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Manga - Q

Pile of Shame - Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Story
Justin finds a short movie that tells the genesis of the Megami Tensei story from back in 1987. Or tries to, at least. 2013-04-30

Shelf Life - Color Theory
Three beautiful titles this week, one that will have "My Favorite Things" stuck in your head for weeks.
- Colorful
- Hanasaku Iroha pt 1
- Kids on the Slope
2013-04-29

Astro Toy - D-Arts Megaman
MegaDave gets MegaUnderwhelmed by D-Arts Megaman. Mega. 2013-04-28

The List - 7 Biggest Crybaby Heroes
With all the stress anime characters go through; death, violence, giant robots, destruction, sometimes letting out a good cry makes everything better. 2013-04-27

Shakugan no Shana S BD+DVD
The three stories in the OVA vary widely in tone and quality, as well as importance to the franchise, making this feel a lot more like a supplementary disc than a self-contained release.

Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan Blu-Ray
Nura: Rise of the Yokai Clan's first thirteen episodes are surprisingly low-key and comfortable while still containing enough action to keep the viewer interested.

Hiiro no Kakera Blu-Ray
This awkward, dully repetitive reverse-harem series is rife with all kinds of storytelling and pacing problems. Its pretty guys and pretty scenery are all that it is worth watching for.

Battle Angel Alita: Last Order GN 17
The ZOTT tournament concludes in dramatic fashion, in the process partially or completely resolving most outstanding plot threads, as the franchise reaches a major turning point.

Umineko WHEN THEY CRY Episode 1: Legend of the Golden Witch GN 2
Since this is a question arc rather than an answer, it has an ending that is far from conclusive. However this “bad end” still provides both us and the characters some important information to be carried over into the next part of the story.

Pandora's Tower
The Wii couldn't ask for a better closing line than Pandora's Tower. Despite rough appearances, it does precisely what it needs to do with its unique combat and somber touches.

Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt Blu-Ray
It's the kind of show you want very badly to encourage: fearlessly different, madly inventive. But it goes so very, very wrong. If you must watch, plan carefully. It's a real liability having to walk around for days with a convulsive grimace stuck on your face.

Blue Exorcist GN 9
Even without any plot-altering twists, this volume offers enough entertainment value, whether it's through flashy spirit-powered battles or the personal struggles of the main characters.

Bleach GN 55
At last it begins: Bleach's final arc. This volume falls back on old mainstays—high-octane fight scenes and dramatic visuals—hoping that readers will stay interested long enough to see what happens next.

Hiroaki Samura's Emerald and Other Stories GN
“Strangely fascinating” is the best way to describe Samura's book. It has no real unifying themes or features other than Samura's art, which can get crowded at times, but it is consistently worth reading.

Space Battleship Yamato - Live Action Movie Blu-Ray
The crew of the Space Battleship Yamato are about to set sail towards another galaxy. Their mission: save the Earth.