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School Rumble - Extra Class OVA

What do you get when you mix high school drama with not one, but two secret crushes? That's the story behind School Rumble, one of the new anime series coming from FUNimation and to bridge Season 1 and Season 2, they've released Extra Class, a series of outtakes and "behind the scenes" clips. Get the details here.

Vexille

Japan has been hiding behind an electronic veil of secrecy for the last decade. Now, the United Nations can no longer ignore its blatant defiance of anti-robotic laws and sends in a special forces team known as "SWORD" to disarm the electronic veil and show the rest of the world what Japan has been hiding.

Anime Flashback: Ronin Warriors

The year was 1995. Toy Story, Braveheart and Batman Forever were lighting up the big screen while Hootie and the Blowfish were dominating the radio. And on the anime horizon? Ronin Warriors came to town. Take a walk down memory lane with a look at Ronin Warriors from 1995.

Bubblegum Crisis

The year was 1987. Bon Jovi's Living on a Prayer blasted through the radio along with Faith (George Michael) and Bad (Michael Jackson). We watched Predator and Throw Mama From The Train at the theater. And what was happening in anime? Enjoy this little anime flashback as we take a look at Bubblegum Crisis.

Medabots - The Complete First Season DVD

In the future, robots have become pets and are pitted against one another in entertaining "battles". But when Ikki finds a medal and finally gets his Medabot, there's obviously something weird going on. Get the details on the DVD release of the complete first season of Medabots from Shout! Factory.

Tsubasa - xxxHolic DVD Double Feature - Anime Review

Like CLAMP? Then you're going to love this double-feature from FUNimation. Discover the connection between Tsubasa: Reservoir Chronicles and xxxHolic, two CLAMP creations full of intrigue, mystery and adventure.

Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad - Volume 5

As we get closer to the end of Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, we finally get an in-depth look at the characters and the spectrum of challenges they face. Get the details on Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad Volume 5 here.

Witchblade Volume 2

When a young woman discovers she is possessed by an ancient sembiotic organism, she realizes the secrets of her forgotten past will also be the key to her future. Get the details on Volume 2 of Witchblade, one of the latest releases from Gonzo and FUNimation.

Ghost in the Shell

Espionage, action and a futuristic bad guy... what more could you ask from an Anime film? Get the full review of Ghost in the Shell.

Burst Angel OVA: Infinity

After a lengthy wait, Jo and Meg are back. Wanna' know what happened to them after the series ended in 2006? Well, here you go.

Dragon Ball Z Movie 8: Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan

It seems as if Goku and Vegeta may have finally met their match when the legendary super saiyan arrives. But who is he? And more importantly, where is he? Get the details on the 8th Dragonball Z movie, Broly: The Legendary Super Saiyan.

Dragonball Z Movie 10: Broly's Second Coming

He's baaack! While Broly may have lost the battle, the war is far from over and he's coming back for a little revenge. Get the details on Broly's Second Coming, the 10th movie in the Dragon Ball Z series.

School Rumble - Volume 1

What do you get when you mix high school drama with not one, but two secret crushes? That's the story behind School Rumble, one of the new anime series coming from FUNimation. Check out Volume 1 here.

Tsubasa Volume 3 - Anime Review

In the third volume of Tsubasa, Syaoran and his friends continue their hunt for Sakura's memory feathers, this time arriving at a land called Jade.

Glass Fleet

Revolution. Corruption. And an age-old prophecy. This is the ingredients for Glass Fleet, one of the many exciting new animes coming soon from FUNimation. Get the scoop here.

Suzuka Volume 1 - Anime Review

What happens when Yamato decides to shake things up and move to a new high school? That's the premise behind Suzuka, a new anime series from FUNimation. Get the details on Volume 1 here.

Tsubasa Volume 1 - Anime Review

In the highly anticipated first volume of the adaptation of CLAMP's Tsubasa, we get to meet our main characters and watch as the stage is set for an epic adventure that will lead Syaoran and his friends into strange and mysterious worlds. Get the details on Tsubasa Volume 1 right here.

Tsubasa Volume 2 - Anime Review

In this latest continuation of Syaoran and his search for Princess Sakura's memories,

School Rumble

What do you get when you mix high school drama with not one, but two secret crushes? That's the story behind School Rumble, one of the new anime series coming from FUNimation. Get the details here.

Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad

Typical troubles of high school life, a rock n roller of questionable character and a new musical sound that could turn things around. This is the story behind Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad, one of the new anime series from FUNimation.

MAR

What happens when a short and nerdy boy discovers he has amazing strength and magical powers in an alternate Universe? That's the premise behind MAR, one of the latest anime releases from VIZ Media.

Suzuka

What happens when the new kid on the block becomes smitten with the star athlete at Aoba High? That's the premise behind Suzuka, one of the many new anime titles from FUNimation. Get the details here.

Tsubasa

Straight from the genius of CLAMP, Tsubasa is the story of Syaoran, a young archaeologist and the love of his life, Princess Sakura. Get the details on this anime love story from FUNimation here.

The Prince of Tennis

When 12 year-old Ryoma Echizen is accepted into the exclusive school for talented tennis players, he's going to have to give it everything he's got to keep a spot on the team. Get the details on The Prince of Tennis, a fun, new anime from VIZ Media.

Peach Girl

It's not easy being beautiful. The envy, the jealousy, the vicious rumors spread by your best friend. That's life for young Momo. Get the scoop on Peach Girl, the latest in anime from FUNimation.

Tokko

Action, gore and a whole lot of mystery. This is Tokko, one of the latest anime releases from Manga Video.

Guardian of the Sacred Spirit

When Balsa saves a young boy, she discovers her charge, Chagumu, is actually the second prince of the Empire. But she soon learns there's more to the story than she bargained for. Chagumu carries the egg of the Water Spirit inside him, making him the Guardian of the Sacred Spirit and its up to Balsa to protect him from evil forces both human and supernatural.

Train Man: Densha Otoko

What happens when an otaku scores a date with a beautiful girl? He goes online to enlist the help of his friends, of course! This is Train Man: Densha Otoko, the film based on true events that took place on an Internet bulletin board. Get the details here.

Ergo Proxy

While investigating a murder case, Detective Re-I is attacked by a strange super-being. What has she gotten herself into? Find out in Ergo Proxy, a new anime from Geneon Entertainment.

Blood: The Last Vampire

The human race has a new enemy known as teropterids, nasty, vampire-like creatures whose sole purpose is to drink human blood. To save the population from this horrible fate, slayers begin to emerge, dedicated to making the teropterids history. Of these slayers, Saya is the best there is... but can she handle what's waiting?

Tactics

What happens when a writer decides to feed his need to solve the supernatural problems of Japan? If you want the answer, you'll have to watch Tactics, one of the latest anime thrillers from Manga.com. Get the details here.

Kino No Tabi

A while back, TOKYOPOP announced the October 2006 release of Pop Fiction, a new line of serialized teen novels. Here's a sneak peek at Kino No Tabi, the first of the four new titles to kick off the series.

Speed Grapher

Forget guns... after Saiga meets the mysterious Kagura during a ritual, he discovers he has the powers to make things explode just by snapping their picture. Once a war photographer, now Kagura is working alone to unravel the mystery of the Roppongi Club and master his amazing new abilities. Get the details on Speed Grapher here.

Trinity Blood

Its been 500 years since Armageddon and all is apparently well. Or so it seems. But hidden below the peace and tranquility, an ancient battle is going strong. Get the details on Trinity Blood, an exciting new anime from FUNimation due this fall.

Basilisk

Love conquers all, even a 400 year old battle between two dominant ninja clans. Want to know more? Check out Basilisk, one of the newest anime acquisitions from FUNimation.

Maburaho: Wizard of Ahhhs! (DVD 7)

The Aoi Academy isn't just any academy. Quite the contrary, its a school for gifted magicians to hone and master their skills. Kazuki Shikimore is one such magician but there's just one problem: each magician is granted a certain number of spells that they can use. Exceed the limit and you turn to dust! Get the scoop on the latest Maburaho release here.

Tenjho Tenge - Anime Sneak Peek

What happens when two semi-delinquents transfer to a tough martial-arts academy? Find out in Geneon's Tenjho Tenge.

Please Teacher!

Just who is Kei Kusanagi? And what's his deal with his teacher? In honor of the upcoming DVD release from Bandai Entertainment, I thought you might like a closer look.

