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Gall Force: Earth Chapter
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-26-2003)
What They SayFrom the creator of Armitage: Dual Matrix, the producer of Bubblegum Crash, and the writer of Megazone 23. In a world ruled by lethal war machines, Sandy Newman fights for her life every day. Time is running out, and the machines have driven ... Gall Force: New Era
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-08-2004)
What They SayCatty is an android who spent her life observing humans in the futuristic Bespio City. When a mad artificial intelligence awakens to destroy all human life, she is the only force that stands between humanity and extinction! As every computer ... Newly reviewed: Gall Force (Wed 11-26-2003)
Going back into the Gall Force well once more, Central Park Media has released on 11/11/2003 is the last of the 80\'s releases of the franchise with Gall Force: Earth Chapter. Now all we need are the three series released throughout the 90\'s to be caught...
Rhea Gall Force
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-26-2001)
What They SayWorld War III is now only a memory, but the same machines that will look familiar to people who watched the original series are walking the ravaged Earth. This title represents the link between the original series and the newer ones (but not ... CPM plans to Gall fans (Thu 09-05-2002)
Answering some questions from fans on the forum about the Gall Force series, Justin Sevakis let them know that Gall Force 2: Destruction, Gall Force 3: Stardust War, and Rhea Gall Force are all slotted for English language tracks to be produced as well as...Gall Force: Eternal Story (Remastered)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-18-2003)
What They SayFeatures character designs by Kenichi Sonoda (Gunsmith Cats and Bubblegum Crisis)!
Created by Hideki Kakinuma (Megazone 23)
War rages in deep space between a race of warriors and a ruthless bio-mechanical civilization. Fighter pilot Lufy an... Rhea Gall Force (Remastered)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 03-22-2003)
What They SayFeatures character designs by Kenichi Sonoda (Gunsmith Cats and Bubblegum Crisis)!
Created by Hideki Kakinuma (Megazone 23)
In the year 2085, a scientist resurrected bloodthirsty alien machines and brought about the end of civilization. Now... Central Park Media November DVD Releases (Wed 08-13-2003)
CENTRAL PARK MEDIA SET TO RELEASE The Heroic Legend of Arlsan, Gall Force: Earth Chapter, Revolutionary Girl Utena: Finale, Revolutionary Girl Utena: Apocalypse Saga DVD Collection, And Zero Woman: The Hunted Titles Slated For Release On November 11...Gall Force 2: Destruction
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-21-2003)
What They SayFeatures character designs by Kenichi Sonoda (Gunsmith Cats and Bubblegum Crisis)!
Created by Hideki Kakinuma (Megazone 23)
Ace pilot Lufy has survived to complete one last mission: To stop the enemy doomsday machine that has obliterated h... Central Park Media November DVD Releases (Mon 08-18-2003)
...chines in Gall Force: Earth Chapter, November is the month for action at Central Park Media! Be sure to check out the rest of CPM's exciting November DVD releases. DVD November 11, 2003 The Heroic Legend of Arlsan - $49.99 srp Newly re-packaged a...Gall Force: Eternal Story
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-04-1998)
What They SayIn deep space, an ancient war wages as the Solnoid and Paranoid armadas battle for control over the newly formed planet, Chaos - the product of an advanced terraforming project. Ordered to defend the planet from the advancing Paranoid forces,... Junk Force Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Fri 12-24-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist: Kakinuma Hideki (DARTS) / Tsurugi Yusuke (Mechanical Design: Matsukawa Kenichi; Character Design: Komato Eiji) Translated by:Toshi HosakaAdapted by:What They SayIt's 2100 and the earth is an ecological wasteland. The governme... Gall Force 3: Stardust War
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-21-2003)
What They SayFeatures character designs by Kenichi Sonoda (Gunsmith Cats and Bubblegum Crisis)!
Created by Hideki Kakinuma (Megazone 23)
Space scientist Catty faces her age-old nemesis, the Paranoids, in a devastating final battle. Guns blaze and planet... Junk Force (novel) Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Sat 11-12-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideki KakinumaTranslated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:What They SayDelve deeper into the Junk Force universe with the first novelization of the hard hitting sci/fi manga! Follow the trials and tribulations of Liza, Wooty, Mill... Gall Force Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 03-22-2003)
What They SayFeatures character designs by Kenichi Sonoda (Gunsmith Cats and Bubblegum Crisis)!
Created by Hideki Kakinuma (Megazone 23)
Contains 4 DVDs: Gall Force: Eternal Story, Gall Force 2: Destruction, Gall Force 3: Stardust War, and Rhea Gall For... Spectral Force
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-30-2003)
What They SayIn a time when demons rule the world and mankind seeks freedom, human rebels gain control of the demon-slaying sword Tenmaken and attempt to assassinate the Demon King Janus. To preserve the sovereignty of her homeland, the half-human, half-d... Junk Force (novel) Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Fri 06-16-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hideki KakinumaTranslated by:Gretchen KernAdapted by:What They SayThe Junk Force saga continues, with more post-apocalyptic comedy adventures inspired by the manga. The hunt to shut down the mysterious and heavily-armored Z.P.... Year in Review: Central Park Media in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-16-2004)
...11/2003 - Gall Force: Earth Chapter
11/11/2003 - Heroic Legend of Arislan: Age of Heroes
11/11/2003 - Revolutionary Girl Utena Vol. #10: Finale
12/02/2003 - Humanoid
12/02/2003 - Iczer Reborn
12/02/2003 - Legend of the Dragon Kings Vol. #4
12/02/... Prefectural Earth Defence Force
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-20-2006)
What They SayThe evil Phone Pole Team has one goal: world conquest! This has proven difficult, however, so they\'re revising their strategy and taking over the world one prefecture at a time. When the mayor\'s office leans of their plans, they recruit the... Right Stuf Pulls Prefectural Earth Defense Force (Tue 02-14-2006)
Online retailer Right Stuf has pulled the ADV Films title Prefectural Earth Defense Force from its sight today. They had added it about a week after the title was announced at Ushicon in Texas as the solicitation date for the title was nearing. In that re...Starblazers Movie 2: Farewell Space Battleship Yamato (Sat 01-04-2003)
What They SayThe darkest chapter in the Yamato saga! Earth has been revived from its near-destruction at the hands of Gamillon, but now a new danger appears at the edge of the Milky Way, and the crew of the Space Battleship Yamato must reunite to confort...Battle of the Planets Vol. #1 (Mon 10-15-2001)
