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Visit the J!NX Community

from J!NX:

Welcome to the Community
If you haven’t been to the J!NX Community section, or haven’t been by in a while, come check it out. We’ve got tons to do, and you can even get your hands on some prizes while you’re at it.

Design Arcade — Win up to $750 cash and a $250 J!NX Gift Certificate for your t-shirt design.
Tweakfest — Tweak photos of the J!NX crew and win up to 10,000 J!NX Gold plus other cool prizes.
J!NX Pix — What does errbody look like?

Beyond JINX.com
Sometimes, we escape our little corner of the interwebs and leave little pellets of wisdom about. Usually, you can find them on the Twitters, the Bookface, and the Youtube for watching videograms.

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“Absolute Boyfriend”, “Black Bird”, “Blue Exorcist” and “Kekkaishi” Join the Latest Additions to 12 Other Popular VIZ Media Manga Titles

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media continues the expansion of its digital manga manga (graphic novel) library available exclusively for the VIZ Manga App for the Apple iPad mobile device with several new series that will premiere during the first half of April.

The latest update features the launch of the shojo series Absolute Boyfriend and the fantasy-action of Kekkaishi on April 4th. Another popular shojo manga series, Black Bird, and the supernatural adventure Blue Exorcist will premiere on April 11th. The VIZ Manga App is available for free through the iTunes Store and all manga volumes are generally available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the application for $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) per volume. More than 100 manga volumes are now available for download.

Absolute Boyfriend (rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens) is the romantic shojo drama created by Yuu Watase (Arata: The Legend, Fushigi Yûgi, Ceres: Celestial Legend). Rejected way too many times by good-looking (and unattainable) guys, shy Riiko Izawa goes online to sign up for a free trial of a mysterious Nightly Lover “figure.” The very next day a cute naked guy is delivered to her door, and he wants to be her boyfriend! Has Riiko died and gone to heaven? The cute guy turns out to be sweet, smart, a great cook, and lots more. And he looks like a million bucks, which is what he’s going to cost Riiko if she doesn’t return him in time…

Kekkaishi (rated ‘T’ for Teens) is an action series created by Yellow Tanabe. By night, junior high student Yoshimori Sumimura is a “kekkaishi” — a demon-hunter who specializes in creating magical barriers around his prey. By day, Yoshimori’s got some other demons to battle: an addiction to sweets and a seriously crotchety grandfather! Yoshimori’s pretty 16-year-old neighbor and childhood friend, Tokine Yukimura, is also a kekkaishi, but their families are feuding over who is the “true practitioner” of the art. In the opening volume, Yoshimori couldn’t care less about catching demons… until he realizes that his apathetic attitude is taking a toll on his friendship with Tokine. Just as he decides to take matters into his own hands, a couple of amphibious demons and the pesky ghost of a pastry-chef show up to complicate matters!

Black Bird (rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens) is the award-winning shojo manga series by Kanoko Sakurakoji. There is a world of myth and magic that intersects ours, and only a special few can see it. Misao Harada is one such person, and she wants nothing to do with magical realms. She just wants to have a normal high school life and maybe get a boyfriend. But she is the bride of demon prophecy, and her blood grants incredible powers, her flesh immortality. Now the demon realm is fighting over the right to her hand… or her life!

Blue Exorcist (Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens) was created by Kazue Kato and introduces Rin Okumura, a boy who is the son of a famous exorcist but never knew his real father. One day a fateful argument with Father Fujimoto, the priest who raised Rin, forces the boy to face a terrible truth — the blood of the demon lord Satan runs in Rin’s veins! Rin swears to defeat Satan, but doing that means entering the mysterious True Cross Academy and becoming an exorcist himself. Can Rin fight the demons and keep his infernal bloodline a secret? It won’t be easy, especially when drawing his father’s sword releases the demonic power within him!

April updates also include new additions to 12 other popular VIZ Media series currently available. Readers should check the app regularly, as new additions and free Chapter 1 previews of forthcoming manga series for the iPad are also featured.

