What They SayAfter the battle on Mt. Usui comes to a shocking conclusion, Tak contemplates his future as a racer. The end of summer is fast approaching, and with it comes the long awaited challenge from Gunma\'s #1 racer, Ry Takahashi. The challenge cause...
The Review!After a brief intermission of two-parters and one-shots, GTO returns with a lengthy stretch that, once again, may spell the end to Onizuka's career as a teacher. Will he work his way though everything, or will he finally fall victim to the lat...
The release year 2003 was a sizeable one for ADV Films. In addition to putting out nearly two hundredDVDs and collections, they revamped their music division, created and launched a new manga publishing division and laid the groundwork for their "toys"...
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 SayHigh School student Kasuga Kyosuke has problems with women. Big time!
First, he thinks he\'s falling in love with the beautiful and somewhat mysterious Ayukawa Madoka, but he\'s not at all sure if Madoka feels the same way about him.
Secon...
July was a bad month in a lot of ways for me so I\'m not surprised a couple of releases slipped through the cracks. Cleaning one of those up, we\'ve taken a look at the 07/13/2004 release of InitialDVol. #6 from TOKYOPOP.
The Second Stage is almost over and this volume sets the stage for how that will play out as we take a look at TOKYOPOP\'s 07/12/2005 release of InitialDVol. #12 (of 14).
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Angel Sanctuary Vol. #12 - $9.99 - 02/14/2006Baby and Me (aka: Aka-chan to Boku) Vol. #01 - $8.99 - 02/07/2006Banana Fish (Shojo Edition) Vol. #12 - $9.99 - 02/14/2006Basara Vol. #16 - $9.99 - 02/14/2006Beauty is the Beast Vol. #02 - $8.99 - 02/07/2006Bey...
What They SayEpisode 1
The Ultimate Tofu Store Drift
As Tak Fujiwara helps deliver tofu for his dad over the years, he unconsciously acquires racing skills. At the same time, the #2 driver of the Red Suns racing team, K.T. Takahashi, accidentally meets ...
In last week’s Comicscape, we administered a sound thrashing to the American comic industry—more specifically, Marvel andDC—for five significant problems in dire need of correction. This week, dear Maniacs, in the spirit of fairnes...
What They SayTak accidentally sees his girlfriend, Natalie, going out with another man! Filled with rage, he leaves the scene and overstresses his 86, blowing out the engine. This leaves only the RED SUNS as the team to stop EMPEROR from disgracing the re...
What They SayThe battle of the Eight-Sixes has begun and not only do Tak and Wataru dash down the treacherous mountain roads but they race up it as well. It’s a grueling clash of two warriors with neither willing to give an inch. Tak, thrilled by hi...
What They SayWhen Joe and Jr. are desperately seeking for a hamburger shop, they find a cell phone on the ground. They end up searching for its owner, a runaway girl, while chasing Gran Bruce who raids the hamburger truck! Being separated from Joe, Jr. ha...
The Review!The most controversial anime title this past year, has finally been released on U.S. Region 1 DVD, and... Houston, we have problems.
Audio:
The good thing was that TOKYOPOP got the Japanese Language Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track that was ...
What They SayIggy invites Tak to watch the battle between the Red Suns and Night Kids, hoping to cure him of his lovesickness before the big race. Tak has never seen a battle from the sidelines, and he is blown away when K.T. and Zak hurtle down the road....
If there was a show that got little buzz over here during its initial Japanese
run, it's this one. And that means a lot of people are likely to pass it
over, which is unfortunate, since I think it's one of the more intriguing
shows to come out so far this...
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 SayOne week ago, Tak was delivering tofu for his father\'s shop. Now he finds himself in the middle of a new world of speed and excitement.
When an undefeated racing team arrives in Akina to challenge the Speed Stars, Tak steps in to accept th...
What They SayWith the Night Kids\' #1 driver defeated, out of nowhere comes their #2 racer, the arrogant Shingo, who challenges Takumi to the most challenging street race yet!
Meanwhile, Takumi and Natsuki openly express their feelings for each other an...
TOKYOPOP sent out this bit of information today regarding their InitialD property:
July 12, 2002
AN OPEN LETTER TO THE ANIME AND MANGA FAN COMMUNITY
TOKYOPOP & InitialDDuring the past few days, there's been a lot of discussion about TOKYOPOP's plans fo...
