The Review!CardcaptorSakura is becoming one of my favorite Anime series. It has been a year (May 2001) since I had seen any of the series (with the exception of the Movie). Instead of replacing the first three I have on subtitled VHS, I decided just to s...
What They SayMeilin is Back! Li decides to confess his feelings to Sakura- but only after he tells Meilin!
Then, Sakura uses the Mirror Card to do her Christmas shopping, but realizes she’s neglected something important... Later, during the New Yea...
What They SayRomantic Rivals?! Summer is nearly over but Sakura\'s tests never end! Sakura\'s school stages a test of courage in some scary caves, but when the Erase Card makes her friends disappear, Sakura and Li rise to the challenge! Then, The Glow Car...
What They SaySakura lead with your heart! The Sword card takes control of Sakura\'s friend and attacks! Still, Sakura is able to use her head and her heart to save everyone. Next, Sakura discovers her mother was best friends with Tomoyo\'s mom, and learns...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:Mika Onishi, Athena Nibley and Althea NibleyAdapted by:What They SaySakura Kinomoto seems like just your average fourth grader - loves P.E., hates math - but there's something about her that's not so normal....
What They SayI’m in Love With…!
Ski lessons are impossible in a blizzard, but what can Sakura do when an avalanche threatens the entire class?! Next, Touya and Yukito star in Akizuki’s movie which gets too close to their real lives for...
What They SayCuriosity is part of any 10-year-old’s life, but Sakura just broke the seal on a magical book and released all of the mischievous spirits imprisoned on the cards inside! Kero, the Guardian of the Clow Cards is horrified to find all of t...
The Review!Volume 7 and still going.
On the first episode in this disc, Sakura is in a bit of trouble when there is another \'Sakura\' running around and causing all sorts of trouble. In order for Sakura to solve the mystery of this \'doppelganger\', Ker...
The Review!I've heard many good things about this show, with all the sugary cuteness and interesting characters, so I took a risk and bought all of the current discs that's been released to see what's it all about. Needless to say, I've now become a Cardc...
What They SayThe Dream Card pulls Sakura into a prophetic dream where she meets another Sakura who tells her “Everything’s going to be just fine.” Of course, that only makes her nervous. However, not quite as nervous as Li gets after he ...
What They SayThe World of Darkness… Sakura worries that she can’t replace Clow Reed as the master of the cards so she travels to the past to talk to Clow Reed himself for advice. On her return, Eriol reveals himself and unveils his final test....
What They SaySakura challenges the Power Card to a game of tug-o-war, but thanks to Li, the game could be over in no time!
Then, Sakura goes to see her brother in a peculiar version of Cinderella that is brought to a crashing halt by the Mist Card. What...
The Review!Onto volume 4 and still going.
On the first episode of the disc, we see Sakura on another one of her class trips. This time it's the zoo and her group was assign to view the elephants. However things turn bad as the Power Card arrives and it w...
What They SaySakura starts the 5th grade on a high note with a beautiful new teacher, Kaho, and a precious birthday gift from Yukito. However, the Clow Cards make sure to remind her that she still has her duty as Cardcaptor in addition to her school-work....
What They SayWhat if…? Would there be an earth-shaking battle if Spinel met Keroberous? If Sakura and Li were trapped alone together in an elevator, could Li confess his feelings to Sakura? How could Keroberous and Yue stay hidden if couldn’t...
What They SaySakura’s look-alike has been causing trouble and if Sakura can’t figure out which Card it is, her brother may suffer the consequences.
Then a beautiful new teacher, Miss Kaho Mitsuki impresses Sakura, but Li senses trouble! For ...
The release year 2003 was a sizeable one for ADV Films. In addition to putting out nearly two hundred DVDs and collections, they revamped their music division, created and launched a new manga publishing division and laid the groundwork for their "toys"...
What They SayTiny Troubles. Card by card, Sakura gets closer to capturing them all, still the cards find plenty of ways to make trouble! Sakura thought the Loop Card\'s never-ending race was tiring, but the Sleep Card\'s about to teach Sakura\'s father wh...
What They SayThe Clow Cards are Fading Away! Eriol continues “playing” with Sakura, devising more complicated traps for Sakura to overcome. First Sakura must survive from drowning in a sea of sheep, and then try and chase down a runaway bike. ...
