Are you ready for a brand-new adventure across the multi-verse? Rick and Morty: The Anime will be available to own April 29, 2025 on Blu-ray and DVD from Warner Bros. Discovery Home Entertainment. The Rick and Morty universe is expanded with the all-new Japanese adult anime sci-fi television series from visionary director Takashi Sano. The 10-episode series follows Rick, Morty and the rest of the Smith family in a new intergalactic adventure.
From the world of “Rick and Morty,” Rick relaxes in a pseudo-world between multiverses, Summer helps Space Beth fight the evil Galactic Federation, and Morty falls in love with a mysterious girl who happens to be an atemporal being. Rated TV-14 the home video release features all 10 episodes from Rick and Morty: The Anime which was originally broadcast on Adult Swim with a run-time of 207 minutes.
Japanese rock band FLOW, known for countless anime song contributions, has announced the band's largest-ever and first five-continent tour in its history- “FLOW WORLD TOUR- ANIME SHIBARI 2024-2025” with a stop at Detroit’s Fisher Theatre on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Tickets start at $56.50 (includes parking & facility fee) and go on sale Thursday, May 2. Tickets for Detroit's FLOW concert can be purchased online at BroadwayInDetroit.com starting at 10 am and in-person at the Fisher Theatre box office starting at noon. As a tribute to FLOW’s anime heritage and tour theme, the key visual of the World Tour features the five band members depicted as anime characters.
At this time, a total of 16 performances have been announced for Australia and North America. The tour title "ANIME SHIBARI" meaning “Anime-only” in Japanese, denotes that they will only perform the numerous songs that FLOW has contributed to Japanese animation. Many of FLOW's most popular songs will be performed, including songs from "NARUTO," "Code Geass," "Dragon Ball Z," and more.
Their highest streamed song “Sign” has amassed over 100 million streams on Spotify alone, and FLOW is loved around the world having performed in nearly 20 countries from 2006 until now.
Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Inc. is adding characters from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba to its Ultimate Legends line of anime show inspired action figure toys. Ultimate Legends brings Demon Slayer’s Tanjiro Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, and
Zenitsu Agatsuma to 5-inch figure form with an impressive 27 points of articulation and screen accurate details from the show that can be viewed on Netflix. Each figure includes
character-specific accessories, an extra set of hands, and comes in collectible
packaging featuring artwork from the anime. In the show, based upon the stories of a Japanese manga publication, a family is attacked by demons and only two members survive - Tanjiro and his sister Nezuko, who is turning into a demon slowly. Tanjiro sets out to become a demon slayer to avenge his family and cure his sister. Inosuke and Zenitsu become Tanjiro's traveling companions on his quest.
“The demographic of anime fans has evolved drastically over the past decade, but what
hasn’t changed is their devotion to showing off their fandom in any way possible,” Trish Garrett, Bandai Namco Toys & Collectibles America Brand Strategist, communicated to ageekdaddy.com. “We’re
excited to offer Demon Slayer fans a way to interact with their favorite characters!”
Fans can pre-order Tanjiro Kamado, Inosuke Hashibira, and Zenitsu Agatsuma beginning today, March 3rd. Bandai’s Ultimate Legends line launched last year
with Naruto characters, including a young and adult version of Naruto Uzumaki and
Kakashi Hatake. With Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba joining Ultimate Legends, fans
can anticipate even more characters from popular anime shows coming in the near future.
Ultimate Legends Demon Slayer Features:
● Ultimate Legends HD delivers a high-quality figure created to look exactly like
your favorite character from the popular anime series, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no
Yaiba
● Each character in the Ultimate Legend HD series is approximately 5 inches tall
with 27 points of articulation
● Ultimate Legends HD series features extra accessories and a collectible package
● Collectible packaging with beautiful art reveal on the inside of the cover
● Recreate iconic scenes from the anime
● Recommended for ages 4+
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Fans of the GUNDAM BREAKER MOBILE video game available for Apple and Android devices will appreciate the newest robotic warrior toys that are now available from Bandai America. The Gundam Infinity Series lets fans of the game hold in their hands 4.5-inch toys that replicate their favorite mechs from the video game as well as the anime and manga stories that inspired it. There are five to choose from and collecting all of them will allow you to build a sixth figure that is not otherwise available.
The Gundam Infinity Series includes Barbatos, Astray Red Frame, Gundam Artemis, RX-78-2 and Wing Gundam. Each figure in the collection has interchangeable Arms/Legs/Torso/Head that can be mixed and matched across all the figures for a multitude of customization options. Plus each comes with a variety of accessories ranging from laser blasters to swords. Plus collect all five to construct the classic MS-06F Zaku Mobile Suit.
