Comics on Indiegogo: Battle Maiden Knuckle Bomb

October 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment

Battle Maiden Knuckle Bomb is a feisty but compassionate brawler-type superheroine that can take the hits just as well as she can lay the smack down!

BMKB #1 is a manga-influenced, black and white, 52-page comic book featuring the first two chapters of a prospective ongoing series. This printed, saddle stitched comic is available exclusively through this Indiegogo campaign, offering readers a chance to own a signed limited edition collectible!

   

Forced to create genetically modified bioweapons for an archaic occult organization, Dr. Albert Vogel inadvertently succeeds at discovering the means to unlock the limits of human potential. He attempts to conceal his revelation but ends up arousing the suspicion of his oppressors, who now believe the doctor is withholding that which they desperately desire. [Read more…]

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Gundam Thunderbolt Premiere & Concert at Anime NYC

July 18, 2017 by Leave a Comment

ANIME NYC TO HOST PREMIERE & CONCERT FOR 2ND GUNDAM THUNDERBOLT MOVIE

Concert Will Feature Gundam Thunderbolt Composer Naruyoshi Kikuchi
NEW YORK, NY (July 18, 2017) – LeftField Media and SUNRISE Inc. today announced the inaugural Anime NYC festival will play host to the US premiere of Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower, the second film in the Gundam Thunderbolt series, and that this premiere will be accompanied by a live concert featuring the music of Gundam Thunderbolt led by composer Naruyoshi Kikuchi.

Anime NYC powered by Crunchyroll is a new Japanese pop culture convention launching November 17-19, 2017 in New York’s Javits Center, and it will bring fans together with creators and companies from across America and Japan. SUNRISE’s Gundam Thunderbolt premiere and concert will take place within Anime NYC on Sunday, November 19th.

Gundam Thunderbolt: Bandit Flower is a sci-fi story grounded in the warfare of today and uniquely brought to life by the music of Naruyoshi Kikuchi. One of Japan’s greatest jazz composers and musicians, Mr. Kikuchi is acclaimed at home in Japan and around the world, and no stranger to anime, he’s also the composer of the Lupin the Third: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine soundtrack and his saxophone can be heard in the music of Cowboy Bebop.

Mr. Kikuchi will appear at Anime NYC as an Official Guest, leading and performing in the Gundam Thunderbolt series concert, as well as speaking on panels and signing autographs.

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Doraemon Sneakers

March 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment

This bubbly blue robot cat Doraemon is very popular in Asia.  The character created by Fujiko F. Fujio gets a special sneaker treatment from Packer Shoes x atmos x Reebok, the Doraemon Instapump Fury OG Pad.

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Comic Book Preview: Assassin’s Creed – Awakening #5

March 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment

The “Awakening” series takes place during the Assassin’s Creed Black Flag timeline.

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Comic Book Preview: Sherlock – The Blind Banker #3

March 7, 2017 by Leave a Comment

Sherlock goes manga-style with The Blind Banker #3.

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Comic Book Preview: Assassin’s Creed – Awakening #4

February 20, 2017 by Leave a Comment

acawakening04001This manga mini-series takes place during Assassin’s Creed Blag Flag timeline.  The Black Cross is on the hunt, while Charlotte might change sides!  Find out more with Awakening #4.

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Comic Book Preview: Sherlock – The Blind Banker #2

February 6, 2017 by Leave a Comment

blindbanker0201Benedict Cumberbatch gets the manga treatment with the Blind Banker mini-series.

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Comic Book Preview: Assassin’s Creed #3

January 10, 2017 by Leave a Comment

assassinscreed0300The Assassin’s Creed video game franchise over the years have used the comic book format to tell many stories from this universe.  Now the Awakening series takes Assassin’s Creed towards manga-style art and storytelling.  The Brotherhood and Templar Order are once again locked into battle.

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Comic Book Preview: Sherlock #1

January 9, 2017 by Leave a Comment

sherlockblindbanke00Sherlock done Japanese manga-style with Sherlock #1 – The Blind Banker.  A mysterious bank robbery took place and it’s up to Sherlock to find out what happen.

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Naruto Ramen Tees

July 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment

naruto00Do you like watching the anime Naruto and eating ramen noodles?  This is a cool looking BAIT exclusive graphic tee picturing Naruto eating noodles.

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Interview with Jrock band Back-On!

May 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment

back-oninterviewThis video was recorded at FanimeCon 2015, our Ramen and a Half host Eddie Ballar interviews the Jrock band Back-On!  The band talks about how they got together and their favorite anime to watch.