What They SayAs if capturing 40-foot tall plush dolls (The Jump) wasn’t hard enough, now Sakura has competition! Li, her new classmate, has come from China to capture the Clow Cards for himself, so their relationship isn’t entirely friendly...
What They SayMysteries Revealed! Kero confronts Sakura’s teacher, Kaho Mizuki, to discover that the final judgement is upon them and the fate of the world is in balance!
Then the earth splits open introducing the final card, the Earth Card. If Sak...
The Review!Onto volume 6 and still going.
The first episode has Sakura competing in the school's marathon. However, Meilin is confident that she and Li will do a one-two finish. Problem is that Meilin has never run a marathon before and she has to some t...
What They SayThe Sweet Taste of Victory! Sakura’s next challenge! To bake a cake… Easy? Not when the Sweet Card decides to lend a hand. And who knew that Cards could get injured? When Sakura’s friend Rei finds an injured Clow Card, every...
The Review!Onto volume 5 and still going.
On the first episode of the disc, Sakura is at a beach camp with the school. And like any camp outing, there are lots of fun things going on. When the school held its Test of Courage at a cave beach, Sakura start...
What They SayBlockbuster hit Anime on DVD. Based on the work by CLAMP. Contains the first-season episodes 1 thru 3. #1 \"Sakura to Fushigi na Moho No Hon (Sakura and a book of magic)\", #2 \"Sakura NO Sutekina Otomodachi (Sakura\'s wonderful friend)\" and...
The Review!It's been a while but with 7 volumes released already, I'll continue with volume 2 and work all my way to volume 7.
In the first episode of this disc, a toy store has recently opened near the school Sakura goes to. In it, there are all sorts o...
What They SayThe Power of One’s Own Star! Without the power to use the Clow Cards, Sakura must discover a new method of using her magic and her new staff. But will she be able to do this while being attacked by Eli’s traps: a possessed piano, ...
What They SayFire & Ice! Learning how to ice-skate can be a lot of fun. However, the lesson turns into a crash course when the Freeze Card appears. Later, Sakura and Yukito team up in a city-wide search for clues to a hidden prize that ends up in a death-...
The Review!Onto volume 3 and still going.
On the first episode of the disc, feeling down after what Li said to her on the previous episode, Tomoyo and Rika decides to take Sakura out to a nice store to cheer her up. After shopping, all of them head back ...
What They SayTrouble from Hong Kong! Sakura versus the Power, the Sword and the Fight Cards! While she continues to learn to capture The Clow Cards, Li continues to criticize and challenge Sakura.
As if that wasn’t hard enough, Meilin Rae arrives f...
Released today from Pioneer is CardcaptorSakuraVol. #17, the penultimate volume to the series that\'s kept us smiling and feeling warm inside for a couple of years now.
Released earlier this week was another installment in a series that has managed to be top notch even this many volumes in, CardcaptorSakuraVol.#16 from Pioneer Entertainment.
What They SayThe Key Elements! Sakura faces off against The Watery and the Earth -- two of the most powerful Clow Cards! Yet, despite this adversity and the sad news that Mei Lin is returning to Hong Kong, Sakura will always find the key to her success wi...
What They SayBack to the Beginning! The last of the Clow Cards, The Earthy Card, appears and our heroes must find a way to capture this huge card before it destroys the city! One would think that all their troubles would be over once that last card was ca...
What They SayOne fateful day:
What’s a kid to do? Sakura, an everyday fifth grader, discovers the mysterious Clow Book and accidentally sets all of the powerful Clow Cards free. She now must recapture all the cards with the help of Keroberos, who aw...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:Maria Simpson, Athena Nibley and Althea NibleyAdapted by:What They SayWhen Sakura Kinomoto first became the Cardcaptor, finding the missing Clow Cards wasn't easy - she could never predict where or when they...
The Review!CardcaptorSakura has been a favorite series of mine. Surprisingly, this is my first CardcaptorSakura DVD (I have collected a few of Pioneer\'s subtitled VHS a year ago)! After watching this disc, I can\'t say I\'m not impress with the disc. L...
What They SayThe fates shine upon young archeologist Syaoran and his life-long love, the Princess Sakura. As the moon hovers silently above the kingdom, a beautiful and otherworldly sound fills the air, drawing the princess to the ancient ruins. Her laten...
