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FEATURE: Kotobukiya HMM Zoids Archive 2012 Exhibit Photo Report

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HMM Zoids (High-end Master Model Zoids) is a collaboration high-quality plamodel series between Kotobukiya and Takara-Tomy. In commemoration of the series' sixth anniversary, Kotobukiya Akihabarakan held an exhibit "Kotobukiya HMM Zoids Archive 2012" at its showroom on the sixth floor from April 28 to May 6. Check the photo report after the jump.

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Spring 2012 Simulcasts

Naruto Shippuden

Thursdays 4:00am PDT

Episode 262 Episode 263 Ep 264 in 3 days
NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals

Tuesdays 2:30am PDT

Episode 6 Episode 7 Ep 8 in 1 day
Space Brothers

Saturdays 8:00pm PDT

Episode 7 Episode 8 Ep 9 in 6 days
Hunter x Hunter

Saturdays 8:30pm PDT

Episode 31 Episode 32 Ep 33 in 6 days
SKET Dance

Thursdays 2:30am PDT

Episode 57 Episode 58 Ep 59 in 3 days
Saki Episode of Side A

Sundays 9:35am PDT

Episode 5 Episode 6 Ep 7 in
Kids on the Slope

Thursdays 9:30am PDT

Episode 5 Episode 6 Ep 7 in 4 days
Fairy Tail

Fridays 7:00pm PDT

Episode 130 Episode 131 Ep 132 in 5 days
Phi Brain

Wednesdays 9:30am PDT

Episode 30 Episode 31 Ep 32 in 3 days
Bodacious Space Pirates

Saturdays 9:00am PDT

Episode 19 Episode 20 Ep 21 in 6 days
Poyopoyo

Saturdays 4:00pm PDT

Episode 19 Episode 20 Ep 21 in 6 days
The Knight in the Area

Fridays 2:30pm PDT

Episode 19 Episode 20 Ep 21 in 5 days
Recorder and Randsell

Thursdays 9:30am PDT

Episode 19 Episode 20 Ep 21 in 4 days
Hiiro No Kakera

Sundays 8:00am PDT

Episode 6 Episode 7 Ep 8 in
Nyarko-san: Another Crawling Chaos

Mondays 10:30am PDT

Episode 5 Episode 6 Ep 7 in 1 day
Folktales from Japan

Saturdays 5:30pm PDT

Episode 7 Episode 8 Ep 9 in 6 days
You and Me 2

Mondays 10:00am PDT

Episode 6 Episode 7 Ep 8 in 1 day
Saint Seiya Omega

Wednesdays 12:00pm PDT

Episode 6 Episode 7 Ep 8 in 3 days
Yurumate3Dei

Fridays 10:30am PDT

Episode 6 Episode 7 Ep 8 in 5 days
Sengoku Collection (Parallel World Samurai)

Thursdays 10:30am PDT

Episode 6 Episode 7 Ep 8 in 4 days
Upotte!!

Saturdays 9:00am PDT

Episode 6 Episode 7 Ep 8 in 6 days
Kuroko's Basketball

Saturdays 11:30am PDT

Episode 6 Episode 7 Ep 8 in 6 days
Mysterious Girlfriend X

Sundays 9:30am PDT

Episode 5 Episode 6 Ep 7 in
Medaka Box

Wednesdays 10:30pm PDT

Episode 6 Episode 7 Ep 8 in 3 days
Polar Bear Cafe

Thursdays 2:00am PDT

Episode 6 Episode 7 Ep 8 in 3 days
Tsuritama

Thursdays 10:30am PDT

Episode 5 Episode 6 Ep 7 in 4 days
Dusk Maiden of Amnesia

Sundays 9:00pm PDT

Episode 5 Episode 6 Ep 7 in 16 hrs
Queen's Blade Rebellion

Wednesdays 9:00pm PDT

Episode 5 Episode 6 Ep 7 in 3 days
Taburakashi

Fridays 7:00pm PDT

Episode 6 Episode 7 Ep 8 in 5 days
The King 2 Hearts

Mondays 1:10pm PDT

Episode 15 Episode 16

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Naruto Shippuden Season 10 Episode 262War Begins!Kankuro’s commando unit enters enemy territory to set up a stronghold for the Allied Shinobi Forces. They are immediately ambushed by the Akatsuki’s own commando unit comprised of the reanimated Deidara and Sasori.

Naruto Shippuden Season 10 Episode 263Sai and ShinThe Allied Shinobi Forces’ commando unit engages with the Akatsuki in the first wave of battle.

Naruto Shippuden Season 10 Episode 264

NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals Episode 6The Leaf Village Sports Meet / Calvary Battles are pare of the Thrill of YouthThe Hidden Leaf Village is holding a sports meet! Lee is called upon to read the Athlete's Pledge of Fair Play, but screws up in front of the entire stadium. Hoping to save face, he swears to outperform everyone at every event. Will...

NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals Episode 7Orochimaru is a B-Type Scorpio / Love Letters are the Ultimate TrapLee and his team are on guard duty at the front gate, but they'll have to

be more vigilant than the TSA to prevent Orochimaru and Kabuto from

sneaking in! Lee is flummoxed by Guy-sensei's new "Smooth Operator Fist,"...

NARUTO Spin-Off: Rock Lee & His Ninja Pals Episode 8

Space Brothers Episode 7Dear HibitoAfter learning that his former boss has told JAXA about the headbutt incident, Mutta has given up hope on passing the exam. To cope, Mutta falls back on his childhood habit of multitasking like crazy when something bad happens.

Space Brothers Episode 8Smoky HeavenWhen the robber known as the fire extinguisher man strikes the restaurant where Mutta is, he's in trouble. But once the dust settles, Mutta has become a national hero for capturing the criminal. However, it appears there's more to the story.

Space Brothers Episode 9

Hunter x Hunter Episode 31Destiny X And X TenacityA month has passed since Gon was seriously injured, and Hisoka and Kastro are about to fight in Heavens Arena. Kastro was able to knock Hisoka down in the past and sounds very confident in his interview. Hisoka appears unperturbed by the...

Hunter x Hunter Episode 32A X Surprising X WinKastro has used his ability to create a clone of himself with Nen to sever Hisoka's arm and take an advantage in the fight. However, despite losing both arms, Hisoka appears to be perfectly calm. Kastro loses his cool and attacks Hisoka.

Hunter x Hunter Episode 33

SKET Dance Episode 57You Got MailBossun has a new e-mail friend, as does Himeko... In fact, they both start to fall for their respective pseudonymous pal, unaware of the person's true identity!

SKET Dance Episode 58Stop! Invisible Man-kunIt's Mad Scientist Week as another faux-cola potion turns Bossun invisible and then later, Bossun puts on an artificially intelligent "power suit" created by Switch... But the suit soon develops a will of its own!

SKET Dance Episode 59

Saki Episode of Side A Episode 5VeteranMatsumi's dragon road has been shut down by Toki, the player from Senriyama. It is as if she can predict what tiles will be played. With such a frightening power, do any of the other players stand a chance?

Saki Episode of Side A Episode 6RecoveryAfter Senriyama domination of the first round, Achiga is left in last place. Yuu promises to get the lost points back in her game. And Ako's speed play disrupts the pace of the other players.

Saki Episode of Side A Episode 7

Kids on the Slope Episode 5Lullabys of BirdlandKaoru gets an answer from Ritsuko about their possible romantic prospects, but is it what he wants to hear? Later, Kaoru goes on a trip to Tokyo to visit his estranged mother for the first time in many years, with Sentaro along for the ride!

Kids on the Slope Episode 6You Don't Know What Love IsIt's the start of the second year of high school and Sentaro is in the dumps because he's in a different class from Kaoru and Ritsuko. But when Sen starts to make friends with Seiji, a Beatles fan with music aspirations of his own, Kaoru gets...

Kids on the Slope Episode 7

Fairy Tail Episode 130Targeted LucyThree powerful wizards have come to Fairy Tail to capture Lucy. Their reason is unknown, but they're the Earthland doubles of Sugar Boy, Hughes, and an evil Coco! Still, Fairy Tail isn't going to give up one of its own without a knockdown,...

Fairy Tail Episode 131The Fury of LegionIt's Natsu versus Sugar Boy! Wendy and Lily versus Coco! Lucy versus Hughes! And Gildarts versus Byro! But are the members of Legion really after Lucy... or something else?!

Fairy Tail Episode 132

Phi Brain Season 2 Episode 30Wandering GalileoThe Orpheus Order involvement of Miharu has pushed Gammon to the limit. He has called in contacts from the POG to find the Orders HQ in order to get revenge. Gammon’s anger has affected his puzzle making abilities causing Erena to call in a favor.

Phi Brain Season 2 Episode 31The Battle is Investigating the PuzzleThe Orpheus Order has formally challenged the Phi-Brain kids of Root Academy to a team battle. If Root Academy wins the Order will stop their campaign against Kaito. If Root Academy loses, the Phi-Brain kids will have to join the Orpheus Order.

Phi Brain Season 2 Episode 32

Bodacious Space Pirates Episode 19The Bonds Among the FourThe real crew of the Bentenamru is going to be released soon. Marika has taken it upon herself to clean the ship, a job bigger than she expected. When the crew attempts to get access to the bridge, they find the master lock on and Marika has...

Bodacious Space Pirates Episode 20Marika Rides the Waves The yacht club plans to enter the 19th Nebula Club, a competition the school was ban from for 5 years. Kayne, now the P.E. teacher, sets up a race to determine which girl is qualified to race one of the dinghies.

