Ikki Tousen: Xtreme Xecutor now available on DVD and Blu Ray

It's time.

Time for you to watch me get the snot beaten out of me in the fourth season of Ikki Tousen.

Big thanks to Jonathan Klein for letting me be a part of this.  It was an absolute blast!

Anime Auction to Aid Injured Boy

This was originally posted over at the Funimation Update and I've been following it for the past few days, since it's gotten such interest from the anime crowd. Being acquainted with more than a few of the folks involved, I couldn't help but to post it here:

An online charity auction is being held to benefit a Minnesota family who has experienced a sudden and tragic event. Seven-year-old Ian Hoy was struck by a car when crossing the street and sustained serious injuries and brain trauma. Though he has made drastic improvement and is recovering, Ian has to re-learn just about everything. Of course, this situation has created significant financial strain on the family. The Hoys are close friends of Tiffany Grant (Asuka in Evangelion) so many people in the industry have taken notice of the family’s situation. The article over at Anime News Network goes into more detail, but I wanted to help pass along the word.

From ANN:

We have many fantastic items generously donated by FUNimation Entertainment, New Generation Pictures — courtesy of Jonathan Klein (Hellsing, 3×3 Eyes) — as well as a few things from Tiffany Grant’s personal collection. Thanks to Carrie Savage (Ikki Tousen, xxxHOLiC) and Clarine Harp (Burst Angel, Negima) who helped gather signatures. The sale started this past Sunday, September 20, at approximately 7pm CDT (GMT – 6hrs) and will run for one week. International bids are welcome. The auction is being hosted on eBay by Power Seller, Joe Grisaffi (Cyberteam in Akihabara, Saiyuki). For a full list of items on auction, please follow this link: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/press-release/2009-09-20/anime-celebrities-auction-autographed-memorabilia-to-aid-injured-boy

For more details regarding the story please visit:
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/ianhoy

The Funimation Update

I can't say that it's the most original name for a blog, but considering what the blog is about I think that it's more than accurate.

I know two of the three guys involved with The Funimation Update, and can tell you that they're not just employees of Funimation Entertainment; they're also some of the biggest anime otaku you'll probably run into. If you're into Japanese animation like I am (I shudder to think of the money spent on hanken cels and the like), then this is definitely a blog that you'll want to have on your radar screen.