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Kaori Yuki Launching New Manga GAKUDAN
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 05-27-2008)

Kaori Yuki (Angel Sanctuary, Godchild) will start a new manga series called Guignol Kyūtei Gakudan ("Puppet Imperial Court Orchestra") in the August issue (on sale on June 26) of Hakusensha's Hana to Yume magazine, which will be the feature for...

The Cain Saga: Forgotten Juliet Vol. 1
by Janet Houck (Fri 05-04-2007)

I’ll confess, I have a weak spot for Kaori Yuki. Angel Sanctuary was the first manga that I ever read, and she got me hooked. Yuki has a very distinctive style, with lots of character detail and busy panels, with sound effects and balloons filling i...

VIZ MEDIA TO DEBUT NINE NEW MANGA SERIES FOR SECOND QUARTER 2008 (Tue 03-11-2008)

...astermind Kaori Yuki, who created ANGEL SANCTUARY, GODCHILD, and THE CAIN SAGA (all published by VIZ Media). A new addition to VIZ Media's SHOJO BEAT imprint, FAIRY CUBE will be previewed in the April 2008 issue of SHOJO BEAT magazine. THE RECORD OF ...


Manga Review: Fairy Cube (Wed 07-09-2008)

Danielle\'s tackling something new from Viz Media this morning as she looks at their May 2008 release of Fairy Cube Vol. #1 by Kaori Yuki.

Bandai Entertainment New Title Solicitations (Fri 02-02-2007)

...ed off of Kaori Yuki who is the mangaka of Angel Sanctuary and Godchild. Vampires and schoolgirls... hm.

Godchild: Volume One
by Nadia Oxford (Thu 10-05-2006)

...nd writer Kaori Yuki uses similar children's stories and rhymes to tell the stories within Godchild, a manga published by Viz Media. Cain, a young nobleman, leads a slightly twisted life as an earl in London. Surrounding him is a world of aristocrati...

Fairy Cube Vol. #03
by Danielle Van Gorder (Mon 11-10-2008)

In the conclusion to the series, truths are uncovered, motivations revealed, and loyalties are tested as Ian fights to save Rin, and the world. Creative Talent: Writer/Artist: Kaori YukiTranslation: Gemma CollingeAdaptation: Kristina Blachere What They ...


Viz Media Announces New Manga Debuts For Fourth Quarter That Will Captivate Fans (Thu 09-21-2006)

...ober 2006 Kaori Yuki, author of hit gothic manga series ANGEL SANCTUARY, takes readers deep into the past of one of her most intriguing characters. THE CAIN SAGA takes us to 19th century Britain to introduce a much younger Earl Cain C. Hargreaves, alre...

Lady Snowblood (aka Syura Yukihme) Vol.#02
by Jarred Pine (Thu 02-02-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kazuo Koike / Artist: Kazuo KamimuraTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayThe path of revenge can have many twisted turns, and Lady Snowblood's is no exception. Born in a prison, a product of her mother's g...

Gravitation EX Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Mon 03-26-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Maki MurakamiTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Christine BoylanWhat They SayIn order to heal the wounds in Eiri Yuki\'s heart, he and his vocalist lover, Shuichi, travel to New York to visit the grave of Yuki\'s first ...

Vampire Knight Vol.#01
by Connie Zhang (Tue 05-01-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hino MatsuriTranslated by:Tomo KimuraAdapted by:Tomo KimuraWhat They SayCross Academy is attended by two groups of students: the Day Class and the Night Class. At twilight, when the students of the Day Class return to their do...


Yuki Kajiura: Fiction
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 07-31-2005)

What They SayFrom Yuki Kajiura, the music artist who created the unforgettable music to the smash hit anime series \"Noir\" and \".hack//SIGN, comes \"Fiction,\" her latest and most unique CD release ever. Kajiura\'s composed music is widely recognized am...

Gravitation Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-27-2004)

What They SayLove - the one force that simply won\'t be denied! All Shuichi ever dreamed about was following in the footsteps of his pop idol, Ryuichi Sakuma and the band Nittle Grasper. Together with his best friend Hiro, Shuichi\'s formed a band calle...

KageTora Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 03-31-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira SegamiTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:What They SayMISSION IMPOSSIBLE The young ninja Kagetora has been given a great honor "to serve a renowned family of skilled martial artists. But on arrival, he's handed a ch...

Viz Media New Manga Licenses (Fri 04-28-2006)

...- Author: Kaori YukiHayate the Combat Butler - Author: Kenjiro HataLa Corda d'Oro - Author: Yuki KureO-Parts Hunter - Author: Seishi KishimotoPunch! - Author: Rie TakadaReborn! - Author: Akira AmanoRead Or Dream - Author: Shutaro YamadaTail of the Moon...


Gravitation Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-11-2004)

What They SayBad Luck is breaking up?! Things are crumbling left and right. Shuichi, still recovering from his run-in with Taki Aizawa, is beginning to have second thoughts about his future with Bad Luck. His soaring popularity and fierce rivalry with ASK...

Gyo Vol.#01
by Josephine Fortune (Mon 11-21-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Junji ItoTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SaySomething is rotten in Okinawa... the floating stench of death hangs over the island... What is it? A strange, legged fish appears on the scene... so begins Tadashi and...

Gravitation Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-27-2004)

What They SayBased on the best-selling graphic novel series by Maki Murakami, the Gravitation anime has been Rated one of the best romantic anime TITLES of all time (Anime Insider, 2003). As ONE OF THE FIRST SHONEN-AI (male homosexual love story) anime ti...

Anime Expo - Yuki Kajiura Press Conference / Interview
by Jason Yeh (Fri 07-04-2003)

I had the opportunity to attend a press conference / group interview with Guest of Honor Yuki Kajiura. At the beginning of the interview, Kajiura briefly introduced herself as a composer in Japan. She mainly works on anime and game soundtracks (i.e. Noir ...


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,...

Contest: Nagato Yuki Swimsuit Figure
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2008)

Through the kind generosity of AAAanime, we've got a bunch of figures to give away to readers here! What better way to kick off a few months worth of contests of anime figures than by starting with the lovely Nagato Yuki in her swimsuit as sculpted by Tan...

KageTora Vol.#08
by Matthew Alexander (Fri 06-20-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira SegamiTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Nunzio DeFilipis and Christina WeirWhat They SayKagetora is in love with his student, Yuki, and that\'s a big no-no. His duty as a ninja is to train and protect her, but hi...

Anime Expo - Yuki Kajiura Live Concert
by Jason Yeh (Fri 07-04-2003)

Perhaps one of the biggest events at Anime Expo this year was Yuki Kajiura\'s concert. Many people showed up to the concert (filling up most of the huge room), proving the popularity of Kajiura\'s music in the recent R1 releases of .hack//SIGN and Noir. A...