What They SayThe mysterious painting:
At the art gallery, Sakura and Co. observe that all is not right with a certain painting. They soon discover that Silent Card is responsible for altering the picture. But how will they command this Clow Card to “...
What They SayIn the 16th installment of Urusei Yatsura, love becomes ludicrous when Ten gets an unwanted girlfriend. Gazing into crystallne eyeballs reveals the future of onesl ovelife. Mendou\'s conniving sister Ryoko arranges for a little mayhem and whe...
What They SayAn unexpected find:
What does a tree need to grow? Why, a little sunshine and water of course. Sakura and her friends find out the hard way when they must capture two cards – the Wood and the Rain. See how an ordinary day of housework f...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:Maria Simpson, Athena Nibley and Althea NibleyAdapted by:What They SayOnce upon a magic night, an English sorcerer mixed Western wizardry with Eastern enchantments to create a magical deck of cards called th...
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What They SaySakura wins a trip to Hong Kong! Or does she? A mysterious force calls out to Sakura in her dreams, and she discovers a dangerous legacy lingering in the alleys of Hong Kong. Thank goodness Sakura can depend upon Li and his family to help her...
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The second season kicks off with a bang as the Piffle Princess Company challenges everyone to a race to gain Sakura’s feather.What They SayThey say nothing as no summaries have been sent to retailers or press sites.The Review!Audio: Unlike the first...
What They SayFire and Ice! The Fiery Card interrupts Sakura\'s trip to the winter carnival and proves to be Sakura\'s biggest challenge yet! Meanwhile, \"magical cards\" that look like the Clow have become the rage at school, but when Sakura goes to buy o...
What They SayBased on the original story and manga by CLAMP (CardcaptorSakura, Chobits, Rayearth). Animation by Madhouse (Vampire Hunter D, Trigun, Ninja Scroll), directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri (X Movie, Vampire Hunter D, Ninja Scroll, Wicked City, Demon ...
What They SaySakura bravely faced the many challenges needed to finish the capture and transformation of the Clow Cards into her own Sakura Cards, but can she reveal her deepest feelings to Shaoran? Before she can face that challenge, someone begins stea...
The Review!What joy is it to receive this disc a few days ago. No sooner than it arrived, it\'s the first thing that I watched. Keeping in tone with the CardcaptorSakura magic, this movie put me into such a good mood that I haven\'t had for a while.
The...
What They SayMortally wounded by Nataku, Fuma’s father leaves a cryptic message for his son – \"You are Kamui’s twin star.\" After the funeral, Kamui and Kotori are attacked by Seishiro, a Dragons of Earth assassin. A still mystified Fum...
What They SayMysteries swirl like a sandstorm around the enigmatic ruins of Sakura\'s homeland; a site of unknown power, clearly coveted by forces both dark and light, evil and right. Syaoran and his noble friends, Kurogane and Fai, are observed from on h...
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What They SayCuriosity is part of any 10-year old\'s life, but Sakura just broke the seal on a magical book and released all of the mischievous spirits imprisoned on the cards inside! Kero, the \"Guardian of the Clow Cards\" is horrified to find all of ...
What They SayA Boy’s first computer. A country boy from Hokkaido, Hideki arrives in the big city (Tokyo) to go to college. Instantly, he is shocked and amazed by the variety and prevalence of Persocoms: personal computers designed to look and act li...
For FUNimation, 2003 looked to be a good year as they continued their movement into more "hardcore" anime fandom all while still feeding the all powerful Dragonball beast that they've managed over the years.
The early part of the year saw the end of B...
What They SaySakura bravely faced the many challenges needed to finish the capture and transformation of the Clow Cards into her own Sakura Cards, but can she reveal her feelings to Shaoran? Before she can best that challenge, someone begins stealing her ...
What They SayContains 4 episodes:
Episode 4: I Hate Wedding Veils!
When a young girl is being forced into an arranged marriage, it\'s up to Meimi to help her out! But will Saint Tail be able to go through with the job knowing the girl\'s heart is reall...
What They SayWhat would you do if you could be anything you wanted? Miho Shinohara gets her chance when some little friends drop off a magical crayon that changes her life forever! 10-year old Miho is about to see what life is like as 15-year old Lala ...
What They SayFans of the X TV series won’t want to miss this second original soundtrack packed with more songs from the hit series by CLAMP (X, Chobits, CardcaptorSakura)!The Review!5 out of 5
X Original Soundtrack II
Music found in the X Series.