What They SayTak\'s \"Tape Death Match\" race with Shingo concludes in a flash as he furiously speeds by Shingo\'s underhanded tricks. Subsequently, Tak accepts a challenge from the Angels of Usui to race on their home turf. Eager to race on a new venue, ...
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 SayA new, dominant racing team shows up in the Gunma area: Team EMPEROR. With their troupe of unstoppable Lancer Evolution sports cars, they easily beat the Night Kids. It seems that no one can stop them, until they meet up with Tak and his 86 T...
What They SayThe downhill battle between Tak and Ry heats up as Ry matches every move Tak makes. But Tak ultimately manages to regain his calm, executing a final \"inner drop\" to win the race. Tak\'s infamy, however, brings a new team to Gunma, and team ...
What They SayACT. 34 – Dangerous Car
The Evo takes the lead from the FC! Everyone\'s excited, but the pressure is mounting on Kyle, who feels like he\'s being hunteddown. Ry has figured out Kyle’s weakness! Back in Akina, Bunta is about to un...
What They SayTak\'s newly acquired status as a street racer leads to an unwanted challenge from Team Night Kids. Pitting his under-powered Eight-Six against the Night Kids\' highly tuned GT-R seems ludicrous, but Tak\'s growing passion for racing leaves h...
What They SayEpisode 40
Beyond The Impact Blue
As usual Mako and Sayuki are racing on Mt. Usui. But Mako can\'t concentrate on her driving because of the break up with Iketani. They both learn from Shingo that a team made of Lancer Evolutions called Emp...
What They SayTrying to fix a feud with a bunny-suit song anddance? Marrying Aono\'s noisy chicken to Zenjiro so the neighborhood can sleep? Taking on a top-secret job? Watch it all unravel in the hilariously unstoppable mayhem of Adult-Sized Secrets!
Co...
What They SayFirst, frozen lakes, solar power, and unmasking of Katse?! Then, what dangers await the Science Ninja Team as they venture into a sinister mechanized jungle with ramapaging dinosaurs and tentacle freaks?
Next, in another 2-part special, a De...
What They SayEver since Ed and Al attempted human transmutation, they have desperately avoided one person: their childhood teacher Izumi. Bearing dreadlocks, an iron will and incredible alchemic skills, she is horrified that Ed and Al used her teachings t...
What They SayNetCity!: Finally NetNavis have a place to call home, NetCity. But who’s trying to destroy it?
The Virus Factory!: When MegaMan learns the source of NetCity’s problems, it’s time to shut down the virus factory – for go...
What They SayThe fragile bonds that hold the survivors together are frayed to the breaking point, but in Gantz’s game, survival is impossible without a warm body guarding your back. As the Gantz reaches into the “real” world and a fresh ...
What They SayGathering their forces in the Mediterranean Sea, the Earth Alliance and Orb Union fleets launch a second attack on the Minerva - and this time not even the Archangel\'s intervention can halt the fighting. While Shinn unleashes his anger again...
What They SayMassive Aura Ships and squadrons of Aura Battlers take to the sky as Drake Luft and King Bishott accelerate plans to conquer their complex anddiverse home world. The rebels have no choice but to bring out their \'big guns\' as well. So now, ...
What They SayYouko survives an assassination plot by her court advisors, and the event leaves the young ruler shaken and questioning her ability to lead the people of Kei. Hoping to learn more about the kingdom, Youko leaves the palace to live among her s...
What They SayJust when Seiya and the other Bronze Saints are seemingly destined for a most gruesome demise, Ikki makes another triumphant return. Meanwhile, Shiryu has gone back to the Five Ancient Peaks to visit his old mentor in hopes the brave Saint\'s...
What They SayTraveling through Europe, the Bladebreakers meet and challenge some of the world\'s best Beybladers. En route from London to Paris, their train is hijacked by an evil, zombie-like team bent on destroying the sport of Beyblade altogether. Thes...
What They SayFull Moon turns to Dr. Wakaoji for help with her comeback single. But the gooddoctor refuses her request, which leaves Takuto fuming!
Contains episodes 25-28:
Please Dr. Wakaoji?
My Message
I Won\'t Lose
Is Mitsuki an Expert on Love?The...
