Fukuoka
: 福岡 【ふくおか】
A city of roughly 1.5 million people on the southern island of Kyushu. Fukuoka is the largest city in Southern Japan and the closest main city to Korea and China. Fukuoka is also "the city of F" in Excel Saga.
The
Fall 2009 Anime Preview Guide
It's the start of the fall, so that means an all-
Previews Available Now:
Inuyasha: The Final Act
The Sacred Blacksmith
Shugo Chara Party!
Tegami Bachi
White Album 2
To Aru Kagaku no Railgun
Book of Bantorra
Kampfer
Asura Cryin' 2
Queen's Blade: Gyokuza no Tsugumono
2009-10-01
The
Gallery - Victor Hao
King of RPGs artist Victor Hao joins us to discuss perspective in art, working in animation and comics at the same time, and how to find harmony when working with a writer. Oh, and how doodling in class can help land you a job. 2009-10-03
King of RPGs artist Victor Hao joins us to discuss perspective in art, working in animation and comics at the same time, and how to find harmony when working with a writer. Oh, and how doodling in class can help land you a job. 2009-10-03
ANNCast
- Johnston Waxes
Former Executive Editor Chris Johnston stops by the 'cast for a surprisingly frank chat about his days at Newtype and his experiences at ADV Films. Also: Saiunkoku, Evangelion, and the multiple lost dubs of Sgt. Frog! 2009-10-02
Former Executive Editor Chris Johnston stops by the 'cast for a surprisingly frank chat about his days at Newtype and his experiences at ADV Films. Also: Saiunkoku, Evangelion, and the multiple lost dubs of Sgt. Frog! 2009-10-02
Hey, Answerman!
This week on Hey, Answerman! "Forgotten" anime getting second seasons? One-sided relationships? 3-D fan projects? You asked, Brian answers. Plus, everyone's embarrassing confessions on Hey, Answerfans! Goodness!
2009-10-02
This week on Hey, Answerman! "Forgotten" anime getting second seasons? One-
Story of Saiunkoku Give-Away
Win a copy of The Story of Saiunkoku – The Complete Season One and this gorgeous promotional calendar.
2009-10-01
Buried Garbage - Dark Cat
In a rare Buried Garbage, Justin delves into the world of bad Japanese direct-to-video live action movies and emerges... with an anime featuring celibate tentacled monsters.
2009-10-01
In a rare Buried Garbage, Justin delves into the world of bad Japanese direct-
ANN Needs New Hardware
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2009-09-25
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Two sisters seeking a new home and employment find themselves as maids to an orphaned young teen living alone, only this one is seriously perverted and has an evil streak, in this fan serviced-
Reading at the best of times is like being transported to another world, and in that this manga succeeds spectacularly. And although the inevitable end is undeniably on the horizon, you will not ever want to leave Genbu's land.
Once again, Pluto continues to impress with its multi-
Shugo Chara! works on different levels, and for those who can enjoy both the kiddie side and the edgy grown-
Bleach: The DiamondDust Rebellion DVD
Spit and polish notwithstanding, you're better off sticking to the television series.
Spit and polish notwithstanding, you're better off sticking to the television series.
Daphne in the Brilliant Blue DVD Collection 2
Nearly smothered under outlandishly risqué costuming and retread story ideas is some surprisingly entertaining content which mixes humor with a semblance of true sentiment and actual plot. Although still far from great, the series is definitely better in its second half than it looked like at first.
Nearly smothered under outlandishly risqué costuming and retread story ideas is some surprisingly entertaining content which mixes humor with a semblance of true sentiment and actual plot. Although still far from great, the series is definitely better in its second half than it looked like at first.
Eureka Seven - good night, sleep tight, young lovers -
contained, highly accessible movie version full of bold actions and bolder emotions. Despite a darker edge, it still delivers spectacular action sequences and a convincing central couple.
Darkside Blues DVD
Ah, Darkside Blues…that 80 minute refugee from the good old days of violent, post-apocalyptic late twentieth century anime that make absolutely no sense because they are actually bolt-on bonuses to otherwise more comprehensible manga series.
Ah, Darkside Blues…that 80 minute refugee from the good old days of violent, post-
Big Windup! Part 2 DVD
The problems with this second half are not enough to derail the show, but the experience is way less satisfying than it should be. Such is the power of its characters that I still can't help but love the whole package.
The problems with this second half are not enough to derail the show, but the experience is way less satisfying than it should be. Such is the power of its characters that I still can't help but love the whole package.