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What They SayDVD edition of the OVA series with an enormous cult following. Comes with a box. A new movie will be in theaters this autumn (2000) in Japan, and this pre-order only limited edition comes with an admission ticket for the movie! PLEASE NOTE th...
What They SayIn the year 2000-something, a massive central network called COMNET links the computers of the world, forming a single global computer system. COMNET, designed to serve the interests of mankind, is managed by the supercomputer, GROSSER. But w...
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Settled by alchemists, the town of Wisteria has the reputation of being an idyllic retreat. But what Alponse and Edward find ...
In 2003, Bandai had itself a busy year in both getting releases out as well as setting their plans for the future. But unlike other studios, a lot of what goes on with Bandai releases seem to give the impression of a "slumbering giant" of sorts. Bandai ...
What They SayBig hit 2nd CardcaptorSakura movie. Expected to come with a 24-page collectible booklet, and a \'\'theatrical Sakura movie\'\' original card. The Review!After the fight with Eriol and the departure of Li Syaoran to Hong Kong, a mysterious ca...
The Review!Being a fan of the Sakura Wars (Sakura Taisen) franchise, when I pop this disc into my player, never in my life was I so excited (well along with the last volume of Princess Nine since it came with my order) to see this second OAV series. Can y...
From the news listing below, the second CardcaptorSakura movie is finally confirmed as being licensed, though it was something of a given but you could never be sure since the reps would always defer questions on it to \"a later time\". Unlike the last t...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:Anthony GerardAdapted by:What They SaySakura and Syaoran return! But they're not the people you know. Sakura is the princess of Clow - and possessor of a mysterious, misunderstood power that promises to chan...
What They SayIn the ancient world of Macedonia, science and magic are one. One man controls them both ...
From the minds of Peter Chung (Aeon Flux), Rintaro (Astro Boy, Metropolis), and Masao Murayama (Trigun, CardcaptorSakura). Animation by Madhouse (T...
What They SayCaptain Ohgami is leaving the Imperial Flower Combat Troupe, and it\'s clear he may not be the only one who\'s saying farewell. But whom is Sakura marrying? And why does it seem she herself is against the wedding? Can the Imperial Troupe resc...
Mariela also mentioned to us today that TOKYOPOPs Jake Forbes posted today that CardcaptorSakura manga volumes 1-3 will be reprinted in unflopped fashion and rereleased in a special box set this fall. This is similar to what they did with MKR. The rema...
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.4
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Menu: 5
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 5
Overall: 4.8
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Sound: 4
Plot: 3
English Acting: 4
Music: 5
Overall: 4
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What They SayThe \'99 summer\'s blockbuster theatrical hit \'\'Sakura\'\' the movie is already coming out on DVD! Carries an all-color 24-page booklet, illustrated by CLAMPThe Review!Sakura Kinomoto is a 4th Grade Elementary School Student. One day, whil...
What They SayBased on the Saint Tail manga of Tachigawa Megumi currently being published by MIXX, Saint Tail is equal parts magic, romance and adventure that will appeal to fans of Sailor Moon and CardcaptorSakura.
Meimi Haneoka is a seemly ordinary stu...
What They SayIt is the 1920s, and Japan is under attack by demonic invaders. The government has designed sturdy, albeit steam-powered, robot armor suits for the impending battle, but only young ladies with the proper combination of virtue and spirit can p...
What They SayIt is the 1920s, and Japan is under attack by demonic invaders. The government has designed sturdy, albeit steam-powered, robot armor suits for the impending battle, but only young ladies with the proper combination of virtue and spirit can p...
The Review!The second volume to an incredible OAV series. This disc will most definitely appeal to anyone who have played the games as the stories tie itself well to the events of the games.
The first episode of the disc, we see Orihime's father winning ...
What They SayUrara likes Touma. Touma likes Meiko. Meiko might like Touma, but Meiko will only date a college boy. So, what’s an underachiever like Touma to do? Well, if you’re Touma you lie and say that you got into the most prestigious co...
After a solid 2002 release year that saw the conclusion of Rurouni Kenshin and the introduction of Berserk, Media Blasters was set to capitalize on that with the release of the noteworthy series Twelve Kingdoms and Samurai Deeper Kyo. With those set as ...