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Interview with Voice Actress Ai Nonaka

May 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment

jonelleainonakainterviewWith the biggest NorCal anime convention happening this Memorial Day weekend, we had some unreleased FanimeCon 2015 footage that’s out now! From our Retrenders vault, our interview with voice actress/singer Ai Nonaka.  Recored at FainmeCon 2015.

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Yummy Food @ the Gundam Cafe

January 27, 2016 by Leave a Comment

gundamcaferestaurantgundamsquareI’ve been to Tokyo several times, but have never traveled to Osaka.  Now I have a bucket list item to do, travel to Osaka for Gundam Square and eat some food at the Gundam Cafe.  I’m not the most hardcore Gundam fan in the world, but I do like many of the animations and bought lots of the snap-on model kits as a kid.  But what I really want to do is eat the “anime inspired” food!

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Supreme x Toshio Maeda = Fall/Winter 2015

November 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment

toshiomaeda“Hentai” apparel anyone?  Well know street brand Supreme is teaming up erotic manga artist Toshio Maeda for a mini-capsule collection.  The capsule collection features a jacket, sweatshirt, long sleeve tee, a pillow and 2 graphic tees.  Look for the collection to drop in NYC and LA Supreme “physical” locations and online on February 27, 2015.

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Japan: Gundam Silverware

November 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment

gundamsilverwarecoverIn Japan’s Ishikawa Prefecture is famous for Kutani-ware, which is a traditional porcelain style of bowls, plates, cups and chopsticks.  To celebrate the 360th anniversary, the Kutani ceramic art style combines with futuristic Mobile Suit Gundam robots on sale for at Premium Bandai online and later at Gundam Cafes.

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The Creator of Attack on Titan: Hajime Isayama

October 20, 2015 by Leave a Comment

attackontitanmangaThe Japanese manga series “Attack on Titan” has taken the world by storm and has made Japanese artist Hajime Isayama a star.  In this exclusive BBC interview, Hajime talks about the ups and downs of becoming a manga artist and his inspirations on creating Attack on Titan.

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Wizard World 2015 San Jose Coverage Playlist

September 29, 2015 by Leave a Comment

wizardworldHey Retrenders fans!  If you missed Wizard World 2015 from San Jose a few weeks back and want to see all of our Ramen and a Half video coverage of the 3-day con, well, hit up our Wizard World SJ playlist on YouTube!

 

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What do you ask a Pikachu at Fanimecon?

August 7, 2015 by Leave a Comment

Sayori Chu - Fanimecon Pikachus - RetrendersOkay, not a Pikachu, a Raichu. Anyway, lets find out what Sayori Chu has to ask this Raichu?

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SF Anime Festival & Cosplay 2015

August 3, 2015 by Leave a Comment

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We’ve been a little behind editing many videos from various events we’ve attended this summer.  Here’s a quick recap of the SF Anime Festival & Cosplay in Japantown that took place on July 18, 2015.  The Ramen crew was there to see all the cosplay fun and meet-up with special cosplay guest Reika from Japan.

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A animated tribute to Hayao Miyazaki

July 30, 2015 by Leave a Comment

tributehayaomizakipcitureOne of the legends of anime is Hayao Miyazaki and this fan-made anime-video tribute is pretty cool.  As you watch the video montage, many of Hayao Miyazaki’s characters appear in a roll call.  Sit back and enjoy.

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FanimeCon 2015: Roaming the Vendor Floor

July 27, 2015 by Leave a Comment

FanimeCon CoverRamen’s newest member Sayori Chu roams the vendor floor looking for cool stuff to buy.  We take a look at the Panda Hat and Tech Shop booths at Fanime.

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FanimeCon 2015 Recap

May 31, 2015 by Leave a Comment

FanimeCon CoverThis is not just a FanimeCon 2015 Recap episode, but the Ramen crew also introduces a new member to the team, Sayori Chu.  Stay tuned to our channel for more videos on FanimeCon 2015.

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FanimeCon 2015 is Here!

May 23, 2015 by Leave a Comment

FanimeCon CoverFanimeCon 2015 is this weekend!  Stay tuned to our YouTube channel as the Ramen crew cover FanimeCon all weekend long.

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FanimeCon 2015 – May 22-25 @ San Jose, CA

May 22, 2015 by Leave a Comment

fanimecon2015Hello fans!  If you’re wondering where the Retrenders team will be at this Memorial Day Weekend, it’s FanimeCon 2015!  We will be there Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday covering the anime convention with our Ramen & a Half show.  So come out to the biggest NorCal anime event!

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I Want Some Nissin Instant Ramen Noodles

May 8, 2015 by Leave a Comment

ramennoodlesnissinadIf you’re an anime/manga fan or instant ramen noodle fan, you might find yourself enjoying this promo ad.  The commercial drops a lot of anime/manga references.  Now I’m hungry.

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