What They SayAttack of the Space Terrapin Center Neptune, a world defense base constructed off the West Coast 900 fathoms beneath the surface of the ocean is attacked by a monster radio-controlled by Zoltar, leader of the alien Spectra invaders, seeking t...Junk Force Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 12-27-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kakinuma Hideki (DARTS)/Tsurugi Yusuke (Mechanical Design: Matsukawa Kenichi; Character Design: Komato Eiji) Translated by:Toshi HosakaAdapted by:What They SayIn this final installment of Junk Force, Wooty, Mill, Liza, Louis a... Robotech: The Protoculture Collection
by John Sinnott (Thu 10-05-2006)
The Show: ROBOTECH is an important series that has been credited as the series that started the interest in Japanese animation here in the US. There had been several other anime shows broadcast on American TV prior to ROBOTECH, but none of them generated... CPM talks 2003 (Mon 03-03-2003)
...l for $120Gall Force: Earth Chapter appears to be licensed with all 156 minutes worth on two discs due out in the winter of 2004Hades Project Zeorymer gets a re-release by CPM with a $19.99 price point but still with two volumes.Humanoid is planned for...Newl Reviewed: Gall Force (Thu 07-08-2004)
Just when you think you\'ve seen most of it, CPM finds another title in the franchise to bring out. Released on 07/08/2004, we\'ve taken a look under the hood of their release of Gall Force: New Era, the two-part OVA series from the early 90\'s.Gall Force: Eternal Story
by Justin Emerson (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!The plot of this story follows the Star Leaf, a ship which becomes separated from its fleet after a horrific battle that pitted Solonoids vs. Paranoids, two races that have been entrenched in a war for generations. The ship is headed for the pl... Cyber Monday and the New Amazon Kindle
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 11-26-2007)
With Thanksgiving already a few days cold, the holiday season (along with all of its consumer-driven trappings) has officially arrived and though economists predict lean shopping numbers for the end of this year, you wouldn’t know it by the sheer vo... Nautical Fantasy, SC: Ghost, Jordan & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-28-2006)
Blizzard Entertainment unleashes their first novel surrounding the Ghost assassin Nova, Paul Kearney and James M. Ward blend good old-fashion magic with maritime warfare, and Mercedes Lackey debuts another novel in the Scepter’d Isle sequence wi... DVD Review: Prefectural Earth Defense Force (Thu 04-20-2006)
Catching up on some shorter shows, we\'ve got a look at a title that despite its original minimal distributions plans has shown up at more and more online retailers with the 04/18/2006 release of Prefectural Earth Defense Force from ADV Films.Please Save My Earth
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-25-2000)
What They SayA tale of love, loss and reincarnation.
Alice is a Japanese schoolgirl who has never thought much about the past…that is, until her classmates, Jinpachi and Issei, tell her that they’ve been sharing the same vivid dreams ever s... Ultimate Muscle (aka: Kinnikuman 2nd Generation) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 08-16-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nakai Yoshinori/Shimada Takashi (Yudetamago)Translated by:oe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayWhat do you do when a team of evil superpowered wrestlers threatens the health and safety of the Earth? Organize a team of GOOD super... F-Force
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-29-2004)
What They SayThe gorgeous, supernaturally powered Alicia has been kidnapped by demons, enslaved for their unspeakably perverted pleasures. Her only hope for survival: A team of busty barbarians known as the F-Force!The Review!Set in a fantasy type world, ... Martian Successor Nadesico Chronicle 1 (Sat 12-29-2001)
What They SayThe aliens have destroyed our base on Mars, wiped out our space fleets, and now, only one ship stands between Earth and total annihilation! Disgusted by the incompetence of Earth\'s military, the independent arms manufacturer Nergal has built...Starblazers: Quest For Iscandar Part 1 (Tue 12-09-2003)
What They SayIt\'s 2199 and radiation from constant Gamilon bombing threatens to destroy life on Earth. Space Cruiser Argo races against time to find the planet Iscandar and bring back Cosmo-DNA, which can reverse the contamination The Argo engages in s...Hermes: Winds of Love (Sat 03-30-2002)
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, this animated Japanese favorite tells the legendary tale of the mythological hero Hermes. The creator of the world orders Hermes to defeat the evil King Minos, tyrant of Crete. With his beautiful ...Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 02 (Wed 02-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 25-38 of the SPT Layzner TV series and the 3 OVAs on five discs, which covers the second arc of the anime and concludes the story. DVD Unlike DVD Perfect BOX 01 which is out of print at the t...Harmageddon
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-04-1998)
What They SayAncient beyond understanding, his power is immeasurable. He has destroyed half the universe and is on his way here. He is... Genma.
Only two people are aware of the imminent catastrophe - Princess Luna, a modern-day prophetess and Vega, a c... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Vol. #04
by Kim Wolstenholme (Tue 10-18-2005)
What They SayThe war between Earth and its space colonies has turned childhood friends Kira and Athrun into enemies. In their Mobile Suits (giant manned robots), they undergo a life-changing epic. Mobile Suit Gundam Seed, one of the latest series situat... Be Forever Yamato (Mon 11-10-2003)
What They SayBe Forever Yamato Several months have passed since the New Voyage, in which Space Battleship Yamato\'s brave crew won their first victory against the Black Star Cluster Empire. Now, this aggressive enemy seeks retribution! In the year 2202,...Science Fiction Meets Religion…Round One
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 01-02-2007)
Mordred maneuvers for power in Douglas Clegg’s darkly reimagined Arthurian saga, Stephen Baxter unleashes his new time-shifting alternate history thriller with Emperor, and Pamela Sargent’s beloved Ship is back to sow the seeds of humanity&... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #06 (also w/special edition)
by Luis Cruz (Thu 02-08-2007)
What They SayThe fierce naval battle between the Minerva and the Orb fleet has been interrupted by the sudden appearance of the Archangel and the Freedom Gundam. However, the battlefield continues to descend into chaos, with tragic consequences. After the... Sgt. Frog Collection Vol.#1
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 03-03-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mine YoshizakiTranslated by:Yuko FukamiAdapted by:Carol FoxWhat They SayThe first three volumes of the intergalactic bestseller—collected in one toad-ally awesome volume!
