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RIGHT TURN ONLY!! - A Multitude of Angels
Set your clocks back, because classic titles like Neon Genesis Evangelion and Angelic Layer are two of this week's highlights! But can they stand up to new-school hits like Blue Exorcist and Heroman? 2012-11-06

The Stream - A Whole New World
The Stream is back with a whole new season of anime to ogle, including a handful of dudes-trapped-in-games, a good number of cute girls doing cute things, and at least a one show about mutant rats. 2012-11-05

Katsuhiro Otomo Interview
At the Platform International Animation Festival, Anime News Network had a chance to sit down with the legendary director and manga artist and ask him a few questions. 2012-11-05

The Mike Toole Show - Live at Budo-Con
Mike takes a look at the history of huge Japanese musical acts hitting the American convention scene. 2012-11-04

The List - 7 Anime Casts That Need Their Own Arcade Game
These casts could resolve their differences if we'd just let them duke it out in the 3D arena. 2012-11-03

Hey, Answerman! - Popularity Contests
This week on Hey, Answerman! Brian shakes off the dirt and debris from Hurricane Sandy to answer some questions about US anime companies and their role in actually producing anime, Madoka Magica reviews, and then gets to the heart of the meaning behind "popularity"! 2012-11-02

The Limit GN 1
Treating high school social issues with the harshness they merit, Keiko Suenobu fuses bullying with a survival story, and if the result isn't perfect, then it still manages to be an engrossing read.

So, I Can't Play H! episodes 7-12
While the series remains trashy and fan service-laden, a dramatic shift in tone which pervades much of the second half results in some surprisingly effective serious content. It does more than just wallow in its most base instincts.

Wolf Children
A story of parenthood and childhood, of a boy and girl who can become wolves in a blink, and of the “ordinary” woman, no less amazing, who bears and raises them. It's wonderful.

Bleach GN 48-49
In these two volumes, Bleach dramatically marks the end of an era and the beginning of a new one—and it's about time.

Hunter × Hunter Episodes 27-52 Streaming
This stretch of the series is divided into two arcs. The first, a tournament-fighting waste of time, finds the show at its nadir. The second, detailing Kurapika's revenge, finds the show at its peak. Go figure.

Code of Princess
Code of Princess finds ambitious ideas trapped in an unambitious game, pairing swift and enjoyable combat with mediocre design. At least it grasps the essence of a good brawler.

Mayo Chiki! Complete Collection
This story about a gynophobic boy who befriends a secretly cross-dressing butler delivers just enough on its humor, character development, charm, and fan service to be entertaining, and for a series like this, that's enough.

Strobe Edge GN 1
If you're not a fan of shoujo romance, this may not pull you in, but if you like the genre and want something just a little different while still maintaining a comfortable familiarity, give Strobe Edge a try.

Moyashimon Episodes 1-11 Streaming
Moyashimon's strength is in capturing the feel of college: the freedom, the newness, the adventure; the bad roommates, the bizarre school activities, the drunken sexual experimentation. Good times.

Puella Magi Madoka Magica the Movie Part 1 & 2
The final cut of Madoka Magica is in.

Kodocha DVD 12
If you have followed the series this far then these four episodes will offer you a lot to like, as good humor, quality dramatic content, and key plot developments highlight another satisfying volume.