Kids Joker (manga)

The Click - April 19 - 25
The Click loves you very, very much, so sometimes when he says things that are hurtful or completely false or grammatically incorrect, just remember that. That said, here's some new episodes of Bleach and more of your favorite shows to chew on! Figuratively speaking. 2008-04-19

ANNtv - Behind the Masquerade
What really goes on behind the scenes at a cosplay masquerade? Our cameras went to Anime Boston to take a rare glimpse at what it's like to participate. 2008-04-19

New York Comic Con
ANN begins bringing you panel coverage from the New York Comic Con.
Now up:

• Ultimo Press Event
• Bandai Entertainment
• Viz Media
• Del Rey Manga

2008-04-18

Hey, Answerman!
Answerman returns with a whole bunch of like, questions, and like, answers and stuff, man. This week: getting a gig being a writer, why some anime seems like it's been xeroxed wholesale from another anime, a heartfelt apology to a lover scored, a guinea pig and your answers to last week's Hey, Answerfans! 2008-04-18

Buried Treasure - Roujin Z
Intelligent social satire is rare in anime, but nobody does it better than Katsuhiro Otomo. This week, a look at his classic, Roujin Z. 2008-04-17

Kagetora GN 8
This story of a young ninja and his cute but incapable charge/student wallows in an intensive display of utterly stereotypical romantic comedy content, but looks good doing so and still manages to be mildly entertaining.

The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service GN 6
The Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service may be a shining jewel in the supernatural genre, but even this masterful series has its off-days. Volume 6 is one such disappointment.

Galaxy Angel II GN 3
Unless you're a fan of the franchise and simply must know why Nano-Nano has a tail and Kahlua a split personality, or you're a sucker for any kind of harem romance, this manga is unlikely to captivate.

Hell Girl DVD 4
As restrained, elegant, and superbly atmospheric as ever, Hell Girl continues to vary its basic formula in small, telling ways but remains as stubbornly repetitive as ever.

The Wallflower GN 14
Toss any expectations beyond those for a passing diversion and some good chuckles out the window. Wallflower is back to treading water.

My-Otome DVD 5
Action, betrayal, tragedy, scheming, dark revelations, hard-learned lessons, and just a touch of comedy - what more could you ask for? The series hits full stride as major plot developments abound.

Super Robot Wars OG Divine Wars Sub.DVD 4
If you can walk away from the preposterous spectacle of the opening without a smile on your face and a spring in your step, then you probably aren't susceptible to the series' peculiar brand of muscle-headed magic.

Magikano DVD 1
Beware any series whose female lead makes the deadly procession from fatefully encountered bishoujo to mysterious transfer student to live-in maid in a single episode. Seriously, that should take at least two episodes.

Simoun Sub.DVD 2
A stabilizing cast, the emergence of Neveril from her funk, and the intriguing gender and religious issues raised by the content elevate the series from the level of a merely unusual yuri sci fi production to something extraordinary.

Kanon DVDs 2-3
More encounters with cute girls, and the big secret of one comes out, as the series reaches the halfway point. While it may be specifically designed to pander to fans, it represents pandering done right.

Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars DVD 1
Shingu is hardly the deepest or most complex anime series you will ever see, but it is a fun, light-hearted view well worthy of consideration by those looking for a good light diversion. Despite the artwork on the packaging, it is more a slice-of-life story than a true sci-fi or mecha tale.