2005 Year in Review

Katsuhiro Otomo at Platform International Animation Festival
In his first appearance in North America in 15 years, the creator of Akira speaks with Anime News Network and previews his new short film, Combustible. 2012-10-31

Making History: The Rose of Versailles
Danica Davidson goes inside the recent acquisition of Riyoko Ikeda's beloved series, with commentary from Right Stuf, Viki and TMS Entertainment USA. 2012-10-30

Cardfight!! Vanguard Extra Booster Pack Vol.2: Banquet of Divas Give-Away
Cardfight!! Vanguard Extra Booster Pack Vol.2: Banquet of Divas will be released on November 9, and we're giving away 780 cards. 2012-10-30

Interview: Yoshitaka Amano
We talk with renowned artist Yoshitaka Amano about his days at Tatsunoko Productions, the story of Angel's Egg, the lost Final Fantasy characters, and his new novel Deva Zan. 2012-10-29

Shelf Life - Children of the Lost Ark
This week, Shinkai's new film, and more panties than you can shake a stick at. If people actually shake sticks at panties.
- Children Who Chase Lost Voices
- Majikoi Oh! Samurai Girls
- Strike Witches s1
2012-10-29

Astro Toy - Myth Cloth EX Sagittarius Aiolos
David dives in with an epic-length in-depth look at one of the most elaborate Saint Seiya figures created. 2012-10-28

ANNual Pumpkin Carving Contest
The pumpkin carving contest is back!!! Get those gourds out, pick up some knives, and show us your best carving skills for some sweet, sweet loot! 2012-10-12

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.

Campione! Episodes 7-13 Streaming
It's better to remember Campione! for what it does right: the rich background story, the epic scale of battle, the sheer energy of each duel. But there will always be those scenes that just don't belong.

Toriko GN 12
The ultimate manly man of the food world has returned, with his muscles bulging and his appetite whetted for ever tastier fare. This twelfth volume of Toriko's gourmet adventures isn't the most consecutive in the series to date, but it does provide plenty of action and exotic eats, both of which are part of what makes Mitsutoshi Shimabukuro's tale so entertaining.

Hellsing Ultimate BD/DVD Set 1
Pushes its action ever on to greater and greater feats of absurdity until reality lies in irretrievable tatters at its jackbooted feet. In short: totally awesome.

Venus Wars DVD
This popular late '80s movie is back in print for the first time in nine years and looks better than ever. The story may be weak, but is action elements and mechanical designs justify its relatively cheap price.

Fairy Tail GN 20
All in all, Fairy Tail's twentieth volume offers a mix of emotional content, humor, and a bit of action, as well as a chance for Mashima to show off his landscape skills and to defy gravity with a couple of Lucy's shirts.