City Hunter TV Season 2 Collection 1
by Luis Cruz (Sun 11-30-2003)

What They SayThe City Hunter: a legendary name in the Japanese underworld, and with good reason. He\'s the best there is. He\'s Ryo Saeba-troubleshooter, expert marksman and inveterate womanizer. Ryo will take any case so long as the client is a pretty wo...

Fruits Basket Vol. #4
by Dani Moure (Wed 11-03-2004)

What They SayTo say that Tohru Honda\'s life in the Sohma household has been difficult would be quite an understatement. She has learned to adapt to a constantly changing environment, to selflessly put others before herself and to courageously face her ow...

Fruits Basket Set (Thinpak)
by Jennifer Rocks (Mon 01-21-2008)

What They SayThe Sohma family is cursed; however, this is no ordinary family curse. When a member of the family is embraced by a person of the opposite gender, they transform into an animal of the Chinese Zodiac! The Sohmas have managed to keep the curse...

Fruits Basket Vol.#15
by Sakura Eries (Wed 02-21-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea and Athena NibleyAdapted by:Lianne SentarWhat They SayYuki\'s finally has a moment of clarity concerning his past. Yuki was the least liked child in elementary school; as a result, he doesn\...


KageTora Vol.#03
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 11-01-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira SegamiTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Nunzio DeFilippis & Christina WeirWhat They SayYoung ninja Kagetora is determined to never waver from his duty to protect his charge, Yuki - even if it means denying his fe...

KageTora Vol.#09
by Matthew Alexander (Tue 10-14-2008)

FINALLY, a new character shows up and forces Kagetora to pull his head out of his ass. Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Akira Segami Translated by:S atsuki Yamashita Adapted by: Nunzio DeFilipis and Christina Weir What They Say   THREE'S NO...

Fruits Basket Vol.#05
by Sakura Eries (Fri 03-24-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea Nibley and Athena NibleyAdapted by:What They SayThe Sohma household takes to the lake for a vacation at their summerhouse. However, the peaceful silence is deafening, as Yuki and Kyo are onc...

Fruits Basket Vol. #4: The Clearing Sky
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-17-2003)

What They SayMay rolls around again, as does the time for exams. When Tohru fails one of her exams and has to take a re-test, she\'s feels like she\'s let Yuki down. But all that worrying isn\'t good for her health and now she\'s sick! Contains episodes...


Galaxy Railways Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Fri 05-25-2007)

What They SayIn the future, mankind will venture to the far reaches of the cosmos using technologically advanced trains, perhaps the least likely method of intergalactic travel. The fleet of Galaxy Railways transports countless galactic citizens from one ...

KageTora Vol.#06
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 09-12-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira SegamiTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Nunzio DeFilippis & Christina WeirWhat They SayKagetora is a ninja with the most important duty in his village: to serve and instruct Yuki, the pretty young heir to the Tou...

Fruits Basket Vol.#01
by Megan Lavey (Tue 04-13-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea Nibley and Athena NibleyAdapted by:What They SayA family with an ancient curse - and the girl who will change their lives forever? Tohru Honda was an orphan with no place to go until the m...

Fruits Basket Vol. #1 (Sun 03-17-2002)

What They SayA much talked about anime based on the comic that won the \'Kodansha Manga Award\' of 2001. It is a story about a family cursed (?) by the twelve animal signs of the Chinese/Japanese zodiac. It\'s a heart warming sitcom type comedy. Contains ...


Hikaru no Go Vol. #03
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-21-2006)

What They SayNow that Hikaru is full-fledged student at Haze Middle School, he\'s ready to join the Go Club and enter tournaments. Unfortunately, his team is one player short. Can he convince Yuki Mitani, a fellow classmate, to give up scamming players at...

Anime Expo - Yuki Kajiura Interview
by Andrew Tei (Sun 07-06-2003)

Andrew: How do you feel about having your first CD released in the United States? Kajiura: I\'m so glad that...It\'s a great pleasure to have everyone in the US listen to my CD. Andrew: You\'ve done music with the group See-Saw, will you only release mu...

Gravitation (novel) Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Fri 02-17-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Jun LennonTranslated by:Andrew CunninghamAdapted by:What They SayEnergetic teenager Shuichi Shindo is the lead singer and songwriter for the smash-hit pop band, Bad Luck. He's recently moved in with his older boyfriend, Eiri Y...

Fruits Basket Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Sat 04-17-2004)

What They SayThe Sohma family is cursed. However, this is no ordinary family curse. When a member of the family is embraced by a person of the opposite gender, they transform into an animal of the Chinese Zodiac! The Sohma\'s managed to keep the curse pri...


Fruits Basket Vol. #1: A Great Transformation
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 10-19-2002)

What They SayAfter the death of her mother, the only parent she had ever known, Tohru moved in with her paternal grandfather. Not wanting to be a burden, she began working as a housekeeper in order to help him supplement his modest savings and to pay her ...

KageTora Vol.#02
by Matthew Alexander (Mon 07-10-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira SegamiTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:What They SayThe young ninja Kagetora has been given an important duty: to serve with a family of skilled martial artists. He isn\'t asked to be a bodyguard. Instead, he will t...

AX Yuki Kajiura Press Panel (Tue 07-08-2003)

Our folks are starting to recover from four days of anime madness and getting all their notes organized and putting it all together. We've got a new article up today, this time a report on the Yuki Kajiura PressPanel from Jason Yeh.

Fruits Basket Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-02-2007)

What They SayAfter the death of her mother, the only parent she had ever known, Tohru moved in with her paternal grandfather. Not wanting to be a burden, she began working as a housekeeper in order to help him supplement his modest savings and to pay her ...


Vampire Knight Vol. #1 and #2
by Bryan Morton (Wed 07-30-2008)

Cross Academy is attended by two groups of students, the Day Class and the Night Class. At twilight, when the students of the Day Class return to their dorm, they cross paths with the Night Class on their way to school. Yuki Cross and Zero Kiryu are the G...

KageTora Vol.#04
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 01-31-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira SegamiTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by: Nunzio DeFilippis & Christina WeirWhat They SayNoble ninja Kagetora has an important duty: to protect and train young Yuki. Falling in love with her is not an option; unfo...

Psycho Diver
by Dani Moure (Mon 07-26-2004)

What They SayIn a dark world of private terror Yuki, a beautiful pop star, is haunted by violent memories and discovers psychic powers she cannot control. It is up to Bosujima, a Pscho Diver with exceptional talents to descend into her turbulent soul and ...

