Vladimir ZHELEZNIAKOV

Shelf Life - Breakfast of Champions
Erin unloads some anger on Casshern Sins, and recommends some classics.
- Casshern Sins Pt 2
- Champion Joe
- Gaogaigar S1, discs 2 & 3
2010-09-20

Astro Toy - Metaltech Die-cast Grendizer
David goes searching through Forbidden Planet and finds this solid casual collector's piece. 2010-09-19

Mitsudomoe Episodes 1-7 Streaming
If you've had it up to our bloodshot eyeballs with precious characters and sweet-natured whimsy and want something drenched in the sundry juices of the dirtiest that comedy has to offer, then you're in luck.

Xam'd: Lost Memories DVD 1
Despite its tendency to ape other series and some bland stretches, this original Bones production does sport some respectable writing and couples its distinctive visual appeal with a concerted effort at character development. That is enough to carry the series through its first half.

Tale of a White Night GN
These stories aren't likely to make readers lose any sleep but there's a high likelihood of being left wary of what could linger in the shadows.

Okamisan Episodes 1-6 Streaming
Okamisan is a fairy tale. Or, more accurately, it's a bunch of them; melded with anime tropes in strange ways, and warped to comic ends. Loads of fun...most of the time.

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Campus Apocalypse GN 1
It's not the most unique story out there, and lucks some lustre because of it, but a fairly vibrant sense of pacing and some appealing artwork make this an introductory volume that's capable of providing some decent entertainment to those both new and old to the franchise.

Casshern Sins Parts 1 and 2 Blu-Ray
In a ruined world, sleek and beautiful Casshern must battle both robots and the oppressive weight of his own sins in this dramatic reinterpretation of the original 1973 TV series. A dark and stylish allegory about guilt and despair, it will quickly either fascinate or repel.

Twin Spica GN 3
Friends helping friends, seeking solace wherever it can be found, making up for what was lost—this is what the story is really about. Not wallowing in tragedy, but showing how it can be overcome.

The Tyrant Falls in Love GN 1
Tetsuhiro Morinaga has been in love with his upper-classman for over four years, but it's a bit of a unique case when the object of his affection is a temperamental, high-strung homophobe. It's quickly, and loudly, apparent that this isn't going to be another tale of blushing schoolboys.

Spice and Wolf Novel 2
Although this sophomore installment, which is the basis for episodes 8-13 of the first anime series, is not quite as sharp and fresh as the original, it is nonetheless a solid effort which does everything necessary to hold the interest of those who fell in love with the first book.

X DVD Complete Series
A relentless outpouring of misfortune, tragedy and betrayal soaked in end-of-the-world doom and good old-fashioned blood. If that sounds like your definition of good fun, few do it better than this.

Sakura Diaries DVD 1
The edits have been removed, the dub redone, and the episode count per disc doubled in ADV's rerelease of a title they originally released in 2001. If you favor saucy, sexy romance series or have an appreciation for high-quality fan service then this may be a title worth checking out.