Sgt. Keroro, commanding officer of Planet Keron\... Battle of the Planets Vol. #1
by Matthew Whiteley (Tue 02-12-2002)
The Review!Along with "Star Blazers", "Monkey!" and the 1980's remake of "Astroboy", Battle of the Planets planted the seeds in my young impressionable mind for my later obsession with Japanese animation, film, and pop culture. Battle of the Planets has o... Universal Announces Upcoming DVD Titles, Including MUMMY RETURNS
by John Thonen (Tue 06-26-2001)
Universal pictures recently announced three upcoming titles that will soon be appearing on DVD with loads of extras, while looming on the horizon is a special edition release of one of the most important anime features ever made.THE MUMMY RETURNS release ... X-FORCE #3
by Tony Whitt (Thu 10-21-2004)
There's a war in the future between humans and mutants guess who's winning? (This is Marvel we're talking about.) So the humans have sent back agents to revive a creature called the Skornn that preys on mutants (and with a name like that, it no doubt bel... Star Wars Model Guide, Gotrek & Felix, Shannara, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 11-14-2006)
You can tell Christmas is right around the corner when the publishers start busting out the new collector’s editions and staple genre series guides. This Tuesday, November 14th brings a Voyage of Jerle Shannara and Gotrek & Felix compendiums... WARCRAFT
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-27-2007)
In breaking with tradition this week, a Pocket Star release has given me an excuse to spend most of my discourse on something I positively love: WARCRAFT.
Ever since playing a demo version of the original Warcraft (on a Shuckysoft shareware CD) a... Blue Gender the Movie: The Warrior
by Bryan Morton (Fri 06-24-2005)
What They SayIt is unknown how long they have existed. Some sightings date back to 2017. But in the year 2031 Humankind was replaced as the dominant species on Earth.
They are known only as The Blue. Many believed that the Blue were created ... Starblazers Vol. #1 (Tue 05-15-2001)
What They SayRelentless planet bombing from outer space forces Earth\'s survivors to live underground-if they want to live at all. When the deadly radiation starts penetrating their subterranean cities, Space Cruiser Argo is launched on a 148,000 light ye...Gatchaman Collection (Tue 02-05-2002)
What They SayThis popular three volume mini series continues the story from the original hit U.S. television series (\"Battle of the Planets\" and \"G–Force\") and ends with the ultimate confrontation between the Alien Galactors and the Human Race. ...Wings of Honneamise (-)
What They SayThe Review!The Royal Space Force is my favorite Anime film of all time, and one of my favorite movies, period. I personally have held this film in the highest regard ever since I first saw it, all the way back in the autumn of 1987, just a fe...Fallin’ Through the Cracks
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 04-24-2007)
Although American publishers have no problem churning out movie novelizations on time and en masse, some great genre literature is falling through the cracks, getting too little publicity or attention to garner the widespread praise it rightfully dese... Within Temptation's THE SILENT FORCE
by Randall D. Larson (Fri 12-24-2004)
The latest album from Dutch metal band Within Temptation has just come out in Germany, and is one of the most triumphant progressive rock/gothic/metal CDs of the year (A British release on BMG is due on January 10th; the band has yet to crack the US marke... Martian Successor Nadesico Essential Anime Vol. #1
by Mike Dungan (Wed 12-13-2006)
What They SayThe Jovian Invaders have destroyed our base on Mars, wiped out our space fleets, and now only one ships stands between Earth and Totally Annihilation!
Privately funded by the mysterious Nergal Corporation, the High Mobile Battleship Nadesic... Please, Save My Earth Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Fri 12-17-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saki HiwatariTranslated by:Lillian OlsenAdapted by:What They SayLife's hard when you're shy, harder still when you move from your quiet hometown to the bustle of a big city and a new high school. Poor Alice also has to cope wi... This Ugly Yet Beautiful World Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-19-2006)
What They SayNow that Hikari has seen death, her true nature begins to exert a stronger force. Her shadowy self within has a growing resentment towards her new friends and her true love, Takeru. But other creatures are coming forward to prevent the youn... Starblazers Vol. #2 (Tue 05-15-2001)
What They SayRelentless planet bombing from outer space forces Earth\'s survivors to live underground - if they want to live at all. When the deadly radiation starts penetrating their subterranean cities, Space Cruiser Argo is launched on a 148,000 light-...Sgt. Frog Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Fri 12-31-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mine YoshizakiTranslated by:Yuko FukamiAdapted by:What They SayClose Encounters of the Green Kind! Sgt. Keroro, commanding officer of Planet Keron's invasion force, has a problem. After blowing his cover and losing his top-sec... Book Buzz: Opening the DC Vault
by Tim Janson (Mon 09-29-2008)
As mentioned last week, we have a slew of new releases in every category. There’s going to be some tough purchasing decisions that need to be made. We have two anthologies of the best fantasy literature of the year, one from St. Martin&rsq... Voogie's Angel
by Richard Norton (Wed 02-13-2002)
The Review!This is a 3 episode OVA release which could have been the start of something good.....but nothing happened!
Another story of Earth's last stand against extra-terrestial invaders, our (to borrow a phrase) "last, best hope" being 4 cybernetic wo... The Force in Four Colors (Expanded)
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Sat 06-01-2002)
There's no doubt that this summer will be at least partly ruled by the Force (web-swingers notwithstanding) thanks to the arrival this May of Star Wars Episode II: Attack of the Clones. But for those of us who recall those heady days of yore when the gaps... Genma Wars Vol. #1
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayIn the far distant future, hideous monsters roam the Earth, threatening the lives of all people. Genma, the evil ruler of the Mah tribe, has become obsessed with fathering an Heir. Convinced that a child born of a Hito woman will have amazing... Malazan Builds Momentum
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 03-06-2007)
Anne Bishop jumpstarts the Ephemera series, Craig Gardner delves into Battlestar Galactica, and Star Wars’ theological motifs get the Gospel treatment in this week’s edition of the Buzz.
Goodday to all you Maniacs and glad to see yo... Beware THE MIST
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 10-01-2007)
It seems only fitting to talk about Stephen King in the first Book Buzz column of October. Turned 60 last month, the American horror guru has written over 50 bestselling novels and won countless literary awards. His patented brand of disturbing, psycholog... Genesis Climber Mospeada Volume 6 (-)
What They SayThe Review!We reach the last volume of Mospeada on DVD, which contains the final three episodes of the TV series and the sequel OVA. Episode 23 \"Black Hair\'s Partita (Suite)? As the group close on the outer reaches of the gigantic Reflex ...Psychic Force
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 03-23-2002)
What They SayRapid changes in the new century have brought forth a dangerous power capable of good or evil.
Harnessing the psychic abilities of its residents, the government has turned its most gifted citizens into New Age guinea pigs, drained of their ... Urusei Yatsura Movie 5: Final Chapter
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-14-2004)
What They SayThe Urusei Yatsura story comes to a climax in this animated retelling of the final Manga story.
