix of original puzzles and puzzles pulled from the show.

The anime series is currently running, and a second season has already been confirmed.

A puzzle game sounds interesting. Based on what the anime has shown so far, the puzzles are challenging and this game will be definitely worth it.

Source: andriasang

Arcade version would be released in March. Feeling so hyped for the PS3 version(coming this Summer) right now :D.

Source: andriasang