Steins; Gate Review

Update 02/02/2013: Steins; Gate Movie has already been dated and as announced by Kadokawa Shoten

So here's my review of the anime Steins; Gate! If you noticed, my review this time is kinda different. Instead of writing down my review in paragraph format I just listed the important points in numbered layout. I was actually having a hard time writing a review so pardon me for my stupidity. I realized that It's much better if I put my review this way cause it's much easier to read and I don't need to worry about structuring. So yes, here you go and happy reading.

Is Totoro God of Death?

No Seriously! Checking out some of the anime communities here in the internet about a list of Anime Conspiracy Theories spurred out a couple of good points that will make you think twice of the anime "My Neighbor Totoro" which has been released by Studio Ghibli. In fact, we know how much Hayao Miyazaki plays with spiritual entities and how his other movies played on that part will make you think that this Gentle Giant could have a dark side after all. You can check the below's list which put up some valid points about the movie.

Get those Rifle and Samurai Umbrellas

I've been seeing a bunch of those Samurai Umbrella's in the Philippines, I find it really cool especially if you want to get attention in public. When I see it first in the MRT station I was surprised why the security guard didn't reprimand the passenger on entering the train platform but a closer inspection reveals that it's actually an umbrella. Now that Samurai umbrellas are widely popular and you want something that is different you can also opt to choose a Rifle Umbrella.

Top 10 Anime Studios in Japan

For the first time we get to see how Japanese rank their favorite Anime Studio in a list of the best 10 Anime ateliers today in Japan. Notably as I've expected the one which favored the most popularity among the viewers is nevertheless the Otaku's choice. I won't spill it here in the front line of this anime news blog so you have to check my rant just right after this page break. But I think you got the idea on who dominated the list. :)

A Video of Super Mario World Fish Tank

I've seen many fish tanks before, I didn't find them special, they're just designed for fishes. But this time it's designed for the geeks. Check out this guy's awesome 55 gallon aquarium where he designed a semi complete Super Mario World Scene where most of the game elements is made by Lego parts, painted and colored to recreate Gumbas, Turtoise and Tunnels.

Evangelion's 12th Manga Book slated for November Release

Upcoming Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo will debut on Japanese Theaters this fall of 2012 but before the release you might be interested in booking an order for the franchise's 12th Manga Book which is already accepting preorders on Kadokawa's official site here.

Atelier Ayesha Battle System Previewed

Otakus waiting for the June 28th release in Japan of Atelier Ayesha may find themselves overly teased with the latest show off of the game's battle system which was recently streamed by Gust. The game is pretty much similar to the aesthetics of a turn-based RPG games, something that you see to the late Final Fantasy franchise and other JRPG titles.

Girls' Generation (SNSD) opens up a Manga

SM Entertainment's South Korean Pop Sensation Girls' Generation popularly known all through out Asia for their catchy songs and danceable music will be having a manga titled Ent. The manga's first chapter is already available for public viewing on Club Shogakukan's site.

A Special 5 minute preview of Berserk Golden Age Arc II

It was already told and retold over the internet that Kentarou Miura's Berserk Manga will be having a film this year with Trailers of all sort embedded on their pages. This time it's the extra special 5 minute preview of never before seen footage of Golden Age Arc 2: The Battle of Doldrey packed with intense Action courtesy of Yahoo Japan.

Maikaze's A Summer Day's Dream: Episode 2 PV released

Maikaze's 1st episode of A Summer Day's Dream finally got it's PV of the much anticipated Episode 2 of the three part series of the show. A PV was released featuring a much improved animation in fresh and vivid environments compared to it's first release.

Lodoss War Online PV released

For some reason, I've thought that shonen anime should get an MMORPG adaptation as I believe that it's the best genre which will attract gamers world wide. But still, I haven't known a single anime title that jumped into mmo bandwagon aside from GameOn's upcoming release of Lodoss War Online which is set to be released this 2012.

Pokemon Inspired Eye Makeups, Who wants to try?

