A List: Watching – Anime (2011)

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: December 11, 2011

This list details the anime I’ve been watching for recreational purposes.

Titles with an asterisk (*) are in either progress or ones I plan to finish at some point.

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Playlist: 2011.11.01: Happy V16 Day

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: November 2, 2011

November 1, 2011 marked V6′s 16th anniversary. With no new pre-orders announced, that means it’s time for a playlist!

Of note: The weird punctuation and English are not mine. The song titles are listed as presented on the original CDs. And yes, the original listings on the CDs do include fun designations like the “FUNKY!! FREE!! version.” ♫ Read More »

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PR: Count Down to The Apocalypse Saga! UTENA: The Student Council Saga to Stream

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: November 2, 2011

[November 1, 2011]

Right Stuf’s Nozomi Entertainment Streams
REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA: The Student Council Saga
at YouTube.com/NozomiEnt

Two new episodes per week, counting down to the
December 2011 release of The Apocalypse Saga DVD Set L.E.

GRIMES, Iowa, November 1, 2011 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce the first story arc of REVOLUTIONARY GIRL UTENA, known to fans as The Student Council Saga, will be added to the streamed anime programming found at www.youtube.com/nozomient.
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PR: GASARAKI Complete Series DVD Collection Scheduled for Feb. 2012

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: October 30, 2011

[October 26, 2011]

RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces the
GASARAKI Complete Series DVD Collection
Entire 25-episode series available February 2012.

GRIMES, Iowa, October 26, 2011 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division are pleased to announce the GASARAKI Complete Series DVD Collection will be available on February 7, 2012. Read More »

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PR: Second HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD Lithograph Announced for Nov. 2011

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: October 30, 2011

[October 26, 2011]

RightStuf.com and Sentai Filmworks Announce Second
HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD Lithograph
Fan-selected artwork to be released on Nov. 29, 2011

GRIMES, Iowa, October 26, 2011 – RightStuf.com and Sentai Filmworks are pleased to announce a new lithograph, featuring art from the anime series HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD, will be available on November 29, 2011. Read More »

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Playlist: 2011.10.22: The Mom’s Birthday

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: October 26, 2011

A thin connection between the music and the playlist title: My mom’s birthday was on Saturday, and this playlist was the soundtrack to my errands during the day. Strangely enough, she’d actually recognize most of these songs, so that’s something… ♪

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Playlist: A-to-Z: “Why Do You Love Me” from Bleed Like Me by Garbage

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: October 11, 2011

Garbage: Bleed Like Me“Why Do You Love Me” from
Bleed Like Me
by Garbage

I can’t believe it’s been over six years since the last studio album from Garbage! In a lot of ways, this lead track epitomizes exactly why I love them — and why they’re one of my favorite bands of all time. Read More »

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Sale: A Stampede of Savings on Titles From FUNimation

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: October 10, 2011

A Stampede of Savings (At Least 40% OFF Blu-ray & DVD Titles, Plus Merchandise From FUNimation!)It’s been super busy at the office, so I’m posting a bit later than usual…

Through this Thursday, you can save at least 40% off Blu-ray and DVD titles (plus merchandise) from FUNimation.

Just be sure to place your at RightStuf.com by 11:59 p.m. CT on October 13, 2011. ★

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PR: DIRTY PAIR: The Original OVA Series (Remastered) Announced for Jan. 2012

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: October 10, 2011

[September 28, 2011]

RIGHT STUF’S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces
DIRTY PAIR: The Original OVA Series DVD Collection
10-episode sequel series, with remastered video, available Jan. 2012.

GRIMES, Iowa, September 28, 2011 – Anime producer and distributor Right Stuf, Inc. and its Nozomi Entertainment division are pleased to announce DIRTY PAIR: The Original OVA Series DVD Collection will be available on January 3, 2012. Read More »

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Sale: Magical Savings on Kodansha Comics & Del Rey Manga!

By Alison L. Roberts | Published: September 19, 2011

Magical Savings! (At Least 33% Off Kodansha Comics & Del Rey Manga)By the power of the moon…(!)

All this week, you can save at least 33% off the SRP of all manga from Kodansha Comics and Del Rey Manga.

Why is this such a big deal? Did you see the graphic at the top of this post? Sailor Moon is back, and Sailor V is out for the first time ever in English. And there’s a lot more!

Just place your order at RightStuf.com before 11:59 p.m. CT on Monday, September 26, 2011! ★

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