Twenty-four series will be available on the VIZ Manga App; additional new manga volumes available the weeks of April 4th and April 11th include:

April 4th:
Death Note Vol. 10
Dragon Ball Z Vol. 3
Naruto Vol. 20
One Piece Vol. 20
Otomen Vol. 5
Ouran High School Host Club Vol. 5
Rosario + Vampire Vol. 3
Rurouni Kenshin Vol. 10

April 11th:
Bleach Vol. 12
Captive Hearts Vol. 4
Claymore Vol. 7
D.Gray-man Vol. 8
Dragon Ball Z Vol. 4
Naruto Vol. 21
One Piece Vol. 21

For more information on the VIZ Manga App, please visit VIZ.com/apps/.

VIZ Media Expands Relationship with Netflix to Offer Popular Anime Titles Available to Watch Instantly from Netflix

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced that several of its most popular anime series will be offered to U.S. audiences by Netflix, Inc., the world’s leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV shows. Starting in April, Bleach, Naruto, and InuYasha are among the popular titles which can be instantly streamed from Netflix. More titles will be announced shortly.

VIZ Media series (Uncut and Subtitled) to be offered by Netflix include:

Bleach: Episodes 1-109 (Seasons 1-2; Rated TV-14)
Naruto: Episodes 1-104 (Seasons 1-2; Rated TV-14)
Hikaru no Go: Episodes 1-75 (Complete Series; Rated TV-G)
Honey and Clover: Episodes 1-36 (Complete Series; Rated TV-14)
Nana: Episodes 1-47 (Complete Series; Rated TV-MA)
InuYasha: Episodes 1–167 (Seasons 1–7; Rated TV-14)

“VIZ Media is excited to bring some of our bestselling animated properties to its Netflix subscribers in the U.S.,” says Brian Ige, Senior Director, Animation. “Netflix is the market leader and the availability of these new VIZ Media titles through the service will give fans the flexibility to choose how and when they want to consume their favorite anime. We look forward to expanding our relationship with Netflix to include additional titles in the near future.”

“We are pleased to partner with VIZ Media as a means to offer popular anime series to our members,” said Lisa Nishimura, VP of Content Acquisition. “It is our goal to add a wide variety of content to our growing library of movies and TV shows, and building relationships like this, helps us move forward in our efforts.”

J!NX: $5 Off Select Guild Tees & More

from J!NX:

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Chewbacca Stars in “The Clone Wars” Finale

from StarWars.com:

In the hour-long season finale of Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Ahsoka Tano is taken captive and hunted through the wilds of a jungle moon, on the run from merciless and sadistic Trandoshan sport hunters! Her escape efforts receive an unexpected boost from a friendly — and furry! — fellow captive: the legendary Chewbacca teams up with the desperate Padawan to prove to the hunters once and for all that it’s not wise to upset a Wookiee.

The chase begins on Cartoon Network at 8:00 p.m. ET/PT Friday, April 1 on Cartoon Network, with an hour-long back-to-back showing of two episodes, “Padawan Lost” and “Wookiee Hunt.” Then, on Monday, April 4th, these episodes will stream on StarWars.com along with bonus behind-the-scenes videos from Supervising Director Dave Filoni.

“Everybody loves Chewie,” says Filoni. “He’s like a big teddy bear, except that he’s got a temper. You want him on your side, because if he’s on your side, he’s the best friend you could ever have — and who wouldn’t want a Wookiee for a best friend? But we didn’t include him lightly. He’s such a special part of the films, and we knew that we had to do right by him. The story had to do him justice.”

Beyond the inclusion of the classic Wookiee hero, these episodes set a new benchmark in visuals, with the lush, tropical environments exhibiting a complexity usually reserved for feature film animation. Filoni credits CG Supervisor Joel Aron with cracking the digital solutions necessary to create the vivid alien worlds of The Clone Wars.

“I can’t make it happen; I can only envision it. Joel is the guy who makes it come alive. He’s my right hand, my hit-man, my Vader. He’s revolutionized the show, no doubt in my mind,” says Filoni. “I’ll draw a picture and say ‘This is what I imagined’ — and he makes it happen. We’re taking that knowledge, applying it forward. These finale episodes are among the best we’ve produced, and it’s only going to keep getting better. This is what audiences can expect to see in Season Four.”

