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Burbank, California (March 30, 2007) ‹ Vampires, succubus and the living dead haunt the 4th podcast episode of AnimeTV. More information can be found on the website www.goanimetv.com.Host, Johnny Yong Bosch, and the cast review of the anime titled TRINITY BLOOD from FUNimation®. The cast also ranks the top five all time fan favorite Vampire-themed animes. The anime goodness doesn¹t just stop there as AnimeTV also reveals two brand new FANPLAY clips in which fans get to be the star!

The 4th episode of AnimeTV is no available on www.goanimetv.com <http://www.goanimetv.com> and a host of other outlets including iTunes and YouTube.com. Watch for new episodes every other Thursday evenings at 8:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time. ³AnimeTV Go!!!²About AnimeTV

AnimeTV is a free fifteen (15) minute online video podcast program produced by Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Inc. (Headquartered in Burbank, CA) appearing every other Thursday evenings at 8:00 pm, Pacific Standard Time on www.goanimetv.com and a host of other outlets including iTunes and YouTube.com. More information can be found on the show¹s World Wide Web site, which is located at www.goanimetv.com.About Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Inc.

Entertainment, Inc. and its products can be found on the company¹s World Wide Web site, which is located at www.bangzoomentertainment.com <http://www.bangzoomentertainment.com> .The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Bang Zoom! Entertainment, Inc actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, retail acceptance of our products, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions, integration of recently acquired subsidiaries and identification of suitable future acquisition opportunities. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company’s assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

Illumitoon Entertainment has announced that is it offerings a trade-in program for its first three DVD titles (Volume 1 of BoBoBo-Bo BoBo-Bo, Beet the Vandel Buster, and B’t X). As we previously mentioned in our reviews of BoBo-Bo and Beet, the subtitles are actually closed captions (dubtitles) of the English dub script. The trade-in program will be available for a very short time so I suggest following the steps now to send off your DVDs (DVD case & artwork not needed) to get them swapped out before the May 30th, 2007 deadline.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 30, 2007  “ILLUMITOON LAUNCHES FREE TRADE-IN PROGRAM”

Initial Releases now Available with Japanese SubtitlesFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE—

 “It’s something that’s obviously very important to the fans, and we want to give them what they want,” said

B’t X                                        -           Empire of the Machines 

“We’re always listening to our fans, and are extremely grateful for their input,” said Watson. “I think fans will be very pleased.” Illumitoon is offering the trade-in program through 5/30/2007. For more information, visit the company’s website at www.illumitoon.com # # # About Illumitoon Entertainment, Ltd.Illumitoon Entertainment, Ltd. is a newly formed collaboration of business and creative professionals focused on delivering customized, quality entertainment to the North American markets. The company’s principals have more than 20 years combined experience in acquiring, producing, and distributing anime, as well as creating original productions for the U.S., Canada, Australia and New Zealand.  For more information, visit the company online at http://www.illumitoon.com.

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VIZ MEDIA SCORES WITH THE RELEASE OF THE PRINCE OF TENNIS ANIME BOX SET

Comprehensive 13-Episode, 3-Disc Set Captures All The On And Off Court Action Of The Popular Series’ First Season

San Francisco, CA March 29, 2007 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the highly anticipated release on April 24 of THE PRINCE OF TENNIS DVD box set. The comprehensive 3-disc set will offer all 13 episodes of the first season, be rated “A” for All Ages, and will retail for $39.98.

THE PRINCE OF TENNIS is based on the smash hit manga series by Takeshi Konomi, which has sold more than 30 million copies to-date in Japan and is published exclusively in North America by VIZ Media. Domestic fans have fervently embraced the manga series, which is now up to volume 18, and have fueled the anticipation for the release of the anime series after its successful launch on Cartoon Network’s Toonami block of programming and the Toonami Jetstream download site. The network has renewed the series for a second season.

