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Recent Articles
RIGHT TURN ONLY!! - Again and a Gen
What better way to celebrate convention season than with the re-release of Genshiken! It's also a monster party with titles like NonNonBa and Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan coming in this week.
2012-06-19
What better way to celebrate convention season than with the re-
AM² 2012
A look at this year's AM² convention, which took place this past weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. Also, exhibit hall and cosplay galleries, as well as photos from the Sixh fashion rock show! 2012-06-18
A look at this year's AM² convention, which took place this past weekend at the Anaheim Convention Center. Also, exhibit hall and cosplay galleries, as well as photos from the Sixh fashion rock show! 2012-06-18
Interview: Corp.IAM directors Toshiaki Ueno, Junji Yamada and Ryo Horikawa on Magical Dreamers
Ko Ransom sits down with the men behind an ambitious new way to read manga, beginning with the fully voice-acted, digitally published Magical Dreamers.
2012-06-18
Ko Ransom sits down with the men behind an ambitious new way to read manga, beginning with the fully voice-
Shelf Life - Basketball Diaries
Erin talks hoops and unicorns, and brings back an old horror classic.
- Boogiepop Phantom complete
- Fantastic Adventures of Unico
- Kuroko's Basketball ep. 1-10
2012-06-18
Erin talks hoops and unicorns, and brings back an old horror classic.
- Boogiepop Phantom complete
- Fantastic Adventures of Unico
- Kuroko's Basketball ep. 1-
2012-06-18
The Mike Toole Show - Wake Me Up Before You Shojo
Mike cues the colored lights and sparkly bubbles for a look at shojo anime in the 80s. 2012-06-17
Mike cues the colored lights and sparkly bubbles for a look at shojo anime in the 80s. 2012-06-17
Gia's List: The 6 Most Doomed Anime Babies
If you thought you had it bad growing up, here are 6 kids who've got it worse. WARNING: spoilers! 2012-06-16
If you thought you had it bad growing up, here are 6 kids who've got it worse. WARNING: spoilers! 2012-06-16
ANNCast - Revenge of the 90s Part I: Life Finds A Way
It's finally here! Zac, Justin, Bamboo and Mike Toole run down numbers 10-6 on their top 10 anime of the 1990s lists! Perfect Blue! Macross Plus! Mad Bull 34?! Plus: favorite movies and so much more! Party on, dudes!!
2012-06-15
It's finally here! Zac, Justin, Bamboo and Mike Toole run down numbers 10-
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Recent Reviews
Puella Magi Madoka Magica GN 1
On its own, the manga of Puella Magi Madoka Magica isn't going to dupe most readers into thinking that it is a story of sweetness and light. Whether it is because we are predisposed to look for the dark underbelly by now or simply because Hanokage doesn't try to hide it, the true nature of the tale is very much in evidence.
On its own, the manga of Puella Magi Madoka Magica isn't going to dupe most readers into thinking that it is a story of sweetness and light. Whether it is because we are predisposed to look for the dark underbelly by now or simply because Hanokage doesn't try to hide it, the true nature of the tale is very much in evidence.
Honey Darling GN
Given a more concise pace or more books to tell the story in, this could have been Only Serious About You with a cat instead of a little girl. As it is, we have a nice story about two guys who happen to live together with a cat and an author who suddenly remembered that she needed them to end up as a couple.
Given a more concise pace or more books to tell the story in, this could have been Only Serious About You with a cat instead of a little girl. As it is, we have a nice story about two guys who happen to live together with a cat and an author who suddenly remembered that she needed them to end up as a couple.
RIN-NE GN 8
If you're a Takahashi fan, chances are you're still enjoying Rin-ne. It isn't anything new or groundbreaking, but it is still fun in the way that most of her longer series are. Those who got fed up with Ranma ½ or Inu Yasha for dragging on, however, will be nearing the end of their patience.
Starry Sky GN 1
Starry Sky starts off slow and while it does become more enjoyable, it never really achieves as much as other reverse harem tales. Perhaps the best way to enjoy this book is to simply turn off your brain for a bit and let Tsukiko's slightly insipid memories carry you away.
Starry Sky starts off slow and while it does become more enjoyable, it never really achieves as much as other reverse harem tales. Perhaps the best way to enjoy this book is to simply turn off your brain for a bit and let Tsukiko's slightly insipid memories carry you away.
Cage of Eden GN 4 & 5
Cage of Eden is still an exciting, engaging story of the struggle to maintain some sort of society in a harsh, unfamiliar environment. Volume five slips up a bit in our ability to buy into the story and Yamada's dim view of adults can be distracting, but with reduced fanservice and Rion's increasing competence, this remains a great escape into adventure for a few hours.
Cage of Eden is still an exciting, engaging story of the struggle to maintain some sort of society in a harsh, unfamiliar environment. Volume five slips up a bit in our ability to buy into the story and Yamada's dim view of adults can be distracting, but with reduced fanservice and Rion's increasing competence, this remains a great escape into adventure for a few hours.
Dirty Pair: Features DVD Collection DVD
All in all, this is a very nice collection. It is equally as enjoyable for those who are coming from the Dirty Pair TV and OAV releases and for those who are curious but don't want to invest in the longer shows. While all three employ different methods to tell their stories, Kei and Yuri remain engaging heroines and even when the story isn't as good as it could be, it is always entertaining.
All in all, this is a very nice collection. It is equally as enjoyable for those who are coming from the Dirty Pair TV and OAV releases and for those who are curious but don't want to invest in the longer shows. While all three employ different methods to tell their stories, Kei and Yuri remain engaging heroines and even when the story isn't as good as it could be, it is always entertaining.
Lollipop Chainsaw
Is Lollipop Chainsaw worth the effort? Sometimes, it is. It is fun when, eventually, it gets its ass into gear. And it is endearing, when it isn't actively working towards ruining its main character.
Is Lollipop Chainsaw worth the effort? Sometimes, it is. It is fun when, eventually, it gets its ass into gear. And it is endearing, when it isn't actively working towards ruining its main character.
Puella Magi Madoka Magica Vol. 3 Blu-ray
It's difficult to have any reaction to this other than a standing ovation. Warning: spoilers abound!
Jormungand Episodes 1-7 Streaming
Like its crew of gunrunning mercenaries, Jormungand is fast, vicious and amoral—perfect for a night out with your mommy.
Eureka Seven AO Episodes 1-6 Streaming
As a piece of sci-fi eye candy, this show is clearly a worthy successor to Eureka Seven. It's just the actual story that still needs time to prove itself.
Random Fun
Disgaea DVD 1&2
The prefix dis- places the word "Disgaea" in the company of words like dismal and disappointing. Coincidence?
The prefix dis- places the word "Disgaea" in the company of words like dismal and disappointing. Coincidence?
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