Gyo Vol.#02
by Josephine Fortune (Fri 12-02-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Junji ItoTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayThe terrifying conclusion! Can Tadashi save the horribly mutated Kaori from a fate worse than death - or can he even save himself? And even if Kaori can be saved, will ...


Yubisaki Milk Tea Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Mon 04-10-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miyano TomochikaTranslated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:What They SayEver since Yoshinori filled for his sister Yuki at a photo shoot, he has developed a secret for cross-dressing. When he slips on a skirt or dress, and steps ou...

Lady Snowblood (aka Syura Yukihme) Vol.#03
by Jarred Pine (Tue 04-18-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazuo Koike / Kazuo KamimuraTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayLady Snowblood is a woman born with a singular purpose, revenge. Revenge for the death of her father at the hands of greedy criminals. Revenge for...

Fruits Basket Vol.#13
by Sakura Eries (Wed 07-26-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea and Athena NibleyAdapted by:What They SayThe time for Yuki\'s parent-teacher conference has finally arrived, and Yuki must learn how to make his own decisions. Also, Tohru sets off on a ques...

Fruits Basket Vol. #3
by Dani Moure (Tue 08-17-2004)

What They SayAs the one year anniversary of her mother\'s death looms on the horizon, Tohru Honda is forced to take inventory of her life. Over the past 12 months she remained strong and focused despite her personal tragedy by becoming a valued member of ...


Fruits Basket Vol.#04
by Megan Lavey (Thu 03-10-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea and Althena NibleyAdapted by:What They SayWhen the infamous Akito makes an in-class appearance at the start of the school year, the Sohma family worries that his arrival will be an uncensore...

Fruits Basket Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Thu 06-24-2004)

What They SayThe Sohma family is cursed. However, this is no ordinary family curse. When a member of the family is embraced by a person of the opposite gender, they transform into an animal of the Chinese Zodiac! The Sohma\'s managed to keep thecurse priv...

KageTora Vol.#01A
by Jarred Pine (Wed 02-01-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira SegamiTranslated by:Akira TsubasaAdapted by:What They SayRomance, action, comedy, ninjas! All in a light-hearted and exciting brand new Del Rey Manga series about star-crossed lovers. The ReviewBased on the first volume,...

Gravitation Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-04-2004)

What They SayLove - the one force that simply won\'t be denied! Ever since he met Eiri Yuki, Shuichi\'s world has been turned upside down! Bad Luck now has a new manager: a gun-toting maniac by the name of K. He\'s managed to land them their first big...


Fruits Basket Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-02-2007)

What They SayMay rolls around again, as does the time for exams. When Tohru fails one of her exams and has to take a re-test, she\'s feels like she\'s let Yuki down. But all that worrying isn\'t good for her health and now she\'s sick! Contains episodes...

Gravitation Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 07-07-2008)

What They Say Love Never Runs Smoothly, Especially When You Are A Budding Pop Star. Based on the popular 'yaoi' (gay-themed romances created by women for primarily female audiences) manga by Maki Murakami (Gamerz Heaven) and directed by Bob Shirohata (...

Knight Hunters Vol. #4 (Mon 10-07-2002)

What They SayThe assassins of Weiss have killed each dark beast that has threatened them, but their worst enemies will always be themselves! Their group has finally fallen apart. However, just because they have gone their separate ways doesn’t mea...

Chance Pop Session Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-24-2003)

What They SayWhen our three young heroines sing together, their voices blend in perfect harmony. Akari and Yuki are astounded to find out they share a common past... but will this new bond exclude Nozomi? Then, just as all the pieces are coming together...


Lady Snowblood (aka Syura Yukihme) Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 10-17-2005)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Writer: Kazuo Koike / Artist: Kazuo KamimuraTranslated by:Naomi KokuboAdapted by:What They SayFrom the pen of Kazuo Koike, of Lone Wolf and Cub fame, comes Lady Snowblood. A story of pure vengeance, Lady Snowblood tells the t...

Vampire Knight Vol.#02
by Connie Zhang (Wed 05-02-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hino MatsuriTranslated by:Tomo KimuraAdapted by:Tomo KimuraWhat They SayOutside the safe boundary of the academy, Yuki is attacked by a vampire. Injured and unable to defend herself, two Night Class students come to her aid an...

KageTora Vol.#10
by Matthew Alexander (Sat 09-20-2008)

Kagetora better be a little worried about his current situation as both his father and Yuki’s mother praise the job he’s doing.Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira SegamiTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Nunzio DeFilipis and Christina We...

Parade Parade
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-02-2002)

What They SayShe has the best of both worlds! Kaori is a popular singer finishing up her first live tour. However, she has a secret. Kaori is a she-male, something that would destroy her innocent pop singer image. The sexy singer Saki sees Kaori on televi...


City Hunter TV Season 1 Collection 2
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)

What They SayThe City Hunter\'s back and ready for more action. And a little bedroom action would be especially nice! But that\'s not going to happen if Kaori and her trans-dimensional hammer have anything to say about it. Fortunately, whether it\'s tryi...

City Hunter Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 11-30-2003)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hojo TsukasaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayWhen there's nowhere else to turn, you can rely on the man they call the "City Hunter". The neon-lit streets of Tokyo's Shinjuku District are home to an assortment of thei...

City Hunter TV Season 2 Collection 2
by Luis Cruz (Tue 02-24-2004)

What They SayAre you in trouble? Did you make an unsuspecting deal with a crooked businessman? Are dastardly villains threatening your life? Are you a beautiful woman? Well, then just write XYZ on the message board at the Shinjuku Station, and Ryo Saeba, ...

Gravitation OVA: Lyrics of Love
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-07-2005)

What They Sayased on the best-selling graphic novel series by Maki Murakami, the Gravitation anime has been Rated one of the best romantic anime TITLES of all time (Anime Insider, 2003). As an all new story of the America\'s favorite shonen-ai couple from...


Satifsaction Guaranteed (aka: Yorozuya Tokaido Honpo) Vol.#01
by Patricia Beard (Thu 08-09-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ryo SaenagiTranslated by:Monica Seya/Matt YamashitaAdapted by:Monica Seya/Matt YamashitaWhat They SayShima is a jack-of-all-trades who can solve any problem that\'s presented to him. When he\'s approached by Kaori, a super-hot...

Fruits Basket Vol.#02
by Megan Lavey (Sun 04-04-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea Nibley and Athena NibleyAdapted by:What They SayEver since Tohru Honda discovered the Zodiac secret of the Sohma clan, her eyes have been opened to a world of magic and wonder. But with such...

Fruits Basket Vol.#06
by Sakura Eries (Wed 03-08-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea Nibley and Athena NibleyAdapted by:What They SayDelving into the recesses of Kyo's past, we find the Sohma trio returning home on a rainy day. There a mysterious man who has known Kyo for a ...