Lupa, yet another one of Lum\'s fiances, arrives on the scene, and Lum and Ataru have to repeat their game of tag in order to prevent the Earth ... Devadasy
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-16-2002)
What They SaySuperior technology may have bloomed by the year 2012, but it has not changed the face of humanity. For young men like Kay, life is still plagued by nothing but homework and girl trouble. When an unknown force besieges Earth with robotic war ... Beowulf, Star Wars/Star Trek Guides, & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 10-31-2006)
Welcome to the new site everyone for the Weekly Book Buzz’s first new edition on mania.com. I won’t waste your time with comments on the new design or site features because frankly, we’ve got too much to do with so many releases comin... Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 01 (Blue Comet SPT Layzner) (Tue 07-19-2005)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 1-24 of the SPT Layzner TV series on six discs, which covers the first arc of the story. DVD Perfect Box 02 covers episodes 25-38 (end of TV series) and the three OVAs. While DVD Perfect Box...Anime Central - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-24-2002)
By Madeline ColeI know I\'m a day or so late, but I was recovering from that god awful
Funimation Lupin dub\' but more on that later! Well, I\'m sure what everyone
wants to hear is the industry news \' so here it is, in order of appearance:
Oh,... Ghost Sweeper Mikami DVD-BOX (Fri 03-11-2005)
What They SayThe Review!The popular 1994 comedy TV series has finally been remastered and released on DVD, and fans of the anime (and worshippers of Tsuru Hiromi and Kouda Mariko) Ghost Sweeper Mikami has never been better. Audio: We are presented with ...Tokko Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Thu 03-15-2007)
What They SayThe Box Of Dirge is open and all Hell is about to break loose on the streets of Japan!
Shindou Ranmaru has just graduated from police academy and assigned to Tokki: Special Mobile Investigation Force. On the day of his graduation, he meets ... Rupan III: The Fuma Conspiracy
by Luis Cruz (Fri 05-02-2003)
The Review!This is the spiritual successor to Cagliostro, a fun film that will keep you grinning.
Audio:
For my primary viewing, I listened to the Japanese audio track with some spot-checking of the English dub. For a title from 1987, the dialogue, sound... Hellsing
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayHellsing is an organisation with a mission of \"burying the dead\". After research spanning a hundred years, Hellsing created the most powerful vampire on earth - Alucard. With the help of Arucard, Hellsing seeks to establish a new order wher... Dokkoida!? Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-13-2005)
What They SayThe rigorous and scientific selection of the power suit that will save the Galaxy Federation Police force continues. Hardly! While none one in the Cosmos house have realized that the A-Class criminals are neighbors to Dokkoida and Neruloid ... Geisters: Fractions of the Earth Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-01-2004)
What They SayGet ready for Dean Honos, Alcion Fama, Cris Vesta, Victor Deicius, and Shai Tanna... together they are the Geisters - an ultimate fighting force with powers, abilities, and weapons far beyond that of normal humans. They are mankind\'s last ho... Alien 5
by Coming Attractions (Thu 07-21-2005)
Genre: Science Fiction/Horror/Sequel.Studio: 20th Century Fox.Production Company: Brandywine.Project Phase: Movies Rumored.Who's In It: No one confirmed as yet, but both Sigourney Weaver (Ripley) and Winona Ryder (Call) have voiced their interest to retur... GRR Martin, Koji Suzuki, Chris Golden & More
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 09-26-2006)
Watch out sci fi and fantasy fans we've got some work to do with a slew of new titles being released today. The 1632, Diablo, Ghosts of Albion, and A Song of Ice and Fire series all get new installments this week. Koji Suzuki, the literary source for the ... Bandai Announces Gundam Seed (Tue 02-17-2004)
NEW YORK, February 15, 2004 ? The legendary Gundam property reaches a milestone year as it celebrates its 25th anniversary in Japan. First introduced to the United States market five years ago, Gundam has proved an international phenomenon, and Bandai Ame...EDEN Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Sat 11-26-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroki EndoTranslated by:Kumar SivasubramanianAdapted by:What They SayIn the near future, a large portion of humanity is wiped out by a brutal, new virus that hardens the skin while dissolving internal organs. Those who aren't... FIRST WAVE: Traci Lords Enlists to Defend Earth
by Zed R. Nemo (Fri 04-14-2000)
Traci Lords, who shot to science-fiction stardom with her role in Jim Wynorskis remake of NOT OF THIS EARTH, has been cast as the first female lead in Sci Fi Channels First Wave, which is currently in its second season on the USA Network-owned cable cha... GOOD BOY sees dogs invade Earth
by Christopher Allan Smith (Wed 06-26-2002)
It looks like the success of SCOOBY-DOO has lead to a canine invasion of Earth. At least that's the way MGM sees it, as it's decided to make GOOD BOY! , a movie about dogs from outer space who come to Earth to find out why the previous force sent here did... Project Arms: Second Chapter Vol. #7
by Luis Cruz (Mon 11-21-2005)
What They SayDeep within the recesses of the Karion Fortress, a battle for humanity is raging out of control and the “Arms” pool all their power together to take down the Egrigori before Jabberwock runs amok!
It’s time for heroes to make... Star Trek and the Singularity
by Pat Ferrara, Columnist (Mon 02-04-2008)
After a weekend highlighted by crappy weather and lousy Super Bowl adverts, I found something last night that turned my whole sub-par Sunday around: the news that Star Trek Books is finally releasing their very own “Guide to Women.”