What They SayArriving in a grand ship from across the sea of time and space comes Dai Shogun. Only he can referee the battle between Bakunetsumaru and the evil Ashuramaru, to ensure that the fight is an honorable one. Bakunetsumaru receives words of encou...
What They SayScott Bernard’s courageous band of insurrectionists makes their way to Reflex Point, the site of the protoculture matrix and ground zero for the final battle between the Robotech forces and the Invid. But getting to Reflex Point is no e...
What They SayEven though Ippo\'s right fist is healed, the psychological damage has been done. His fear of damaging the fist again prevents him from throwing had punches. Sendo is not the opponent Ippo can defeat with weak punches. Takamura suggests tha...
What They SayThe Archangel limps toward Alaska, having lost contact with both the Strike Gundam and Tolle\'s Skygrasper. Cagalli, meanwhile, discovers a wound Athrun, and is shocked to learn what happened.The Review!Blissfully free of recaps, SEED hurtles...
What They SayUniversal Century 0087, Seven years have past since the defeat of the Zeon army during what has now become known as the \'One Year War\'. An elite Federation military force known as the Titans are tasked with the prevention of further uprisin...
What They SayLOVE POWER
Zero's not just the boy of Nina's dreams - he's also her hero. This super-cute wizard once made a promise to protect Nina from danger. But when a mysterious group of magicians steals Zero's magic, it's Nina's turn to get tough....
What They SaySeven Celestial Warriors have been found...but Takiko has just learned that eight are needed. To win the arrogant, powerful Hagus over to her side, Takiko promises to rescue his twin brother, Teg, who embodies the lost half of his Celestial p...
What They SayA juicy romantic comedy about life, liberty and the pursuit of strawberry print panties.
Junpei hides in a classroom that soon fills up with girls...who aren't there to learn algebra!
EXT. ROOFTOP OF A SCHOOL BUILDING, SUNSET -The hero (m...
What They SayWhen E-Soh issues an ultimatum to Kum-Ji, she has to choose him on the spot or watch him walk away for good! The fledgling couple hits some rough patches as Yo-I goes on the road for their comeback tour, and Kum-Ji spends a lot of time follow...
What They SayAfter years of being the most powerful warrior in the Universe, Goku finally meets his match in the powerful parasite, Baby. But adversity is nothing new to the Saiyan hero. With a little help from some old friends, Goku reaches the ultimate ...
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Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: Wing Shing MaTranslation: Yun ZhaoAdaptation: Gayle Tan
What They SayThe Three Elders begin their revolt against Taibo Jin without Fire, but not without consequences. Will Fire make it back in time to save his masters or i...
The school director brings in a replacement spokesperson for the cooking school -- Seiya Mizuno, Najika’s new rival!
Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: Natsumi AndoTranslation: Satsuki YamashiaAdaptation: Nunzio DeFilippis and Christina Weir
What The...
The Review!As the Gundam Wing saga continues secretively on DVD, most people have left the game after Cartoon Network cancelled it. Me? Im willing to stay along the ride for the Japanese language and just for the fun of it.
Audio: Still sounds great. Kee...
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 Saytime for a change of pace then! If we can't capture Dejiko then we'll ruin the Super Toy Shop instead. Wait... what's that? Dejiko and Puchiko both have Mystery Cell Phones? I want one too! Bu-Ge Gang assemble and buy me a Mystery Cell Phone!...
The Review!I've been enjoying Rurouni Kenshin a lot these past six discs. Reading on the internet that this series gets even better was a pleasant surprise. Now that I've seen the beginning of the Kyoto arc, all I can think is, WOW! It's like someone's ta...
The Review!Rather than be the happy gibbering fanboy I'd normally be in this opening paragraph, I'm going to be the happy gibbering fanboy I'd normally be in the upcoming review. For those looking for a sane review, I'll give you the following sentence:
...
The Review!I think this is best summed up in the words of my roommate, after I tried to explain the show to him: \"Wow, so even with the infinite possibilities of animation, they still couldn\'t make this interesting?\" Pretty much right on the money.
Au...
The Review!Audio:
Since there is no option I listened to these five episodes in the English dub. There were no problems that I noticed with the audio. The dub was not in stereo 5.1, and sounded extremely monotone in many scenes, and this even includeddur...
