One store in Seattle truly understands what interests anime fans. [AICN]
With the Will has put up a translation of the long-time fan requested "Digimon Tamers 1984," a prologue for Tamers written by series mastermind Chiaka Konaka set over 15 years before the anime began. [WtW]
A truly amazing & thought-provoking analytical essay about the Pokemon anime series that explains a lot, thanks in part to 4chan. [Cartoon Over-Analyzations]
A sneak preview of this summer's Spice & Wolf season 2. [AnimeNation]
In honor of Dengeki Daioh magazine's 15th anniversary, Dengeki will be releasing a Girls Gallery special issue this week that features many of its heroines drawn by different famous artists. [Canned Dogs]
Infamous & controversial anime series "School Days" has begun streaming on Crunchyroll, as part of a new deal with Marvelous Entertainment. More Marvelous anime series are expected to be added over time as well. [Press Release]
Pictures of the World Sand Sculpture Festival 2009 in Japan. [Pink Tentacle]
Japanese Prime Minister Aso, a self-proclaimed otaku, went to a sakura (cherry blossom) viewing festival along with the female idol group AKB48, manga-ka legend Leiji Matsumoto (Space Battleship Yamato, Captain Harlock, Galaxy Express 999), Sentai Ranger actor Tamao Satou, & Kamen Rider actor Maju Ozawa. Wow. [ANN]
The Gundam Unicorn novels are being adapted into a new anime (most likely a movie) that will debut this winter in Japan. The story is set in the original Universal Century timeline, & takes place 3 years after "Char's Counterattack." [ANN]
Barefoot Gen manga-ka Nakazawa wants to present his manga to President Obama. [ANN]
Launch kits for Bandai’s upcoming Battle Spirits TCG will include free hobby boosters & prize support. 23 million packs have been sold in Japan, where it's already a major hit. [ICv2]
A poll conducted by ASCII Media Works shows that Japanese gamers are more satisfied with the Xbox 360 over other systems. [1UP]
