Culture Buzz Disney abandoned its traditional style and instead opted for something anime-inspired for their new Tokyo Disney Resort television spot. Don't freak out, Disney purists - it's pretty cute.
In the mood to watch something disgustingly adorable? Polar Bear's Café is a new anime centered around animals living among humans. And of course, there's a café run by a polar bear. The first episode follows the extraordinarily lazy Panda as his mother prods him to get a part-time job.
Movie Buzz In which internet artists take up digital pens to give us these lovely reinterpretations of some of Studio Ghibli's most iconic features. I would have watched these movies too! (via)
We have seen 'Harry Potter' as anime, but what about as a Disney movie? Makani did an excellent job translating. (via The Uniblog)
Culture Buzz Daleks, Masters, Cybermen and more are crammed into this action packed, fan-made Doctor Who anime. (via Comics Cavern)
Culture Buzz A poster and character designs for the upcoming X-men anime series set to premiere in Japan. The X-Men are summoned by Charles Xavier to Japan following the abduction of Armor (Hisako Ichiki). (Via)
Also, coincidentally, the plot of every anime ever made. Click for larger.
Culture Buzz The Devil's Playground recently put on an anime-themed burlesque performance, instantly making Pokémon and Fullmetal Alchemist tolerable. This is much less weird than any number of things you'll see in actual Japanese cartoons.
Music Buzz Platina Jazz is a Swedish band that does rearrangements of anime theme songs. Whether you like anime or not, these guys know how to make a catchy, toe-tapping tune.
Combining a love of anime with a love of Google Android. Possibly taking things just a little bit too far. (Via.)
Movie Buzz Rumor mill has it that Inception was 'inspired' by an anime movie called Paprika. It's a pretty bold claim. Has anyone seen it?! I would love to hear some thoughts and opinions on this.
Lee Jin-gyu, who is 28, recently sealed the deal and made an honest woman out of his “dakimakura”. Or in another word, pillow. What's the pillow equivalent of homophobia? Because I think that's what I am. Read more here. (via)
A pretty interesting take on the Griffin family, although Brian still looks as depressed as ever.
Music Buzz Pictures of Kirsten Dunst dancing around Akihabara in a fairy outfit were taken back in August, but the video has just surfaced. [Ed Note: ??????????????]
So here's a preview of what will happen when heartthrob, actor, and performance artist James Franco makes a guest appearance on 30 Rock. Although, let's be honest, we'll watch anything involving an anime-style body pillow.
A Japanese guy wearing a Jason mask carves a naked anime girl into a tree trunk using a chainsaw. Wow, that chiaroscuro on her sideboob is amazing.
Meet Anime Nathan. He knows everything there is to know about Anime. He wants to teach you everything he knows about Anime.
Your guess is as good as ours. But all we know is we totally want a burger (topped with pickles, onions, and cartoon boobies).
Your mind may explode. [Editor's Note: This epic anime remix is just a bit random, and it may have various layers of meaning that are hidden to those of us who are not initiated in the secret rites of manga enthusiasm. But it is also more-or-less mesmerizing. Enjoy.]
Rest your weary hands upon these anime-inspired boobie mouse pads. And then put it away because it's gross.
You'll be overwhelmed with Anime happiness watching this mesmerizing celebration of the Space Invaders 30th anniversary. It also shows you can be cute and environmentally friendly! Forget aliens, it's time we turn up the techno and aim our laser cannon towards the recycling bin too.