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By Katherine Luther, About.com Guide to Anime since 2002

Anime News - 9/11/2006

Sunday September 10, 2006
Plenty of anime to talk about this week, so let's get to it shall we?

The new issue of FUNigirl is out, asking the question: who's the hotter Bishonen - Edward Elric or Roy Mustang? Also included in this month's issue is a little background on "cabbits" - half rabbit/half cat, some schooling suggestions for FUNigirl seniors and a recipe for Tsukimi Soba (aka Moon Viewing Noodles). For more Japanese recipes, visit Anime's culture section.

Viz Media is sponsoring the "Gotta Catch a Ride to New York sweepstakes to promote the release of Pokemon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. One lucky winner will win a five-day/four night trip to New York City with three family members via Amtrack to Pokemon USA, Inc headquarters. The winner will also receive a $600 AmEx gift card. The contest ends on October 13, 2007 so you've got time to get your entry in but you'll need to catch an Amtrak train to get the sweepstakes information. Throughout the month of September, 2006, a Pokemon-wrapped train will run from Boston to Washington, DC, distributed Kids Paks in select stations. These packs contain Pokemon Fan Magazine, a manga sampler from Viz, a Pokemon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew movie posted and yes, sweepstakes information. Can't catch the train? Don't worry... just visit Amtrak.com.

With the holiday season just around the corner, you might be wondering what to get your favorite anime fan... How about these great Naruto Squad 7 Bookends to keep their manga nice and neat? You can grab a set from Entertainment Earth for $174.99 a pair beginning in October, 2006. Want more shopping help? Check out The Best Places to Buy Anime Toys and Best Books to Learn to Draw Manga.

FUNimation has announced that it has doubled the content on its syndicated anime block to four hours. The broadcast is shown on CoLours TV Network, available nationwide as part of DISH Network's basic satellite TV package. The new block will launch on September 11, 2006 and includes favorites such as Yu Yu Hakusho, The Slayers and Negima. The syndicated anime broadcast can be seen seven days a week starting at 8pm EST.

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