New this week (Sun 06-29-2003)

This coming week is a really mixed bag. If you're the kind of person who has been waiting for cheaper collections, you're all set. If not, may we tempt you with some fine music? Having listened to the Yuki Kajiura CD all weekend, I can't recommend it high...


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Blood: The Last Vampire Complete Box (Wed 04-25-2001)

What They SayThe movie uses the full spectrum of digital animation which is said to have impressed even James Cameron. Japan\'s top creators gathered to make the show, which was shown in theaters using the HDCAM24P format which George Lucas will also be u...

Silent Mobius Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-31-2002)

What They SayThe fight against the Lucifer Hawks rages on, and the women of AMP seem no closer to victory. Through fierce fighting, Roy and Katsumi have seemingly hit it off and have gotten closer. But the arrival of Rally\'s sister Rosa reveals startling...

Love is Like a Hurricane Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Mon 10-29-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tokiya ShimazakiTranslated by:Leona WongAdapted by:What They SayMizuki gets molested on a train bound for school, and the perpetrator is none other than the school president, Azuma! Mizuki gets called to the student council ro...


Princess Nine Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-24-2002)

What They SayThe quest for Koshien explodes in a furious series of games that leave the Princesses gasping for breath, yet in the end the team holds true. Now they must meet their greatest challenge, for not only are they up against the one school they h...

City Hunter TV Season 1 Collection 1
by Adam Thomas-Murphy (Sun 07-20-2003)

The Review!Audio: Sound is great, love the opening and closing songs and the bgm is good too. While its a stereo mix there is not alot of directionality, but there are no distortions or dropouts that I noticed. Video: Video has the usual amount of grai...

Chance Pop Session Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 02-01-2007)

What They SayThree young girls, strangers to each other, share an instinctual passion and talent for music. Brought together from distinctly different worlds, they meet by chance at the concert of their idol. The concert strikes a chord in each of their h...

Secret Desires
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-09-2004)

What They SayThe naughty love games that Midara has learned have been the source of her shame and regret, but they have also awakened in her a new, burning lust that cannot be quelled by conventional means!The Review!A video tape that provides a window in...


Gravitation TV Series Collection (Thinpak) (Wed 08-09-2006)

What They SayRight Stuf International is proud to announce a complete DVD Thinpak collection of the Gravitation TV Series! Based on Maki Murakami\'s best-selling graphic novel series, Gravitation has been hailed as one of the best romantic titles of all t...

Wallflower Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-03-2008)

What They SayWhat Happens When A Hit Manga Gets Mugged By The Director Of EXCEL SAGA? Answer: THE WALLFLOWER! After years of sponging off a fabulously wealthy older woman, four ridiculously beautiful boys are forced to use their bishi skills to turn their...

City Hunter: Bay City Wars & Million Dollar Conspiracy
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-31-2003)

What They SayBay City Wars After the US military ousts a sadistic Central-American tyrant, a spirit of merciless vengeance is born. And when the Bay City Hotel unveils its new supercomputer, the deposed ruler and his loyal daughter devise a plan. With th...

KageTora Vol.#05
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 08-08-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Akira SegamiTranslated by:Satsuki YamashitaAdapted by:Nunzio DeFilippis & Christina WeirWhat They SayNinja Kagetora takes his job as Yuki\'s martial arts instructor and bodyguard very seriously. So he must ignore his growing a...


Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Vol. #4 (also w/special edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-08-2007)

What They SayThe annual school culture festival has begun and with it comes the debut of Haruhi\'s surreal film! Who did she threaten this time to have her movie shown? More importantly what other event has she schemed up and what impact will it have on t...

Media Blasters March 2002 Announcements (Tue 01-01-2002)

THE BIG NEWS FOR MEDIA BLASTERS IS THE FORMATION OF A THEATRICAL AREA IN 2002 FOCUSING ON OUR TOKYO SHOCK AND SHRIEK SHOW TITLES. THE PERSON HEADING UP THIS NEW AREA IS CARL MORANO WHO CAN BE REACHED AT (212) 532-1688 EXT 240. CARL WORKED AT TROMA ENTERTA...

Media Blasters June 2001 Announcements (Tue 04-01-2003)

Media Blasters Announcements for 6/26/01. (With exception of Mail Order Maiden 28 (DVD) which is 4/24/01) The following is new release information for Media Blasters titles pre-booking on 05/22/01 and a street date of 06/26/01. Media Blasters is thrille...

ANIME EXPO® 2007, BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC., AND KADOKAWA PICTURES USA ANNOUNCE SOS BRIGADE INVASION TOUR (Fri 05-25-2007)

May 25, 2007 (Cypress, Ca) " Anime Expo® 2007, Bandai Entertainment Inc., and Kadokawa Pictures USA announced today that the Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya will be celebrated at this year's Anime Expo® convention, held at the Long Beach Conventi...


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City Hunter TV Season 4
by Luis Cruz (Thu 04-15-2004)

What They SayIt may not be over till the fat lady sings, but Ryo Saeba would rather make music with a beautiful woman. And mokkori is the sweetest music of all to City Hunter\'s ears. At least until his partner, Kaori, strikes a sour note with her trusty ...

Media Blasters May 2001 Announcements (Thu 03-01-2001)

Sex Demon Queen (Dubbed) Kitty 35 Min Cat # KVVD-0109 UPC #6-31595-01096-1 Pre-Book Date: 04/17/2001 Street Date: 05/29/2001 SRP $24.95 Description: In a time of fantasy and high adventure, the sorceress Kuri uses her magic to defend herself from all man...

Fruits Basket Vol.#16
by Sakura Eries (Wed 09-12-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea and Athena NibleyAdapted by:Lianne SentarWhat They SayTragedy continues to smother the Sohma family, and it seems to be spreading to those connected to the Sohmas as well. Kyo has met Tohru\...


Madlax Vol. #5
by Bryan Morton (Wed 05-02-2007)

What They SayFrom the creative minds behind Noir, a compelling saga of two lives and the dark circumstances surrounding their mysterious connection. The Elies Script - The Holy Words of Saruon. A language long forgotten has awakened - and anyone who has...

Princess Nine Vol. #1
by David Smith (Sat 02-16-2002)

The Review!Menu: It starts off with a series of animation clips of each of the players in the anime, then settles into a static screen with music playing. The animation only runs the first time when you put the disc in. Fast access times, and generally ...

City Hunter Vol.#04
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 02-29-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hojo TsukasaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayWhen your life is in jeopardy and you have nowhere else to turn, you can count on one man: Saeba Ryo, the City Hunter! Whether working as a sniper, bodyguard or bounty hun...