It’... Project Arms: Second Chapter Vol. #6
by Luis Cruz (Tue 08-30-2005)
What They SayPacked with anger and strength, the “Arms” are ready to take down the Egrigori. But they quickly learn that breaking and entering is not as easy as it sounds, especially when it comes to the impenetrable sight of the Karion Fortre... Geisters: Fractions of the Earth Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-10-2005)
What They SayGet ready for Dean Honos, Alcion Fama, Cris Vesta, Victor Deicius, and Shai Tanna. Together they are: The Geisters. The Geisters are the ultimate fighting force with powers, abilities and weapons far beyond normal humans. They are the last be... Trade Paperback Review of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed
by Robert T. Trate (Fri 09-12-2008)
History is repeating itself in the Star Wars universe or at least over at Lucasfilm Ltd. Back in 1996 a new chapter was written in Star Wars, a chapter that had long been missing. Star Wars: Shadows of the Empire was the revelation of what happened betwee... DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL (1951)
by Frederick C. Szebin (Fri 06-08-2001)
Director Robert Wise was given the opportunity to take on sci-fi with THE DAY THE EARTH STOOD STILL, based on a minor short story that took place in a museum of the future and was totally jettisoned in favor of a contemporary (1951) SF/drama to warn manki... Macross Vol. #6
by J.J. Matthews (Wed 02-07-2007)
What They SayThe battle lines have been drawn, the opposing forces are in place. The Macross is now allied with the same Zentradi fleets they have fought for over a year, but even an armada of a thousand ships is nothing against the overwhelming juggerna... Kurogane Communication: Memories of Earth Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Thu 12-15-2005)
What They SayIn the near future, Earth has been devastated by an immense war. Haruka, a girl living in the ruins of Japan with five robot companions, may truly be the last person on earth. Amid the desolation and constant attacks from Combat Machines whos... Geisters: Fractions of the Earth Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-22-2004)
What They Say400 years ago, it became certain than an asteroid would collide with Earth and the extinction of life as we know it was at hand. In preparation, mankind spent 10 years devising a plan to survive. The Dobias population decided to live out in s... The Force of Hayden Christensen Part Two
by SCOTT COLLURA (Wed 05-15-2002)
As the actor lucky enough to be cast as Anakin Skywalker in the new STAR WARS film, Hayden Christensen has seen his life change in a big way in a relatively short amount of time. And the movie isn't even out yet! But all that changes tomorrow, when George... Munto 2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-21-2006)
What They SayIt’s been a year since psychic schoolgirl Yumemi’s life turned upside down with the arrival of Magical King Munto. When he first appeared and demanded her help to save his world, she refused out of fear…and has regretted her... Mospeada, Genesis Climber Box Set
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayThe Earth has been invaded by the mysterious Inbit, and it\'s up to a handful of survivors from Mars Colony to liberate the planet. After an unsuccessful first attempt to retake the Earth, the inhabitants of Mars Base are ready to try again. ... Heroes of Heaven, Earth, and Raccoon City
by Randall D. Larson (Thu 10-07-2004)
THIS WEEK'S RECOMMENDATIONSZhang Yimou's film, HERO, released in Asia in 2002 but debuting in America this summer, is a spectacular visual experience. The film is richly textured in both its color pallet and its sound design. Using spectacular aerobic swo... ADV Films has set a street date for Arc the Lad: Day of Reckoning (Mon 09-17-2001)
September 17, 2001 Houston, TX ADV Films has set a street date of November 27th, 2001 for the upcoming home video release of Arc the Lad: "Day of Reckoning". ADV Films plans concurrent day & date release of both VHS and DVD formats for this final spellb...Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. #04
by Dani Moure (Fri 01-13-2006)
What They SayYusuke returns from training with the great psychic Genkai, and not a moment too soon! Dreadful Makai Insects are invading his own city, part of a sinister scheme to flood the earth with demons!
Kuwabara, Kurama and Hiei join forces with the... Killing the Imposter God
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 09-17-2007)
Since the dawn of speculative literature, fiction has held the power to exemplify facets of our world and shed light on the complexities of human nature. Orchestrating truth through lies, SF, fantasy, and horror have become some of the strongest vessels f... Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of Freedom (a New Anime Title), Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise , Patlabor The Movie and Patlab (Tue 01-09-2007)
Bandai Visual, Microsoft and Memory-Tech Agree to Collaborate on the Development of HD DVD Authoring Technology for the Release of "Freedom" (a New Anime Title), "Royal Space Force "The Wings of Honneamise", "Patlabor The Movie" and "Patlabor 2 The Movie"...DVD of the APES
by News Editor (Sat 01-21-2006)
On March 28, 2006, Fox Home Entertainment will release all-new DVD Singles of the Original Planet of the Apes Series Mastered in Anamorphic Widescreen and featuring THX Certified 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound. In addition to the original film series P... Rurouni Kenshin Vol. #02: Battle in Moonlight
by David Owens (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Sigh. Sigh sigh sigh. If you read the "What They Say" above closely, you'll see some spelling errors ("Megumi, a women", "agression") and grammar errors ("Sanosuke and Kenshin manage to ward off the of bodyguards"). That section was typed verba... Sol Bianca: The Legacy Vol. #2
by Joe McCulloch (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Back in the day there were dozens of generic anime videos floating around the video outlets of America (those that would carry them). In the early nineties, anime was not nearly as well known as it is now, and companies would latch onto any sho... Within Temptation's Silent Force Tour comes to DVD
by Randall Larson (Fri 12-23-2005)
Dutch Operatic Gothic Rock band Within Temptation has released their second full-length concert DVD, The Silent Force Tour DVD in 5.1 surround sound. Following up on the sold out Mother Earth Tour DVD, the new package contains 2 DVD's fully loaded with co... At One With The Force, Marvel Style - Part 2
by Arnold T. Blumberg (Wed 05-29-2002)
Last time, we left off just as Luke learned the truth about his girlfriend, Rebel pilot and secret Imperial agent Shira Brie. And then, it was time for Darth Vader to return to prominence in the saga. It's Anakin's time to shine as we conclude our look at... CPM To Re-price Four Anime Classics Just in Time For Holiday Shopping (Tue 09-12-2006)
Box Set to be Priced at $39.95 SRP and Single Discs to be Priced From $9.95 SRP to $19.95 SRP. NEW YORK, NY (September 12, 2006) Central Park Media announced that it will reduce the price on four of its popular DVDs at the time of their re-release on..."Star Wars" Toys Heading to Stores in Full Force
by News Editor (Sat 04-02-2005)
Hasbro Inc. and other toy makers are preparing to launch the much-anticipated products linked to the next -- and final -- chapter in the "Star Wars" movie franchise.Merchandise will include everything from "a Darth Vader voice-changing helmet, board games... Voogie's Angel
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-28-2001)
What They SayFrom Masami Obari-the influential mind behind the Fatal Fury series-comes Voogie’s Angel!