What They SayThe Imperial Flower Combat Troop gains two new members: Kouran the Brain and Kanna the Brawn. But the Evil Darkness has gained new members too: Setsuna the Imp and his trusty companion Resatsu the Lumbering Brute! To make matters worse, the ...
What They SaySakura finally realizes her dream of starring in the Imperial Flower Combat Troop\'s new show, but the devious Satani has more than a bouquet of roses with which to reward our star. What will the team do when their key player is running plays...
The Review!Being a fan of the Sakura Wars (Sakura Taisen) franchise, when I pop this disc into my player, never in my life was I so excited (well along with the last volume of Princess Nine since it came with my order) to see this second OAV series. Can y...
What They SayThe Review!The Sakura Wars Franchise has finally made its way to being a Television Series, and now this TV series is available on DVD.
Audio:
The audio on this disc is clear with no problems that I could find on my sound system. No distorti...
What They SayRight Stuf International proudly presents SHINGU: SECRET OF THE STELLAR WARS! Created by acclaimed director Tatsuo Sato (NADESICO / STELLVIA / AZUMANGA DAIOH), with planning by Masao Maruyama (GUNGRAVE / CARDCAPTORSAKURA MOVIES / CHOBITS), p...
What They SayPassaram-se quatro meses desde que Shaoran foi embora para a China, depois de declarar todo seu amor por Sakura, que não teve coragem de fazer o mesmo.
Na escola, a classe de Sakura está ensaiando uma peça de teatro para o FEstival de Nades...
We got in the early solicitation information this evening for some Pioneer and Bandai titles, which means it\'s basic and subject to change:Ai Yori Aoshi Vol. #3 - 125 minutes - $29.98 - 06/24/2003
CardcaptorSakuraVol.#16 - 100 minutes - $29.98 - 07/08...
What They SayFriendship, loyalty, and teamwork-the binding forces of the spirit warriors. Captain Ohgami reflects over his adventures with the Imperial Flower Combat Troupe as he prepares to depart for a new assignment, but turbulent winds are brewing. ...
"Gunbuster 2," "Demon Prince Enma," "The Wings of Rean" and "Galaxy Angel Rune" set for May/June/July launches
TORRANCE, Calif., April 3, 2007 " Bandai Visual USA Inc., a leading innovator in Japanese animation, today announced the official North Americ...
What They SayThe nefarious Satani is up to his tricks again-and the only thing more horrifying than the wickedness of his actions is the revelation of his true identity! Meanwhile, Sakura must face the Spirit World in order to make peace with the trouble...
What They SaySakura\'s Magic Fails! After capturing all the Clow Cards, everything should be normal, shouldn\'t it? No! Sakura is in for a surprise when a new student and a new enemy appears. Only this time, Sakura\'s wand doesn\'t work! How is she going ...
The Review!Video:
The video was pretty average, no complaints here. While pretty good looking, the quality wasn't good as other Pioneer releases like Serial Experiments Lain, due to the amount of episodes they put on the DVD.
Audio:
Technically, the audi...
What They SayThe Review!The Sakura Wars Franchise has finally made its way to being a Television Series, and now this TV series is available on DVD.
Audio:
Like the first volume, the audio on this disc is clear with no problems.
Video:
The video is clea...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayYoung Syaoran embarks on a worlds-spanning adventure to restore the memory of the most important person in his life, the princess Sakura - even though he knows that sh...
Congratulations to Craig Phillips who scored a copy of CardcaptorSakuraVol. #12 off of us this afternoon. We\'re going into recycle mode once more for the evening and overnight crowd as we\'re putting in Paul Champagne Bubblegum Crisis 2040 Metal Art Bo...
What They SayUrara likes Touma. Touma likes Mieko. Mieko might like Touma, but Mieko will only date a college man, so what’s a low achiever like Touma to do? Well, why not lie and say he got into the most prestigious college in Tokyo? Now all he...
The Review!Content: 4.5 In this little love triangle show called Sakura Diaries, we have the main guy Touma "Tonma-chan" Inaba staying in Tokyo for his college entrance exams. He is a pretty regular guy, not too bright and kind of a dork. For some reason ...
The Review!The second volume of the Tales of the Meiji series, and the first volume of the third season, Son of God marks the beginning of the departure from the manga, containing original stories and animated by a different studio. So how fares the Kens...