Bodacious Space Pirates Episode 21

Poyopoyo Episode 19Sphere BaldnessA new house is being built in the area where the cats like to play; Poyo gets himself in a sticky situation.

Poyopoyo Episode 20Mysterious SphereA sudden phone call causes Moe to run out of the house leaving her Papa worried. And Yuka-san provides great story material for Hide.

Poyopoyo Episode 21

The Knight in the Area Episode 19Iron Wall!! Four RowsAfter a dashing first goal by Araki, Shonan has successfully locked down Enoshima offense. When Kakeru is put into the game he must face Hibino.

The Knight in the Area Episode 20Appearance of the Phi TrickKakeru took the full force of Hibino’s free kick to the head. Will the force of the blow bring back the Suguru personality from before or something worse?

The Knight in the Area Episode 21

Recorder and Randsell Episode 19Atsushi and Sports Day - Part 1With Atushi’s sports day coming up he needs a family member to participate in the family events. Will it be Mom with her sudden hip pain, Dad with his knee acting up, or Atsumi?

Recorder and Randsell Episode 20Atsushi and Sports Day - Part 2Atushi’s sports day continues with Atsumi getting mistaken for on the elementary students.

Recorder and Randsell Episode 21

Hiiro No Kakera Episode 6The Course of the BattleBypassing the seal, the Logos engage Tamaki and the Shugogo house's Takuma, Mahiro, Yuichi and Suguru in the promised battle. Encouraged by the cooking of Mitsuru, their determination is restored. Finally, the showdown between the Shugogo house...

Hiiro No Kakera Episode 7The Breaking of BondsTamaki tries to console the befallen Shugogo house members but they reject her, demanding, what does she know about them? Tamaki senses a divide in the Shugogo house, who bear the fate of becoming human.

Hiiro No Kakera Episode 8

Nyarko-san: Another Crawling Chaos Episode 5Let's Go Great Conspiracy X!The person Hasuta is looking for is none other than Mahiro’s Mom. The more time Hasuta spends with Mahiro, he more his feelings grow and Nyarko is not having it. Before the fight for Mahiro can begin, a new player enters and their target is… Yoriko?

Nyarko-san: Another Crawling Chaos Episode 6The War In The MarketAfter finding Mahiro’s mother, Luhy reveals her master plan that could mean game over for Mahiro, Hasuta, and Nyarko. Zombies, CEOs, and forks; how will this battle end?

Nyarko-san: Another Crawling Chaos Episode 7

Folktales from Japan Episode 7The Fish Wife / The Rich Pond Snail / The Lying GirlA fisherman learns to appreciate what he has, a couple is blessed with an unusual child, and a lying boy meets a lying girl.

Folktales from Japan Episode 8The Carpenter And Oniroku / The Bear And The Fox / The Priest And The Child Cross The RiverA demon puts a carpenter in an unwanted deal, a fox learns of karma, and what is more important, honesty or obedience.

Folktales from Japan Episode 9

You and Me 2 Episode 6Colorless blueYuki continues to gather stickers for his plate.
However, his points have stagnated since the boys stopped rotating "sticker duty."
While Yuki has kept in touch with Kayo, who also collects stickers, when he learns she plans to quit...

You and Me 2 Episode 7Sweet sweet, bitterMasaki wants to deliver the chocolate she painstakingly made for Valentine's Day.
Just as she is about to approach Shun after school, a girl from another school stops Shun with her own chocolate and a confession.
After witnessing the...

You and Me 2 Episode 8

Saint Seiya Omega Episode 6It Begins! The Saint Fight!The fights are starting and the Saints are prepping, except for Koga. His focus is only toward beating Orion Eden and winning the tournament. His first opponent, Circinus Hook., gives Koga some prophetic advice

Saint Seiya Omega Episode 7The Fists of Friendship! Unleash the Pegasus Ryu Sei Ken!After a rough win, Koga has a renewed vigor to win the tournament, but his next opponent might be his toughest. Yuna has her next match against the water element user, Delphinus Guney and the stage is set to his favor.

Saint Seiya Omega Episode 8

Yurumate3Dei Episode 6Watermelon Splitting A watermelon splitting contest brings out the inner savages of the residents.

Yurumate3Dei Episode 7Ice Cream's Close ShaveThe battle for the ice cream has begun; it’s going to get hot out there. And the winner might actually be the loser.

Yurumate3Dei Episode 8

Sengoku Collection (Parallel World Samurai) Episode 6Knowledge MastersThe brilliant inventor Gennai is working on a time machine to take her to the future. The current world has inspired her to see what the future has in store. But her plans become derailed when her assistant is in accident.