It's not just the games industry that pokemon dominates even the fashion industry too. Ok, maybe not, but a slick collection of this eye make ups has been impressive. It may not look like the pokemon itself but that will be pretty creepy if they'll adapt the whole thing. Jump in to see the full designs

Top 15 Anime That Made You Cry

Here we go again to Aniplog's Anime Ranking taken from Japan's Big Globe Poll, today's topic is a list of Tear Jerker Anime's. The list though may not be convincing similar to most of the Anime Rankings we got but it's still a good shot for us to post it here as some are totally Kleenex heavy.

K-On's Azunyan Guitar - Bids Reached $70,000

The death of K-On manga could be the result for bidders to activate their  rage limit and start putting up their bids which results to this K-On's Azunyan guitar to reach almost $70,000 at the time of this writing. The guitar being auctioned here is signed by 5 seiyuus which makes it extra special among fans of the series.

Akazukin ChaCha Returns as Monthly Series Manga

Hit Filipino 90's anime Akazukin ChaCha returns as part of Shueisha's Cookie Magazine relaunching with it's new title called Akazukin ChaCha N by Min Ayahana. The series aired on ABS-CBN and was part of weekday afternoon program and was relaunched again to several local channels like Studio 23 and HERO TV.

Hatsune Miku Project Diva F Song Highlights Streamed

The remastered visuals of  Hatsune Miku Project Diva F resurfaced on Sega's latest promotional video featuring ~Dark Angel Miku and Kagamine Rin both singing "Secret Police" and "Melancholic" respectively.

Polar Bear Cafe Selections offered in Namja Town

If Fate Zero's Saber has it's own food offerings in Ufotable Dining then there's Polar Bear Cafe's attractive selection of foodies that is cutely designed from the Anime courtesy of Namco Namja Town. Unlike most food tie-ins where a full-course menu is available, Namco Namja Town opts to deliver various selections of desserts and appetizers.

Persona 4: The Golden Opening streamed with Catchy Tunes!

Shoji Meguro's catchy tune and upbeat melody caught my attention on Atlus's latest incarnation of Persona 4: The Golden which was originally released in Playstation 2 on 2008. MADHOUSE greatly animated the OP of the game in it's Kaleidoscopic effects of the visuals and character movements that is streamlined to the cast's great dancing.

Dragon Ball Z for Kinect makes use of QR codes

Aside from the usual application of QR codes to mobile application, upcoming game Dragon Ball Z for Kinect makes use of the technology inside the game to unlock different characters and special moves. These possibility opens up a lot of opportunities to Microsoft's XBOX 360 with Kinect to diversify the interactivity of players not just online but offline as well. Check out the demo video below.

Claudia Madobe Figure Bundles with MS Visual Studio 2010

Microsoft's very own Azure cloud mascot, Claudia Madobe, will be having a limited edition Figma that is bundled with the company's popular IDE - Visual Studio 2010 Professional Edition. This limited edition Claudia Madobe Figure stands around 15-20cm in height and is priced at 173,250 yen ($2182) or 91,644 Php.

K-On's U&I Single Played in Moog's Google Doodle

In honor of Robert Moog's 78th birthday, Google created a one of a kind Google Doodle where you can play  the keyboards and output sounds and melody by clicking the keys on the Doodle. Talented Otakus took this chance by playing the full track of K-ON's U&I single! Once again an absolute brilliance displayed here.

Hatsune Miku Project Diva F - AR Show Off

Hatsune Miku Project Diva F showed some skin in the latest release of Enterbrain's Famitsu Magazine illustrating it's AR (augmented Reality) possibilities on Sony's PS Vita. The game has been a mystery after Sega announced that it will be releasing the "Next Hatsune Miku Project Diva" and finally after a long tease they've got some good news for those who are waiting the game.

Hyouka Dakimakura's Up For Grabs!

Hyouka's insanely cute heroines are now available to be hugged as KyoAni's Online Shop opened up a bunch of Hyouka branded moe-products ranging from keychains, towels, posters, mouse pads and bookmarks.

One Piece Ramen Campaign Started

The classic pirate anime, One Piece, started it's campaign again to dominate Japan with the help of Myojo Foods Company's top selling brand of instant ramen - Ippei Chan. Naruto's favorite comfort food will start selling it's three-flavored noodles starting June 18th and the countdown starts now!