Star Wars: The Clone Wars Season Four will launch on Cartoon Network this fall.

Announcing the new “RiffTrax” Player for Windows!

from RiffTrax:

We’re pleased to announce the availability of our new RiffTrax Player, currently in Public Beta! Now you can watch your riffs such as Harry Potter, Star Wars and Indiana Jones in perfect sync! The new player is designed from the ground up with ease of syncing in mind. Visit rifftrax.com/riffplayer for the list of available player-compatible titles. Download the player from rifftrax.com/riffplayer to get started! And be sure to check out the Frequently Asked Questions at rifftrax.com/playerfaq for more information.

Happy riffing!

ThinkGeek Welcomes Our New Computer Overlords

from ThinkGeek:

Ready to party like a cosmonaut?

Yuri’s Night, the anniversary of human space flight, is coming up on April 12th and it’s a doozy — this year it’s the big 5-0. Ready the vacuum-packed hors d’oeuvres and orbiting disco ball!

It’s only appropriate that this email includes 4 delicious new edibles, a breakthrough in snacking vessel technology, and 3 science-related items. If you like science or eating (and we know you do) you’ll love the new stuff!

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The ThinkGeek 3-D Giveaway — Win a Virtual Boy… & $1,000 Spree
Not satisfied with 3-D movies, 3-D televisions, and 3-D mobile phones? We have just the gaming console for you. Enter today to win a Nintendo Virtual Boy, circa 1995, complete with box and 4 mind-altering games. Oh, and you’ll win a $1,000 Shopping Spree, too, but that experience will be entirely 2-dimensional. The runner up will win the just-released (and surely destined for greatness) Nintendo 3DS. The future is now!

Find more What’s New items at ThinkGeek!

A Teen Boy Vanquishes Demons in the New Paranormal Manga Series “Blue Exorcist” from VIZ Media

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the release of the manga (graphic novel) series Blue Exorcist, by creator Kazue Kato, on April 5th. The new title will be published under the company’s Shonen Jump Advanced imprint, is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens, and will carry an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.

Raised by Father Fujimoto, a famous exorcist, Rin Okumura never knew his real father. One day a fateful argument with Father Fujimoto forces Rin to face a terrible truth — the blood of the demon lord Satan runs in Rin’s veins! Rin swears to defeat Satan, but doing that means entering the mysterious True Cross Academy and becoming an exorcist himself. Can Rin fight the demons and keep his infernal bloodline a secret? It won’t be easy, especially when drawing his father’s sword releases the demonic power within him!

“Kinetic action and a storyline with plenty of twists and surprises awaits readers as the material world collides with the world of demons in this gripping new series,” says Mike Montesa, Editor. “At the True Cross Academy, Rin faces many challenges and makes new friends, but becomes involved in a secret struggle between Mephisto Pheles, the principal of the school, and the Order of the True Cross. Will he ever achieve his goal to become an exorcist? Or will he become something more sinister?”

Manga creator, writer and illustrator Kazue Kato won the prestigious Tezuka Award when she was only 19 for her work, Rabbit And I, published in Japan in Akamaru Jump magazine. From 2005 to 2006 her series, Robo to Usakichi, a sci-fi adventure featuring a rabbit (again!), was published in the monthly magazine Shonen Sirius (Kodansha). Her latest manga series, Blue Exorcist, debuted in Jump Square magazine in April of 2009. Kazue Kato has used a rabbit as a self-portrait in her author’s notes and her works often have some relation to rabbits.

For more information on Blue Exorcist and other titles from Shonen Jump Advanced, please visit: ShonenJump.com.

VIZ Media Announces the North American Premiere of New Manga Series “Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura”

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, will delight shojo readers and fans of creator Arina Tanemura with the North American premiere of her current manga (graphic novel) series — Sakura Hime: The Legend of Princess Sakura — on April 5th. The new title launches under the company’s Shojo Beat imprint, is rated ‘T’ for Teens, and will carry an MSRP of $9.99 U.S. / $12.99 CAN.