The Galaxy Railways

Ready to travel to the outer reaches of space. Then jump aboard the Galaxy Railways, FUNimation's newest venture in sci-fi anime.

One Piece - Anime Inside Peek

A pirate named Monkey. A legendary treasure. And some magic and mayhem thrown in for good measure. What do these things have in common? They're all pieces to the anime puzzle One Piece. Get the scoop here.

Mew Mew Power

What do you get when five teenage girls are infused with the DNA of endangered species? Mew Mew Power of course! Get the details on these crime-fighting teens right here.

New Anime - Gunslinger Girl from FUNimation

Okay, how's this for an anime mix? Guns, girls, cybernetic implants and a government coverup. Interesting, yes? Check out Gunslinger Girl, the action-packed new anime from FUNimation.

2004 - An Anime Year in Review

Its been a busy year in Anime. Ah yes... a busy year indeed. Like a little recap? Here's all the great anime happenings for 2004 in our Anime Year in Review.

Case Closed Vol 2, Case 4: The Desperate Truth

What's happening in the world of Conan Edogawa? Get the details on the latest Case Closed release here.

DBGT Movie: Hero's Legacy

Looking for some new DBGT? How bout a nice little contest to go along with it? Well... here you go :)

Spiral

What are the Blade Children? That's the question of the day in Spiral, a brand new anime acquisition from FUNimation. Get the details here.

Galerians: Rion

If you like anime, sci-fi and a dark storyline, you're going to love Galerians: Rion. Fashioned after the Playstation game of the same name, Galerians takes us through the story of Rion, a young man with a sketchy memory and incredible psychic powers. Want to learn more? Read on.

Inuyasha: Affections Touching Across Time

Affections Touching Across Time is the latest Inuyasha movie and well worth the disc. If you haven't already added this little jewel to your private collection, you'd best grab one up soon. Get the scoop Affections Touching Across Time here.

Anime Reader Review - Inuyasha Series

Love anime? Why not write a review? Here's the latest from our anime readers, this one on Inuyasha.

MegaMan NT Warrior

Just who is MegaMan? Only the most incredible A.I. this side of the Cyber Network! Get all the details on Viz's latest action-packed anime release, MegaMan NT Warrior.

Requiem From The Darkness

It is the end of the Edo period. A time when darkness falls on the living. When those in power have fallen. And monsters are no longer figments of the imagination. This is Requiem From The Darkness, Geneon Entertainment's newest anime. Get a sneak peek here.

Fullmetal Alchemist

A magical anime full of mystery and suspense. Sounds interesting? Get the scoop on FUNimation's upcoming new anime, Fullmetal Alchemist.

Aura Battler Dunbine

From the makers of Robotech, Aura Battler Dunbine is an excellent little sci-fi anime that offers outstanding animation and an edge-of-your-seat story. Get all the details here.

Yu Yu Hakusho - In The Blood

The next chapter of the Chapter Black saga is here. In The Blood promises to be the most seat-gripping installment yet. Get your sneak preview here.

Anime DVD Review - Dragonball Z: The Cell Games - Earth's Last Hope

The Cell Games continue in FUNimation's latest Dragonball Z release, The Cell Games: Earth's Last Hope. Goku has been engaged in a brutal battle with Cell, and the winner is anyone's guess at this point. What will happen next? Find out here. (Warning: This review contains a few spoilers.)

Anime - Cased Closed Review

Who is this three foot prodigy detective? And where did he get all those cool tools? If you haven't caught FUNimation's Case Closed, you're missing some great new anime. Get all the details here.

Online Manga Review - Project Arms

Manga is great. Online manga is even better. The folks at Viz,LLC know this and so they've graced us with Project Arms, a story of nano-machines, telekinesis and secret ops. Get the details here.

Tenchi Muyo GXP

Those of you who long for the old Tenchi days should be tuning in to GXP. A spin off from the original OVA, Tenchi Muyo GXP gives us the same great anime we all came to know and love.

Ghost in the Shell

Get the inside scoop on this intense sci-fi Anime film.

Fusion: Losing Battle

Funimation's newest release in the Dragon Ball Z Majin Buu saga.

Fusion: Play for Time

Get the scoop on the next addition of the Majin Buu saga.

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