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Final Fantasy XV: Anime, Movie and Game

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Final Fantasy XV fans have alot in store for 2016! From the game itself to a full CGI movie! The following the latest newest and info on Final Fantasy XV:

  • Final Fantasy XV 
  • Originally announced at E3 2006,  Square Enix announced the released for its most anticipated game, Final Fantasy XV! The goes live on September 30th, 2016 (Worldwide) for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
    • A Deluxe Edition:  This edition will be available for $89.99 and will include steelbook packaging, bonus outfit, weapon and skin for Noctis’ car.
    • An Ultimate Collector’s Edition: This edition will be available for $299.99, and will include a hardcover art book, a soundtrack, an exclusive Play Arts Kai Noctis figure, plus the same bonus content as the Deluxe Edition, exclusive sixth episode of Brotherhood Final Fantasy XV the animated series and four in-game item packs. (limited to 30,000 units worldwide). This edition can only be bought on the Square Enix Online Store.

  • Final Fantasy XV: Brotherhood The Anime Series
  • You read right! An anime based on the game is now available on YouTube for FREE!
    • According to IGN, the series was produced by A-1 Picture and The anime will focus on how Noctis became friends with the other characters in Final Fantasy XV. All five episodes will be available online for free, with episode one available today.  All of episodes the will air before Final Fantasy XV comes out this fall with the sixth episode only available on the An Ultimate Collector’s Edition of the game.

    • Final Fantasy XV: Kingsglaive
    • Unlike the game and anime series, this movie will NOT focus on Noctis & hgis friends, instead it will focus on the kingdom they left behind while on their adventure.
      • The cast includes
        • Aaron Paul as Nyx Ulric, a member of Regis’ Kingsglaive guard and the film’s main protagonist
        • Sean Bean as Regis Lucis Caelum CXIII Noctis’ father and King of Lucis, and guardian of the crystal.
        • Lena Headey as Lunafreya Nox Fleuret Noctis’ childhood friend and fiancée, and an Oracle from the autonomous imperial province of Tenebrae.
    • According to Square Enix and Sony Pictures this is the synopsis:
      • The magical kingdom of Lucis is home to the hallowed Crystal, but the menacing empire of Niflheim will stop at nothing to make it theirs. War has raged between the two for as long as most can remember.
        King Regis of Lucis commands an elite force of soldiers dubbed the Kingsglaive. Wielding their king’s magic, Nyx Ulric and his fellow glaives stand before the crown city of Insomnia, fighting to stay the inexorable advance of Niflheim’s imperial army, Before the overwhelming military might of the empire, King Regis can only salvage his kingdom by accepting anultimatum—he must cede all lands outside the crown city, and see his son, Prince Noctis, wed to Lady Lunafreya, the former princess of Tenebrae now captive of Niflheim.
        As the war of wills rages, the machinations of Niflheim transform Insomnia into an awe-inspiring battleground, pulling Nyx into a struggle for the very survival of the kingdom.
    • Watch the trailer here:

Toys“R”Us Pokemon Day…Again!?

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That’s right, Toys“R”Us will be having another POKEMON DAY on

Saturday; April 2nd!

In an official statement, The Pokémon Company, announced that Toys“R”Us will be participating in a Pokemon themed-event where you can trade-and-collect cards,free giveaways & more! The event will last from 12pm-2pm According to Pokemon.com, attendees can get free Clefairy and Meowth Pokémon TCG cards, plus a Pokémon-themed activity book! You can also enter for a chance to win an awesome Pokémon plush.

As part for this event, every Pokémon item in store will be  “buy one, get one 40% off” all day long!

 Visit your local Toys“R”Us to attend this awesome event!


Missed our previous Japan LA Pokemon 20th Anniversary video? Watch it here:

POKEMON 20th Year anniversary

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Just a week after GameStop’s Anime Day, stop by your local ToyRUs for: POKEMON!

February 27th marks 20th anniversary of the very first Pokemon games to be released in Japan!

In celebration, The Pokémon Company International is cooperating with Toys R Us to celebrate the occasion. Fans who visit participating stores can receive special foil Pokémon TCG cards from the new Generations expansion that feature Pikachu and Magikarp, a Pokémon activity book, and a poster of the original 151 Pokémon.

as part of this celebration, ToyRUS will also have an exclusive Generations-themed folio binder available for those who purchase the new expansion. Visit TOYS R US feb 27! Hurry while supplies last.

GameStop will also participate by offering a Mythical Pokémon poster with purchase of any Pokémon product while supplies last. An exclusive Mew plush is also available for purchase. Finally, all Pokémon fans are invited to Nintendo NY located at Rockefeller Center in New York City on February 27 for a Pokémon 20th celebration.

GameStop hosting Anime Day!

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Yes, that’s right, If you love anime then stop at GameStop
on Feb 20th. GameStop will be having all their Anime related items and
games at discounted price!