Sakura is the granddaughter of a mysterious moon princess who slew demons with her Blood Cherry Blossom sword. All her life Sakura has been forbidden to look at the full moon without knowing why. Then one night, unhappy over her impending marriage, Sakura gazes up at the moon, only to see a demon attacking her…

“Arina Tanemura returns to fantasy in her latest series, Sakura Hime,” says Nancy Thistlethwaite, Editor. “The story takes place during the Heian period of Japan and interweaves the myth of the moon princess with magical shojo and the supernatural. Wanting to escape a life arranged by others, Princess Sakura runs away from an impending arranged marriage to a man she’s never met, only to find she’s caught up to her true destiny as a descendant of the moon princess. This manga features the beautiful artwork and emotional impact that has given Tanemura a worldwide following.”

Arina Tanemura began her manga career in 1996 when her short stories debuted in Ribon magazine. She gained fame with the 1997 publication of I.O.N (published by VIZ Media), and ever since her debut Tanemura has continued to be a major force in shojo manga with popular series such as Time Stranger Kyoko, Short-Tempered Melancholic, Full Moon, and The Gentlemen’s Alliance Cross (all published in North America by VIZ Media) as well as Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne. Both Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne and Full Moon have been adapted into popular animated TV series.

For more information on Sakura Hime or other works by Arina Tanemura, please visit ShojoBeat.com.

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from Alivan’s:

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J!NX: Fresh Data Episode 3

from J!NX:

J!NX Fresh Data — Episode 3 (Minecraft Photo Shoot)
We continue the massive surge of Minecraft love with an episode of Fresh Data dedicated to capturing the awesomitude of our photo shoot. We experienced some technical difficulties for this one, with the bear getting into some of the shots. You know how he just can’t stand to share the spotlight. We were able to get everything squared away, though, and ended up some with some really cool pics. Check out the vid for more.

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March Manga Madness Excitement Continues for VIZ Manga App with Digital Manga First – “Bakuman” Volume 4 Debuts Today, Ahead of Print Counterpart

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media has excited fans and iPad users all month with its March Manga Madness promotion, and the celebration continues as the company announces its latest updates. In a digital manga first, Bakuman Volume 4 debuts today on the VIZ Manga App, before the print edition’s national release on April 5th. Volume 1 of Bakuman will also be available for FREE download for 24 hours only starting at 12PM Pacific Time today. The VIZ Manga App is free through the iTunes Store, and manga volumes are available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the application.

VIZ Media similarly delights shojo fans as it launches Kaori Yuki’s Fairy Cube. Volume 1 will be available through the end of March for only $0.99. New additions to 7 other popular manga series complete the latest round of updates.

The VIZ Manga App is the leading application to read Japanese manga on the iPad, with an extensive downloadable library of the most popular manga series in the world, and has this month surpassed 100 volumes available for download. As part of the March Manga Madness promotion, all Volume 1 titles are available this month for only $0.99 each (instead of $4.99). After shopping, fans should enter to win a $50 iTunes gift card by taking the VIZ Manga App survey. More than 100 manga volumes will be available for download by the end of March.

In Fairy Cube (rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens), Ian and Rin used to just see spirits. Now Ian is one. Using the Fairy Cube, Ian must figure out how to stop the lizard spirit Tokage from taking over his life and destroying any chance he has of resurrection. Fairy Cube is the series from gothic manga mastermind Kaori Yuki, who created Angel Sanctuary, Godchild, and The Cain Saga (all published by VIZ Media).

Twenty series are now available for download in the VIZ Manga App. Additional VIZ Media manga volumes available by this week include:

Bleach Vol. 11
Claymore Vol. 6
D.Gray-man Vol. 7
Dragon Ball Z Vol. 2
Naruto Vol. 19
One Piece Vol. 19
Vampire Knight Vol. 5

The VIZ Manga App is available for free through the iTunes Store and all manga volumes are generally available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the application for $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) per volume. Readers are encouraged to check the app regularly, as new additions to the store and free Chapter 1 previews of other forthcoming manga series for the iPad are featured.

For more information on the VIZ Manga App, please visit VIZ.com/apps/.