Cowboy Bebop’s director Shinichiro Watanabe and composer Yoko Kanno are working together again on Sakamichi no Apollon which is awesome. I’m a big fan of just about everything they’ve worked on. Source ANN

Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Supernatural, Historical
Rating: TV-MA
Number of Episodes: 26

Story
Balsa, the spear wielder and bodyguard, is visiting the New Yogo Empire. She is hired to protect the Second Prince, Chagum, who is endangered because he is possessed by a being despised by his father, the Emperor, who ordered his assassination. The two go on a perilous adventure for the survival of the prince. Throughout the story, Balsa’s past will come to light and they will uncover mysteries about Chagum’s condition while developing a family-like relationship with each other and others.

Carpe Fulgur the doujin game localization studio will be releasing their next game project RPG Fortune Summoners on January 17th for Gamersgate and Steam for $25 bucks. This is great I really liked their first two releases Recettear and Chantelise. If their previous releases are any indication I think this one will be just as good.

Check out their site for info and to play a demo.

The toy and model conglomerate Bandai posted the finalists of “Gunpla Builders World Cup 2011,” the first competition dedicated to Gundam plastic models in 12 international regions. The finalists had to win in the regional championships before they can compete in Gunpla Expo World Cup Tour Hong Kong 2011 on December 25. View the full gallery over a ANN.

Funmation’s Negima Site

Genre: Comedy, Adventure, Bishoujo, Comedy, Fan Service, Fantasy, Harem, School, Slice of Life , Supernatural
Rating: TV-PG
Number of Episodes: 26

Story
Vampires, robots, sorcery… And that’s all before Gym Class! Welcome to Mahora Academy, an all-girls school where the impossible and the enchanting are a part of the curriculum. It’s the start of the new school year and emotions run rampant as the girls of Class 2-A meet the newest staff addition – Negi Springfield. A ten-year-old Welsh born prodigy, Negi has more problems than he has students. As a wizard-in-training, this academic appointment is the final requirement in his quest to become a Magister Magorum. But if he messes things up and the girls find out, existence as an exotic ermine will be his fate!

It’s mishaps and mayhem even without the magic, but the undaunted Negi won’t give up. Between his quiet determination and compassionate nature, and the talents, quirks and abilities of each of the girls, Class 2-A finds their way into and out of every predicament, redefining school spirit along the way. Friendship, adventure and life lessons are all on the agenda, and the students have just as much to teach their young professor as they have to learn.

When you’re the only boy in an all girl’s school, magic’s the easy part!

Funmation’s Shuffle Site

Genre: Comedy, Bishoujo, Comedy, Fan Service, Harem, Romance, Supernatural
Rating: TV-MA
Number of Episodes: 24

Story
Ten years ago, the gateway to the Realm of the Gods and the Realm of the Demons was opened. Soon afterwards, the gods and the demons began migrating to our world. Now there are places where gods, demons and humans all study together… Such as our school, Verbena Academy.

Meet Rin, a normal high school guy who is the envy of every other man in town. You see, he’s lucky enough to live with and be pampered by the sweet, beautiful Kaede. It’s just a day like any other when two new transfer students show up in class: Sia, Princess of the Gods and Nerine, Princess of the Demons. Now Rin’s luck is about to change, for he has been chosen to take one of their hands in marriage! Talk about envy! Whether down the hall, next door or from another realm, girls seem to be everywhere… And they all want Rin for themselves! Which girl would you choose?

Crunchyroll, Inc. and its application will be featured on the release of Google TV 2.0. It joins a small but growing group of Android applications optimized for Google TV.

Users can access Google TV through the Logitech Revue or Sony Internet TV Blu-ray Disc Player Powered by Google TV. However, the Crunchyroll application itself will be free to download and use, enabling all users to view its entire anime and Asian content library on the aforementioned platforms. Viewers can also sign up for a premium membership to gain instant access to the latest episodes from hit anime titles airing one (1) hour after Japanese broadcast.

Crunchyroll VP of Product Development James Lin said, “We are excited to be a part of Google TV’s latest release and showcase our product on this amazing platform. With a Crunchyroll application already out on the Android marketplace, this is the next logical step to address the growing demands for tech-savvy, anime fans everywhere.” Source:ANN

Gundam.Info just released all three of the original Gundam 0079 Movies for streaming. They are English Subtitled.

Features

* Polished Interface : Combining the RPG and Hidden Object genres, a polished and convenient interface allows you to easily play.
* Crafting : An important aspect in the game. The most powerful healing items and all magic scrolls are crafted.
* Furniture : Lily’s new house in Rosaria can be filled with furniture. Each piece has a certain elemental alignment and power. The combined total decides the bonus the player receives.
* Points : Collectible points are scattered throughout the levels. They can be used to buy exclusive items!
* Puzzles : Sweet Lily Dreams combines the RPG genre with the casual ‘Hidden Objects’ genre, focusing heavily on puzzles and exploration.
* Mini-Games : There are over half a dozen mini-games that give you great rewards!

They’re aiming for a late Fall release.