THE PRINCE OF TENNIS follows all the on and off court adventures of Ryoma Echizen, the 12-year-old son of a famous tennis player and a prodigy in his own right. Looking to make a mark, he joins his junior high school tennis team, known as one of the most competitive in Japan. Ryoma is cool and collected, and some might even say he’s cocky, but he’s got the skills to back up his attitude, with a virtually un-returnable “twist serve,” and quickly defeats numerous upperclassmen to secure himself a first string spot on the team. In pursuit of the ultimate goal of winning the All-Japan Junior High Tennis Championship, the team must overcome their differences, pacify egos, work together and support one another while learning and mastering increasingly complex techniques. And meet Ryoma’s cute but chronically shy classmate Sakuno Ryuzaki. She’s got a big crush on Ryoma, but will he ever notice her? Ryoma must persevere athletically, academically and socially. He must learn lessons in dedication and humility if he is ever to step out from the shadow of his famous father and become the Prince of Tennis.

THE PRINCE OF TENNIS is a phenomenon in Japan, where the manga is still being published, and the anime series now runs over 100 episodes. Several games, related merchandise, and the release of a recent live action film have also fueled the title’s continued popularity. As a testament to the success of THE PRINCE OF TENNIS, in the months following the series’ initial debut, it was reported that membership in junior high school tennis teams across Japan rose dramatically.

“THE PRINCE OF TENNIS is an engrossing story with dynamic characters that has captivated fans internationally and we’re excited to release this comprehensive DVD box set,” states Gonzalo P. Ferreyra, Vice President of Sales, Publishing and Home Video, VIZ Media. “The perseverance Ryoma needs to find meaning and purpose both on and off the tennis court is heartening, but one certainly does not have to follow sports to become enchanted with this series. It’s really a story of a boy on the brink of adolescence and tells the universal story of trying to fit and be the best while still being an individual. We look forward to fans picking up the entire first season, presented in this smartly packaged box set, and perhaps even becoming inspired to take up the game of tennis themselves!”

About VIZ Media, LLC
Headquartered in San Francisco, CA, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), is one of the most comprehensive and innovative companies in the field of manga publishing, animation and entertainment licensing of Japanese content. Owned by three of Japan’s largest creators and licensors of manga and animation, Shueisha Inc., Shogakukan Inc., and Shogakukan Production Co., Ltd. (ShoPro Japan), VIZ Media is a leader in the publishing and distribution of Japanese manga for English speaking audiences in North America and a global licensor of Japanese manga and animation. The company offers an integrated product line including, magazines such as SHONEN JUMP and SHOJO BEAT, graphic novels, videos, DVDs, audio soundtracks and develops and markets animated entertainment from initial production, television placement and distribution, to merchandise licensing and promotions for audiences and consumers of all ages. Contact VIZ Media at 295 Bay Street, San Francisco, CA 94133; Phone (415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.com.

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Anaheim, California (March 27, 2007) ‹ Anime Expo® announces acclaimed voice actor, singer, writer and director Mary Elizabeth McGlynn as the 1st Guest of Honor for the highly anticipated 2007 convention June 29-July 2 at the Long Beach Convention Center. More information can be found on the website www.anime-expo.org .Ms. McGlynn has been involved in almost every aspect of Anime as a voice over actress, writer, singer and ADR director. She is well-known as an actress for many diverse roles such as “Kurenai” from NARUTO, “Julia² and ³Twinkle Maria Murdock” from COWBOY BEBOP, “Helba” from .HACK, “Jagura” from WOLF¹S RAIN and ³Caroline² from VAMPIRE HUNTER D. Most notably, she portrayed ³Major Motoko Kusanagi² in GHOST IN THE SHELL: INNOCENCE, SOLID STATE SOCIETY and GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX which she won the first ever American Anime Award for Best Actress.