The Gundam Barbatos is one of 72 ""Gundam"" frames that was produced and used in the Calamity War. It is powered by two Ahab reactors which give it exceptional maneuverability and speed. This mech was originally introduced in the Iron-Blooded Orphans anime series. The toy includes mace and sword weapons for Barbatos as well as weapons to utilize when constructing the MS-06F Zaku Mobile Suit.
The MBF-P02 Gundam Astray Red Frame is a Mobile Suit from the Gundam SEED series of manga, novel and photonovel. The MBF-P02 Gundam Astray Red Frame is one of five identical prototype mobile suits developed by Orb using stolen data from the Earth Alliance's G Project. The toy includes a Gerbera Straight Katana, Type 71 Beam Rifle, and Shield as well as the build a figure body/torso accessory for the MS-06F Zaku Mobile Suit.
A high performance Mobile Suit based on the GX-9900 Gundam X and ZGMF-X42S Destiny Gundam. Although its performance and maneuverability is high, it is difficult to control for novice pilots. This mobile suit was introduced in the Gundam Breaker Mobile video game. The toy comes with a Satellite Cannon with accompanying power panel system as well as the build a figure head accessory for the MS-06F Zaku Mobile Suit.
The RX-78-2 is the primary robot warrior featured in the Mobile Suit Gundam television series. It is the most iconic of Mobile Suits would turn the tide in favor of the Earth Federation during the One Year War against the Principality of Zeon. The toy includes a Beam Saber, XBR-M-79-07G Beam Rifle, and RX*M-Sh-008/S 01025 Shield as well as the build a figure arm accessories for the MS-06F Zaku Mobile Suit.
The XXXG-01W Wing Gundam (aka Gundam Zero-One) is the titular mech of the Mobile Suit Gundam Wing series. The toy comes with a Buster Rifle, Beam Saber, and Gundamium Alloy Shield along with the build a figure leg accessories for the MS-06F Zaku Mobile Suit.
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Ahoy mateys! Bandai America has created a new lineup of action figures that will allow you to imagine pirate adventures inspired by the popular ONE PIECE anime television episodes and manga comics. Cisco Maldonado, Senior Director of Brand Strategy at Bandai America, devoted some time from his busy schedule for a one on one interview with a Geek Daddy to share some highlights about this new addition to the company's Anime Heroes toy collection.The story of One Piece is an epic adventure about treasure hunting pirate, Monkey D. Luffy, who is on a quest to become the King of the Pirates. Luffy and his friends journey through the treacherous waters of the Grand Line and beyond in search for the legendary treasure, One Piece, that once belonged to Pirate King Gol D. Roger. Before Gol D. Roger’s death, he revealed to everyone that his treasure, the One Piece, was hidden at the end of the Grand Line. This inspired people to become pirates themselves and sail toward the treasure, beginning what has become known as the Great Age of Pirates.
Bandai America's 6.5-inch scale ONE PIECE action figures are a great way for people to engage in imaginative play recreating their favorite moments from the anime show that can be seen on Netflix or the pages of the manga series written and illustrated by Eiichiro Oda. Each of these Anime Heroes action figures feature over 16 points of articulation providing a multitude of posing possibilities making them wonderful for both playing and displaying. Every figure also includes two sets of switchable hands and character-specific accessories.
Bandai America ONE PIECE action figures will be hitting Target store shelves by mid-April and Walmart's toy aisle in June. They are also available online via amazon.com. Other toy retailers are also expected to begin selling the Anime Heroes ONE PIECE action figures in 2021 so keep an eye out for them at your favorite stores. Fans of the tv series and comics as well as those who appreciate cool looking action figures are sure to be geeked about these new toys.
LUFFY
Luffy, Captain of the Straw Hat pirates, has set out to be the King of the Pirates. Luffy goes on adventures aiding those in need and collecting more friends and members for his crew along they way. Luffy is also regarded as one of twelve pirates who are referred to as the "Worst Generation" with a bounty of 1,500,000,000 on his head.
ZORO
Zoro is a former bounty hunter and the first crew member of the Straw Hat Pirates. His dream is to become the greatest swordsman in the world.
SANJI
Sanji (also known as Black Leg), is the Straw Hat pirates chef as well as their third strongest fighter. It is his dream is to find the rumored chef's paradise, the All Blue, which is where the waters of East Blue, West Blue, North Blue, and South Blue meet, along with their wildlife.
Which action figure is your favorite? Mine is Zoro. You know a great pirate has to be able to be a master of the cutlass! That being said all three (Luffy, Sanji and Zoro) get a Geek Daddy nod of approval for these toys replicating the anime characters' in such detail it seems as if they've jumped off television screens or out of comic book pages when holding these action figures in your hand.
