ANIME INSIDER GOES MONTHLY!
America's best anime magazine is now published monthly! The all-new, revamped Anime Insider will feature the same great features and irreverent humor its readers love, but will also include:

• On-going coverage of anime soundtracks and J-pop music!
• Info on the hottest trends, fashions, and crazes in Japan!
• Dedicated section on anime convention news and listings!
• More anime and manga previews, merchandise highlights and than ever before!

NARUTO IS HERE!
Already one of the most popular anime in America, Naruto is finally U.S. bound! Anime Insider takes an inside look at the action-packed, ninja-filled sensation and peeks ahead to see what changes will have to be made for its American broadcast. Naruto appears on the first cover to this month’s Wizard Anime Insider.

AKITARO DAICHI INTERVIEW!
The most beloved comedy director in anime, Akitaro Daichi has helmed hits like Fruits Basket, Tsukikage Ran and now, Kodocha. With this beloved series finally hitting the US, we talk to the man himself in an exclusive interview!
Kodocha’s Sna appears on the cover to this month’s Wizard Anime Insider.

FAFNER DIRECTOR’S COMMENTARY!
The spiritual successor to Evangelion and RahXephon, Fafner is angst-y giant robot action at its finest. Get an episode guide to this exciting series along with behind- the-scenes information and secrets from director Nobuyoshi Habara himself!

TENCHI MUYO ODDS!
The third OVA (Original Video Animation) series of Tenchi Muyo is here, with even more women vying for Tenchi’s affections. Learn what the odds are for these ladies and get commentary from the series’ voice actresses.

GORE, GUTS AND GANTZ!
ADV’s controversial series, Gantz, has scenes of violence that are too violent for even Japanese television… but are massively entertaining. We’ll report on the most mind-blowing anime scenes yet to come from this crazy series.

PLUS!
Find out everything that’s going on with anime and manga and learn about these exciting worlds, creators, shows, comics and more. From FullMetal Alchemist to Samurai Champloo and tons of other amazing new stuff, it’s all in here!