You know how adultswim gives out little stats during their commercial breaks? I like how they share their stats with the viewers I like that type of connection with the audience (although why they want to make us suffer by still promoting Tim & Eric is beyond me).

Well someone asked me the other day if I knew what countries actually visit this site. Well me being the stats geek I am I found out. And now that I found out I figured I'd share that with you.

Well obviously since this is an English speaking site it was no shock that the English speaking USA visited our site the most (It's also a US site so that also factors into it). Mainly I was very happy at the diversity I saw. That actually makes me feel good.

Anyway here are the ten countries that check us out the most.

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Yes this will only work if they're hot and wearing tattered clothing. You know it, I know it, everyone who's ever seen the girls from Ikki Tousen know it.

I've never read the comic but I know what the girls look like. Tendou, the walking Wikipedia of this site has read them and I'm curious to get his reaction on this. Still my reaction is that they better be attractive. I'm sure Tokyo Pop know this already as they are the ones spear heading this project.

While it would be nice if they hired Japanese actresses I'm doubtful that will happen. Hey I'm a realist, I know for most people Asian is Asian and that's that (nationality be damned) but hey I'd like to see a Japanese character played by a Japanese actress. Still I guess if people accepted a Casper Van Dien as the Filipino Johnny Rico in Starship Troopers then I guess they'll accept any hot big breasted hot chick to play Ryofu.

Maybe they might hire people who can “reasonably” pass for High School students (which seems to be a problem. That 20 something chick Bandai got to play Haruhi just didn’t work. Goddamn that was bad). For more info on this check out the link below.

Credit: ANN

Also here is an example of what the girls of Ikki Tousen look like. Yeah cast someone who looks like that.

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Well remember how I posted that first image from the new Tetsuwan Atom (Astro Boy) movie from Imagi Studios? Well Imagi and Hot Toys have come together to manufacture some goods based off that movie and the also in production Gatchaman movie.

I've been ignoring some of Hot Toys stuff in the past mainly because the past yeas has been a nothing but a wank fest for 80's nostalgia. While I do like the 80's (hell I'm 31 and that era had a huge impact on me but I'm also fully aware that time has moved on) I'd rather see them challenge themselves with other things that don't look like Alien or Predators or Terminator.

The Biohazzard figures look great (that's Resident Evil to the import impaired) and now the Appleseed stuff -awesome and now they're doing this. About damn time. Looks like we might get some more HT stuff on this blog after all.

PRESS RELEASE

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This is another "about damn time" bit of news for me. Ok, so it's one movie late but oh well. Be that as it may BM! will release Hongo as a Figure Oh Magazine exclusive (issue 117 to be exact). From the looks of it, it looks great, just like the actor Kikawada Masaya. Everything about it looks great. From the head sculpt to the clothes.

I can't wait but we're going to have to. Expect Hongo sometime in the middle of '08.

Seriously.

YEN: 14,340

RELEASE DATE: Mid 2008

All orders must be recieved by 12/25/07

Images Courtesy of Toyskingdom

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In one-sixth form!

Wow while another Superman isn't that big a deal (except for those who missed out on him the first time) this one is a TWO in ONE Clark Kent Superman. Meaning you get to change his clothes to whatever persona you want him to be. Basically this will be the only Superman you'll ever need from HT. You get your Clark Kent and you get your Superman.

However the big news is that Jor-El will be released also. It's almost a dream piece. It's the Marlon Brando Jor El from the Richard Donner Superman Universe. Yeah that's a pretty big damn deal. Not much to see for the moment but check out the picture below. I felt that the release would be Brando and not the silver traveling suit that Superman had at the beginning of Superman Returns (which was a strong rumor).

Maybe one day HT will give us THE dream peice for us Super-fans; the Christopher Reeve one-sixth Superman. One can dream right?

Both are set for a December 2007 release (needless to say I'm getting two of each. you know, in case there is a fire or something and I can only frantically save one).

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And no I'm not talking about a Sonny Chiba sequel. I'm talking about Ryu, Ken, Gouki... Street Fighter IV is on it's way thanks to Capcom.

Not much is known about the game, either gameplay or characters. We know nothing other than SFIV is coming out and that Capcom has reassured the fans of it's commitment to the franchise. Below is a very artsy trailer but hell, it looks great (even though it gives us no indication of how the game itself will look). Anyway click on the images below to play the trailer.

ENJOY!

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Hello everyone~~~<3
I will be changing my name to Black Jackie 999, combination of two of my favorite old school manga and anime. ^_^

Hope you continue to enjoy my random rambles~~<3

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"I Have No Regrets in my Heart!!!" These are the last words spoken by Raoh as he raises his fist to the heavens releasing all his chi to clear the sky of the nuclear storm..

On April 18th Hokuto No Ken's Raoh One of the Greatest Characters in Manga / Anime history will be getting a traditional Buddhist Funeral in his honor. The ceremony will be held at the Shingon sect's Tokyo branch, at the Shingon Koyasan Tokyo Betusin; In the actual series the Hokuto Shinken martial arts technique was first brought to Japan by a pupil of Kobo Daishi, the Shingon founder. A True Homage and honoring of this great character.