The Review!The second season of Kenshin, the one people say "You've gotta watch!" is here. So, I watched. (I've seen the first five discs already; number six is in mail order limbo). I must say I enjoyed the first season, which die-hards will tell you is ...
What They SayGekko-dash panic!
It comes from deep within the halls of Tresoir; not the sounds of violence, nor the sounds of despair. It is the signaling of a time for change. The Nirvash reacts wildly towards its reconstruction as the Tresoir technicia...
What They SayA new duelist has appeared, a man who may steal Utena’s championship status, and the heart of her friend Shiori. Swords clash and secret passions are revealed as Utena struggles to defend her title, and save her friend. Contains episode...
What They SaySection 9’s investigations have started to become a little too successful, and the truths they uncover hit too close to home for some of the higher-ranking officials in the Japanese government. Yet, despite the increasing political back...
What They SayFour fun-filled episodes of the cult anime show BOYS OVER FLOWERS reside on this release. Threatened with expulsion from Eitoku, Tsukushi and Rui escape, but when they learn that Tsukasa is planning to move to New York for two years they plan...
What They SayA stolen crown is auctioned off in the black market. Jigen infiltrates the seller, Goemon infiltrates the buyer, and Lupin poses as a jewelry appraiser. When Zenigata joins Lupin, the situation turns into a four-way scramble, and Fujiko makes...
What They SayHe is powerful enough to grant divinity to demons that become his loyal subjects.
He is strong enough to waltz into Houtou Castle and steal the Seiten Scripture out from under Gyokumen Koushu\'s nose.
He is Homura, the Prince of War.
An...
What They SaySection 9’s investigations have started to become a little too successful, and the truths they uncover hit too close to home for some of the higher-ranking officials in the Japanese government. Yet, despite the increasing political back...
What They SayFasten your seatbelts and hold on tight because there\'s a new Love Angel in town, and she\'s seeing red. Scarlet, that is, and she\'s ready to kick some serious devil butt! Let\'s just hope the other Love Angels can teach her a little tender...
What They SayEver since Ed and Al attempted human transmutation, they have desperately avoided one person: their childhood teacher, Izumi. Bearing dreadlocks, an iron will, and incredible alchemic skills, she is horrified that Ed and Al used her teachings...
What They SayGinji’s captured. Ban’s exhausted. Emishi and Shido are on the run from a pair of bald twins with super Chinese fighting techniques. The mission to recover the arms of the goddess seems all but lost…But then again, “...
What They SayChibi, the Guardian Spirit of Rikyu, still lacks the power to defeat Kouhei’s powerful dragon. In order to acquire more power, Reiji follows an elder’s advice to finally reach the destination and achieve power. However, it’s...
What They SayA ghost appears and lures Brock into her trap! Butterfree falls in love, but Team Rocket is out to steal the entire swarm! Can Butterfree win his mate, and can Ash bear to part with the first Pokemon he ever caught? Psi Pokemon specialize in ...
What They SayThe Review!Moving into the second half of the series, the seventh volume of You?re Under Arrest carries on in the same tradition as earlier episodes.
Audio:
For our primary viewing session, we listened to this disc in its original language ...
What They SayYou think you have problems? Things are bad enough for Sailor Moon when the
evil Queen Beryl tries to recapture the Rainbow Crystals, but the forces of
the Negaverse finally manage to break into our universe! Now, the Sailor
Scouts have to fa...
What They SayNadia and Jean have escaped Gargoyle\'s terrible wrath, but must now survive a battle with nature itself. Along with their fellow shipmates, Marie and King, the two must put all their skills to the test when they find themselves far from mode...
What They SayWhile Heero and Quatre wage their battles on the ground, the other Gundam pilots remain in space. Duo must take the offensive while piloting an incomplete Gundam Deathscythe into battle. Back on Earth, Zechs continues his crusade to destroy 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 ...
What They SayInuyasha, Kagome, and Shippo along with their new companion Miroku fight desperately against Sesshomaru’s attacks, now that he’s taken the Tetsusaiga from Inuyasha. How can they fight against a sword that can slay a hundreddemons...
What They SayIkki and Metabee have defeated the Rubberobo Gang once and for all and have earned their place on the Japan World Robattle team. But when Erika sights an UFO, it turns out the aliens aboard are really the Rubberobo Gang. Have they been alie...
