It's the biggest showcase for the Japanese anime industry of the year, and we sat down with two of the show's chief producers to discuss the past, present and future of the show and what to expect this weekend.

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Anime Spotlight - PUCHIM@S 2

Mar 20, 23:02

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Nerd Tour Japan 2014

Mar 20, 19:14

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Zac Bertschy and Hope Chapman are on tour in Japan before and after AnimeJapan 2014, and they're taking a whole bunch of photos for your viewing pleasure. TODAY: Asakusa, Gundam Front, The Matsumoboat and more!

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House of 1000 Manga - Usamaru Furuya

Mar 20, 12:00

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Jason takes a stroll through the work of the intensely versatile, controversial and talented mangaka Usamaru Furuya.

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Anime Spotlight - Dragonar Academy

Mar 19, 18:57

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Ranma ½ [2-in-1 Edition] GN 1

Mar 19, 18:09

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To put it simply, Ranma ½ is just as enjoyable now in its unflipped, omnibus form as it was years ago.

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The X Button - Stride And Seek

Mar 19, 12:00

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Todd finally faces the new Strider with fatuous fan fascination! Plus Ultra Street Fighter IV, Guilty Gear Xrd, and the end of the Year of Luigi.

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Dallos Sub.DVD

Mar 19, 12:00

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As the first-ever direct-to-video animation, this influential 1983 OVA series, now finally available uncut and on DVD, should be of great interest to any anime history buff, fan of Mamoru Oshii, or fan of older sci fi anime.

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Anime Spotlight - No Game, No Life

Mar 19, 02:53

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Can this legendary gaming duo save humanity?!?!

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Pile of Shame - Goddamn!!

Mar 18, 18:39

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A rally car racing OAV that, aside from the provocative name, doesn't make much of an impact.

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Anime Spotlight - The Kawai Complex Guide to Manors and Hostel Behavior

Mar 17, 20:15

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The Kawai Complex is open for business!

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Gekijō-ban Tiger & Bunny -The Rising-

Mar 17, 12:00

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The kind of fanservice movie one could completely skip without missing many details for the (inevitable) second season... but fans definitely won't want to do so. They'd be missing a lot of fun.

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Buddy Complex Episodes 1-7 Streaming

Mar 14, 12:00

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It isn't the series' knockoff plot or its time-travel gimmicks that keep us glued; it's their potential effects on its surprisingly deep, war-torn ensemble.

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K BD+DVD

Mar 12, 12:08

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Inadequate development and an overemphasis on looking cool hamper a series which otherwise offers good plotting and animation and some sharp action sequences.

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Hozuki no Reitetsu Episodes 1-7 Streaming

Mar 10, 14:07

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Just because an anime is doing something fairly unique doesn't mean it can't bore you straight into your grave.