Fruits Basket Vol.#07
by Sakura Eries (Thu 04-06-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea Nibley and Athena NibleyAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewPackaging: And this volume\'s coverboy is Dr. Hatori, the dragon/seahorse and the color of the month is rose. He's serious (as alwa...


Infinite Ryvius Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-31-2003)

What They Say2225AD, an act of sabotage has destroyed the Liebe Delta Astronaut Training Center and has stranded 487 teenage cadets aboard the ship, Ryvius. Tension begins to mount as the balance of power begins to shift among the cadets onboard. While p...

City Hunter TV Season 3
by Andrew Tei (Mon 03-08-2004)

What They SayCity Hunter\'s back! Ryo Saeba and his long-suffering partner Kaori are out to make the streets of Shinjuku safe for the weak, the poor, the down-trodden, the... Well, actually, Ryo\'s just hoping for a little nookie from a grateful client. A...

Demon Prince Enma Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-29-2007)

What They SayEnma is the Demon Prince of the Underworld; a demon \"Born of Fire.\" His mission is to take back or destroy demons that have escaped to the human world from the Underworld, but there seems to be no end to them. Now, the stench of demons see...

Fruits Basket Vol.#18
by Sakura Eries (Thu 05-29-2008)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea and Athena NibleyAdapted by:Liane SentarWhat They SayEveryone knows Isuzu is in the hospital - or is she? While everyone is searching for Isuzu, Isuzu is on her way to take an item from Akit...


Fruits Basket Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-02-2007)

What They SayIt's once again time for the school's annual Cultural Festival, and Class 1-D's rice ball stand is a success " thanks in large part to Tohru's delicious home-made treats. But what should be a day of fun turns tense when the festival is visit...

Chance Pop Session Vol. #1
by andrew (Wed 10-15-2003)

The Review!The Japanese world of Idol singing comes to the US market with ADV?s release of Chance Pop Session, which is scheduled for release just 4 months after the American Idol sensation hit the US. Three Japanese singers have been brought together for...

Words of Devotion Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Thu 11-01-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Keiko KonnoTranslated by:P.C.Adapted by:What They SayAfter graduating from high school, Tachibana and Otani have finally confessed their love for each other and are living together. However, their co-habitation is totally ruin...

City Hunter Vol.#05
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Thu 07-01-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hojo TsukasaTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayThe ReviewThe wait is finally over! Hojo Tsukasa, Gutsoon! and the cast of City Hunter would like to introduce... Nogami Saeko! If Ryo, Kaori and Umibozu were not enough tro...


Fruits Basket Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-02-2007)

What They SayAs the one year anniversary of her mother\'s death looms on the horizon, Tohru Honda is forced to take inventory of her life. Over the past 12 months she remained strong and focused despite her personal tragedy by becoming a valued member of ...

Fruits Basket Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 06-19-2004)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Takaya NatsukiTranslated by:Alethea Nibley and Athena NibleyAdapted by:What They SayA family with an ancient curse... And the girl who will change their lives forever... It's Valentine's Day and you know what that means - lo...

Fruits Basket Vol. #3: Puddles Of Memories
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-28-2003)

What They SayAs the one year anniversary of her mother\'s death looms on the horizon, Tohru Honda is forced to take inventory of her life. Over the past 12 months she remained strong and focused despite her personal tragedy by becoming a valued member of ...

City Hunter: Secret Service
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 04-28-2002)

What They SayJoe Saeba, the globally adored hero, is back in another adventure of a Third World country and into the pain and anguish of one man’s tortured past. James McGuire’s life is so dangerous he has to hire bodyguards for his Secret S...


Haitoku No Shojo - Family of Debauchery
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-08-2002)

What They SayHiroko arrives at a beautiful mansion as a private tutor for a young girl named Yuki. After drinking some tea offered by Shizuka, Yuki\'s sister, Hiroko falls unconscious. Hiroko finds herself tied to a bed, naked. She finds herself being s...

City Hunter TV Season 1 Collection 1
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)

What They SayMeet Ryo Seaba: ladies\' man, troubleshooter and expert marksman. When you need more help than the police can provide, he\'s the solution. He\'s the City Hunter, and if he can\'t solve your problem, no one can. Welcome to the world of City ...

Fruits Basket Vol.#14
by Sakura Eries (Wed 11-29-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki TakayaTranslated by:Alethea and Athena NibleyAdapted by:Jake ForbesWhat They SayConvinced he\'s hiding something, Isuzu continues going to Shigure\'s house but this time, Isuzu feels sick and Tohru finds her passed out...

Inma Seiden Box Set 2
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-20-2004)

What They SayThe Academy\'s saviors had rounded up armors dedicating to the heavenly fighters. Yet the time when the armors are handed to the heavenly fighters also marks the world\'s impending demise. Risk sacrificing the academy followers, the Fire Witc...


Dream Hazard/Pianist
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-14-2003)

What They SayDream Hazard Erotic virtual reality offers Kaori the cure for her shyness, but a mysterious programming bug traps her in a fantasy world beyond her wildest dreams! Pianist A famous pianist seeks solace in the arms of a busty android with ...

Gilgamesh Vol. #3
by Luis Cruz (Thu 10-20-2005)

What They SayAfter a raging battle in the Core Settlement, the young psychics of Orga are haunted by questions about their Countess (and themselves). But when they sneak into the mysterious Mitleid Corp\'s archives, a pack of terrifying cyborgs quickly en...

Yubisaki Milk Tea Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 09-26-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miyano TomochikiTranslated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:Ray YoshimotoWhat They SayYoshinori can\'t decide on who he has a crush on: Minamo or Hidari. Seems like Yoshinori will never be able to muster up the courage to tell Hidar...

Kanon English Language Cast Announced (Mon 11-19-2007)

KANON Yuichi Aizawa doesn’t expect much from his sudden move up north. After all, this is the town he spent summers in as a child. He’s staying with his aunt and cousin. And high school is high school no matter where you go. But things aren...


Fruits Basket Ultimate Edition Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Wed 12-26-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Natsuki Takaya Translated by:Alethea & Athena NibleyAdapted by:Kelly Sue DeConnick & Jake ForbesWhat They SayCan\'t Miss Collector\'s Item: It\'s Furuba--The Ultimate Edition! Featuring a premium hardcover treatment with Fruit...

Vampire Princess Miyu TV Vol. #5
by Dani Moure (Mon 01-19-2004)

What They SaySharing a dark journey through the weaknesses of the human heart with her only companion, Larva, once an evil Shinma and now her devoted guardian, Miyu lives an endless quest as both the hunter and the hunted. The Moray Boat: When Mayumi st...

