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Welcome to the Animefringe NewsRoom
In this section, you will find all kinds of news stories affecting the Anime scene. Much of the news is Animefringe-exclusive news, directly from Japan. This new page also features a list of upcoming release dates for North America. Please send us any comments or questions. We'd love to hear feedback.
The Sailor Moon Sailor Stars Petition
11/23/00 - An Online petition appears aimed at getting Sailor Moon Sailor Stars dubbed
In a time when anime petitions are becoming more and more successfully, it is important for people to give more support than ever before. Just as Sailor Moon SuperS finished its first airing on Cartoon Network the age-old question of 'will the Stars season be dubbed?' began to make its rounds on various mailing list and message boards.
Saroya Whatley has begun a petition with it's focus to do just what everyone thinks will be the hardest battle of all: To bring Sailor Moon Sailor Stars to TV.
The petition is aimed at first getting the 5th season of Sailormoon dubbed for TV on Cartoon Network durring the weekday Toonami line-up and on the weekend Rising Sun block and then to get it released on VHS and DVD. The petition aims to have the show to be an edited dub, but hopes for a Uncut version for the Midnight Run.
Anyone interested in this petition is encouraged to e-mail Saroya Whatley at swhatley@sandcastle-online.com for further information. According to Saroya, a website is currently in the works for the petition.
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The Final TOKYOPOP
11/15/00 - After 25 issues one of the most criticized magazines, TOKYOPOP ends
On October 27, Anime News Network broke word that TOKYOPOP Press will cease publication of their flagship title, TOKYOPOP with the 25th issue ( TOKYOPOP Vol.4 #3). But,
the content would continue to appear on the TOKYOPOP.COM Website. In the
wake of this announcement, there are a lot of questions that are left
unanswered. Many of which were answered in an e-mail sent to subscribers on November 8. The final fate of the e-commerce portion of TOKYOPOP.COM was also announced, it will end as well.
So, what is in the final issue? More of the interesting articles about Asian culture, interviews, anime, and video games. Particularly of note are the errie words in "From The Editor" describing the nature of e-business. However, there is one thing not in the issue, the fact that it is the last issue.
So what is going to happen to the rest of Magic Knight Rayearth and Sorcerer Hunters?
A source at TOKYOPOP Press has told us that "both Rayearth and Sorcerer
Hunters will continue in graphic novel format. There was only one more book
of Rayearth to serialize, so that won't have a big impact- book six still
comes out in June. Sorcerer Hunters was previously coming out only every 8
months because of the long rate of serialization, but now we'll probably try
to pick up that pace."
Tokyo Pop's sister title, SMILE, and the other manga published will not be
affected by the title's departure.
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Pseudomé goes retail
11/01/00 - Pseudomé Studio announces the release of II: Prologue
Pseudomé Studio today announced that
it is releasing II: Prologue for retail purchase directly through its
website ( http://www.pseudome.net/ ).
II: Prologue is the first amateur video release from the company, and marks
the beginning of the chronicles of the II universe. Blurring the lines
between fan animation of the Anime genre, and legitimate professional Anime
releases, II: Prologue blends classic Anime shot composition and other
sensibilities with the restrained innovation of 3D modeling and animation.
Running slightly over 18 minutes, II: Prologue will be sold for $19.95 USD.
The purchase price is a flat rate, and contains all packaging,
shipping/handling costs, as well as applicable taxes. Among other methods,
payment is available though secure, on-line purchase via Paypal.com (Visa
and Master Card, U.S. residents only). New users to Paypal.com will also
receive a $5 dollar credit in their account, which can be used towards the
purchase of II: Prologue, effectively reducing its price to $14.95 USD.