In the year 2020, Earth is conquered by a malevolent alien life form. The last remnants of humankind barely escape death by hiding in the oceans... Imperfect * Hero (aka: Okaten * Hero) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 07-17-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nankin GurekoTranslated by:Kyle Edward CookAdapted by:What They SayWho knew being roomies with a tyrant bent on conquering the earth would be such a headache. Yuji G5 of the Gakusei High School Battalion is finding this out th... Mouse Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-05-2004)
What They SayThe days may be numbered for Sorata, the infamous thief known only as Mouse. He\'s being pursued by Woof, an operative for a super-secret organization called the Force. Woof is doing everything in his power to apprehend and eliminate this obn... Captain Herlock, Space Pirate Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-26-2004)
What They SayThe vast fleet of the Space Sheriff Station attacks the Fata Morgana, the research ship of the space archeological team that perished five years ago that now contains the Noo. However, just as the Solar System fleet before them, the Noo turn ... Nightmare Campus
by Giaourus Ericus (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!AUDIO: A+ I'm primarily using the original Japanese audio track for this review. Both the Japanese and English tracks are in Dolby Digital Stereo. Overall, a very good job, with everything clear, crisp and undistorted. In particular, the lovely... Strange Dawn Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-24-2002)
What They SayWhat would you do if you found yourself in a world half your size? Nothing can be more surprising for Emi and Yuko, a couple of regular middle-school girls, when they discover a whole new land at their feet. To make matters even more complica... Harry Potter goes Greek…err Latin
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 12-26-2006)
The holidays are whipping up a frenzy of new sci fi, fantasy, and horror book releases: Eric Flint propels the 1632 series with Grantville Gazette III, Jack Whyte unveils the ninth and final volume in the Arthurian Camulod Chronicles with The Eagle, and A... s-Cry-ed Vol. #5
by Bryan Morton (Mon 01-16-2006)
What They Say20 years ago, a cataclysmic earthquake destroyed the prefecture of Kanagawa and detached it from the rest of Japan. The region was known as the \'Lost Ground\'. It was later realized that part of the population born in this region had the abi... Irresponsible Captain Tylor Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-27-2001)
What They SayCommon wisdom is that being a soldier is a rather nasty business with a great deal of blood and killing, and that s still true after mankind had discovered a way to cross interstellar distances. Nobility, Intelligence, self-sacrifice all of t... Kurogane Communications Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-22-2002)
What They SayIn the near future, earth has been devastated by an immense war. Haruka, one of the few survivors, lives in the ruins of Japan. Knowing no other survivors, she lives with five robots. Spike, the youngest robot, serves as her best friend, Cler... Appleseed Vol.#01 - The Promethean Challenge
by John Zakrzewski (Mon 03-17-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shirow MasamuneTranslated by:Dana Lewis & Toren Smith [with Duane Johnson]Adapted by:Dana Lewis & Toren Smith [with Duane Johnson]What They SayWorld War III is over, and nomad soldier Duenan Knute and her cyborg partner Briare... RahXephon (novel) Vol.#01
by Sakura Eries (Thu 03-30-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiroshi OhnogiTranslated by:Rhys MosesAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewPackaging:
One of the main things that attracted me to the RahXephon anime was its beautiful artwork- vibrant colors, clean lines, gorgeous backdrops, and... Diamond Comics August Update (Wed 07-14-2004)
KINGDOMS VOL 8 ALLIANCE SRP: $29.95 AD POLICE COMPLETE SRP: $24.98 AQUARIAN AGE VOL 2 TROUBLED DREAMS SRP: $29.98 ANGEL TALES VOL 3 SRP: $29.98 AURA BATTLER DUNBINE VOL 9 FORSAKEN SOULS OF BYSTON WELL SRP: $19.98 BANNER OF THE STARS II COMPLETE COLLECTI...Virus Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-18-2002)
What They SayNeo Hong Kong, 2097: The world has changed. Advances in genetic engineering and cybernetics have created an environment full of artificially enhanced humans and intelligent super-computers that operate using biological software. But the sam... Blood+ Vol. #03
by Mark Thomas (Mon 10-27-2008)
In the third installment, Blood+ starts to settle into a groove as the overall picture starts to take shape and begins to hit the potential the story has always held.
What They Say
Throughout the passage of time and the shifts in backgrounds, a particul... Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #7
by Brett Barkley (Thu 03-15-2007)
What They SayIt's time to play family feud, but the fun n' games are over, as Fenrir and Yamino are forced to choose between father and sister. Will Ragnarok, war of the gods, be nothing more than a family reunion gone afoul? And what's to become of Mayur... Kite: Special Edition Uncut (Mon 10-18-2004)
What They SaySawa may seem innocent and naive, but don\'t be fooled. She\'s a cold-blooded killer, and if you\'re on the wrong side of the law, you may be her next target. Not content to just watch the imperfect justice system free more criminals each day...DEAD SPACE: DOWNFALL
by Robert T. Trate (Mon 10-27-2008)
This is the disturbing opening chapter that reveals the back story for all the bloodshed and terror of the EA game Dead Space (Xbox, PS3 and Windows Vista / XP). On the planet AEGIS 7, in the Cygnus System, colonists have discovered an ancient art... Top Shelf Comics Needs Your Help
by Rob M. Worley (Thu 04-04-2002)
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informed this week that our boo... Comicscape - October 13, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 10-13-2004)
OPINION: As I write this, I'm on a train to visit a friend in Atlanta, my laptop perched on a pillow on my knees, a techno version of the 60s SPIDER-MAN theme blaring in my headphones, and a huge picture of a Dalek from DOCTOR WHO staring out at me from t... WEEKLY BOOK BUZZ- Who are the Most Overrated Fantasy Writers
by Tim Janson (Wed 12-03-2008)
’ve been a fan of Fantasy literature for over thirty years. While time doesn’t permit me to read as much as I used to, I still love finding that one good book every now and then that will completely enthrall me. At the other ... Neon Genesis Evangelion: Directors' Cut: Resurrection
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-19-2004)
What They Say The Directors\' Cut is not just a remaster, but a revised and re-edited special edition produced under the careful supervision of creators Hideaki Anno and Gainax to include amazing new footage never before available outside of Japan. The fi... Berserk Vol.#09
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 04-19-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura Kentaro Translated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayGriffith, charismatic leader of the elite mercenary Band of the Hawk, has seen better days. His fearless champion, Guts, has left the Band, defeating Griffith in... Babel II Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-15-2002)
What They SayFall beneath the wave of exploding psychic powers! Koichi is an ordinary youth given extraordinary powers to fight a shadowy underworld of renegade psychics. Hidden in a forgotten desert lies the tower of Babel, created by an unknown force.... Sol Bianca: The Legacy Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-22-2000)
What They SayCaptains Log: Reminder, when the tarot cards tell of trouble, next time believe them! A terrorist violated the Sol Bianca today, but fortunately, he played the situation to Jani’s strength and she was able to answer the situation in her... Zenki Collection 3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-25-2002)
