Famitsu’s online division has a post up today with details and several screenshots from Gonzo’s upcoming original TV anime, Dragonaut -The Resonance-. After examining the official site a bit more closely and watching the promo video that’s been online since the end of March I realize that this is a very stale scoop indeed – but hey, it’s news to me. Fans of his work on Witchblade and earlier shows can expect more of the same delicious goodness come October. (no more)

Goodsmile has updated its official site today with listings for a Nendoroid Amane Misa from Death Note, a Nendoroid L also from Death Note, a 1/8 scale (19 cm) Amami Haruka from Idol Master Xenoglossia (sculpted by Toria of circle Cherry Blossom), and Max Factory’s earlier scooped 1/7 scale (24.5 cm) Agnes Bell from Okusama wa Mahou Shoujo. Though I like Toria’s other work I doubt any of these will make my list, September is looking full enough already… (no more)

Today we report on a batch of newly announced games somewhat more mundane than yesterday’s offering, including new titles from Hadashi Shoujo (princesstastic!), Akatsuki (occult dramatic conspiracy action!), Geesen 18 (epic fantasy RPG!), Hamuhamu Soft (little sisters and school swimsuits!), Teatime (moe moe polygons!), Tryset (wives doing yoga!), Makura (I don’t really know!), and Karen-soft (bondage miko!). Ok, that last one is probably a bit out of place…

What do you get when you pick the best Korean character designers and sculptors, Japan’s greatest production and quality control experts, and the cream of Chinese manufacturing craftsmanship, and have them combine forces on a single project? A figure the likes of which the world has rarely seen, and certainly among the most exquisite PVC items I’ve had the pleasure of handling. Read on for glowing accolades, effusive praise, superfluous adjectives, and pictures. Lots and lots of pictures.