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The Rise and Fall of Music Delivery Formats 1980-2010

This chart covers all the ways I have personally bought music, from 8-Tracks to Digital Downloads.

Those of us who rely on mostly Anime DVD, BD and Manga sales for our living but can't raise the huge amount of capital required to fund our own streaming or digital download offering know the future is growing shorter. Houston has a problem, but for the content owners it will be a matter of transition. If you are in Winchester, Tampa, Grimes, New York, or San Diego, you have to be getting a sense that, while still a few years off, the end is nigh.

My dad loved what he did, and he did the exact same job for 42 years before he retired. But we don't live in that world anymore. I really love this, but the graph doesn't lie - change is inevitable. Whatever time I've had to work in this industry has been a gift. Eventually having to transition to something else is going to be hard*. But that's life, what can I tell you.

*I think the winter tends to make me a little melancholy. Can you tell? I haven't been on my motorcycle for 3 months...

MedicAlert Bracelet

Lets face it, most of us Anime fans should probably be wearing one of these...

Section 23's June 2013 Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

In another surprise early announcement, Section 23 has sent over their entire June 2013 release schedule! We now have it up on the store site for pre-order.

Here's a list of what coming in June:

Dusk Maiden of Amnesia Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-13) - Jun 4
Dusk Maiden of Amnesia Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-13) - Jun 4
Tegami Bachi - Letter Bee Reverse (Season 2) Collection 2 DVD - Jun 4
Mysterious Girlfriend X Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-13) - Jun 11
Mysterious Girlfriend X Complete Collection BLURAY (Eps #1-13) - Jun 11
Kill Me Baby Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-13) - Jun 18
Saiyuki Season 1&2 Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-52) - Jun 18
Momo, Girl God of Death -The Ballad of a Shinigami- DVD - Jun 25
Tari Tari Complete Collection DVD (Eps #1-13) - Jun 25

Funimation Delays Release of Last Exile ~ Fam The Silver Wing ~

Funi sent us a quick note this morning to let us know that they have pushed back the release of Last Exile ~ Fam The Silver Wing ~ from Apr 30th all the way back to Sep 10th:

Last Exile -Fam, The Silver Wing- Part 1 DVD/BD (Limited Edition) - Apr 30 to Sep 10
Last Exile -Fam, The Silver Wing- Part 1 DVD/BD (Standard Edition) - Apr 30 to Sep 10
Last Exile -Fam, The Silver Wing- Part 2 DVD/BD - Apr 30 to Sep 10

They did not give a reason for the delay. If you currently have a pre-order in for Fam The Silver Wing and want to make a change, just let us know.

The Nature of Ambition

I'm not sure about recognition, but I know all about the backlash part.

Funimation's May 2013 Releases - Now Available for Pre-Order!

Funimation has sent over their May 2013 release schedule, and we now have it up on the store site for pre-order. Here's what's coming:

New Material:

Toriko Collection Part #4 DVD (Eps #40-52) - May 7
One Piece Season 4 Part 5 DVD Boxed Set (Uncut) - May 14
Tenchi Muyo: War on Geminar OVA, Part 1 DVD/BD (Limited) - May 21
Tenchi Muyo: War on Geminar OVA, Part 2 DVD/BD - May 21

Re-Releases / Re-Prices:

Sekirei (Season 1 & 2) Complete DVD/BD Combo Set - May 7
Darker Than Black Season 2 + OVAs Complete DVD/BD Combo Set (Eps # 27-38 + OVA's) - May 14
My Bride is a Mermaid DVD Boxed Set (Eps #1-26) (S.A.V.E.) - May 14

Maybe Tommorow

Seems like a good day to stay in and watch some Anime.

Another Thought-Provoking Post...

This is why the comments moderation function has a primary and secondary power source and a bank of backup generators in case they fail...

NIS Announces The Princess and the Pilot Movie BD Premium Edition for May!

NIS has sent over the paperwork for their The Princess and the Pilot Movie premium release, and we now have it up on the store site for pre-order:

The Princess and the Pilot Movie BLURAY (Premium Edition)

Each collection includes a hardcover art book, “The Princess and the Pilot Flight Log” (full color, 32 pages) which provides a deeper viewing experience with detailed character info, rough sketches, artist interviews and setting illustrations.

Release date is set for May 14th.

Synopsis: The war between the Levamme Empire and the Amatsukami Imperium has been raging for years. In the midst of this struggle, the prince of the Levamme Empire declares his love for Juana del Moral and vows to end the war in one year, as part of his marriage proposal. When the Amatsukami catch wind of this, they assault the del Moral residence, targeting Juana's life. As a last-ditch effort to bring the prince his bride, the San Maltilia Airforce employs a mercenary of mixed blood—a bestado—to fly Juana to the prince in secret. The pilot, Charles, accepts the mission... but traversing an ocean alone, and into enemy territory, proves a much more dangerous ordeal than anyone could have anticipated.

iPotty

Someone please kill me.