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May 2, 2008

Demonbane

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story

This is a world where theory of magic and science made simultaneous progression; Arkham City is a Megalopolis which achieved immense prosperity from powers of magical skills But now, Arkham City is being terrified by the dreadful crime organization called the Black Lodge. Masterminded by the extraordinary Arch image, the most atrocious and horrible devil ever existed called Master Therion. The faithful followers of Black Lodge spread destruction and confusion throughout Arkham City as their desire pleases them. The Guardian of Arkham City, Hadoh Conglomerate created a Robot to defeat the Black Lodge. This Robot was named, Demonbane. The War between Demonbane and Black Lodge led by Master Therion has just begun!

cast

(Voice Cast)
Japanese Cast/
Kurou Daijyuji: Kentaro Ito
Al Azif: Rie Kanda
Ruri Hadoh: Jyunko Asami


overview

Genre :

Comedy, Romance, Science Fiction, Supernatural

Japanese Title :

Kishin Houkou Demonbane

Director :

Shoichi Masuo

Original Story :

Jin Haganeya

Year :

2006

Running time :

30min X 12 episodes

Country :

Japan

Distributor in US :


© 2006 DEMONBANE Partners

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Lucky Star Screening at ImagiAsian Center in downtown LA

Bandai Entertainment Inc. and ImaginAsian Entertainment held a special free screening of the first two episodes of the English versions of Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion and Lucky Star on Saturday April 26th, between 1-3pm at the new ImaginAsian Center in downtown Los Angeles near Little Tokyo. The screening was free and open to the public.

Wendee Lee (Konata) whose previous credits include ”Haruhi” in the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya and Kari Wahlgren (Kagami) appeared for a brief Q&A as well as an autograph signing in the lobby. As the surprised gifts, the special Lucky Star posters were given to those who came to an autograph signing.

The Girl Who Leapt through Time to begin playing theatrically in LA, NY, and Seattle

May 2, 2008 (Cypress, CA) −Bandai Entertainment Inc. and Kadokawa Pictures USA announced The Girl Who Leapt Through Time will begin its limited theatrical run in the United States in June and August. The release will feature an English subtitled version (with original Japanese soundtrack) and an English dubbed version, playing at different theaters nationwide.

June 13th through 19th the film will play theatrically the same week at both the ImaginAsian Center in Los Angeles, which will feature the English subtitled version, and the ImaginAsian Theater in New York, which will feature the English dubbed version. On August 29th through September 4th the English subtitled version will play at Landmark Theatres’ Varsity Theatre in Seattle. Other theatrical dates will be announced soon.

The Girl Who Leapt Through Time (also known as TokiKake) was directed by Mamoru Hosoda with original character designs by Yoshiyuki Sadamoto (Evangelion) and features animation from Studio Madhouse. A continuation of the novel The Little Girl Who Conquered Time by Tsutsui Yasutaka, the film centers on a high school girl, Makoto, who gains the power to go backward in time after a near-death accident at a train crossing. Since its release, the film has received great critical accolades and international awards including the ”Best Animated Film” at the thirty-ninth Sitges International Film Festival, ”Animation Grand Award” at the sixty-first Mainichi Film Awards, ”Animation of the Year” at the thirtieth Japan Academy Prize, and received ”Animation of the Year” at the Tokyo International Anime Fair.

The ImaginAsian Center Los Angeles is located at 251 South Main Street Los Angeles,
California 90012. To contact the theater please call 213-617-1033 or visit
www.iacenterla.com

The ImaginAsian Theater New York is located at 239 East 59th Street, New York, NY, 10022.
To contact the theater please call 212-371-6682 or visit www.theimaginasian.com

The Landmark Theaters Varsity in Seattle is located at 4329 University Way N.E.
Seattle, WA 98105. To contact the theater please call (206) 781-5755 or visit http://www.landmarktheatres.com/market/Seattle/VarsityTheatre.htm

May 30, 2008

Lucky Star Vol.1 now on sale!!!

"Lucky Star" DVD volume 1 is finally in stores now!

Both the regular edition and limited edition are available. The regular edition includes 4 episodes and extras on 1 disc. The limited edition includes 4 episodes and extras on 1 disc, 2 CDs, and more!

Click HERE to purchase them today!!

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