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The Gallery - Rem
Morning International Manga Competition winner Rem stops in to talk about her journey through the publishing world, having a significant other who is also your writer, and (of course) the "what is manga" debate. 2009-12-12

Hey, Answerman!
This time on Hey, Answerman! Brian builds his own helicopter out of detritus, duct tape, and hope. After he crashes it within 5 minutes and injures himself, he takes on questions about VHS tapes, K-On! and DVD subtitles. There's another Hey, Answerfans! installment buried within there somewhere, too. Excelsior! 2009-12-11

ANNCast - Right Stuffed!
Shawne Kleckner from RightStuf.com joins us this week to chat about the retail landscape and, of course, whether or not it's worth dubbing his Nozomi releases. Plus: Honey and Clover and the death of the loli debate. 2009-12-10

Dragon Ball DVD Season 2 Uncut Set
Here the series is in balance: an action-packed tale told with rare humor and something even rarer—a genuine sense of adventure.

What a Wonderful World! GN 2
In the long run, Asano says, we are what we choose to make of ourselves—and it is that idea, more than any particular character or storyline, that permeates this entire series.

Shonen Onmyouji DVD Boxset
Yes, it is exactly about a boy who must use his amazing powers to save the world, but such a clichéd description doesn't begin to explain the surprising layers of depth in this historical adventure.

Sgt. Frog DVD part 1
Froglike aliens attempt to invade Earth, only to wind up attached to its inhabitants, hobbies, and conveniences, in this parody-laden, family-friendly comedy series. Few series peak higher with their humor or more consistently offer healthy laughs in this highly accessible endeavor.

You're Under Arrest Second Season DVD Collection 1
Regardless of relative storytelling quality, it's always a pleasure to hang with the hep cats of the Bokutou Police Station.

Honey and Clover DVD part 1
Five art college students and one of their professors share the trials and tribulations of art, school, life, and love in this long-awaited adaptation of a popular josei manga. Despite its flaws, it shows potential, and those who survive a seemingly directionless start should find it involving.

Tears To Tiara Sub.DVD part 1
A resurrected Demon King turns out to be anything but that in this timely, good-looking 2009 adaptation of fantasy RPG console and ero games. Though most of its components are very typical for series of its type, quality lies in the cracks amidst the more mundane content.

Ikigami GN 3
"What would you do if you had 24 hours left to live?" One of the answers ends up being the series' most emotionally challenging story yet, a showdown between two flawed personalities that can only end in tragedy.

Blood+ Part 2 DVD
More than anything else, Blood+ is a reminder of the simple pleasures afforded by a well-written, well-executed mainstream anime.

Tatakau Shisho Episodes 1-6 Streaming
There's a certain majesty to the speed and thoroughness with which Tatakau Shisho self-destructs.

Adventures of the Mini Goddesses DVD 1
This is the perfect disc to plug in on a rainy afternoon for a few laughs.