What They SayEpisode 28
Whatever Can Go Wrong, Will Go Wrong
Tomoko is exposed to the harsh reality of professional pageantry.
Episode 29
Studies in HIgh Finance
Onizuka\'s students learn the fine art of embezzlement.
Episode 30
Money Talks, GTO ...
What They SayAfter pulling off an incredible stunt, Domon has made it to the finals in Neo Hong Kong! Now, the battles begin in earnest - George, Chibodee, and all the other members of the Shuffle Alliance must fight to stay alive!
Also complicating mat...
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...
What They SayContains:
Lamenting Beauty
Yukina is a beautiful Ice Apparition whose tears transform into priceless jewels. Now, a filthy human crime lord named Tarukane has kidnapped Yukina, planning to extract her tears through torture and make a fortune...
What They SayAlerted to the incursion of Chirico and the others deep into his territory, Prince Kanjielman sends Ypsilon\'s team to deal with the intruders. But Borough has plans of his own. He believes that if Ypsilon kills Chirico-and Fyana is forced to...
What They SayFifteen years of peace are shattered when a new invasion force - the Robotech Masters - wage war against the Earth\'s struggling survivors. The victor\'s prize is control of the mysterious Protoculture Matrix - the secret powerhouse of Robote...
What They SayThe Review!The new season really gets into full swing here as the episodes move steadily away from the two story mode to one general story with two subplots. As always, the episode nature of the show is a real draw, being able to cue up any e...
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...
What They SayKenshin, whose wish to live in peace proved impossible when faced with the threat of national revolution by an old friend, has decided to pick up his sword again and wander the Earth again. Leaving his life in Tokyo behind, Kenshin travels de...
What They SayThe Ancient has appeared to the Warriors in a dream, telling them that they must all work hard and hone their powers. They split up and go off to practice and train, but Talpa is waiting for them. One by one, the Warriors fall prey to Talpa...
What They SayNow that Koganei has switched sides, Kurei\'s setting his sights on taking him down for his treasonous acts. First up for revenge is the blood-thirsty Mokuren equipped with the ability to control all plant-like matter. Then Recca meets his ma...
What They SayA rollicking cops and robots adventure! There\'s something strange in Section 2\'s neighborhood, and it looks like a haunted house! Can Noa use her giant robot suit to bust some ghosts?
Contains episodes 27-30. The Review!It’s another...
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...
Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: Arina TanemuraTranslator: Tetsuichiro MiyakiAdaptation: Tetsuichiro Miyaki
What They Say:Determined to make Haine fall in love with him, Takanari tries to win her over at every opportunity. Haine is troubled by her growing...
What They SayEver since Ed and Al attempted human transmutation, they have desperately avoided one person: their childhood teacher, Izumi. Bearing dreadlocks, an iron will, and incredible alchemic skills, she is horrified that Ed and Al used her teachings...
What They SayBaki Hanma returns to the Supreme Fighting Circuit to defend his title against a sea of contenders. The quest to find the most supreme grappler in the world moves forward with unimaginable results. A monstrous secret is about to be unveiled i...
What They SayIchigo and company succeed in breaching the walls of the Seireitei, the Soul Reapers\' compound, where they find themselves split up and in serious danger. Alerted to the intruders\' presence, the Soul Reapers mobilize their forces to attack....
What They SayHikaru is determined to play his rival Akira Toya again, and he might have a chance when Ogata 9-Dan invites Hikaru to the Young Lions Tournament. However, while trying to qualify for the competition, Hikaru suffers a losing streak. Can Sai h...
What They SayThe stench of gunpowder fills the halls as Charles and Ray infiltrate the Gekko to capture Eureka. Locked away in the brig, Eureka and Renton are all but helpless as their crewmates desperately attempt to fend off the assault of the skilled m...
What They SayAfter battling against Ueki, Robert begins to doubt his plan to annihilate the world. Just when he opens up to his father, Margaret, a boy named Hanon appears and claims that he is Margaret\'s son... Meanwhile, to form a 5-person team for the...
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT ANNOUNCES REMAINING DVD CATALOG RE-RELEASE FOR APRIL 2004
February 25, 2004 (Cypress, CA) ? Bandai Entertainment announced the remaining DVD catalog titles set for re-release during the month of April 2004. The r...
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