All registrants who register before the end of March are automatically placed into the drawing. Those who have already pre-registered are also automatically entered into this drawing. Secure pre-registration can be done via online at https://secure.rhq.com/anime/anime2007/attreg/index.cgi . Attendees interested in booking flights, car rentals and/or other hotels for Anime Expo® 2007 can do so via the AX Travel Store located at www.AXTravelStore.com .About Anime Expo®

More information can be found at its website (www.anime-expo.org).About Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA) is a non-profit organization with a mission to popularize and educate the American public about anime and manga, as well as provide a forum to facilitate communication between professionals and fans. This organization is more

information can be found at its website (www.spja.org).The statements made in this press release that are not historical facts are “forward-looking statements.” These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions that are subject to risks and uncertainties. The Company cautions readers of this press release that a number of important factors could cause Anime Expo®/SPJA¹s actual future results to differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, without limitation, product delays, industry competition, rapid changes in technology and industry standards, protection of proprietary rights, maintenance of relationships with key personnel, vendors and third-party developers, international economic and political conditions. The Company may change its intention, belief or expectation, at any time and without notice, based upon any changes in such factors, in the Company’s assumptions or otherwise. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.

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San Francisco, CA March 26, 2007 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the addition of the hit anime series ZATCH BELL!™ to the repertoire of programming available for streaming on Toonami Jetstream.Toonami Jetstream (available at http://ToonamiJetstream.com) is a joint venture between VIZ Media and Cartoon Network under the branding of Cartoon Network’s successful Toonami action-adventure television franchise. The site provides on-demand, full-length streaming episodes of a number of hit anime and action series and has attracted millions of viewers since its launch in 2006. The addition of ZATCH BELL! expands the extensive roster of VIZ Media and other anime properties already being offered. SAMURAI JACK, NARUTO, MÄR, THE PRINCE OF TENNIS, HIKARU NO GO and POKéMON: The Johto Journeys are currently featured and Episode3 of ZATCH BELL!, ” The Second Spell!,” is now available. New episodes will be uploaded every week.

The series was the recent recipient of two American Anime Awards in February for Best Male Actor in a Comedy and Best Actress in a Comedy, and the wild mix of action and out-of-this-world characters has made the show a hit among 9-14 year olds – a key Cartoon Network demographic.ZATCH BELL! is based on the popular manga series by Makoto Raiku (also published in North America by VIZ Media) and tells the story of Kiyo, a brilliant 14 year-old boy who dislikes school and has no friends. His father sends him a special gift to help him: a strange little boy with a mysterious book of spells named Zach Bell. Through friendship and teamwork, Kiyo and Zatch discover that he is from the mamodo world, and must use his awesome powers, released from the spell book, to defend themselves an amazing collection of other mamodo, all competing to become King of the mamodo world.

(415) 546-7073; Fax (415) 546-7086; and web site at www.VIZ.com.

“Street Fucker” - Full 3D Combat Action Game Released on DLSite.com

HERNDON, VA - March 21, 2007 - DLSite.com today announced the release of a fully localized, English version of full 3D combat action game “Street Fucker”

“Street Fucker” is a humorous, exciting and fun action game where your attack can destroy target female’s clothing. When your target is down, you can make your target perform fellatio on you, have sex (There are 180 different ways to make love!), and do other tempting sexual activities.

Ultimately, you can make your target into a sex slave and do all kinds of crazy stuffs, such as making her do a limbo dance for you and embarrassingly showing you how she urinate!

In Survival Mode, there are 22 target girls. If you beat the boss, you can modify the girls to your likings.

There are 46 features you can customize on the girls, which include: hair color, head size, body shape and physique, shoulder width, bust, waist, thighs and hips.

For more details about “Street Fucker”, please visit:

http://eng.dlsite.com/work/=/product_id/RE028198.html

About DLSite.com

DLsite.com is administrated by EISYS,Inc., Japan.  DLsite.com was one of the first company in Japan to provide a diverse array of Doujin items such as Doujinshi, CG collection, game, novel, music, and utility tool via online. All products are available in data format and can be downloaded instantly 24/7/365.

DLSite.com official English site: http://eng.dlsite.com/

Synch-Point has updated its blog with the announcement that they are handling the production of the North American release of Galaxy Angel Rune for Bandai Visual. It implies that the discs will be nearly identical to the Japanese, which had 2 episode per disc, and thus, like most of Bandai Visual’s other titles, will not receive a dub.