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Seventeen years ago the six episode Japanese anime series FLCL debuted in the United States being broadcast during the Adult Swim late night mature audience programming block of the Cartoon Network cable channel. FLCL is a story that revolves around a twelve-year-old boy named Naota Nandaba who finds his normal routine life upended by a pink haired maniac named Haruko Haruhara that loves to get wild playing her vintage Rickenbacker 4001 bass guitar and riding a Vespa scooter while she stalks the kid. It turns out though that Haruko isn't just odd but actually an alien from another planet who wants to use Naota as a portal to transport an interdimensional monster called Atomsk to Earth.
FLCL became an immediate hit with the Adult Swim audience and developed a cult following of fans. This popularity led to two additional six episode sequel series being broadcast on Adult Swim in 2018 → FLCL: PROGRESSIVE & FLCL: ALTERNATIVE. During the twelve weeks that new episodes in the FLCL saga debuted, the show was #1 in its timeslot supported by the series' huge fanbase.
Now for the first time, FLCL: PROGRESSIVE and FLCL: ALTERNATIVE will be available to view on Blu-ray. Warner Bros. Home Entertainment is releasing these two popular anime series as a Blu-ray + Digital Combo Pack on February 4, 2020. This combo pack is a great way for newcomers to see what all the buzz is about regarding FLCL and for the show's fans to watch its episodes whenever they want.
In the much demanded sequel to the 2001 original FLCL, FLCL: PROGRESSIVE tells the story of 14-year-old Hidomi and her classmate, Ide as they get ensnared into an intergalactic conflict. How do two kids get into so much trouble? Well those things tend to happen when Haruko Haruhara gets involved in your life. Guess who the girls new mysterious teacher is?! This time along for the ride is also another otherworldly being named Jinyu who hoped to unleash Hidomi and Ide's hidden potential.
FLCL:ALTERNATIVE, the third and final season centers on the misadventures of 17-year-old Kana and her friends, Mossan, Hijiri and Pets. Living a seemingly normal life, the group’s lives are flipped upside down when Mecha falls from the sky and arrives with the guitar-wielding Haruko Haruhara. Haruko works to awaken Kana's special powers in order to defeat the Mecha saving the planet from invasion.
The FLCL: PROGRESSIVE & ALTERNATIVE COMBO PACK includes a 15-minute never-before-seen documentary that dives into the making of both seasons featuring interviews with voice talent and crew. Additional special features include a “Meet the Creators” piece focused on the new era of show creators, a segment about “The Pillows” relationship with the series, a glimpse at the English voice actors behind FLCL together, and a look into the production of FLCL: ALTERNATIVE. The combo pack includes the complete twelve 1/2 hour episodes that make up the combined two sequel series.
I haven't seen either of the sequel series yet so appreciate Warner Bros. Home Entertainment sending me a combo pack along with a Funko POP! vinyl figure of Haruko. Funko has produced several figures based upon the original FLCL anime series as part of their POP! Animation Collection. These characters include the boy Naota, a robot called Canti and Haruko carrying her guitar and sporting some Vespa riding googles. Funko POP! dolls are sold separately from the FLCL Blu-ray + Digital combo pack.
You can pick up the FLCL: PROGRESSIVE & ALTERNATIVE COMBO PACK from Best Buy. They also have the original FLCL series that started it all available on Blu-ray too. If you make a purchase utilizing the links above, this dad blogger receives a small commission from Best Buy at no additional expense to you. Thanks for your support of ageekdaddy.com!
There was a year during elementary school where I almost missed the bus everyday because I didn't want to miss a second of a daily morning cartoon called Robotech. Anyone who is familiar with this science fiction anime that ran in 1985 is going to want to check out this great film short created by a Star Wars fan that has a real Robotech vibe to it. Well actually anyone who is a fan of SciFi will want to check out "TIE Fighter" because it is really good. Paul "OtaKing" Johnson spent 4 years worth of weekends creating this tremendous anime video that portrays a Star Wars space battle between the Rebel Alliance and the Imperial Navy through the eyes of TIE fighter pilots.
It's amazing when you think about it that we have the technology available now so everyday people can create on their own and post to youtube videos of a quality that in the not too distant past could have only been produced by a television network or movie studio. Kudos to OtaKing77077 for his short film TIE Fighterthat I thoroughly enjoyed! Whether you are a Star Wars fanatic or just a casual fan of SciFi you'll want to view this great short film with Johnson's classic 80's inspired anime artwork and a rocking original soundtrack by Zak Rahman.
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