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Spring 2008 Anime Preview Guide
It's here! It's different! This year we're running a 24-7 anime preview guide; check back daily for our critics' takes on the newest shows from Japan! Reviews Now Available: Kanokon, Bus Gamer, The Tower of Druaga, Chi's Sweet Home, Itazura na Kiss, Blassreiter, To Love-Ru , Macross Frontier, Kurenai, Code Geass R2, xxxHOLiC: Kei, Zettai Karen Children, Vampire Knight, Special A
2008-04-08
It's here! It's different! This year we're running a 24-
Anime
News Nina! - 2008-04-09
A slime approaches!
2008-04-09
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Fidelity - Gackt: 0079-0088
Rachael takes us on a tour of Gackt's Gundam theme song cover album, with little to no irony.
2008-04-08
Shelf Life - The Nana Diaries
Is life as we know it real? Or is it just a figment of our anime? Find out this week.
- Baki the Grappler s.2 Box
- Black Cat boxset
- NANA live-action
- Zegapain v. 2, 3
2008-04-06
Is life as we know it real? Or is it just a figment of our anime? Find out this week.
- Baki the Grappler s.2 Box
- Black Cat boxset
- NANA live-
- Zegapain v. 2, 3
2008-04-06
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Beware any series whose female lead makes the deadly procession from fatefully encountered bishoujo to mysterious transfer student to live-
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.
The original novel on which the anime's second story arc was based comes to life with a focus on the long-
While this decidedly nonconformist magical girl series may have some problems, lack of vision and creativity are not among them. Worth a look even by those who do not normally care for the genre.
Gintama GN 5
On the surface, it may look like just another one of those "Ha ha look at silly people do silly things" comedies, but observant readers will laugh all the more because of the series' satirical edge.
On the surface, it may look like just another one of those "Ha ha look at silly people do silly things" comedies, but observant readers will laugh all the more because of the series' satirical edge.
Shuffle! DVD 1
Fans of harem romantic comedies might be able to tolerate this bland and uninspired exercise in brazen stupidity, lame jokes, and disgusting sweetness. All others should stay well away.
Fans of harem romantic comedies might be able to tolerate this bland and uninspired exercise in brazen stupidity, lame jokes, and disgusting sweetness. All others should stay well away.
My Dearest Devil Princess GN 2
Expect some mild entertainment in this volume, but let us never forget the series' true purpose: boobs, butts, and easily removable clothes.
Expect some mild entertainment in this volume, but let us never forget the series' true purpose: boobs, butts, and easily removable clothes.
Phoenix DVD 3
Allows itself to get preachy and metaphysical at the end, but delivers plenty of cruel twists of fate, epic-scaled plotting, and mythical inventions before it does. All that, and the meaning of life too. You just can't beat that.
Allows itself to get preachy and metaphysical at the end, but delivers plenty of cruel twists of fate, epic-
5 Centimeters Per Second DVD
This story of longing and connections, told in three parts, has the all the style, elegance, and eloquence of Makoto Shinkai's previous works. It may not show much variety, but it proves again that no anime director is better at making this kind of story work.
This story of longing and connections, told in three parts, has the all the style, elegance, and eloquence of Makoto Shinkai's previous works. It may not show much variety, but it proves again that no anime director is better at making this kind of story work.
The dramatic “Lord of Terror” storyline is wrapped up and followed by two more low-