The first three seasons of the Galaxy Angel franchise were released in North America by Bandai Entertainment, with the fourth one, Galaxy Angel AA, scheduled for later this year, all featuring English voices by The Ocean Group. Galaxy Angel Rune is a spin-off featuring a new cast, though the previous cast does show up eventually.

Geneon has added their newest podcast with special guest Patrick Seitz who…

talks about his experience in doing stage theatre plays, teaching high school English, voicing a certain sex scene, reprising his role as Luke Valentine in “Hellsing Ultimate,” being the voice behind “Time Crisis 4″ and so much more.

Bang Zoom! has also updated their own podcast series, AnimeTV, with voice actress Julie Maddalena whose career spans from Megazone 23 to Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Of course, you may know her better as Ura the cat from fan favorite El-Hazard, the wacky Tanya in Battle Athletes Victory, or even in a certain CLAMP title called Magic Knight Rayearth as Hikaru.

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CATCH THE BULLET TRAIN TO HELL, WHERE THE ONLY WAY OFF IS TO

BLACK LAGOON

JUMP INTO THE FLAMES AND BURN
 
Delivering The Bullet-Riddled Action Of Jon Woo’s The Killer and Hard Boiled In An Anime That Aims For The Jugular
 
Volume One Arrives On DVD May 22, 2007 From Geneon Entertainment

Black Lagoon Synopsis
Rokuro Okajima is meek, mundane and metropolitan. His business trip to South East Asia turns from pleasure cruise to festival of pain when modern day pirates board the ship and take him hostage. Revy, Dutch and Benny are merciless, maniacal and mean. Together, they make up the crew of the Black Lagoon. Making a living in a city where the most villainous of villains make themselves at home isn’t without its risks, but they take on any job available to them. Smuggling guns, drugs, kidnapped children and stolen goods while playing politics with the Russian, Italian, Columbian and Chinese Mafia is all part of a hard days work.  Amen. Hallelujah. Peanut Butter.

Black Lagoon Volume One
Prebook:                  April 17, 2007
Street Date:             May 22, 2007
Price:                      $29.98
Catalog Number:      12967
Rating:                    16 UP
Aspect Ratio:           16:9
Run Time:               100 Minutes

ABOUT GENEON ENTERTAINMENT
A   leading  supplier of  Japanese  animation  in  North America,  GENEON ENTERTAINMENT  (USA)  INC.  (www.geneonanimation.com)  is  a  full-service producer and  distributor  of entertainment content including film, music, animation and television  shows on DVD, UMD, CD, and new media, including the Internet  and  mobile devices. Continually introducing new and classic anime and  live-action programming, as well as anime CD soundtracks, the company  also  serves  as  a creative partner to many of Japan’s top anime production  companies.  Additionally,  Geneon  Entertainment  distributes critically  acclaimed  musical performances  on  DVD  and CD from renowned artists.  Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Geneon Entertainment (USA)  is  a  subsidiary  and joint venture between Tokyo-based advertising giant  Dentsu,  Inc.  and  d-rights, Inc.,  a  subsidiary  of  Mitsubishi
Corporation.
 
Dentsu  Inc.,  founded in 1901, is the largest advertising agency brand and the  fifth  largest marketing and communications organization in the world. Based  in  Tokyo,  Dentsu offers national, multinational and global clients the  most comprehensive range of advertising and marketing services through its  unique  “Total Communications Services” approach. Dentsu has pioneered and  set  global  standards  for integrated communications, which in latter years  have  been adopted  by  a number  of major international networks. Dentsu’s consolidated revenues for fiscal term 03/06 were recorded at $17.1 billion.  Dentsu is publicly traded on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
 
d-rights, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Corporation (Japan’s largest general trading company), established in 1988, is an integrated production company handling entertainment content for a variety of media; terrestrial TV, Internet, DVD, etc.  Based in Tokyo, d-rights offers the services as a content producer, a rights manager, and an advertising agency, and d-rights can provide clients with the support necessary to work more efficiently and effectively in the content business.

