Shinpei OSHIMA

US Premiere: Tiger & Bunny 4: Fear is often greater than the danger.
Being a teen idol isn't easy. Being a superhero teen idol is... less easy. [discuss] 2011-04-23

More Funimation Streams Expiring
Get your streamin' on, because we're soon gonna lose some favorites. Expiring on 4/26 are all but the first few episodes of Baccano (s), Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid (s), Linebarrels of Iron (s), Moonphase (s), Shigurui: Death Frenzy (s) and Soul Eater (s). [discuss] 2011-04-22

RIGHT TURN ONLY!! - 20th Century Light Club
Welcome to the CRAZY edition of RTO!! Crazy because 20th Century Boys and Lychee Light Club and Kingyo Used Books are all in the same column. Hope your minds are ready for this one! 2011-04-26

Interview: Stereopony
We chat with the band behind theme songs for Bleach, Gundam 00, Yatterman and more at Anime Boston 2011! 2011-04-25

Anime Boston 2011
All the news that's fit to publish on the Internet from New England's biggest anime con. 2011-04-25

Shelf Life - East of Eden
Bamboo takes some pointers on brawniness and pines for a Juiz of her own.
- Dragonball Z Kai pt.4
- Hero Tales pt.1
- King of Eden
2011-04-25

The Mike Toole Show - Dezaki's Due
Mike explores the incredible legacy and lifelong work of the dearly departed Osamu Dezaki. 2011-04-24

Sakura-Con 2011
Find out the latest news and happenings at Sakura-Con in Seattle! Final Update: Day 3 and Cosplay Gallery now available! 2011-04-23

The Spring 2011 Anime Preview Guide
The Spring 2011 Preview Guide has begun! Check back every day for new previews. Available Now:
Showa Monogatari - Pretty Rhythm Aurora Dream - C - Control - Blue Exorcist - The World God Only Knows II ep 2 - Astarotte's Toy ep 2 - Hyouge Mono - Deadman Wonderland - Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko - Ano Hana - and much much more! 2011-04-02

Needless - Collection 2
The second half offers plenty more super-powered action, bombast, humor, and attitude, but little of anything else, in a run of episodes which struggles to overcome some deep writing and pacing deficiencies.

Fractale Episodes 1-11 Streaming
Trenchant social commentary and generally high production values highlight this ultimately disappointing sci-fi adventure from the makers of Kannagi.

Queen's Blade: The Exiled Virgin DVD 3
The final four episodes of the first season finish assembling the cast of Queen's Blade participants and show Leina coming into her own as this fantasy romp focusing on sexy female fighters continues. Expect plenty more action and fan service.

Dengeki Daisy GN 4
Amusing as they may be, Teru and Kurosaki are still facing the same problems they were one, two and three volumes ago. These stories have their charm but don't feel worth the postponed plot.

Clean-Freak Fully Equipped GN 1
A quirky plot will only get you so far and Clean Freak may keep up the ethanol-enthusiasm to the end, but it does so at the expense of developing characters readers will truly care about

Dragon Ball Kai Blu-Ray part 4
Goku goes head-to-head with Freeza and finally achieves Super Saiyan status for the first time as one of the greatest of all shonen action battles rages. The story content here represents both the greatest and worst aspects of shonen action series.

Summer Wars BLURAY
A tremendously fun and fulfilling film that is ultimately as much about family healing as saving the world.

Hero Tales DVD Part 2
Even a final arc with surprise twists and a mysterious wildcard character can't stop the series from barreling toward an ordinary, unsatisfying finish.

Toradora! GN 1
Toradora! has a claustrophobic focus on the lead characters and a plot that's shallow and cliche ridden but manages to be entertaining anyway, proving once again you don't need to have a deeper meaning to be fun.

Kampfer DVD
Though this series initially gives the impression of being a sexy, action-oriented tale centered on a gender-switching character, it instead ends up being more of a harem comedy with the hero/heroine drawing attention in both forms. It can be funny but has serious plot issues.

Dokkoida?! DVD Box Set
When lampooning the entertainment industry or walking through dreamworlds, it shows real ingenuity ... anyone with a soft spot for superheroes and spoof comedy should give it a try.