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Astro Toy - SH Figuarts Kamen Rider Meteor
An unfortunate delay in shipping has David headed back to the Kamen Rider well. 2013-02-03

The List - 7 MacGuyver Successors
It's one thing to build a giant robot on a military budget, but another entirely to create one out of the scrap heap out back. The following ingenious engineers proved their aptitude by taking limited resources and creating something outlandishly awesome. 2013-02-02

ANNCast - Tongue in Cheek
Justin and Zac shoot the breeze on what they've been watching lately - Black Lagoon, among other things - and take your questions via twitter! It's a fiesta! 2013-02-01

Hey, Answerman! - Dollars and Censorship
This week, Brian is made to answer for his previous crimes! Such as - the value (or lack thereof) of a "consensus opinion"! Censorship in adult-oriented manga! (Sexy!) And of course, anime as children's entertainment! 2013-02-01

Jason Thompson's House of 1000 Manga - The Saga of Shonen Jump Part II
Having relived his past with the print edition, Jason steps into the bold future of digital and checks out Weekly Shonen Jump Alpha. 2013-01-31

Ixion Saga DT Episodes 7-12 Streaming
Ixion Saga DT is that show where you simultaneously never know what's coming while somehow knowing exactly what's coming. A mix of prods at tired fantasy conventions, anime references, and penis jokes, the show has its moments when it is less amusing, but overall it remains a hilarious run of lowbrow gags featuring a hero no one would call heroic.

One Piece DVD Season 4 Part 2
Call this set “The Many Moods of One Piece.” It may not cover every story tack that the long-running shonen juggernaut has in its arsenal, but it gets to a good three or four, which is pretty impressive.

A Certain Magical Index DVD 1 & 2
Index takes viewers on an exhilarating ride, but one that is also very disorienting.

The Heart of Thomas GN
The Heart of Thomas is a quietly brutal story about both the impact of one boy's death on the school community and an exploration of the demons that haunt us all.

Anarchy Reigns
Anarchy Reigns is a game divided, primarily by the gulf that sets apart a disappointing single-player plotline and a serving of deliriously fun multiplayer carnage.

Lagrange - The Flower of Rin-ne Episodes 1-4
Overall Lagrange is an interesting and smoothly dubbed show.

Tenchi Muyo! OVA Series BD+DVD
If you're puzzled as to why the harem comedy enjoyed the popularity it did, this and Oh My Goddess are the places to start.

Corpse Party: Book of Shadows
Book of Shadows is troubling. It is hard to bear. But it is those things for the wrong reasons, which is to say it is those things for no reason at all.

RIN-NE GN 10
One thing that can consistently be said about Rinne is that you always know what you're getting.

Dogs: Bullets & Carnage GN 7
The trouble with Dogs is that it comes across as one of those "all fighting, no storyline" series. But there is a story driving everything forward—it's just that the author often struggles to convey what that story is.

The Art of Vampire Knight Artbook
Overall, this book is stunning. Interesting compositions, breathtaking color, and good use of line, shape, and space make this volume a very satisfactory experience. While the similarities of character design can be off putting, the fact that this book is in full color makes it easier to appreciate Hino's artwork than in the manga itself.