Kenichi the Mightiest Disciple 2nd OVA to be released on June 18

And as part of 47th manga volume, History's Strongest Disciple Kenichi will bundle it's 2nd OVA similar on how the first OVA was released. Shogakukan's Weekly Shonen Sunday Magazine also streamed an 8minute clip to promote the OVA.

Hello Kitty Car is Mitsubishi's newest asset!

Hello Kitty once again rev up it's promotional prowess with it's latest collaboration to Mitsubishi! Though Japanese men have no problems driving these cars, I have doubts that most of the guys are not man enough to do a test drive with this beauty.

Life Size Fujiko Mine Figma Fail!

Otaku's recent ramblings of the upcoming 30cm Madoka Figure has been the talk of the anime community. This time it's the much larger life-size Fujiko Mine from the anime franchise, Lupin III. The problem? A fail figma that even Fujiko-Chan is unrecognized by the fans.

My Melody - A Sanrio X Madoka Magica Collaboration

Madoka Magica's supreme dominance has been once again demonstrated on this latest collaboration. Sanrio a company known to produce cute goodies and products announced their latest My Melody Merchandise due this July to feature designs adapted from the hit anime Madoka Magica. The end result is what you see below.

Blood C The Last Dark collaborates with Kingsoft

Kingsoft's Internet security product being promoted by CLAMP's Blood-C is something that I found very unusual for an anime which is mainly about vampires. Though the 16 second clip showed some relevance for the collaboration of the two, it's still more fitting if they partnered it with something that is anime related.

KyoAni previews "Beyond the Boundary"

KyoAni's latest work of attraction centers to "Beyond The Boundary" as the official teaser site of the light novel that won 2nd place of their novel award program was launched. A preview clip of the book was shown in the latest episode of Hyouka expressing another delightful visual stimulants.

Spring 2012 Anime Popularity Results of 4Chan

Following is an infographic posted from the boards of /a/ at 4chan with complete details on which spring 2012 anime is the most popular. Unlike the usual Big Globe Poll anime rankings that I've posted the respondents this time are mostly residents of the US. The cool part is that it's divided into two parts, one which is popular to the males and the other which is popular to the females.

Soul Eater's Justin Law Earphones - How To Guide

The popular Exorcist of Soul Eater known for being classy and cool! If you adore his sense of Fashion without the priest-like look then you better check out this How To Guide in making a pair of earphones as you see in the image. You'll be surprised that it's relatively easy and cheap compared to what's being sold online! Just make sure to not use a high class beats ear plugs cause if you mess up it would cost you a lot.

A Trip To Otaku Rooms

Otakus from the popular BBS of 2ch have an interesting collection of images of their rooms that deserves worthy of praise! Despite the bad reputation they got from the words and thoughts of an average Joe, one might think that a true Otaku have a normal clean room after all compared to the ones that they've stereotyped.

Madoka Gundamized Anime Gallery

One of the coolest anime hybrids, Madoka X Gundam as a result of great skill and talent made possible by pixiv member Willow who made the following fan arts a great sight to behold. If you're a big fan of the anime Madoka Magica and an avid follower of Gundam Franchise you'll go nuts of how Willow did the designs and concepts to a series of masterpieces. 

Top 10 Flat Chested Anime Girls

Big Globe Poll yet again conducted a survey to test which among the otaku's flat chested beauties make it to the top. As for me, I still like Oppai's that are not flat! so if you'll ask me which of the possible nominees is my bet then I'll just say Mizuho Kazami of Please Teacher! For sure she doesn't qualify but she's one of the best Oppai handlers of all. (^__^)

Steins; Gate Movie Not Airing this Fall?

A few weeks back everyone was happy knowing that Steins; Gate will debut it's very first movie this Autumn of 2012. Sadly, Shounen Ace magazine which is the primary source of the information revoked it's statement because of a typographical error of the said report.

Pokemon: Best Wishes Season 2 Commercial Streamed

Pokemon: Best Wishes returns on it's 2nd season this July on TV Tokyo after a long 2-year hiatus because of the great Eastern Japan Quake.  The anime is also known as Pokemon: BW and is purportedly named for Pokemon Black and White.