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NA Release Dates: December 1 - February 28
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| Dec 05 |
Digimon: Season 1 DVD |
FOX |
Dub DVD |
| Dec 05 |
Sailor Moon 3: Sailor Mars Joins the Battle (ep 9-12) |
ADV |
Dub VHS |
| Dec 05 |
Sailor Moon 4: Mysterious Tuxedo Mask(ep 13-16) |
ADV |
Dub VHS |
| Dec 05 |
Bubblegum Crisis TV Vol.10: Burning Metal |
ADV |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS |
| Dec 05 |
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 Vol.2: Crusade DVD |
ADV |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 05 |
City Hunter: Secret Service |
ADV |
Dub VHS |
| Dec 05 |
Golden Boy 4-6 |
ADV |
Dub VHS |
| Dec 05 |
Maps Complete |
ADV |
Dub VHS |
| Dec 05 |
Monster Rancher Vol.5 |
ADV |
Dub VHS |
| Dec 05 |
Monster Rancher Vol.6 |
ADV |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS, DVD |
| Dec 05 |
Nadesico Vol.7: Contact |
ADV |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS |
| Dec 05 |
Sakura Diaries Vol.4 |
ADV |
Dub VHS |
| Dec 05 |
Sakura Diaries Vol.2 DVD |
ADV |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 05 |
Generator Gawl Vol. 2: Future Memory |
ADV |
Dub VHS, Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 05 |
Escaflowne Vol.2: Betrayal & Trust |
Bandai |
Dub VHS, Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 05 |
Jubei-Chan Vol.3: Heart of Steel |
Bandai |
Dub VHS, Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 05 |
Don't Leave Me Alone Daisy Collection |
Bandai |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 05 |
Outlaw Star Collection 2 |
Bandai |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 05 |
Tenchi-Muyo! Vol.1: Trouble Hatches (Toonami Version) |
Pioneer |
Dub VHS |
| Dec 05 |
Fushigi Yugi OVA Vol. 2: Memories Part 1 (ep 4-6) |
Pioneer |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS |
| Dec 05 |
Fatal Fury OVA DVD (ep 1-2) |
VIZ |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 05 |
Maison Ikkoku 23: On Thin Ice |
VIZ |
Sub VHS |
| Dec 05 |
Maison Ikkoku 24: Days of Wine and Freeloaders |
VIZ |
Sub VHS |
| Dec 07 |
Ranma 1/2: Season 6 - #1: Who Do? Voodoo |
VIZ |
Dub VHS |
| Dec 08 |
Star Blazers: Quest for Iscandar DVD Vol. 2 (eps 6-9) |
Voyager |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 12 |
DragonBall Z: The History of Trunks |
FUNimation |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 12 |
Slayers Try Vol.8: Try Again |
Software Sculptors |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS |
| Dec 12 |
Maze TV Vol. 4: Time Travelling Playboy |
Software Sculptors |
Dub VHS |
| Dec 12 |
Maze Collectro's Boxed Set 1 |
Software Sculptors |
Dub VHS |
| Dec 19 |
Jubei-Chan Vol.4: Final Showdown |
Bandai |
Dub VHS, Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 19 |
Fake DVD |
Anime Works |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 19 |
Gestalt |
Media Blasters |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 19 |
Demon Fighter Kocho |
Media Blasters |
Dub VHS, Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 19 |
Princess Mononoke |
Buena Vista |
Trilingual DVD |
| Dec 19 |
Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV DVD Collection 1 |
Right Stuf |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 19 |
Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV DVD Collection 2 |
Right Stuf |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 19 |
Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV DVD Collection 3 |
Right Stuf |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 19 |
Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV DVD Collection 4 |
Right Stuf |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 19 |
Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV DVD Box Set (1-4) |
Right Stuf |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 26 |
DragonBall Z Vol.40: Imperfect Cell Discovery |
FUNimation |
Dub VHS |
| Dec 26 |
DragonBall Z Vol.41: Imperfect Cell Race Against Time |
FUNimation |
Dub VHS |
| Dec 26 |
Tenchi Universe Collection Vol.5 |
Pioneer |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 26 |
3x3 Eyes DVD Collection |
Pioneer |
Bilingual DVD |
| Dec 26 |
Cardcaptor Sakura Vol.2: Everlasting Memories |
Pioneer |
Sub VHS, Sub DVD |
| Dec 26 |
Cardcaptors Vol.2: Power Match |
Pioneer |
Dub VHS, Dub DVD |
| Dec 26 |
Ranma 1/2: Martial Mayhem 1: Buns of Steel |
VIZ |
Sub VHS |
| Dec 31 |
X |
Manga Video |
Bilingual DVD |
| Jan 01 |
Black Jack DVD |
Manga Video |
Bilingual DVD |
| Jan 01 |
Jubei-Chan Vol.4: Final Showdown |
Bandai |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS, DVD |
