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Blue Exorcist volume 6

  Frederick Linsmeyer • January 21, 2012 • Manga
Blue Exorcist volume 6

Blue Exorcist volume 6

Following the theft of the Left Eye of the Impure King, the Right Eye of the Impure King is stolen as well. As the priests from the Myodha temples convene on how to handle the loss of the relics, deception and other accusations come to light.

With all the trouble going on around him, Rin’s secret ends up being revealed to the Myodha sect who then have him locked up. Tatsuma Suguro, one of the priests, hands a letter to Rin which unearths some of the history behind him and his sword.

Volume 6 of Blue Exorcist will be available on store shelves on February 7th, 2012.

Naruto volume 54

  Frederick Linsmeyer • December 16, 2011 • Manga
Naruto volume 54

Naruto volume 54

After feigning death, Kisame reveals himself once his cover is blown by Naruto. Attempting to escape the island, Kisame encounters and fights Might Guy, who still doesn’t recognize him. Can Might Guy defeat Kisame once and for all in their third meeting and stop the Akatsuki from gathering intelligence of the impending war?

Konan confronts Tobi in an attempt to prevent him from claiming Nagato’s corpse and taking his rinnegan. Konan knows that Tobi is a tough opponent, but is prepared to stop him from destroying the world. It’s an epic battle between two equally deadly ninja but only one will survive.

Volume 54 of Naruto will be available on store shelves January 3rd, 2012.

Blue Exorcist volume 5

  Frederick Linsmeyer • October 16, 2011 • Manga
Blue Exorcist volume 5

Blue Exorcist volume 5

A forbidden relic, the Left Eye of the Impure King has been stolen from the Knights of the True Cross. To make matters worse, the thief has even taken a hostage! As Rin, Yukio and their friends hunt down the culprit, they discover the motive behind the crime becomes more and more menacing. Friendships start to sour as Rin’s secret is revealed – but can the group overcome what lies within him and focus on finding the crook?

Volume 5 of Blue Exorcist will be available on store shelves on December 6th, 2011.

Naruto volume 53

  Frederick Linsmeyer • October 16, 2011 • Manga
Naruto volume 53

Naruto volume 53

Spirited away to a far off island for safety during the impending war, Naruto comes face to face with what’s really inside of him. Will Naruto be able to subdue the demon inside or succumb to its power? During his a struggle, the young shinobi gets assistance from a familiar face to help him tackle the growing darkness within.

Volume 53 of Naruto will be out on store shelves on December 6th, 2011. A digital version of the manga will available over the coming weeks, according to Viz Media’s Facebook.

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 8

  Frederick Linsmeyer • August 27, 2011 • Anime

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 8After defeating Kakuzu and returning back to Konohagakure, Kakashi has little time before being sent out to investigate the possibility of another hideout used by Orochimaru. Naruto meets up with Jiraiya, who offers to extend his training with the younger ninja.

Meanwhile, Orochimaru has Guren organize a fight between potential candidates to determine who is strong enough to serve their master. Sasuke encouters a young boy who has a surprising ability hidden within, something Kabuto wants to exploit.

The Naruto Shippuden Box Set 8 contains episodes 89 through 100, across three discs and will be available on October 11th, 2011.

Fullmetal Alchemist volume 26

  Frederick Linsmeyer • July 4, 2011 • Manga
Fullmetal Alchemist volume 26

Fullmetal Alchemist volume 26

After confronting Father, Edward’s group become the last key in activating the giant transmutation circles that encompases Amestris. The reaction starts and opens up a new gate giving Father access to unimaginable abilities. Will Edward, Alphonse, Roy Mustang, Hohenheim and Izumi Curtis survive the transmution?

Only one more book is left to go! Volume 26 will be available on September 20th, 2011.

Heroes of Anime Sweepstakes

  Frederick Linsmeyer • June 27, 2011 • Anime

Viz Media is celebrating 25 years with a contest for our favourite anime heroes. The Heroes of Anime Sweepstakes will award a video game or DVD box set from Naruto or Bleach to a random fan each month. Fans who enter before midnight, September 15th, 2011 will be in the running for a 16GB Apple iPad 2 and a month’s paid subscription of Hulu+ (not sure how that will work for Canadian residents since Hulu isn’t available north of the border) or the grand prize: a trip for two to New York City to catch a special screening of Naruto Shippuden the Movie: Bonds.

Residents of the United States and Canada (excluding Quebec) are eligible to enter on Viz Media’s web site. Check the web site for full contest details and regulations.

Naruto volume 52

  Frederick Linsmeyer • June 22, 2011 • Manga
Naruto volume 52

Naruto volume 52

It’s a bittersweet reunion as Naruto, Sakura and Kakashi come face to face with Sasuke and his destructive direction. Naruto’s promise to Sakura is about to be put to the test – can he make Sasuke see the error of his ways or will he fight his friend until death?

Be prepared for an epic battle between two of the strongest shinobi as another war looms in the shadows between the Akatsuki and the rest of the ninja world. Who will win?

Volume 52 of Naruto will be out on store shelves on September 6th, 2011.

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 7

  Frederick Linsmeyer • May 1, 2011 • Anime

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 7 Asuma and Team 10 continue to fight two of the most disturbing members of Akatsuki: Hidan and Kakuzu. However, Hidan reveals his most frightening ability – a technique that could spell the end for Asuma.

Naruto continues to work on perfecting his rasengan, which he may be using sooner than later after Tsunade gives Team 7 a new directive.

The Naruto Shippuden Box Set 7 contains episodes 78 through 88, which seems to be going decreasing, across three discs and will be available on July 12th, 2011.

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 6

  Frederick Linsmeyer • April 3, 2011 • Anime

Naruto Shippuden box set 6 Wave after wave of undead ninjas storm through Konoha after Asuma is trapped behind a lightning barrier. However, Shikamaru has come up with a plan to stop the zombies but will it be enough? And will Furido’s ultimate plan on getting revenge on Konoha finally complete?

As Naruto continues his training by learning more about the rasengan and how to develop it further, Tsunade sends out a group of ninjas to hunt down the Akatsuki who’ve returned to the Fire Country.

The Naruto Shippuden Box Set 6 contains episodes 66 through 77 across three discs and will be available on April 26th, 2011.

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