The second volume in the ongoing Noein series has a lot to do after the cliffhanger ending at the end of episode five. Haruka Kaminogi has entered a world she didn’t know existed, old friends are struggling to find their proper place, and Karasu is stuck in the middle as he tries to decide which is more important: duty or friendship. The Dragon Torque Haruka carries within her needs to be mastered if Hakodate and La’cryma are to have any chance at survival. Manga Entertainment brings director Kazuki Akane’s (The Vision of Escaflowne, Escaflowne the Movie, Heat Guy J) newest original creation to America with Noein - to your other self: Volume 2.  (more…)

Traveling across the U.S. during her first major overseas tour, Geneon Entertainment has filmed Yoko Ishida’s Hollywood concert from January 2006 and put together a unique DVD experience for her American fans. Known for her solo albums and Para Para Max music, Yoko Ishida brings her endless energy to the American stage with Anime-Pop Star Yoko Ishida: Live in Concert. (more…)

CRITICAL MASS VIDEO ANNOUNCES JUNE 26 RELEASE OF THE VENUS FILES

GRIMES, IA, March 20, 2007 – Leading adult anime label Critical Mass Video is pleased to announce the release of THE VENUS FILES on June 26, 2007.

This hentai mystery from Five Ways (Depravity, Family of Debauchery) is an anime adaptation of the Megami Tantei manga by JAMMING (Kamyla). An uncensored, direct-to-video release, The Venus Files features both English and Japanese audio, with English subtitles and English on-screen translations.

These sexy sleuths are about to get down and dirty!

Got a case you can’t crack? A mystery you can’t solve? Then call on the Goddess Detective Agency where busty Karen and her wild partner, Rio, will see to your every need!

When this beautiful, detective duo takes on a new case involving drugs and rape, it brings back painful memories for Rio, whose sister was killed by a gang of sex-starved drug dealers. Could the same gang be responsible for this new threat? Hot-headed as she is, Rio must learn to control her anger in order to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, Karen’s constant exposure to the lurid details of the case are causing her to lose control of her own insatiable lust.

Will this pair of sexy sleuths be able to conquer themselves in time to solve the case? Or will the hunters become the prey?

THE VENUS FILES
Pre-Book: 5/29/2007
Street Date: 6/26/2007
Runtime: Approximately 60 minutes, Dolby Digital Stereo, Color
Genre: Erotic Drama / Mystery
Suggested Rating: 18+

Format: DVD (English, Japanese, English Subtitles, English On-Screen Translations)
Catalog#: CMDVD0707
UPC#: 7-42617-0707-2-3
SRP: $29.99

Special features:
Art gallery, scene access, original U.S. trailer and Critical Mass Video trailers. English and Japanese Dolby Digital audio with English subtitles, plus English on-screen translations.

Cover image is located at http://outgoing.rightstuf.com/sleeves/cmdvd0707.jp…
THE VENUS FILES (VINUS FILES) © 2004 JAMMING/ ティーアイネット / Shinkuukan.

RIGHT STUF ANNOUNCES JUNE 26 RELEASE OF

Cover image is located at http://outgoing.rightstuf.com/sleeves/rsdvd0703.jpg TO HEART © 1999 AQUAPLUS / KSS

Founded in 1987, The Right Stuf International was one of the first players in the U.S. Japanese Animation (”anime”) industry. Right Stuf works to promote knowledge of its own products as well as information about the anime/manga industry, in general. On the production side, Right Stuf is dedicated to creating the highest quality products and chooses to focus on a limited number of anime titles each year. With a product line ranging from anime classics like Astro Boy, Kimba and Gigantor to the most modern comedies and dramas, such as His and Her Circumstances, Gravitation, Comic Party, Shingu, Ninja Nonsense and To Heart, Right Stuf produces quality anime for fans of all ages. For more information, visit www.rightstuf.com.

Right Stuf’s Anime Today podcast has recently conducted an interview with actor Vic Mignogna.

And Robotech podcast Space Station Liberty has recently had interviews with actors Barbara Goodson, Rebecca Forstadt, Yuri Lowenthal, and Steve Kramer.