What They SayThe forces of evil are growing stronger-even Mother Nature has turned traitor and is itching for a fight. The world needs a team of defenders: a dedicated group that will work together in harmony and ace precision; a band that will refuse to ...
What They SayUrara likes Touma. Touma likes Meiko. Meiko might like Touma, but Meiko will only date a college boy. So what\'s an under achiever like Touma to do? Well, if you\'re Touma, you\'ll lie and say you got into the most prestigious university poss...
What They SayThe Review!This disk contains TV episodes 54 - 56, the entirety of the Soujirou vs. Kenshin fight. Sony released the entirety of this show breaking it up into fitting sections so that a person could buy one disk with the fight they wanted to ...
What They SaySince the red-hot redhead Meiko only hangs with college studs, Touma tells her he got into Keio. Now all he\'s gotta do is show up at classes he\'s not enrolled in and takes tests he\'ll never pass. But preppy Mashu\'s also got the hots for M...
With 11/18/2003 just around the corner, the real end to the era is about to hit with Geneon\'s release of CardcaptorSakura The Movie 2: The Sealed Card. We\'ve looked at the regular edition that we got in early and will take a look at the special edition...
We\'ve made some good inroads into our region 1 alternate angle pile today and will try to hit the other regions over the course of the weekend.
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What They SayIn the 21st century, the evil organization Galactor has its sights set on global conquest. Their use of tyrannical terrorism and high-tech mayhem has the world in the clutches of fear.
The only thing standing in the way of complete global do...
What They SayNaruto gives his all in his final-round battle with Neji - all his chakra, that is! With Sasuke still a no-show, his match with Gaara is put off, moving up Shikamaru\'s battle with Temari. What\'s an apathetic guy to do against one fiercely d...
What They SayTwo deadly new incarnations of Naraku! Juromaru and Kageromaru confront Inuyasha and Koga. Can they stop fighting each other long enough to defeat the new demons? Later, Kikyo discovers a fatal flaw within Naraku, which puts her in danger. F...
What They SayThe fates shine upon young archeologist Syaoran and his life-long love, the Princess Sakura. As the moon hovers silently above the kingdom, a beautiful and otherworldly sound fills the air, drawing the princess to the ancient ruins. Her laten...
What They SayIn the midst of a quest that may well be endless, Syaoran and his companions seek to help those they encounter along the way. After planting the seed of revolution among an oppressed populace, the heroes travel to a new world - a snow-covere...
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Previously, we listed the CardcaptorSakura the Movie 2 - The Sealed Card release coming from Pioneer on 11/18/2003, the same day as the final volume of the TV series. This release, listed at 29.98, is now called a Special Edition. In addition to this rel...
What They SayThe surface of Quent explodes in battle as the Gilgamesh and Balarant forces lay siege to the planet. Facing the combined might of their ground forces, Chirico races for Wiseman\'s stronghold. Hopelessly outnumbered, he will need a miracle to...
What They SayOur heroes are on the run after the combined forces of evil destroy the headquarters of the Imperial Flower Combat Troop. Without a base of operations, the girls are at the mercy of Satan (Satani) and his infernal crew. But the forces of good...
What They SayBeware the wrath of the Son of God, for he commands an army of the faithful and fights with the Hiten Mitsurugi Style!
The first half of the Christian Saga unfolds as Kenshin unravels the past of a rogue Hiten Mitsurugi master. His young ap...
What They SayTouma’s a cram-school student which is bad enough, but too add to his problems, he’s told the sexy Meiko he’s a student at the most prestigious university in Tokyo. Between classes at the cram-school and taking tests to get...
What They SayBlast into the future with four more exciting adventures from anime\'s most dynamic crime-fighting team!
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Natsuki, Sakura and the President make it safely to shore after their ship is bombed. No matter where they go, an...
It\'s a busy middle of the month for this weeks new releases. A few series finish out, a number of re-releases are in the mix and the second formal way of ImaginAsian titles are out, several of which we have on hand as well:
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What They SayThe long awaited Finals of the Dark Tournament have arrived! It’s Team Urameshi against arch-rivals Team Toguro in a winner take all battle where the penalty for losing is certain death!
In a stunning development both owners of the ri...
What They SayThe Mysterious Garden - Ash tries to catch the extremely rare Farfetch\'d Pokemon, but while he is trying to add to his collection, who is trying to rob him blind? Then, the mysterious Pokemon egg that Ash has been carrying hatches, and leads...