Weather Report Girl
by Mike Dungan (Thu 02-09-2006)

What They SayChannel ATV is in serious trouble. With viewer ratings at an all-time low, they’ve got to come up with an amazing gimmick, and fast, or else their sponsors are going cut their funding! But a whirlwind is headed for ATV in the form of on...

ADV Announces Princess Blade DVD (Tue 10-07-2003)

STYLISH MARTIAL ARTS THRILLER IN STORES NOVEMBER 18, 2003 HOUSTON, October 7, 2003-ADV Films announced today a November 18, 2003 street date for the DVD release of the stunningly beautiful Japanese martial arts motion picture "The Princess Blade," which...


Best Student Council: Complete Collection
by Mark Thomas (Wed 11-26-2008)

While it stumbles at times, Best Student Council is a wonderful series that lives up to its name. What They Say At first glance, Miyagami Gakuen seems like a typical all-girls' school. But beneath its placid surface, a highly-disciplined student council...

AAA Anime To Exclusively Distribute Haruhi Character CD Vol. #2 (Thu 04-26-2007)

April 25, 2007 (Cypress, Ca) " Bandai Entertainment Inc. announced today that AAA Anime will exclusively distribute the Haruhi Character CD Vol. 2: Yuki Nagato in North America. "Since its announcement, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya has generated an ...

Fruits Basket Vol. #2: What Becomes of Snow?
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 01-31-2003)

What They SayIt’s once again time for the school’s annual Cultural Festival, and Class 1-D’s rice ball stand is a success – thanks in large part to Tohru’s delicious home-made treats. But what should be a day of fun turns ten...

City Hunter: The Motion Picture
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-12-2002)

What They SayA mysterious soldier known only as the Professor takes his revenge on the government that betrayed him - and Tokyo is brought to its knees! Unless the government pays the Professor an impossible ransom, downtown Tokyo will be completely dest...


Silent Mobius Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-31-2002)

What They SayThe final collection of Kia Asamiya’s best selling sci-fi anime series, Silent Mobius! The battle over Earth’s future is finally at hand! Will the women of the AMP be victorious, or will Earth fall to the demons known as Lucifer H...

Galaxy Railways Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-27-2006)

What They SaySometime in the distant future, humans crisscross the cosmos on an unusual transportation system comprised of flying trains and protected by an elite guard known as the Space Defense Force (SDF). The SDF\'s newest recruit is Manabu Yuuki, a b...

.hack//SIGN Vol. #2: Outcast Special Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 05-27-2003)

What They SayTsukasa has been captured by the Crimson Knights! Subaru talks with him and tries to understand his plight, but the unbalanced Sora stages a jailbreak. Tensions mount within the group as Mimiru confronts BT about her betrayal of Tsukasa. Mimi...

Pretear
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-10-2002)

What They SayThe Review!Shin Shirayukihime Densetsu Pretear, or just Pretear as the Odex release lists it, is a rather surprisingly good thirteen episode series that takes the magical girl storyline and tells a solid good tale with it. Audio: For our pri...


Shinseiki Cream Lemon - Escalation: Die Liebe (Fri 03-07-2003)

What They SayA Catholic boarding school. Plagued by the torments typical of her age, beset by loneliness, Tomoe runs into Rie, her exact opposite. Touched by Rie?s gentleness, Tomoe?s brighter nature peers through. At the same time her affection for Rie d...

Heat Guy J Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-04-2003)

What They SayAndroid J was secretly built by the government as a special agent to combat crime in the oceanic city-nation of Judoh. While J initially appears to be human, the illusion quickly disappears in clouds of scorching steam when he fights. Togethe...

School of Bondage Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-30-2003)

What They SayUpset by his parents failing marriage, Keisuke Shimizu takes it out on various women in his life. He trains these women to be his sex slaves. Starting with his music teacher, Remi Izumi, he moves to his classmates, Orie Yuki, and steals her v...

Virtua Fighter Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 06-17-2003)

What They SayLegends speak of a great constellation of stars, only visible to those who possess true strength. Having lost his ability to see those stars, Akira walks the earth in search of answers. His quest pits him against powerful fighters like the ...


Early DVD Review: Boogiepop and Others (Mon 02-07-2005)

Hoping that this is the start of something new from at least one or two companies, we\'ve got an early look at the 03/01/2005 release of the live action Boogiepop and Others film from Right Stuf, a film that has a really good score from Yuki Kajiura.

Contest Update (Tue 09-16-2003)

Congrats to Joseph Cunningham who has snared himself a copy of Yuki Kajiura\'s domestic CD release titled Fiction from Pioneer Anime Music. Today\'s entries are all vying for a copy of Big O Graphic Novel #3 from Viz, so get your entry in today!

September Cleaning Continues (Mon 09-15-2003)

Congratulations go out to Jason Nishi who scored himself a copy of Legend of the Dragon Kings Vol. #1 from Central Park Media today in our contest. Today\'s prize, should you participate is for a copy of Yuki Kajiura\'s Fiction CD release from Pioneer Ani...

His and Her Circumstances Act 1.0
by Tiffani Nadeau (Sun 02-22-2004)

What They SayOverachiever Yukino Miyazawa was the perfect student, both academically and athletically...that is, until the arrival of the handsome and equally gifted Souichiro Arima. Locked into a battle of wills to out-do and out-score each other, Yuki...


Go! Comi Nabs 07-Ghost (Mon 05-05-2008)

Go! Comi has sent out a new press release talking about the first new manga license announced for May with the currently ongoing series 07-Ghost. Currently at six volumes, the series by Yuki Amemiya and Yukino Ichihara will begin its US release in January...

Manga Review: Metro Survive (Thu 05-22-2008)

Greg is taking a look a new series from DrMaster today with their February 2008 release of Metro Survive Vol. #1 by Yuki Fujisawa.

Boogiepop Phantom Evolution 1 (-)

What They SayDVD vol. 1 of TV Tokyo\'s anime \'\'Boogiepop Phantom\'\' based on the Award-winning novel. It\'s an anthology series about angst-ridden high school students with plenty of mysteries. Contains episode 1 \'\'Kioku No Shozou (A Portrait In Memo...

Shusaku Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-11-2001)

What They SayFeaturing the voices of adult film stars Asia Carrera and Raybeness! The symphony of the girls from a prestigious music academy are caught in a trap of the old lunatic man...Shusaku!! In the girls dormitory of Shukusei Music Academy are t...


Escaflowne Movie: Ultimate Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-19-2002)

What They SayA re-telling of the fan-favorite Escaflowne TV series available in the US for the first time ever! This LIMITED 3-disc set contains the Movie CD soundtrack and a second full DVD of bonus materials: Production Art Gallery, Staff and Cast Inter...

