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Naruto Uncut DVD Box Set 6
This set covers episodes 66-78, which conclude the Chunin Exams and begin the attack on the Hidden Leaf Village. As frustrating as the content may be to watch, it does have its moments.

The Third GN 1
The paper-and-pictures version of The Third may be a fun diversion for those looking for an action-adventure fix, but it still has its flaws. Don't expect anything beyond the usual fancy leaps and explosions.

Hell Girl DVD 3
The series may drag at times, but these middle episodes still have some clever twists in store. In one of the most powerful episodes so far, we find that the roots of Hell Girl's existence run deep into the past.

Nobody's Boy Remi Sub. DVD 3-4
Perhaps more merciless (and sentimental) than the opening episodes, Remi does nothing here to betray what came before. It's still the same resolutely old-fashioned story filled with small joys and towering tragedies.

Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Just like casual gamers would benefit from putting down Fish Tycoon and trying something more engaging, hardcore gamers might want to take a night off of Gears of War to see what's going on in the Mysterious Village.

Witchblade DVD 4
There may have been a time when Witchblade was only about torpedo-chested women battling it out, but this set of episodes takes a deeper, more introspective turn.

Gyo GN 2
With all that pesky introductory nonsense out of the way, Junji Ito gets down to what he does best: undiluted grossness.

Blood+ Part 1 DVD
Rife with sword-flashing violence but not action-clogged, its heart worn on sleeve but not too sappy, Blood+ is a simple, solid action-adventure: entertaining, involving, and sometimes powerful.

King of the Lamp GN
Respectable artistry and two strong chapters are enough to merit a look by older fans of shojo anime who are not bothered by the inclusion of sexual situations or heroines who get treated roughly at times.

The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye DVD 4
Despite a one-episode drop-off in artistic quality, the series regains its stride with this intimate, self-contained four-episode story arc. It may not be a shining example of originality but executes well.

Nuku Nuku Dash: Mode One
Nuku Nuku Dash isn't particularly inspiring or exciting, but if you're a science-fiction fan and have a Sunday afternoon to throw away, you may want to give it a rental.