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July 11, 2018July 11, 2018

MY HERO ONE’S JUSTICE / NARUTO TO BORUTO – SHINOBI STRIKER [Anime Expo 2018]: Class is in Session.

My Hero Academia is arguably the most popular anime series out today, and Bandai Namco was swift enough to prepare a video game tie-in for this Fall. While my hands-on time with My Hero One's Justice at E3 and Anime Expo has proven to be more "treat" than "trick" for this October 26th release (PS4, …

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July 10, 2018July 25, 2018

FIRE PRO WRESTLING WORLD [Anime Expo 2018]: Best Bout Machine.

While not much new info about Fire Pro Wrestling World (PS4) was said during the Spike Chunsoft panel at Anime Expo 2018, the game was fully playable on the exhibit floor. And what a treat it was. My pal and I hit the ring with New Japan Pro Wrestling legends Hiroshi Tanahashi and current IWGP Heavyweight …

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July 9, 2018July 10, 2018

VIZ MEDIA [Anime Expo 2018]: Megalobox / NieR: Automata / Smashed: Junji Ito.

Animation distributor VIZ Media thrilled fans during its official panel held at Anime Expo as it announced the acquisition of the MEGALOBOX anime series. Megalobox reboots the classic manga published by Kodansha, Tomorrow’s Joe, the widely acclaimed story of an orphan who becomes a champion boxer that marks its 50th Anniversary this year. VIZ Media …

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July 6, 2018March 3, 2019

NETFLIX [Anime Expo 2018]: Ultravania!

Today, as part of their NETFLIX ANIME panel at Anime Expo, Netflix announced two new anime series, along with the renewal of popular series Aggretsuko for a second season, as well as date announcements and first look images for upcoming titles in their growing anime slate. This is a further example of the growth of …

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July 5, 2018March 3, 2019

CRUNCHYROLL [Anime Expo 2018]: And Newwwwwwww!!

When you think of anime, two companies quickly come to mind. One of them is Crunchyroll (to which your "Monsignor" is a subscriber). Hell, just about everyone roaming in and around the Los Angeles Convention Center this week/end is sporting one of the streaming service's tidy little orange swag baggies. More importantly, Crunchyroll announced a …

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July 5, 2018March 3, 2019

GAME TRAILERS [Anime Expo 2018]: Princess Guide / Disgaea / Labyrinth of Refrain / Caligula Effect.

THE PRINCESS GUIDE (PS4, Nintendo Switch - 2019) In a land torn by chaos and war, a new evil rises. Now, four princesses from four different kingdoms must learn how to lead their people to victory. Commence the Princess Knight training regimen! As an experienced knight, you will choose a princess to become your apprentice. …

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