Blassreiter, Part 2
So far, mecha seems to be the word of the month. And being a Voltron and Robotech fan from way back, I know mecha. Fortunately, Blassreiter doesn’t step on a beloved technological construct with that unimaginative, xeroxing heel.
Article Type: Review
Linebarrels of Iron
After all, for mecha lovers, this show has a lot of potential. But, as of now, I would place it somewhere between a so-so derivation of Full Metal Panic and Evangelion “light.”
Naruto Shippuden The Movie
Focused, artfully drawn, a steady pace, a much older protagonist, Naruto Shippuden The Movie extracts everything you love about a given episode and lets it pervade 94 minutes of film. That’s right.
Bamboo Blade, Part 2
My previous words still stand: this is the underdog team we just love to root for! Bamboo Blade Part 2 delivers the same blend of comedy, high school drama, and sword-cracking action that made the initial DVD pack so enjoyable.
El Cazador de la Bruja, Part 1 and 2
While not compelling or even groundbreaking in character or content, I did enjoy the show. El Cazador de la Bruja is friendship and crazy times induced by gunpowder.
Gunslinger Girl Il Teatrino, OVA
Drama, drama, drama! And no, I don’t mean they kind running the halls of your vapid high school, or that reality series showcasing the worst angels of or nature. This is the good kind, the stuff of fiction.
Dragon Ball Z: Dragon Box One
Considering this is only the first box, this collector’s series has clearly been chosen to convey the ultimate and final expression of the Dragon Ball saga. Although I’m not a fan, this ain’t too shabby.
REVIEW: Tornado Outbreak
Check out AWN's review of Tornado Outbreak by Konami.
REVIEW: Zombie Apocalypse
Zombies... Lots and lots of zombies. Check out AWN's review of Zombie Apocalypse for Xbox LIVE Arcade and PSN.
Ichi
Watch this movie! You won’t be surprised why Ichi has received endless acclaim. As adaptations go, it’s spot on.
Bleach: Season Four Box Set Part 1
At any rate, the monstrous popularity of Bleach overshadowed, and continues to overshadow, the mediocrity of the Bount. No matter how many complaints you can hurl, the Bount cycle did not deviate from the essential Bleach aesthetic: the deep bonds of friendship and a never-ending chain of bankai wielding battles.
Sony Pictures' Mobile Voltron Game
Whether you’re a Voltron fan or not, for $3.99, you really can’t lose! One again, it satisfied my gaming appetite; and this says a lot, since, besides Tetris, the gamer in me tends to shrink in the face of mobile phone play.
Tekken 6 for the PSP
Simply put, Tekken 6 for the PSP is a pocket full of pugilistic glory and bragging rights.
Blood The Last Vampire on Blu-Ray
At any rate, the Blu-Ray release of Blood The Last Vampire anime is a big win. If not for the reasons mentioned above, then the 3-D quality of the artwork. At 1080p, and without any visual aids, Saya’s murderous cuts might just make you flinch.
Review: The Princess and the Frog
As you probably know, The Princess and the Frog is Disney’s first 2D effort in five years. It took John Lasseter, a Pixar guy who now runs all of Disney animation to get the studio to return to its 2D roots. Lasseter and company knew they had to hit a home run to make people care about hand-drawn animation again. Hey, it’s a Disney movie – there’s gotta be a happy ending, right? Damn straight – a happy ending to both the movie and the studio’s mission to show the world 2D’s still got the goods.
Nabari: The Complete Series, Part 2
By far, Nabari is one of the best anime series released in 2009.
Ghost in The Shell 2.0
Groundbreaking, seminal, visionary: these are the necessary adjectives to be predicated upon Ghost in The Shell.
Bamboo Blade Part 1
Let’s face it. This kendo team is the underdog we love to root for!
CTN Animation Expo: The Saturday Experience
The CTN Animation Expo is a new animation event based at the Burbank Convention Center in California. The Expo is mixed with traditional artist, computer artists, schools, software companies, book publishers, Women in Animation and ASIFA, recruiters from well established companies, and several other animation related companies.
CTN-X: A Real Animation Conference in the U.S.
CTN-X kicked off its first edition on Friday. Nov. 20th, bringing a new animation conference to Los Angeles. In it's first year, the event had quickly outgrown its home at the Burbank Convention Center with attendees lined up to attend various standing-room only panels.
Blood The Last Vampire
Unfortunately, if you’re a disciple of either the manga or anime, this movie will probably leave you in a state of blah.
NARUTO Shippuden: Clash of Ninja Revolution 3
If you can’t tell by now, I like this game. It’s just fun. And, like I’ve said before about Wii games in general, it’s even better when fighting friends and family!
Dragonaut: The Resonance, Part 1
Fan service. After adding up all the tight outfits and silicone pouring out of blouses, that’s all I can say. Unfortunately, there’s not much else here.
Evangelion: 1.01 You Are (Not) Alone
Story, action, and failingly real love: Evangelion 1.01 is why we cherish anime. Between the artistry of a supposed cartoon and the drama worthy of a live action film, we find ourselves awkwardly both children and adults.
REVIEW: Madballs in Babo: Invasion
Hit the link to see our review of Madballs in Babo: Invasion for Xbox LIVE Arcade and PC.