Galaxy Railways Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-26-2005)

What They SayPerhaps the truth about the past is its eternal presence within us all. This theory has never been more evident as the events of long ago emerge once again in the paths of Manabu and his comrades. During a routine mission, the situation beco...

Sextra Credit
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-16-2006)

What They SayAs the only male professor in his department, Jyotaro is constantly under fire from Kyoko, Miki, Mayumi, Kaori and Rui. These five gorgeous female teachers are known for being untouchable and unreachable. But when one of Jyotaro\'s students...

Aquarian Age Vol. #2
by Bryan Morton (Wed 04-12-2006)

What They SayKyota should be having the time of his life: The debut of his band has been set and beautiful girls are throwing themselves at him! Instead, he\'s singing the blues as the mystical war that surrounds him begins to heat up. Added to his misfor...


Noir Original Soundtrack 2
by Lauren Goodnight (Mon 07-11-2005)

What They SayThe blending of electronic beats and traditional European influenced music is refined into an aural artform here, as composer Yuki Kajiura crosses over traditional sound boundaries to bring together another eclectic and engaging musical odyss...

Katsucon 8 ADV News (Sun 02-17-2002)

Chat regular "Bludstone: got back from Katsucon today and has filed an ADV Films report for us (I've edited out some of the previously known material, so check the conventions forum for a rougher draft): Live action titles licensed: Andromeda, Farscap...

Diamond Daydreams (Kita e) Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-13-2006)

What They SayAtsuko Akanegi is a simple girl helping her mother run the struggling family business. She works hard, stays out of trouble and tries to not let life get too complicated. But then, she discovers that she has an arranged marriage waiting for h...

Gilgamesh Vol. #3
by Dani Moure (Thu 05-31-2007)

What They SayThis came for you today. You\'ve been invited to a funeral...a living funeral.\" After a raging battle in the Core Settlement, the young psychics of Orga are haunted by questions about their Countess - and themselves. But when they sneak int...


Petite Cossette
by John Eriani (Wed 06-07-2006)

What They Say\"Who loves me so much that he would forsake his own dear life... could it be you?\" Eiri, a talented art student, works part-time in an antique shop in a quiet part of town. One afternoon, he uncovers a delicate Venetian glass that holds a ...

Aquarian Age Vol. #1
by Bryan Morton (Mon 07-04-2005)

What They SayKyota and his pals Shingo and Junichi dream of becoming pop idols. At a New Year\'s show they get their lucky break when a Cosmopop agent discovers the trio and offers to manage their debut. Then things take a turn for the weird when Kyota be...

Madlax Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-19-2005)

What They Say\"Girls with guns\" is such a rich vein of material, it never gets tired – especially when its from the masterminds behind Noir! A cold blooded gun-for-hire teams up with an unassuming high school student to unlock the dark secret that ...

School of Bondage Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-22-2004)

What They SayOrie Yuki is trapped in the science lab. Her best friend, Korin is completely controlled by her sexual desires, thanks to the work of Remi.The Review!Bringing the series to its conclusion, Keisuke deals with his former pet and his new ones in...


School of Bondage Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-25-2004)

What They SayOrie Yuki has been lured into Keisuke Shimizu\'s house. She is flabbergasted at the site of his mother\'s orgy. Reimi Izumi, who has been suspicious of her master, Keisuke, finds out about his relationship with Orie through her friend, Korin....

Aquarian Age Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 09-02-2004)

What They SayKyota and his pals Shingo and Junichi dream of becoming pop idols. At a New Year\'s show they get their lucky break when a Cosmopop agent discovers the trio and offers to manage their debut. Then things take a turn for the weird when Kyota be...

.hack//SIGN Vol. #5
by Dani Moure (Wed 11-17-2004)

What They SayIn the year 2010 the most popular computer game is \'The World\', an online multi-user roleplaying game created by CC Corporation. However something seems to have gone awry and the Wave Master, Tsukasa is permanently logged into the game... ...

Azumanga Daioh Vol. #3
by Dani Moure (Fri 05-05-2006)

What They SayAzumanga Daioh follows the girls through three years of high school as they master the art of growing up - while evading the lecherous advances of leering classics teacher Mr. Kimura! This third volume of episodes continues the rivalries be...


Azumanga Daioh Vol. #2
by Dani Moure (Tue 11-30-2004)

What They SayBased on a popular Japanese comic strip, the sweetnatured anime television series Azumanga Daioh chronicles the daily lives of teenaged schoolgirls with a zany sense of humor and a bevy of eccentric characters. Still as goofy as her student...

Blue Gender Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Sat 01-24-2004)

What They SayOne Day In The Western Year 2031… It\'s unknown how long the Blue have actually existed. The first confirmed sighting came in 2017. That was fourteen years ago. At first we thought they were a biological weapon that some rogue nation ...

Anime Expo - TOKYOPOP Panel REport
by Andrew Tei (Sat 07-02-2005)

The TOKYOPOP panel was hosted by Louis Reyes and Lilian, both editors. They started off listing their current hot manga: Beck and Sakura Taisen. Then came a list of upcoming titles they wanted to mention like Blame!, Saiyuki Reload, Girls Bravo, Kamich...

DMP Talks Announcements (Tue 08-08-2006)

Digital Manga Inc. announces new titles under its Juné imprint and Digital Manga Publishing along with the formation of a new company! Gardena, CA, August 8, 2006 " Digital Manga Publishing wrapped up its summer convention season with new title announc...


DMP New Title Acquisitions (Wed 05-10-2006)

Digital Manga Inc. Announces New Title Acquisitions and Anime Expo Guest! Gardena, CA, May 9, 2006 " Digital Manga Publishing, one of the industry's most innovative manga licensing and publishing companies, has announced the acquisition of two highly an...

VIZ Announces New Magazine Aimed at Female Manga Fans (Tue 02-08-2005)

...DCHILD by Kaori Yuki Deep in the heart of nineteenth-century London, a young man named Cain emerges from the shadowy cobblestone streets. Forced to become an Earl upon the untimely death of his father, Cain assumes the role of head of the Hargreves, an...

ADV Announces November 7th Releases (Thu 09-21-2006)

HOUSTON, September 21, 2006 "ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce three exciting titles, including the second installment of Jinki: Extend, and the final volumes of Kaleido Star: New Wings and T...

MAMORU OSHII'S NEW ANIMATION FILM "THE SKY CRAWLERS" TO BE RELEASED IN 2008 (Wed 06-20-2007)

Somewhere, in a country similar to ours There are children who do not became adult They are very similar to us Mamoru Oshii, the world-famous Japanese filmmaker, whose works include "Ghost in the Shell" (1995) and "Innocence" (2004), will direct a new fe...