Sengoku Collection (Parallel World Samurai) Episode 7Refined BardBasho the poet, only speaks using haikus. What will happen next?

Sengoku Collection (Parallel World Samurai) Episode 8

Upotte!! Episode 6Take it! Hurry!Sako has shown she will do anything to win the competition and take over the school. Aug wants to get close to Funco, but getting a chance to talk her is proving to be impossible.

Upotte!! Episode 7Be Afraid! Visit!After enjoying a snow ball fight and a unique hotpot, the girls decide to visit the Japanese teacher as he got sick before the break. The only ones to make it to the apartment are Funco and Ichiroku, a duo guaranteeing a disaster.

Upotte!! Episode 8

Kuroko's Basketball Episode 6Let Me Tell You Two ThingsSerins first opponent in the inter-high tournament is Shinkyo high, a middle tier school until last year. With the addition of a two meter tall, 87 kilogram player from Senegal, Shinkyo is a new threat to Serins championship hopes.

Kuroko's Basketball Episode 7You'll See Something AmazingAfter a narrow victory against Shinkyo Academy, Serin goes on to crush their next few opponents. With team spirits high, Serin watches one of Shutoku’s matches and realizes they are not ready.

Kuroko's Basketball Episode 8

Mysterious Girlfriend X Episode 5Mysterious First DateTsuabki has finally worked up the courage to ask Urabe out on a date. But when he tries to bring it up, she speeds off. Will his dream of seeing her in a bikini come true or will it just stay a dream.

Mysterious Girlfriend X Episode 6Mysterious Step UpAfter having a conversation with Oka about first names, Tsubaki wants to call Urabe by hers. While waiting for Urabe, the girl from the picture he once carried in his wallet stops him to talk, and surprises him with a question.

Mysterious Girlfriend X Episode 7

Medaka Box Episode 6Box 6 I don't expect you to understand.The swim team is dominating the aqua club meet by using any means

necessary. Such tactics have earned the ire of Medaka. What she does

next will shock everybody and change the student council.

Medaka Box Episode 7Box 7 Does Everyone Do This? \ My own tune!!After walking in on Kikajima changing in the student council room, the mood has become awkward. With Medaka and Akune out, what will these two talk about? Yabaru the artist has called upon Medaka to model for competition piece, but things are...

Medaka Box Episode 8

Polar Bear Cafe Episode 6Panda's Diet / Strive for it! Wild PandaAfter breaking the slide at work, Panda has decided to lose some weight. His ideal body shape is far from his current look. To fit his new look, Panda wants to be wilder but he admits he was born meek. An invite from Polar Bear leads Panda to...

Polar Bear Cafe Episode 7

Polar Bear Cafe Episode 8

Tsuritama Episode 5Discouraged JerkingSummer vacation has started and the fishing lessons have been going well. Yuki has decided it is time to get his own fishing pole, but what he wants and what he can afford are vastly different. A question to Ayumi lands Haru, Yuki, and Natsuki ...

Tsuritama Episode 6Horrified SplashKeito is coming home from the hospital and Yuki wants to get her a gift. He takes on the challenge to catching a tuna, her favorite fish. This will lead the boys to an area of water off limits and closer to Haru’s goal.

Tsuritama Episode 7

Dusk Maiden of Amnesia Episode 5Maiden of LongingThe Paranormal Investigation Club is hosting a haunted house for the cultural festival; those who enter are exposed to their greatest fear. Kirie irritation has been growing toward Yuuko, but what is truly bothering her?

Dusk Maiden of Amnesia Episode 6Maiden of VengeanceThere is a rumor going around about a monster called Akahito. The students are adding to the rumor and it is getting out of hand. Mob rule breaks out leaving the paranormal investigation club in danger.

Dusk Maiden of Amnesia Episode 7

Queen's Blade Rebellion Episode 5The Secret of the Castle at GainosWhile trying to sneak into the castle, Yuit and Annelotte have come across

a colosseum underneath the castle. In exchange for Annelotte entering the

fights and winning, her backer will tell them where to find Ymir....

Queen's Blade Rebellion Episode 6A Crown of Flowers and the Hidden PowerMirim is becoming well known as a powerful warrior, but that hasn’t deterred Yuit and Annelotte from trying to save her. During combat against Mirim, Annelotte transforms into a form capable of withstanding the hyper-vibration armor and a new...

Queen's Blade Rebellion Episode 7

Taburakashi Episode 6Farewell, NocturneMiki is a well-known pianist with upcoming recital. Her father, who abandoned Miki and her mother 15 years ago, wants to re-connect. She hires Maki to meet with him but problems arise with his maid, Satou.

Taburakashi Episode 7The Girl Who Won't Say GoodbyeAfter being slapped and having a knife pulled on her, Maki thought her last job was done. But there is one more woman the clients failed to mention. And she isn’t going down without a fight.