This legendary event will be held 10 days before the premiere of the new film The Legend of Raoh II: Fierce Fighting Arc, Raōh Den II Gekitō no Shō the Third installment of the 5 part Hokuto No Ken Shin Kyūseishu Densetsu and the last part of the Raoh saga which will feature the long awaited legendary final confrontation at Hokuto Renkitouza between Raoh and Kenshiro in new theatrical quality animation. The ceremony, which is being hosted by the film's distributor, will be held in a traditional manner, with the family of the deceased represented by creator Buronson, and with participation by HNK's Manga artist Tetsuo Hara. The funeral oration will be read by Takashi Ukaji, Raoh's voice actor; the funeral will also be presided over by singer Shinji Tanimura, a fan and friend of Hara and Buronson. All guests will also recieve a special wristband stamped with the mark of Kenoh for attending.

As a SUPER HUGE Fan of Hokuto no Ken this is certainly a day to remember. As it should be for every Hokuto No Ken Fan out there. Few fictional characters recieve this honor and certainly Raoh is one of the Most Deserving of it. Just typing this brings tears to my eyes, thinking about those last moments of the Raoh storyline. It is simply one of the Greatest moments in all Manga history. I will Raise My fist to the heavens in honor of one of the Greatest characters ever created in fiction. I believe truly that I speak for all of us at here at Henshin Hobby. As well as every TRUE HNK fan out there.. May you rest in peace Raoh. Your Legend will Live on in all of us..

わが生涯に一片の悔いなし!!

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Bandai just loves giving you special exclusives and this is no exception. To celebrate the release of the first of four new Eva theatrical feature films (Rebuild of Evagelion) at the end of summer (Sept 1, 2007). Bandai and Yahoo Japan (Yeah you heard me) have teamed up to bring you a special retooled version of their XS-01 Eva-01 released earlier this year from the new SOC expansion series Tamashii SPEC or Soul of SPEC if you prefer. This exclusive version will be modeled after the Awakened Eva 01 that appeared in episodes 19-20 of the series, When Shinji faces off and massacres the 14th angel Zeruel. Wanting to protect his friends and "accepting" his piloting status (at least for that episode) even after the incident with his friend Touji. Shinji break all limits and reaches an unbelievable 400% synchronization rate during the battle making the Eva-01 go berserk, ripping off it's armor to reveal the S2 Organ inside it's chest and cannabilizing Zeruel among other things. Anyways' this version of Eva-01 will have many original parts that are not included with the first XS-01 release. New parts include- Heads, Arms, hands, chest (refer to the pics). So even if you've already got yeourself an XS-01 you probably would still want this Berserk version.

Preorder online starts next month (If you're in Japan) on May 20. Price will be 5000yen. If you're in the states make sure you get your favorite shop to see if they can have a contact in Japan order it for you. Image Anime our sponsor is also going to getting a very limited number of these Limited Exclusive Eva -01. Make sure to preorder early!! Click here.

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What can be better than buying a figure of an attractive dual katana weilding girl wearing a sailor fuku with a drama CD that has her voice and theme song? Good Smile Company and RED have teamed up to bring you Shuraki, a series of 1/8 scale PVC statues that include a drama CD and a special booklet with illustrations and background info on the character. The idea is a bit Queen's Blade-ish in the sense that each heroine will be designed by a well known Bishoujo artist. The first in the line up will be Akatsuki with her Sailor Fuku and Dual Katanas, she seems to have all the making of a popular heroine. Her accessories will of course be her weapons but she will also feature removable clothing to exchange with a battle damaged Sailor Fuku!!! Akatsuki will also include a Drama CD with an original Drama and original theme song. Ami Koshimizu of AIKa (Agent Aika) and Code Geass (Karen) fame is cast as the voice of Akatsuki in the CD drama. A 24 page booklet featuring illustrations, info and stats on the Akatsuki herself will also be included. No release date or price has been given yet but as soon as it's announced you can bet I'll report it here!

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With the HUGE success of Code Geass in Japan, it was only a matter of time before Bandai would try to bank in on the craze and release goods based on the characters and mecha in the series. Model kits are no exception and Bandai has been teasing fans for months with it's 1/35 Scale HG Lancelot kit. Shown in the past several months in various prototype stages in hobby magazines and displayed at Wonderfest winter and Tokyo Toy festival. Bandai finally gives release and pricing details in this month's anime and hobby magazines. Lancelot is the first in a new line of Code Geass HG kits. A 1/20 scale unpainted figure of Suzaku in his pilot suit is included for all you girls to paint up however you like. Release is in May and the price is 2000yen. New kits of other Knightmare Frames will follow every couple of months (or sooner) I'm guessing. Personally I'm hoping Gawain is not too far off..

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Ryuuken… The Master is here!

Finally, after several waves and repaints of the SEGA catcher figures we finally have Ryuuken. The only man who ever handed Raoh his ass. Yes you read that sentence correctly. In many movies, TV series and comics there has been the “old master” character. It’s a staple of the martial arts genre. But Ryuuken is above them all. Whether you call him Ramon Kasumi or Ryuuken just know that he’s a Hokuto Shin Ken successor and that makes him one bad dude. He’s the only new figure in the latest series.

The figures in this latest wave are:

Ryuuken (New Figure), Raoh (Repaint), Toki (Repaint), Kenshiro (Repaint) and Uighur (Repaint)

The figures are 1000 Yen each and with a release date of April

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A Teaser pic of 2G Revoltech Oruta Saber has been released. For those who dont know, Oruta Saber is the Dark version of Saber from FSN's Heaven's Feel Scenario. Basically it's a "evil" Saber. Anyway' She is coming. Check out the pic below! As more details become available, You will see them here.

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