Fan-favorite Michelle Ruff's performance as Kasumi in Hand Maid May still continues to please, and lead roles in Chobits, Ai Yori Aoshi, Please Teacher and Sugar in the last couple of years have seen her move into the elite of Los Angeles based voice acto...
Talked about in their recent press release, we\'ve got the remainder of their AnimErotica line-up in the database with dates and cover art:Harvest Night Vol. #1 - 30 minutes - $14.95 - 08/16/2006Harvest Night Vol. #2 - 30 minutes - $14.95 - 08/16/2006Magi...
Another sizeable week of collections and new release from across the board with quite a bit of very entertaining shows. You remember that? Back when anime was entertainment and fun? Ah, the memories:
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The comic industry and its fans have often called WATCHMEN the greatest comic ever written the medium's CITIZEN KANE, if you will. This month, TIME agreed and named Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons's seminal work one of the top 100 novels of the 20th century....
The once a month huge update from Viz hit the Right Stuf site today for their upcoming manga releases through January and February:Angel Sanctuary Vol. #06 - $9.95 - 01/29/2005Banana Fish (Shojo Edition) Vol. #06 - $9.95 - 01/24/2005Basara Vol. #10 - $9.9...
What They SayIn \"Kids Floating, Natsuki Fainting,\" Sakura has become a mother, but her liberal parenting techniques wind up driving Natsuki away. Natsuki enters \"An Era of Cohabitation\" at Batanen\'s apartment; however, her crush on him ignites some u...
What They SayMysteries swirl like a sandstorm around the enigmatic ruins of Sakura\'s homeland; a site of unknown power, clearly coveted by forces both dark and light, evil and right. Syaoran and his noble friends, Kurogane and Fai, are observed from on h...
What They SayA man can only take so much. So, after being pushed beyond limits he can take, Toma aggressively answers Urara\'s advances. But when the morning comes, Urara\'s more angry than aroused. So angry, in fact, she just might have to put her lips t...
Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: CLAMPTranslation: William FlanaganAdaptation: William Flanagan
What They Say:A DEADLY GAME OF CHESS!
In the world of Infinity, Princess Sakura has become a Chess Master and the other travelers are her pieces...
What They SayWhen Meiko tells Toma a shattering secret, he runs right into Urara\'s waiting arms (or, more precisely, her wet, warm bathtub). Unfortunately, just as his backrub begins, duty calls. Upcoming exams, the big baseball tournament, and Meiko\'s ...
There is a massive amount of product due out this week across the spectrum, including the revised dates again for the Imaginasian Entertainment releases. Be sure to go here to check off what you\'re buying to influence the Pick of the Week. You can also g...
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.2
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Disc Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: NA
Overall: 4.5
-Artistic Ratings-
Animation: 4
Sound: 4
Plot: 4
English Acting: 4
Music: 4
Overall: 4
Intro
In the last disc Touma e...
The middle of August has some good new titles out and definitely a deal or two to be had:
Release Date
Title Name
Studio
Run Time
MSRP
08/16/2005
Cromartie High School Vol. #4 (of 4)
ADV ...
VIZ DONATES $100,000 IN GRAPHIC NOVELS TO U.S. PUBLIC LIBRARIES
MANGA OUTREACH TO NEW AUDIENCES NATIONWIDE
San Francisco, CA (6/16/00)-Viz Comics, America's 5th-largest comics publisher and largest publisher of Japanese comics, has recently donated over...
What They SayAttempting to help futuristic supercops Natsuki and Sakura, the chief sends them on a high-profile case which results in Natsuki being detained by a criminal horde. A stint in prison with a gang called the Chameleons, an application for a bou...
OPINION:Over the last three weeks, we've discussed the relevance (or lack thereof) of Superman to modern-day society, a discussion sparked by the recent "reboot" of the character in all the SUPERMAN books. As many have noted, though, the changes don't cou...
The December slate is up at Right Stuf for what TOKYOPOP currently has in store for their manga line-up:Because I\\\'m the Goddess Vol. #02 - $9.95 - 12/12/2006Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad Vol. #06 - $9.95 - 12/12/2006Bird Kiss Vol. #02 - $9.95 - 12/12/2006...