What They SayThe Tree of Karuma may be firewood, but the dark side of the human heart is still a home for demons. New evil and demonic objects called the Seeds of Karuma, have appeared. Only with the help of Zenki\'s brother, Goki, and newfound friends,... Tenchi Muyo OVA Vol. #2
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayNow that Tenchi has four beautiful alien girls living in his house, his definition of reality has changed, but his real test is about to arrive! The evil Kagato wants the power of Tenchi\'s sword and is powerful enough to make Ryoko betray Te... Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #08
by Luis Cruz (Tue 05-15-2007)
What They SayAfter a series of defeats at the hands of the Minerva and the ZAFT forces, the Earth Alliance shifts its tactics and begins a campaign of mass destruction in western Eurasia. As the monstrous Destroy Gundam burns its way through one city afte... Kiddy Grade Vol. #8
by Dani Moure (Mon 04-18-2005)
What They SayIn a futuristic multi-planetary government, the Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs (GOTT) provides structure in dealing with economic matters between formerly warring planets. As part of the superpowered ES Force team, crime-fighting ... DOCTOR WHO: THE DALEK INVASION OF EARTH
by Tony Whitt (Thu 10-16-2003)
It's always been somewhat difficult for modern audience to comprehend the impact that a story like "The Dalek Invasion of Earth" had on its original viewers - we've had 40 years to become blas about the Daleks, after all, and while this serial may have b... Cybuster Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 02-12-2005)
What They SayCybuster and it\'s pilot, Masaki are finally captured by Saphine’s dirty trick. However, while being transported by DC\'s helicopters above the \"Sea of Trees,\" the unpiloted Cybuster suddenly becomes animated, forcing Saphine to drop... Fight for Middle-earth in THE LORD OF THE RINGS: WAR OF THE RING
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 11-04-2003)
If you find it difficult to pass the time waiting for Peter Jackson's final chapter in his film adaptation of THE LORD OF THE RINGS, this week you have two good pieces of news: this week two different RINGS video games ar hitting store shelves, one based ... Starblazers Vol. #6 (Tue 09-11-2001)
What They SayOne by one, all the elaborate plans of General Lysis have been defeated by the sheer guts and ingenuity of the Star Force. Now they are in the homestretch of their long and desperate mission to Iscandar, to retrieve the Cosmo DNA machine from...Tenchi Muyo Ultimate Edition
by Abraham Chinchilla Jr. (Fri 05-17-2002)
The Review!Tenchi Muyo! has became a favorite of mine since I saw it on Cartoon Network, and rented the movies, and purchased a few of the videos. Now, I have finally been able to get my hands on this awesome collection. All 13 current OVA episodes are al... Urusei Yatsura Movie 5: Final Chapter (-)
What They SayThe Review!I like UY a lot. No, I mean I really, really love this series. UY is one of the first original anime series I ever laid eyes on, way, way back in the day of multi-generation bootlegs, and back-room, late-night anime sessions at the...EA Announces Command & Conquer 3
by News Editor (Tue 04-25-2006)
Electronic Arts has announced that Command & Conquer, the groundbreaking series that put the Real-time Strategy (RTS) genre on the map, is returning in full force with Command & Conquer 3 Tiberium Wars. This highly-anticipated next chapter ta... ADV Films January 17th Solicitation Information (Wed 12-14-2005)
HOUSTON, Deccember 13—ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime in North America, is pleased to announce five exciting titles set to hit the streets on January 17, beginning with the tenth and final volume of Gantz! Other Jan 17 relea...Mobile Suit Gundam Vol. #07
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayThere\'s a spy aboard the White Base! But will the spy remain loyal to the Zeon forces or to those on the White Base who have proven themselves to be friends?
Kai finds his life changed forever by the latest Zeon attack. Amidst all the chao... Stellvia (aka: Uchuu no Stellvia) Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Tue 01-31-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akitsuki Ryo (Concept by: XEBEC)Translated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayThe second wave is approaching! Shima is selected as one of the members for the Great Mission, but a giant meteor penetrates their defense, ... Starblazers: Quest For Iscandar Part 1 (-)
What They SayIt\'s 2199 and radiation from constant Gamilon bombing threatens to destroy life on Earth. Space Cruiser Argo races against time to find the planet Iscandar and bring back Cosmo-DNA, which can reverse the contamination The Argo engages in s...Yukikaze Box Set
by Bryce Coulter (Tue 05-27-2008)
What They SayYukikaze is a masterfully told science fiction tale combined with breathtaking aerial animation that will keep you on the edge of your seats! Based on the award winning novels "Yukikaze" and "Good Luck", Yukikaze tells the story of Rei Fukai,... Comicscape - January 14, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 01-14-2004)
OPINION: I knew I should have stayed out of the Thor/Superman conflict. Several of you had quite strong responses to last week's column, and in the last week I've been labeled both a Superman-hater and a Thor-hater (neither of which is true, by the way). ... Fushigi Yugi Eikoden
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayMiaka and Taka are now happily married and expecting their first child. Unfortunately, Mayo, a jealous young girl infatuated with Taka finds the Universe of the Four Gods and uses the power of Suzaku to steal their unborn baby! Now Taka must ... Monsters Unleashed!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 04-27-2004)
According to some label reps I've talked to lately, some voice actors on the English dubbing crews for anime titles have their own fan following. This might seem a little odd at first, but in light of the fact that little supplemental material is included... Book Buzz: Puttin’ the Folk Back in Hellboy
by Pat Ferrara (Tue 06-17-2008)
Guillermo del Toro’s first Hellboy film wasn’t exactly the strongest of foundations for a blockbuster comic book franchise. Its reviews were generally positive, yet still fairly mixed. Its domestic gross of $59 million, against a budget of $66... Cinescape's 25 Greatest Summer Movies of All Time
by Brian Thomas with Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 11-18-2005)
Hurray! It's winter! Time to unpack the sweaters and stow the Speed-o! Time to drag out your electric blanket, and curl up next to a fire with a big bowl of popcorn! Sure summer is long gone but we still got to thinking about it... Every summer, we're alw... New Anime on Cartoon Network
by Andrew Osmond (Mon 11-06-2000)
Anime fans suffering withdrawals after the demise of Fox Kid`s Escaflowne should look out for two anime mini-series on Cartoon Network this week. From Monday, Nov. 6, to Thursday, Nov. 9, from 6-7 p.m. (ET, PT), the network is screening Blue Submarine No.... Sakura Wars
by Justin Emerson (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Hey folks! It's been a while since my last review, but I got this disc earlier today and I wanted to write a review about this as soon as possible. (you'll hear why shortly...) First I'll do purely the technical aspects
The audio is standar... Urotsukidoji: New Saga Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 08-01-2004)
What They SayAn immortal beast-man of supernatural lusts, Amano Jaku escapes prison to gratify his appetites at Meishin College. But the campus is not just a hotbed of luscious coeds ? it\'s the breeding ground of a hideous monster! The Ultra God is Amano... Mao-Chan Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-26-2003)
What They SayMao-Chan is a 2nd grader whose grandfather is the Chief of Staff of the Ground Defense Force. She has been trained to become a valuable member of the force since she was born. When she turns eight, she, together with her friends Misora and Sy... Pokemon 2000 (Sat 12-29-2001)
