This past week marked the Viz Pictures release of 20th Century Boys 1 on DVD, the first in a sure-to-be-a-hit trilogy, as well as first news of Studio Ghibli’s next project. In addition, there were a wide range of subjects explored during the week ranging from japanese travel to literature and even free music (and who doesn’t like free music?). Check it out.

Anime
Anime You Should See Before You Die: Week 5 - Nausicaä of the Valley of Wind
“The Borrowers” To Be Ghibli’s Next Project

Books
Japanese Literature: Haruki Murakami
Japanese Literature: Two Ladies

Film
It’s The End Of The World As We Know It - A Rekuru Review Of 20th Century Boys 1: Beginning of the End

Manga
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass gets the manga treatment
Make A Note Of It… In Your Manga!

Music
Ear To The Ground: Tokyo - free Tokyo music compilation
SMAP SHOP ‘09 Opens December 18th

Random
Know Your Japanese TV: Human Tetris

Travel
Japan Travel Guide: Akihabara