Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood, Part 1
A re-birth not to be missed, Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood is anime!
The Anime Beat
Dragon Ball Z Kai, Part 1
But for all you die-hard Dragon Ball fans, Z Kai is unquestionably a must-have for your collection.
Surfing, Godzilla, Anime, and more Japanese Art: Viz Cinema in May
And this May, I dare say, they’re ambitiously launching a diverse program of movies depicting a Japan both known and unknown.
Right Stuff & Nozomi To Release The Irresponsible Captain Tylor L.E. Lithograph
Measuring 16 by 20 inches, and printed on archival quality paper, this print will be priced at $49.99 and include a certificate of authenticity.
FUNimation Streaming Schedule 5/7/10
Here is the latest streaming schedule from FUNimation as of 5/7/10, including YouTube and Hulu!
Sony Online and Rockin’ Android Announce Doujin Games for PSNetwork
The doujin genre itself is quite interesting. As fan-made, amateur products they normally incorporate famous anime characters – the actual copyright holders normally ignore such infringement, perhaps viewing it as both a source of free marketing and a means to create a stronger fan base. So, it doesn’t get more otaku than this.
Biomega 2
Guns, zombies, A.I., gene manipulation, a talking bear, and girls whose sex appeal oddly stems from the discolored trappings woven from an industrial cyberpunk thread: what more do you need?
Bleach 27
High school antics, subtle fan service, and classic Bleach heroism: this is Bleach V. 27. In that difficult and often crucial transition period between story arcs, these four episodes get it right. Simply put, there’s nothing but fun and intrigue. That’s right, no filler!!!!
A Few Minutes with Radical Axis
If you haven’t experienced the Radical Axis vision, you’re falling behind. From the deviant fast-food characters of Aqua Teen Hunger Force to the alcoholic mouse of 12 oz. Mouse, Radical Axis continues to push the boundaries of animation’s familiar aesthetic and to joyously exercise the freedom of speech intrinsic to comedy’s carnival.
Reborn! 15
Hey, I get the manipulation of audience anticipation, but Reborn! simply lacks focus and cogent story telling at the volume level. I learned nothing about these characters, except that they engage in long drawn-out melees.
Sgt. Frog, Season Two Part 2
If you’re down for a little humility, maybe even to poke fun at your cherished anime world, then these little frogs are just what you need.
More Anime from the Tokyo Anime Fair
So, here is a simple list of anime whose content and artwork represent not just the expected, but also chase the slippery beast that is originality and re-invention.
Strike Witches, Complete 1st Season
Strike Witches gets an A for creativity. This series is utterly original! Not only do we have a re-imagined World War II era Earth, but also biotechnology that complements rather than consumes the human form.
FUNimation Streaming Update 4/09/10
On Friday, FUNimation sent me their most recent streaming info. So, here it is. Go get your anime!
Real, Volume 8
Real may be seinen manga, but it definitely requires a mature readership. As mentioned above, and unlike Inoue’s widely successful Slam Dunk, the drama of moving forward in life colors the frames of every page.
Mecha Mania at Viz Cinema
On Friday, April 9 at 7:00pm, a meeting aptly titled Mecha Mania: Four Decades of Slam-Bang Sci-Fi Robot Anime will take place at Viz Cinema.
Soul Eater, Part 2
Download it. Buy the DVD. I don’t care. Just get it! This is by far the coolest series I’ve seen in a long time.
FUNimation Acquires Eden of the East and Chobits
All three Eden of the East movies (The King of Eden, Paradise Lost, and Air Communication) penned and directed by Kenji Kamiyama are now in the hands of FUNimation. The release date is set for 2011.
Tokyo Anime Fair
Overall, I like it. I like it a lot. On a sunny day, the monorail ride across the bay to the Tokyo Big Site is worth it alone. During my ride, I not only witnessed a cutesy pop concert, but also some Tokyo drifting.
Tokyo Anime Fair: Heroman
Stan Lee’s heroic fingerprints are all over this project, and studio Bones is rapidly emerging as the preeminent anime filter for video game and western content (e.g. the HALO anime series). For everyone, this cultural hybrid is arguably something new.
Tokyo Anime Fair: Sarai–ya Goyou
Now while I haven’t perused any complete episodes, the extended trailers that debuted last week suggest a human drama that shouldn’t disappoint.
FUNimation Aquires Black Butler/Kuroshitsuji
Oh, and like so many supernatural based series, the goth aesthetic is oozing out of every pore.
FUNimation Streaming Update
Here is the latest on FUNimation titles currently being streamed.
Tokyo Anime Fair: A Teasing Glance
When you see a never ending line of Otaku marching toward an exhibition gate, a press pass is priceless. But even after bypassing this dragon's tail, I was immediately submerged in a wave of anime fans as I waded into the exhibition hall.
Notes from under the Otaku
I'm in Tokyo and getting ready to head over to the Tokyo International Anime Fair!