Tari Tari Anime gets a Manga Adaptation

Forthcoming anime by P.A. Works, Tari Tari, will get a manga adaptation in Square Enix's Manga magazine which will debut of June issue of the publication. Tari Tari manga will be written by Tohru Naomura (Shitsurakuen Manga) and drawn by Tomiyaki Kagisora (Kamiyome Manga).

Gigantic Madoka Magica Figure to be Released

Figures are expensive, it's a collector's paradise that costs a lot ranging from $45 to a hundred bucks. In the Philippines the cheapest one I could find is 1500 Php ($34) from Wasabi Toys and that's of course a lot of money from an average Filipino Guy. Now from a tinsy-winsy figure priced at $45 how much would you think would be the price if a 1-foot Madoka Magica figure would cost?

Persona 2: Eternal Punishment Opening Scene Video Released

Here's an anime video of the opening scene when you buy Persona 2: Eternal Punishment which just recently
released in Japan. Animation is done by MADHOUSE and lasted for 90seconds of darkly themed and sorrowful visuals.

Pokemon Black 2 White 2 Official PV Streamed

I'm not a fan anymore of Pokemon but I sure do like it when I was a kid. I remember the first season of the anime clearly in my head and up until now I know the lyrics of the opening song . Fast forward it today, the franchise is still a hit but I'm not that enthusiastic anymore, the repeating style of each episodes bored me and the animation is comparable to cartoons. So I'm a bit surprise seeing this 5 minute introductory video which debuted last two days, probably I'll religiously follow the anime if they did it like this.

Girls And Panzer Anime PV Released

If you're not into Girls in Guns then how about Girls in Tanks? Yeah! there's one that will air this Japan in Autumn and it's something that you'll most likely follow if you see this freshly released promotional video featuring a bunch of Moe under a Military school.

Ore No Imouto PSP Game with Pregnant Loli

Recently released Ore No Imouto game sure spread like wildfire with it's recently marketed PVs ranging from gameplay scenes to live action mascots. But what's staggering about the content of the game is something that shocked the fans of the series and it is - a pregnant Loli.

E.X. Troopers strikes 3DS and PS3

Capcom impressed us once again upon revealing it's next project to be slated in 3DS and PS3 titled E.X. Troopers. The upbeat music coupled with exceptionally good gameplay scenes overwhelmed us with great joy  seeing graphics that you'll usually see in anime series.

Evangelion Smartphone SH-06D VIDEO Demo

NTT Docomo's latest promotional Video is as grand as ever with a complete narrative video explaining how the idea is conceptualized and applied through the working phone, top it up with cool Evangelion anime visuals and these 30,000 NERV Smartphone units is without a doubt sold out!

"Jojo's Bizarre Adventure" inspired Phone to be Released by NTT Docomo

NTT Docomo just unveiled it's latest anime/manga inspired smartphone based from Hirohiko Araki's Jojo's Bizarre Adventure Manga. The smartphone "L-06D JOJO" will be sold in Japan with only 15,000 units available and is based on LG Optimus Vu L-06D.

Tales of The World: Tactics Union goes Mobile

The known Tales Franchise which I dearly adored in consoles is surprisingly getting into mobile. The newest of which, Tales of The World: Tactics Union, has some of it's screenshot released and is currently reported to be running in Android Platform.

Ashura Movie Poster Revealed

Casts and crew for George Akiyama's manga adaptation of  "Ashura" has been layed out with Keiichi Sato known for "Tiger & Bunny" leading the direction of the film. Roadshow will start September 29 this year according to the official site of the movie.

Blood C: The Last Dark Movie Trailer 2 Released

Now that we're finished with Blood C Introductory videos of the motoe twins we'll now take you the good stuff  as the second trailer of the new Blood C: The Last Dark has been released. If you've seen the first BLOOD movie you'll be reminded to some of the scenes in the trailer which I believe to  be purposely remade.

Sword Art Online TV Commercial Streamed

To those who are waiting for the update of Sword Art Online, here's a 15-second TV commercial now available for public viewing in youtube. Quite a teaser with great slashing which thus have a .HACK vibes in it, if you're waiting again for another MMO-like-anime, prepare to mark your calendar this July.