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Interview: Fate/Zero Screenwriter Gen Urobuchi
We interviewed Madoka Magica screenwriter Gen Urobuchi about his latest project, writing this Fall's most talked-about new show, Fate/Zero.
2011-10-21
Shelf Life - Space Invaders
Erin returns with some macho men, and an alien invasion from the sea.
- Fist of the North Star TV coll. 3
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Space v. 2
- Squid Girl pt. 1 DVD
2011-10-24
Erin returns with some macho men, and an alien invasion from the sea.
- Fist of the North Star TV coll. 3
- The Girl Who Leapt Through Space v. 2
- Squid Girl pt. 1 DVD
2011-10-24
The Mike Toole Show - Anime... Or Not?!
Mike digs around in the dustbin of history looking for anime of dubious origin that may or may not actually be anime! 2011-10-23
Mike digs around in the dustbin of history looking for anime of dubious origin that may or may not actually be anime! 2011-10-23
Gia's List: 7 Anime Drivers Who Will Probably Get You Killed
It's not that anime has a higher portion of bad drives than any other population, but...seriously, just take the bus. Or walk. 2011-10-22
It's not that anime has a higher portion of bad drives than any other population, but...seriously, just take the bus. Or walk. 2011-10-22
Hey, Answerman! - Funico in the Island of Magic
This time on Hey, Answerman! A bold new business venture has just been announced, so you know what that means - doom and gloom! Plus: a question about inappropriately depressing ending themes as a bit of a palette cleanser. Also: your Answerfans responses aplenty! 2011-10-21
This time on Hey, Answerman! A bold new business venture has just been announced, so you know what that means - doom and gloom! Plus: a question about inappropriately depressing ending themes as a bit of a palette cleanser. Also: your Answerfans responses aplenty! 2011-10-21
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Monster Hunter Orage GN 1
Don't be fooled by this book's T rating or Hiro Mashima's previous works. Despite the hack'n'slash premise and Mashima's busty art style, this is a series for the 8 to 10 crowd, and while older readers can enjoy it, it will find the warmest welcome within that younger demographic.
Don't be fooled by this book's T rating or Hiro Mashima's previous works. Despite the hack'n'slash premise and Mashima's busty art style, this is a series for the 8 to 10 crowd, and while older readers can enjoy it, it will find the warmest welcome within that younger demographic.
Arata: The Legend GN 7
While Arata: The Legend is more than a shonen Fushigi Yugi, this by no means its best volume. Watase tries to do too much too quickly, resulting in a rushed, over-packed book that leaves readers feeling like they've just read through a hurricane.
While Arata: The Legend is more than a shonen Fushigi Yugi, this by no means its best volume. Watase tries to do too much too quickly, resulting in a rushed, over-
K-ON! GN 3
The humor is extremely mild, and the storyline almost nonexistent ... It's simply about being there and living life—which is at once the series' greatest strength and also its most glaring weakness.
Spice & Wolf Novel 4
With this novel the storyline steps beyond the animated content, spinning a new tale of the trials and tribulations of Lawrence and Holo as they seek stories of pagan gods in a northern village. It offers up healthy doses of everything that has made the series great so far.
With this novel the storyline steps beyond the animated content, spinning a new tale of the trials and tribulations of Lawrence and Holo as they seek stories of pagan gods in a northern village. It offers up healthy doses of everything that has made the series great so far.
Rurouni Kenshin: Trust & Betrayal Blu-Ray
Perfection, pure and simple; proof positive that you can have it all: action, romance, tragedy; excitement, emotion, intellect.
Hanasaku Iroha streaming eps 14-26
The premise and events that occur may be mundane, but exceptional writing and technical merits, some light touches of humor, and a wonderful final episode help the series close out amongst the ranks of the year's elite series.
Naruto GN 52
Volume 52 of Naruto is not actually filler. The plot is moving forward … yet it's a bloated piece of hack-work where Masashi Kishimoto shamelessly recycles the same story templates he's used in previous arcs.
Volume 52 of Naruto is not actually filler. The plot is moving forward … yet it's a bloated piece of hack-
Bad Teacher's Equation GN 1
Bad Teacher's Equation is a confused, confusing tangle of a story that drags when it isn't uncomfortable. Chalk it up as evidence that even the most accomplished storyteller needs time to hit her stride and read one of her later works instead.
Bad Teacher's Equation is a confused, confusing tangle of a story that drags when it isn't uncomfortable. Chalk it up as evidence that even the most accomplished storyteller needs time to hit her stride and read one of her later works instead.
Legend of the Millennium Dragon Blu-ray/DVD Combo Blu-Ray
Though it sometimes looks great and should have a broader appeal than just anime fandom, this production's inconsistent visual and musical merits and formulaic storytelling prevent it from being considered a top-tier title.
Blue Exorcist DVD 1
Although Blue Exorcist may have the look and feel of a typical shonen action series, it makes the tried-and-true formula of a misfit learning to develop his powers and play nice with others work better than most.
Although Blue Exorcist may have the look and feel of a typical shonen action series, it makes the tried-
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Afro Samurai
Afro Samurai plays out very much like your run of the mill big action Hollywood movie, it features plenty of amazing action scenes and lots of blood, but it lacks any real story that isn't an excuse to get into another fight further down the track.
Afro Samurai plays out very much like your run of the mill big action Hollywood movie, it features plenty of amazing action scenes and lots of blood, but it lacks any real story that isn't an excuse to get into another fight further down the track.
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