DLSite.com Now Opens its Door Widely to the non-Japanese Audience
HERNDON, VA - March 16, 2007 - DLSite.com, Japan’s most popular distribution portal site for Doujin and Indy products, is now ready to welcome the world audience.

DLSite.com was one of the first Doujin download online shops launched in Japan. Since its launch in 1994, it grew to become Japanese Doujin creator’s favorite self-publishing choice when it comes to online distribution.  DLSite.com carries thousands of Doujin products such as Doujinshi, CG collection, game, novel, music, and utility tool. All products are available in data format and can be downloaded instantly.  In total, DLSite.com has more than 4,200 registered creators and productions, has more than 19,000 registered titles, and has sold more than 7,000,000 products to date!

Recently, DLSite.com has been putting a strong effort into localizing popular Japanese Doujin products into English.
Many English titles are already available on DLSite.com English site: http://eng.dlsite.com/

Accepting Works from outside of Japan
Due to the increasing interest from the creators and users outside of Japan, DLSite.com is now accepting products from outside of Japan.
DLSite.com’s foreign partner, CuriousFactory is the exclusive agent to handle products for DLSite.com that is submitted from outside of Japan. Creators outside of Japan are required to register with CuriousFactory’s distribution service in order for their products to be listed / distributed on DLSite.com. 
http://www.curiousfactory.com/distribution/dlsite_distribution.php

* DLSite.com’s server and administration company is located in Japan. Therefore, the service and use of DLSite.com is governed by and construed in accordance with Japanese law.

If you are a creator who is hoping to self-publish his/her product, and looking for an experienced online product distribution service, why don’t you try DLSite.com? It’s absolutely free, and it opens up an opportunity for your product to be viewed and reached by the world audience!

About DLSite.com
DLsite.com is administrated by EISYS,Inc., Japan. DLsite.com was one of the first company in Japan to provide a diverse array of Doujin items such as Doujinshi, CG collection, game, novel, music, and utility tool via online. All products are available in data format and can be downloaded instantly 24/7/365.

Official Site: http://eng.dlsite.com/

“Please! Shooting Star!” Released on DLSite.com

HERNDON, VA - March 12, 2007 - DLSite.com today announced the release of a fully localized, English version of popular interactive full 3D Japanese game, “Please! Shooting Star!”.

“Please! Shooting Star!” is a beautifully animated, story based 3D movie product which consists of “Story Mode” and “Interactive Flash Mode”.

In the story mode, while the story progresses, a player is able to choose his ideal camera angle for a scene from a variety of angles. In the Interactive Flash Mode, a player can obtain interactive responses by dragging and clicking hidden reaction points on a female character.

Story

Manga Entertainment has posted up a trailer for their upcoming Highlander: Search for Vengeance movie. The animated feature, directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri (Ninja Scroll), hits DVD this June 5th.

IGN has added a new article regarding the localization of the Xbox 360 game Blue Dragon which is a nice follow-up to the Tara Strong interview we mentioned the other week. The article also goes on to reveal some of the main cast list for the Blue Dragon dub with Richard Epcar in the Voice Director chair. Fred Tatasciore will voice a character which has not been revealed yet, but the rest of the VA cast includes:

Mona Marshall - Shu
Tara Strong - Kluke
Steve Staley - Jiro
Cindy Robinson - Zola
Nika Futterman - Marumaro
Richard Herd - Nene

Fighting Spirit fans may enjoy this food for thought. Two of the Hajime no Ippo games have been imported to the US by Empire Interactive as Victorious Boxers. The first game, Ippo’s Road to Glory, came out in 2001, with little fanfare. After the TV series was brought over by Geneon, the game found a new audience digging through the bargin bins for $7. The second game, Fighting Spirit, came out earlier this year for the low price of $10 with cross-promotion for the TV series.

While there have been no announcements yet for a US release, Japanese studio AQ Interactive has released a trailer for a new Wii-based boxer game called Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting Revolution. Now, wouldn’t it be interesting to see a new Victorious Boxers game in the US where you can actually box against Ippo’s challengers?