What They SayEpisode 16 - The Angel of Usui
Maya and Simone are the fastest drivers in Usui, and are affectionately known as the \'Angels of Usui;\' they drive a Sil-Eighty. Cole, not knowing who Maya is, asks her out for a date.
Episode 17 - Sudden-De...
What They SaySkilled and deadly bounty hunter Natsuhime Sasawara, a cunning blend of human and futuristic demon cat, protects the laws of humans and monsters. After a tragic accident, Natsuhime is teamed up by the Police Company with Sakura, a Nine-Tail F...
What They SayThe Review!What do you get when Red Company (the creative team responsible for Sakura Wars) and AIC (the team responsible for both creating and animating Tenchi-Muyo!) collide and produce a new anime OVA series? Give up? You get Virgin Fleet!...
The Review!After a surprise cliffhanger at the end of the last volume and an agonizing two-month wait, the sixth volume of X has arrived. A mixed bag of a volume, it contains one of the best episodes of the series, another strong episode, and the obligato...
What They SayEach new world offers Syaoran, Kurogane, Fai, and Sakura new adventures, but trouble has found them in this one even before they arrive. Delivered into a land of suffering under evil rule, the noble crew must unite a weary populace to overthr...
Beefing up their July and August slate a bit more as well as putting at least one title here on the monthly track for the summer, Right Stuf has updated with some new listings:Dragon Hunter Vol. #13 - $9.99 - 08/09/2005Dragon Knights Vol. #20 - $9.99 - 08...
It's a pretty full and varied week for releases as we get into the middle of September as ADV Films, Bandai Entertainment and their Honneamise label as well as FUNimation and Viz Media crank out series, collections and more:
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If there\'s one thing Geneon does, its that they make me work with some of their first volume/limited edition releases. With the way each release is different, there are people who just want to know exactly what\'s in one particular version. If it was jus...
Due to the overwhelming number of responses I received about last week's doctoral thesis on comic books, I'm forced to step aside and do nothing but run letters for the next month.I jest. Actually, I got four responses. If you count my occasional-comic ...
What They SayThe adventures of crafty futuristic Police Company cops Natsuki Sasahara, a cunning blend of human and futuristic demon cat, and Nine-Tail Fox Sakura continue in this dynamic blend of science fiction, cop thriller, monster mayhem, and comical...
The Review!Audio:
This probably varies on other stereo systems, but on mine the audio was pretty clear. The sound effects and music did get a little choppy at times, though.
Video:
Like with the audio, this varies from television to television. On mine ...
What They SayDespite his heroic efforts, Van\'s been captured and is being held prisoner by the evil empire of Zaibach. Can Hitomi and the others rescue Van in time or will Hitomi be stranded forever on the strange and beautiful world of Gaea. Episodes 5-...
What They SayWith hordes of soul-eating Hollows descending on the human world, Soul Reaper Ichigo and his rival Uryu have their hands more than full! A Hollow that can control humans attacks the school, and in the struggle to save her friends, Ichigo's c...
What They SayFrom Sunrise! Contains episodes 1 & 2. The Review!\"BETTERMAN\" is a currently-running TV series created by GAOGAIGAR staffs. While GAOGAIGAR was aired nationwide at kids\' show timeslot, BETTERMAN is aired in only two areas at midnight.
Th...
What They SayJapan will be destroyed within two years! Shindo and his team mates must now race against time to solve the mystery of the Box of Dirge and destroy the demonic hordes before it is too late. Tokko is the new, blood, guts and sexy action-packed...
What They SayThe quest to free a girl from the darkness of no memory is not a game, but sometimes the players unknowingly compete. While Sakura\'s feather may hold the magic of peaceful memory, in the wrong hands that power can be warped, opening doors be...
What They SayThe heroic quest to reclaim Sakura\'s shattered memory has been one where the past meets the future in the present... As Syaoran and his companions become further enmeshed in the most recent stop along their journey, their fate is no longer w...
What They SayTremors ripple through the city as new Dolems attack, but the most dangerous shock waves of all are the mental assaults that now threaten to overwhelm Ayato\'s grasp of the physical world itself. As new players enter the deadly game between t...
Los Angeles, CA (September 16, 2003)?Building upon its long-standing relationship with CLAMP, TOKYOPOP Inc. is pleased to announce the May 2004 debut of Tokyo Babylon, one of the famed manga team's most beloved titles. Each of the series' seven volumes wi...