What They SayOne person can make all the difference. The Power of One: Get set for an unforgettable adventure featuring all-new Pokemon! An ancient legend comes true when Pokemon Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres are disturbed after centuries of harmony. As t...Yu Yu Hakusho Vol. #20: Terrible Truths
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-23-2004)
What They SaySpirit Detective Yusuke Urameshi discovered much about himself during the tumultuous Dark Tournament. After not only surviving, but winning the vile competition, Yusuke is ready for the return to normal life even if it means going back to the... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #5
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!I think that this is the third belated "Tenchi in Tokyo" review that I've done. I seem to remember that Volume 3 was delayed by several months last spring, and then I had just left on vacation when Volume 4 arrived in my mailbox (in Pincourt, Q... Imperfect * Hero (aka: Akaten * Hero) Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 02-05-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nankin GurekoTranslated by:Carolyn JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayLife hasn't been all too easy for Yuji Midorikawa, Gakusei Five's G-Green, ever since Madame Mayura of the Gurdark came to live with him. However, things just s... "The Buffy Files: Chapter 7"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Tue 11-21-2006)
So, it all ends here with season seven of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. I must say I entered this season with the most trepidation; not out of concern that the season would be bad but that after this season ended there would be no more episodes to w... Mobile Suit Gundam Vol. #01 (Sat 10-26-2002)
What They SayThe year is 0079 of the Universal Century, the Earth Federation and its space colonies are engaged in an apocalyptic war. The rebellious Principality of Zeon, using humanoid fighting machines called mobile suits, has all but vanquished the Fe...Macross TV Vol. #1
by Jon Niehof (Fri 04-26-2002)
The Review!Audio:
The only option here is the mono (but 2.0-encoded) original Japanese track, and it sounds good, very clean and understandable. Obviously the dynamic range isn\'t large, and occasionally there\'s some very slight distortion or clipping (p... "The Buffy Files: Chapter 5"
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Tue 11-07-2006)
After last season’s disaster I didn’t know what to expect from season five of Buffy The Vampire Slayer. Right away I was annoyed with the new character Dawn. She was just dropped into the series at the end of season four as if ... Vote for favorite imports
by Brian Thomas (Mon 01-29-2007)
The first annual American Anime Awards gala will be hosted in New York City on February 24th by New York Comic Con. Something like a cross between the Golden Globes and the All Star Game, the winners will be chosen by the fans, voting online for the b... Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-09-2001)
What They SaySome time has elapsed since Tylor and the Soyokaze lead the UPSF forces to victory. The Raalgon war has cooled to a point where it can probably no longer considered to be one: in fact, many of the Soyokaze crew had been temporarily reassigned... Robotech Masters Collection (Fri 09-27-2002)
What They SayThe 2nd Act of the ROBOTECH epic begins as the Earth attempts to rebuild following a devastating intergalactic war with the Zentraedi. But these plans for a new world are set aside as a new alien threat appears, testing the resolve and courag...The return of X-FORCE
by Patrick Sauriol (Mon 03-22-2004)
During a panel held at last weekend's Wizard World in Los Angeles, Marvel Editor-in-Chief Joe Quesada announced that the company will be dusting off its X-FORCE comic book property this coming September. What makes the news more interesting is that the bo... Precious Rings of Metal!
by Brian Thomas (Tue 12-14-2004)
I want to take a minute here and empathize with you all, as you're probably going through a lot of holiday stress right now. Let's not beat around the bush we're talking about Christmas, and not the holy day of spiritual significance symbolizing belief i... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #8
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Tenchi in Tokyo: A New Career is the seventh Tenchi in Tokyo disk, and this is my seventh Tenchi in Tokyo review. What an amazing coincidence! (I'm sure that Louis Farrakhan will have a field day trying to find the hidden numerical significance... Zone of the Enders Complete Collection
by Mike Dungan (Tue 02-14-2006)
What They SayBased on a hit video game. The planets are on the brink of war, but the only thing hard-woring, hard-drinking, all-American cargo hauler James Links wants is to reconcile with his estranged family, but when he discovers a fearsome weapon aboa... Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles
by Bryan Morton (Thu 07-26-2007)
What They SayThe legendary Admiral Hunter is missing as a deadly new adversary threatens the vulnerable survivors of the Robotech wars. Vince Grant and Scott Bernard must race against time to unravel a treacherous mystery that could spell the end of the h... Freedom Vol. #4 HD DVD
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-20-2008)
What They SayIn 1969, man landed on the moon. Now three centuries later, he returns to earth... With nothing but a photograph to guide him, Takeru flees the lunar city of Eden in search of a girl he\'s never met on a planet he\'s never seen. Thus begins t... Mobile Suit Gundam Vol. #02
by andrew (Wed 10-15-2003)
The Review!The crew of the White Base reached Earth at the end of the first volume, and now, they must get past Garma Zabi?s, the son of Zeon?s leader, forces. Who will survive?
Audio:
As before, Bandai?s release of Mobile Suit Gundam is dub only. The v... Adventures With Iczer 3
by Kim Wolstenholme (Fri 05-06-2005)
What They SayIn deep space a battle wages between the forces of good and evil and the fate of the Earth hangs in the balance.
The evil Neos Gold dispatches her invading forces towards Earth with only one aim: the total destruction of all mankind. Now it... You Nitwit! Heroes Are Extinct!! Vol.#01
by Andrew Kent (Fri 08-31-2007)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryoji HidoTranslated by:Melanie SchoenAdapted by:What They SayHeroes (hee-rows) noun, plural, Earth variation: species of teenage Earthlings that come in groups of five, transform into "rangers" with color-coordinated outfits,... Robotech: New Generation Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Fri 08-18-2006)
What They SayIn the aftermath of the war with the Robotech Masters, the Invid arrive on Earth to lay waste to the already battle-weary armies of the Southern Cross. Led by the Regis, their supreme ruler, the protoplasmic Invid turn Earth into a massive sl... Robotech Legacy Set 6
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-20-2002)
What They SayNew Generation 1: The Next Wave
The powerful third act of Robotech begins as the Robotech Defense Force - exhausted by years of intergalactic warfare - is finally defeated by mysterious aliens known as Invid. The fate of mankind rests in the ... Book Buzz: Year of the Spaceship
by Pat Ferrara (Mon 08-04-2008)
From Star Trek’s FTL warp drive to Carl Sagan’s concentric-ringed, space-tearing Machine, spaceships have been as much a staple of science fiction as aliens or any other concept that has helped define the genre. Within the fictional SF univers... Comicscape - May 10, 2006
by Kurt Amacker (Wed 05-10-2006)
All right, I can finally stop buying INFINITE CRISIS books. It's over. Yes, there's the BRAVE NEW WORLD special, AFTERMATH, ONE YEAR LATER, and 52, but the event itself has finally concluded. This week in COMICSCAPE, I'm going to offer some of my thoughts... Robotech Remastered Extended Edition Vol. #3
by Bryan Morton (Mon 01-30-2006)
What They SayThe final 12 episodes in the Macross Saga narrative, remastered and restored with extended footage, released on DVD for the first time ever!
In the year 2009 A.D. Earth is attacked by the Zentraedi, a vast armada of giant alien humanoids int...