Yumi TAMURA

The X Button - Trials of the Soul
Todd explores court cases, the stage of history, and even mysterious cities. Plus Lighting Returns, Deception IV, and a Persona pile-up. 2013-11-27

Interview: Manuel Karamori
We sit down with Manuel Karamori, an Avex Eurobeat artist who tells us how he got his start in music and ended up on the soundtrack of Initial D. 2013-11-26

Pile of Shame - Emblem Take 2
This week, a rare yakuza time travel comedy. Perhaps the ONLY yakuza time travel comedy. 2013-11-26

Shelf Life - Breast in Show
This week, a lovely film about a mother and her children, and a pirate adventure. And then a show about boobs.
- Maken-Ki! Battling Venus
- One Piece: Strong World
- Wolf Children
2013-11-25

Astro Toy - Figma Link
Figma Link hookshots his way into David's heart. 2013-11-24

Samurai Flamenco Episodes 1-6 Streaming
Content to build slowly, keeping both feet firmly planted as it spins a surprisingly plausible action-comedy from its patently silly premise.

Umineko WHEN THEY CRY Episode 2: Turn of the Golden Witch GN 2
Turn of the Golden Witch's conclusion is neither as strong nor as shocking as its predecessor, and Ryukishi07 is going to have to step up his game in the third arc if he wants to retain the sort of breathless fanbase his previous series Higurashi When They Cry inspires.

Vinland Saga GN 1
If you have any interest at all in Vikings, the Medieval period, or pirates, this is not a series you want to miss.

Kill la Kill Episodes 1-6 Streaming
An unbridled feast of cartoon excess; a dizzying display of Trigger's peculiar action genius, freed from all constraints of logic or reason.

Beyond the Boundary Episodes 1-6 Streaming
Ultimately all you'll take away from Boundary is a respect for its technical mastery and a rapidly evanescing sense of nebulous enjoyment.

Super Mario 3D World
Fun, imaginative, and filled with little surprises and delights; the game tosses you into a gloriously colorful playland and says "have a good time!"

White Album 2 Episodes 1 - 6 Streaming
White Album 2 is a peaceful, pleasant romantic tale against a light Jpop background.

Naruto Shippūden: The Lost Tower Blu-Ray
Naruto Shippuden: The Lost Tower might as well be called "The Lost Opportunity" because of how it squanders its creative potential.

Coppelion episodes 1-6
A stylish and effective first episode and some neat ideas unfortunately have yet to translate into an involving and compelling series. Shaky writing and acting execution, especially in emotional scenes, limits its impact.

Log Horizon Episodes 1 - 6 Streaming
As it goes on, Log Horizon looks like it has the potential to expand rather than rehash the basic premise of players trapped in a game.

Tokyo Majin DVD
Tokyo Majin does not know how to tell a comprehensible story. What it thankfully does know how to do is put on a wild, bloody show. Emotionally, the series hits some very effective highs, but it's necessary to keep your brain switched off to get any enjoyment out of the overall result.