“INUYASHA brought creator Rumiko Takahashi renowned fame throughout the world and the series has been enjoyed by millions of readers in Japan and North America,” says Elizabeth Kawasaki, Senior Editorial Director, VIZ Media.

How does this edition differ from the standard, 5 x 7-1/2 graphic novel, you ask? The VIZBIG Omnibus edition of Inuyasha will still feature the original left-to-right manga style presentation, but the company’s SHONEN SUNDAY imprint has upped the ante with a whole-new spin on the fan-favorite. The 2002 award-winning series will be available in a larger, 5-3/4 x 8-5/8 size and packed with three volumes of the original graphic novel. The VIZBIG Omnibus Edition of Inuyasha is an exciting revival for long-time fans and newcomers alike to enjoy. Anyone interested in joining Kagome and friends on her quest to uncover her past and the powerful Shikon jewel may pick-up their copy for $17.99 U.S. / $24.00 CAN. The VIZBIG Omnibus Edition of Inuyasha is rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens.

Episodes from the action-packed series conclusion – INUYASHA THE FINAL ACT – currently stream on ShonenSunday.com/anime and Hulu.com mere hours after they air in Japan. For more information on the INUYASHA animated series please visit www.ShonenSunday.com. Rumiko Takahashi is an artist who truly represents the very best from the world of manga.  Please visit the official North American web site for all Rumiko Takahashi related news and information located at www.TheRumicWorld.com.

The Super Hero Squad Show has been doing so well on Cartoon Network that it is now putting the show on during primetime. Starting on November 7th, The Super Hero Squad Show will be at 7:30pm.

“Check out your favorite Marvel Heroes — including Iron Man, Wolverine, Hulk, Thor, Silver Surfer and Falcon — as they fight to save Super Hero City from Dr. Doom’s team of villains… and have a few laughs along the way! Can’t get enough of this action-packed comedy series? Fear not, The Super Hero Squad Show will continue to air weekdays Monday through Friday at 8:30AM.”

This way you can catch it at night or in the morning.

Cartoon Network is letting the fans build their own part of the Clone Wars universe with the Star Wars: The Clone Wars Game Creator.

The game creator is live now at starwarsgamecreator.cartoonnetwork.com/ and has easy to use features. Cartoon Network fans have embraced other game creators, creating more than 4.6 million games with the Ben 10: Alien Force Game Creator.

“The new Star Wars: The Clone Wars Game Creator combines the action and adventure of the show with our original game creator technology that allows fans to design their own custom online experience,” said Kitric Kerns, vice-president of Cartoon Network Digital. “We’ve evolved the design of CartoonNetwork.com to give more access to the breadth of content we offer, including hundreds of games, videos and community functionality that gives users a voice.”

Clone Wars

Star Wars: The Clone Wars is coming back to Cartoon Network for a second season. Cartoon Network has ordered 22 episodes from George Lucas and Lucasfilm Animation. The one-hour season two premier for Star War: The Clone Wars will premier Friday, October 2, at 8pm.

In Star Wars: The Clone Wars – Rise of the Bounty Hunters, the lives of a Jedi becomes more complex as a new villain steps in to make trouble. There are new characters, locations and creatures this season.

Yesterday was Toonami’s final broadcast. After 11 years of bringing various anime to you, Cartoon Network has decided to close down this programming block. Toonami has most recently only been showing Naruto, but has been responsible for showing many anime titles such as Voltron, Robotech, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball, Ronin Warriors, G-Force: Guardians of Space, Blue Submarine No. 6, Tenchi Muyo!, Cardcaptors, Zoids, .hack//SIGN, Yu Yu Hakusho, Rurouni Kenshin, The Big O, Outlaw Star, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Cyborg 009, Duel Masters, Astro Boy, Gundam, Rave Master, Zatch Bell, One Piece, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, Pokemon, MiR, The Prince of Tennis, Megaman Star Force, Bakugan Battle Brawlers, and Blue Dragon.

I remember rushing home for lunch my first couple years after college to watch Sailor Moon episodes. What did you love to watch on Toonami? I remember watching Robotech and The Prince of Tennis too.

I’m not certain where that puts the future of anime on Cartoon Network. They are currently working on bringing the Japanese-animated Demashitaa! Powerpuff Girls Z spinoff that is based on its own Powerpuff Girls series. The Toonami Jetstream will remain running and you can catch some anime there: http://www.toonamijetstream.com/.

Goodbye Toonami. It’s been a great 11 years and you will be missed.