| Jan 09 |
Maze TV Vol. 5: Beating Heart |
Software Sculptors |
Dub VHS |
| Jan 09 |
Nadesico Vol.2: Mission to Mars DVD |
ADV |
Bilingual DVD |
| Jan 09 |
Saber Marionette J DVD Collection |
Bandai |
Bilingual DVD |
| Jan 09 |
Silent Service DVD |
Central Park |
Bilingual DVD |
| Jan 09 |
Virgin Fleet DVD |
Central Park |
Bilingual DVD |
| Jan 09 |
Nightwalker 1: Midnight Detective (eps 1-4) |
Central Park |
Dub VHS |
| Jan 09 |
Ranma 1/2: Martial Mayhem 12: My Kagemusha, Myself |
VIZ |
Dub VHS |
| Jan 15 |
Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie |
Manga Video |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS, DVD |
| Jan 23 |
AD Police TV Vol.1 |
ADV |
Dub VHS |
| Jan 23 |
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 Vol.11: Avatar |
ADV |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS |
| Jan 23 |
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 Vol.3: Leviathans DVD |
ADV |
Bilingual DVD |
| Jan 23 |
Gasaraki Vol.3: Betrayal |
ADV |
Dub VHS, Bilingual DVD |
| Jan 23 |
Lost Universe |
ADV |
Bilingual DVD |
| Jan 23 |
Nadesico Vol.3: Danger Zones DVD |
ADV |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS, DVD |
| Jan 23 |
Gundam Wing Vol.8: Behold, Wing Zero |
Bandai |
Dub VHS |
| Jan 23 |
Gundam Wing Vol.9: Path Towards War |
Bandai |
Dub VHS |
| Jan 23 |
DragonBall Z Vol.42: Kai Tournament Opening Ceremony |
FUNimation |
Dub VHS |
| Jan 23 |
DragonBall Z Vol.43: Kai Tournament Final Round |
FUNimation |
Dub VHS |
| Jan 23 |
Amazing Nurse Nanako Vol.3: Last Spiral |
Pioneer |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS, DVD |
| Jan 23 |
Trigun Vol.6: Project Seeds |
Pioneer |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS, DVD |
| Jan 23 |
Sailor Moon S TV Series 1: Pure Hearts |
Pioneer |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS |
| Jan 23 |
Sailor Moon S TV Series 2: Love War! |
Pioneer |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS |
| Jan 23 |
Sailor Moon S TV Series 1-2: Pure Hearts/Love War DVD |
Pioneer |
Bilingual DVD |
| Jan 23 |
Fushigi Yugi OVA Vol. 3: Reflections (ep 7-9) |
Pioneer |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS |
| Jan 23 |
Maison Ikkoku 25: Welcome to the Doghouse |
VIZ |
Sub VHS |
| Jan 23 |
Maison Ikkoku 26: Requiem for Soichiro |
VIZ |
Sub VHS |
| Jan 30 |
Gundam Wing Operation 5 DVD |
Bandai |
Bilingual DVD |
| Jan 30 |
Earthian: Angelic Collection DVD |
Media Blasters |
Bilingual DVD |
| Jan 30 |
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Pioneer |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS, DVD |
| Feb 06 |
Escaflowne Vol. 3: Angels and Demons (eps 9-11) |
Bandai |
Dub VHS, Bilingual DVD |
| Feb 06 |
Escaflowne Vol. 4: Past and Present (eps 12-14) |
Bandai |
Dub VHS, Bilingual DVD |
| Feb 06 |
Gundam Wing: Endless Waltz DVD |
Bandai |
Bilingual DVD |
| Feb 13 |
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 Vol.12: Deathstrike! |
ADV |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS |
| Feb 13 |
Lost Universe Vol.5 |
ADV |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS |
| Feb 13 |
Sol Bianca-The Legacy Vol.3: Going Home |
Pioneer |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS, DVD |
| Feb 13 |
Ranma 1/2: Martial Mayhem Vol.2: Marry Me Akane |
VIZ |
Sub VHS |
| Feb 20 |
Sailor Moon Vol.5: Red Hearts and Silver Crystals (ep 17-20) |
ADV |
Dub VHS |
| Feb 20 |
Sailor Moon Vol.6: Introducing Sailor Jupiter (ep 21-24) |
ADV |
Dub VHS |
| Feb 20 |
DragonBall Z Vol.44: Imperfect Cell 17's End |
FUNimation |
Dub VHS |
| Feb 20 |
DragonBall Z Vol.45: Perfect Cell Hunt For 18 |
FUNimation |
Dub VHS |
| Feb 20 |
Maison Ikkoku Vol.26: Schoolgirl Fantasy |
VIZ |
Sub VHS |
| Feb 27 |
Monster Rancher Vol.7 |
ADV |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS |
| Feb 27 |
Monster Rancher Vol.8 |
ADV |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS |
| Feb 27 |
Nadesico Vol.8: Memories |
ADV |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS |
| Feb 27 |
Rurouni Kenshin 5: Renegade Samurai (eps 17-22) |
Media Blasters |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS, DVD |
| Feb 27 |
Virtua Fighter TV Vol. 3: Combat to the Death (ep 9-12) |
Media Blasters |
Dub VHS |
| Feb 27 |
Virtua Fighter TV Vol.4: Shadow Heart (ep 13-16) |
Media Blasters |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS, DVD |
| Feb 27 |
Pet Shop of Horrors Special Edition DVD |
Urban Vision |
Bilingual DVD |
| Feb 27 |
Legend of Black Heaven Vol.3: All Right Now |
Pioneer |
Dub VHS, Sub VHS, DVD |
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