Tag "Naruto"

Naruto Now and Forever

January 14, 2013 by Charles Solomon No Comments divider image

Hayato Date, the director of the popular anime series, discusses the ageless appeal of the ramen-loving, nine-tailed, fox-demon warrior. Ninja, ramen-lover and self-proclaimed knucklehead Naruto Uzumaki ranks among the most popular animated characters in the world. In addition to the more than 85 million Naruto manga books in print worldwide, [...]

Adult Swim’s ‘Toonami’ Releases New Lineup

May 21, 2012 by Ramin Zahed 3 Comments divider image

According to Anime News Network, a new lineup has been announced for Adult Swim’s Toonami block, which will kick off on Sunday, May 27. The new season of the anime block will feature shows such as Deadman Wonderland and Casshern Sins at 12:30 a.m. and 1 a.m. Deadman Wonderland is [...]

‘Shonen Jump Alpha’ Hits Web

January 31, 2012 by Mercedes Milligan 1 Comment divider image

Anime/manga champ VIZ Media has launched the first issue of its new digital manga magazine Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha, available now at VIZManga.com. The digital mag will allow fans to follow their favorite series like Naruto, Bleach, One Piece, Bakuman, Toriko and Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan online each [...]

New ‘Naruto’ Episodes to be Simulcast on Hulu Plus

January 19, 2012 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

Starting today, VIZ Media will simulcast the most-recent episodes of the anime series Naruto Shippuden on the Hulu Plus subscription service. Subscribers can watch new episodes of the series in high-definition just an hour after the broadcast debut in Japan, starting with episode 245. New episodes will be broadcast weekly. [...]

‘Despicable Me,’ ‘Guardians’ Scheme and Soar Onto Video

December 13, 2010 by Thomas J. McLean No Comments divider image

A pair of animated features debut this week on home video, making a perfect last-minute stocking stuffer for animation fans of all ages. Tuesday sees the release of Despicable Me (Universal, $29.98 DVD, $39.98 Blu-ray/DVD combo pack, $49.98 3D Blu-ray), the first animated feature release from Illumination Entertainment. A hit [...]