Tomoko OHTSUKA

Now Streaming: Trigun 1-26 (s)
Here's a classic, now resurrected and streaming subtitled in its entirety. Also new today, Tenchi Muyo GXP 1-4 (d)! It's 2002 all over again! [discuss] 2010-10-29

Now Streaming: Ga-Rei-Zero 1-12(s)
When an elite task force is assigned a case of invisible monsters, they never counted on the real enemy being an old friend. Here's the whole series subbed. [discuss] 2010-10-28

Astro Toy - Revoltech Lupin the Third
The World's Greatest Thief gets the Revoltech treatment and David is here to screw around with it and take some photos! 2010-10-31

ANNCast - Boils and Ghouls
When hinges creek in doorless chambers, and strange and frightening sounds echo through the halls - that is the time when Jason Thompson, Erin and Noah join us for a chat about all things horror in anime and manga! Also: Media Blasters punditry! BooooooOOOOooooOOooo! 2010-10-29

Hey, Answerman! - Abnormal Activity 2
This week's HORRIFIC new Answerman has THRILLS AND CHILLS with questions about COLLECTING FIGURES!! SIMULCASTING RIGHTS!!! And don't you even DARE open your eyes as Brian is asked about ANIME BASED ON WESTERN PROPERTIES!!! (Those of you with weak constitutions: CONSIDER YOURSELVES WARNED!!!) 2010-10-29

Jason Thompson's House of 1000 Manga - Japan Inc.
A relic of the Japanese economy in the 1980s is uncovered and explored; what can we learn?! 2010-10-28

Interview: Tow Ubukata
The author of Mardock Scramble talks about death, rebirth, cooking metaphors, and little mice that turn into firearms. 2010-10-28

Shiki Episodes 1-6 Streaming
Viewing the undead through the eyes of a besieged village, Shiki manages the impossible: to make the much-worn monster menacing once more.

Linebarrels of Iron DVD Part 2
Dig far enough and you will find things to like about Linebarrels. Unfortunately the payoff is too small to justify the slog to get at it. Never mind the money to buy it.

Canaan DVD
A synesthetic young woman must battle terrorists, super-powered virus victims, and even the CIA to protect a beloved friend in this impressively-animated “girls with guns” series. It is a visual spectacle which excels in its action elements and central gimmick but struggles in its storytelling.

Cross Game GN 1
The story's nuances may prove a little trying but Adachi easily proves himself capable of hooking a reader for all 600 pages and everything about his work here is nothing short of effective storytelling.

Tsubasa, RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE GN 27
It's not so much that CLAMP have written themselves into a corner. Rather, they've written themselves into a funhouse mirror maze, and nobody knows the way out anymore.

Mitsudomoe Episodes 8-13 Streaming
Maybe it won't take its place among the comedy greats, but that doesn't mean it isn't great comedy.

Deadman Wonderland GN 3
It may not be entirely coherent who's doing what for who and why but you'd be hard-pressed to find a current series more compellingly able to pull you through without really caring to stop for all those little details.

Chi's Sweet Home GN 3
Those who were not entirely sold on the first two volumes of Chi's Sweet Home may finally find the clincher in Volume 3, which brings out the bittersweet side of owning a pet.

Eden of the East BLURAY
A twisty tale of conspiracies and revolution that plays equally well as action vehicle, character comedy, sweet romance, or speculative near-future sci-fi. The year's first truly great anime.

Toradora! Volume 2 Premium Edition
Though it still boasts some respectable comedy chops, the series' second half triumphs through its frank emotions, credible character developments, and a great sense of timing and dialog. The final episodes may be controversial, but this is still one of the best and most tightly-written of all anime romantic comedies.

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.