GameStop Flyer

The one day event will have some GameStop exclusive Pop! Vinyl figures, Kurama Mode ($17) and Hollow Ichigo ($11), will be released. GameStop will also offer a buy 2 get 1 half off deal on ALL Pop! Vinyl toys.

The discounted anime-themed video games are listed below.

Sword Art Online: Lost Song – $40 (was $60)
Dragonball Xenoverse XV – $20 (was $30)
Tales of Zestiria – $30 (was $40)
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 – $30 (was $40)

This event will be hosted all across all US store locations.

for more anime related stuff on GameStop, visit:
http://www.gamestop.com/anime

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Meitantei Pikachu: Shin Konbi Tanjo other wise known as Great Detective Pikachu: Birth of a New Duo. The newest addition in the Pokemon spin-off series. Oringinally, revealed in October 2013 during an episode of the Japanese television show, The Professionals.

The game follows a talking Pikachu who is intelligent and claims to be a great detective. One day he meets a boy named, Tim Goodman, who is able to understand what he is saying, the two then, begin to solve mysteries together.

The game has since been on the Nintendo 3DS in Japan only.

As if a talking Pikachu wasn’t already weird, Pokemon fans in the U.S. want Pikachu to be dubbed by Hollywood Actor, Danny DeVito! There’s a petition already set on Change.org. The petition has nearly 45,000 signatures in an attempt to have Nintendo of America cast Danny DiVeto!

Sign the petition here

Have another voice actor in mind? Let us know in a comment below.

Interview with: Michelle Ruff!

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**We had some technical issue, which is why we could not release this interview on Saturday as we had originally planned.**


Check our awesome one-on-one interview with voice actress Michelle Ruff!


GIVEAWAY TIME!

Thanks Michelle Ruff, a lucky fan will be able to win an autographed collage of Michelle Ruff!

Enter for your chance to win!

All YOU have to do is:

Subscribe to our YouTube channel, Share our interview and message us link to where you shared to! All of our contact info can be found here

Winners will be announced on FEB 27, GOOD LUCK!

Check our awesome photos that were taken during the interview:

SNOWMIKU 2016 x LOVE LIVE!

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Its OFFICIAL, Love Live and Miku fan can rejoice in happiness as they are to collaborate together on tour during the 67th Sapporo Snow Festival in Japan!

A snow sculpture of  μ’s will be displayed at the Sapporo Snow Festival, in honor, μ’s is joining Miku.  There are no further details on the collaboration itself, but as time goes on, we will keep you updated.

In honor of SNOWMIKU 2016, different Miku themed food items will are available to purchase, such as:

Japanese cafe, MIRAI.ST cafe is also collaborating with Miku to make the official Snow Miku Menu, along side another karaoke joint,  Which will serve the following:

There’s also an Android / iOS-friendly game app called, “Butsukaran’na SNOW MIKU 2016 Edition” which will be released on, January 20th 2016. According to the site’s description of the game “[Miku will] run through a variety of courses [while] snow Miku is riding on snowboard.” You can check out the game here

Other Snow Miku 2016 items can be found here

More Awesome Music Headwear?!

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Over the last few  months, the AxentWear Cat Headphones have been VERY popular.

However a new pair of Headphones are making its way to the market. CALLING ALL MEGAMAN FANS, You will soon be able to purchase your official MEGAMAN Headphones!

Made by Electronics manufacturer, EMIO,  These official-licensed Megaman are based on Megaman’s helmet. Spec details have not yet been released, however, you can pre-order the headphones for $99 here!

We will update you on the specs as time passes.

INTERVIEW WITH: Kira Vincent Davis!

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That’s right, we’ve booked another interview with KIRA VINCENT-DAVIS!

Kira Vincent-Davis

We will be interviewing Kira Vincent-Davis on Thursday, February 11th 2016. She has voice numinous characters, from video games to anime. And again, If you have any questions for Kira, please submit them by commenting below, E-mailing us OR posting your question on our Facebook page! The following are a few of the most popular characters she’s voiced:

-Izuna Hatsuse  (No Game No Life)
-Petralka Anne Eldant III (Outbreak Company)
-Kanzashi Sarashiki (Infinite Stratos 2)
-Mio Sakamoto (Strike Witches)
-Kokoa Shuzen (Rosario + Vampire Capu2)
-Eluluu/Mikoto (Utawarerumono )
-Rino Rando/Pucchan (Best Student Council)
-Lucy/Nya (Elfen Lied)

Please send in your questions BEFORE Thursday, February 11th 2016

Find other characters she’s here:

www.behindthevoiceactors.com/Kira-Vincent-Davis/

Lighting Returns….as a Model!

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Lighting returns again, but not with a new game…

She’s the new face of Louis Vuitton!

French fashion designer, Nicolas Ghesquière, released previews of Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2016 ad campaign.

Using the theme for spring’s campaign, reality and fantasy, Louis Vuitton worked closely with Square Enix and Tetsuya Nomura, to bring Lighting into the fashion world!

Take a look at the ad campaign here: