In a world where the Cold War never ended, East and West continue to battle for technological and political supremacy. Mylene Hoffman, field commander of the elite Double Zero intelligence division, exists in this world with her eyes open and her body always ready to do battle. She puts the intelligence into "intelligence agent" and her body into "body of evidence!" Liberating benevolent scientists, tagging along with would-be monster-slayers, meeting her match in the world's most hard-boiled assassin and navigating a deadly labyrinth of horrors are all in a day's work for Mylene. There's no problem she can't solve with the proper application of high explosives, fast-talk, deceptive jewelry, make-up and the right moves behind closed doors! In a world of -spy mystery and intrigue, discover who she kisses one minute and kills the next.
Curious as to what we'll have in store this year? Want to get a look at the anime guests for 2007? Swing by the "anime opening ceremonies" and check it out.
Gen Con's come to a close yet again - join the hard-workin' anime & film staff for one last hurrah. Let us know what you liked, what you loved - and maybe even what you hated.
Earth's last city, Olympus, rose from the ashes of a global war on the backs of Bioroids, artificial clones who make up half the city's population. Under the strict guidance of a supercomputer, humanity's last survivors enjoy an idyllic peace, but only on the surface! Human terrorists within the military seek a return to power and clash with the government's ESWAT forces led by the legendary soldier, Deunan Knute, and her boyfriend who is 75% machine. Retrieving the Appleseed will end the conflict, and Deunan alone holds its secret.
Aquarion, episodes 1-4 (North American English premier)
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From world renowned Director and Mecha Designer Shoji Kawamori with music by Yoko Kanno. Please join English language director Colleen Clinkenbeard and lead actor Chris Bevins for the North American Premiere of the hottest new series of year! After 12,000 years, the mysterious "Shadow Angels" have returned to re-conquer Earth and enslave humanity. But a group of young fighters have been summoned to pilot Mechanical Angel Aquarion and together they must find a way within themselves to be victorious.
Coming up on stage to get your chance at the mic as the voice of an anime charater is a ton of fun, but to get a taste of what it really feels like during the production of a dub join Michael Sinterniklaas when he brings out the full rig and puts audience members through the paces of getting a script and lines and having to make it fit and feel right. Just how hard is it to keep from tripping over your own tongue? Will the beeps drive you mad like those who have come before? Can you give that dramatic scene the weight and gravitas it needs - or will you break under the pressure? If you've ever dreamed of being a voice actor or just wanted to know what the process is like, you won't want to miss this hands-on look behind the scenes.
Know words like baka, kawaii, and sugoi, but do not know what other cosplayers yell to you? Even if you do, everyone can learn something from the novice to the expert.
Feudal Japan is about to bear witness to one of the bloodiest battles of all time! The two young leaders of the largest ninja clans are in love. This is ill timed because they have now become enemies when the Shogun has decided to turn over his land to the clan that can kill off the top 10 ninjas of their rival. No martial art is too strong and no ninja power is too bizarre for this band of top level assassins. A forbidden love in the middle of a feud for blood. Who will be left standing?
In the castle town of Midland, a new king has come to power through treachery and violence. His demonic agents victimize the citizens unchecked, until the night when a battle weary soldier approaches the city. Covered in a slew of weapons and countless jagged scars, he calls himself the Black Swordsman. The sword he carries is the size of his grudge against the king, and he hunts the servants of evil with unrelenting fury.
In the future, the rising heat has begun melting the polar ice caps. As if humanity didn't have enough problems, a group of ocean-dwelling creatures led by the scientist Zorndyke have seemingly declared war on mankind! Humanity's last hope rests with the state of the art vessel, Blue Sub 6 and her crew! Can Tetsu and Mayumi stop Zorndyke's army before it's too late?