FUNimation has announced that they have acquired the rights to Fullmetal Alchemist. The show will begain airing in October on Cartoon Network. However, at the moment, it is unknown whether it will be aired on Adult Swim or Toonami. Fullmetal Alchemist is currently slated for a January 2005 DVD release in both the single disc and "starter kit" editions.

ADV Films has launched its website for Super Milk-chan. The site contains character information, basic information, character, biographies, toy information, and a downloadable trailer.

Gainax has announced via its website that they are planning to release a second Gunbuster series. The first of six planned episodes it set to be released in Japan this fall.

TOKYOPOP has announced that they will be releasing ten new manga and manwha titles between October and November. Crazy Love Story will be the first of these new ten with a release date of October 5, 2004. Diabolo, Dragon Voice, Flower of the Deep Sleep, and Hands Off! will be released on October 12. In addition to the October 12 releases, TOKYOPOP plans to relaunch Peach Girl in their "100% Authentic" format on the same day. Rounding out the announced titles are Cross, Hyper Rune, and The Queen's Knight which will all see release on November 9.