RIGHT STUF'S NOZOMI ENTERTAINMENT Announces PEACH GIRL, SCHOOL RUMBLE, MUSHI-SHI & HELL GIRL T-Shirts (Wed 02-06-2008)

Apparel featuring artwork from hit FUNimation Entertainment series arrives for Spring 2008 GRIMES, IA, February 6, 2008 - Right Stuf, Inc. and Nozomi Entertainment are pleased to announce the April 2008 debut of seven new T-shirts featuring exclusive art...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCED ARRAY OF UPCOMING ANIME AND MANGA TITLES AT 2007 COMIC-CON INTERNATIONAL (Thu 08-09-2007)

... debut of Kaori Yuki's FAIRY CUBE. The popular creator of ANGEL SANCTUARY, GODCHILD and THE CAIN SAGA offers a new supernatural adventure story about a teenage boy who's life is being taken over by a renegade evil spirit. Trapped in the mystical land o...

FUNimation Planned Events for Otakon 2004 (Thu 07-22-2004)

Fort Worth, TX (July 22, 2004) FUNimation Productions, Ltd., the foremost of producer and distributor of anime in North America has many planned events at Otakon 2004 that won't cost you an arm and a leg. We have many activities in store at the FUNimati...

TOKYOPOP Launches Manga with a Novel Twist (Wed 03-03-2004)

Debut Manga Novel Line Includes Karma Club, Slayers, and CLAMP School Case Files: Paranormal Investigators Los Angeles, CA (March 3, 2004)--TOKYOPOP Inc. is pleased to unveil the latest addition to its rapidly growing publishing family--an innovative new...


Mushishi Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Mon 02-12-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuki UrushibaraTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:William FlanaganWhat They SaySome live in the deep darkness behind your eyelids. Some eat silence. Some thoughtlessly kill. Some simply drive men mad. Shortly after life ...

Record of a Fallen Vampire Vol.#01
by Greg Hackmann (Wed 08-27-2008)

The Record of a Fallen Vampire wins a few points for sheer ambition ... otherwise, it's a mess.Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Kyo Shirodaira / Yuri KimuraTranslated by: Andrew CunninghamAdapted by: Andrew CunninghamWhat They SayThousands of years ago, Vam...

Red Angel Vol.#01
by Danielle Van Gorder (Mon 05-26-2008)

...d some of Kaori Yuki\'s work - which fits this particular story quite well. The elaborate flowing hair, intense close-ups, and emotive eyes all evoke the style of classic shoujo artwork, but without looking quite as dated as that might imply. Anatomy...

God Child Vol.#05
by Danielle Van Gorder (Wed 11-07-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kaori YukiTranslated by:Akira WatanabeAdapted by:What They SayCain crosses a high official of the secret society of DELILAH when he attempts to stop a massacre of socialites at the lushly restored Crimone Gardens. Later, an ol...


Mushishi Vol.#04
by Greg Hackmann (Thu 10-02-2008)

Creative Talent Writer/Artist: Yuki UrushibaraTranslated by: William FlanaganAdapted by: William FlanaganWhat They SayNebulous and unseen, existing in a state somewhere between life and death, mushi bring nothing but pain, suffering, and destruction to hu...

Bandai Entertainment Set to Release First .hack//SIGN CD in North America (Mon 09-15-2003)

Is it a game? Or is it reality? Enter the world of .hack Cypress, CA (September 15, 2003) - Bandai Entertainment announced today its first CD soundtrack release for the best selling anime DVD series, .hack//SIGN. Originally bundled with the .hack//SIGN L...

Top Ten Actors of 2003
by Allen Divers (Thu 01-22-2004)

It's kind of boring when a columnist says something like "2003 proved to be the year of the great dubs!" What happens when 2004 proves that statement wrong? Ignoring all that, 2003 did prove to be a spectacular year for dub fans with many studios puttin...

PRESS RELEASE: Japanese technopop pioneers MOTOCOMPO on JapanFiles.com (Thu 03-06-2008)

March 6, 2008 - JapanFiles.com adds 3 Japanese artists to the roster today, led by Japanese technopop pioneers MOTOCOMPO. Also joining the website are J-Pop singer/songwriter Fuyumi Abe and 90's indie-rock legends SUPER JUNKY MONKEY from Japanese label 3r...


SURVIVE THE SUMMER!!! METRO SURVIVE VOL.2, CHINESE HERO VOL.6, MAGIC LOVER'S TOWER VOL.1&2 AVAILABLE NOW! (Fri 05-30-2008)

SAN JOSE, CA - April, 2008 - DrMaster Publications has announced that Metro Survive vol. 2, the final volume of the series by Yuki Fujisawa, Chinese Hero vol. 6 by Wing Shing Ma, and the new series Magic Lover's Tower vol. 1 & 2 by Kao Yung & Kuan Liang, ...

PRINCESS NINE: TRIPLE PLAY
by Andrew Hershberger (Sun 04-21-2002)

An anime series about a girls baseball team might cause a few persons to snicker, but dont make the same mistake for PRINCESS NINE is good stuff. Deftly executed by director Tomomi Mochizuki, each episode manages the standard conflict that needs to be r...

PATLABOR: A Beginner's Guide
by Andrew Osmond (Tue 11-21-2000)

From the start, Patlabor was a multimedia phenomenon. It began life in 1988, as both a manga strip published in the weekly Shonen Sunday and a six-part video series. The setting is the very near `future.` The first adventures take place in the late 1990s,...

Godzilla Debuts at Tokyo International Film Festival
by Norman England (Thu 11-11-1999)

For fans of Godzilla, last years Tri-Star reworking was perhaps the biggest disappointment in the 45-year history of the preeminent giant monsters career. Despite a huge box office receipt, reviews were poor and fan consensus was that the films creatur...


JUNK
by BRIAN THOMAS (Tue 05-20-2003)

A scientist invents a re-animation serum he calls DNX, and uses it to revive a dead woman. In return, she bites a big chunk out of his throat. The cannibal zombie movie is alive and biting, having made a comeback in recent years in America, with films lik...

Photos from the Primetime Creative Arts Emmys!
by Sue Schneider and Marcia Groft (Wed 09-17-2003)

The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences presented the 2002-2003 Creative Arts Primetime Emmy Awards, for programs and individual achievements, at the 55th Annual Emmy Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on Saturday, September 13. Highlights of the pr...

MUSHISHI, VOL. 4
by Nadia Oxford (Sun 06-08-2008)

Manga can be described with dozens of adjectives, but one adjective you won't see often is “subtle.” American writers are encouraged not to announce their characters' motives, but instead to show them through the characters' actions. Japanese ...

Just A Dollop, Please
by Janet Houck (Thu 12-14-2006)

Ah, fanservice. Hate it or love it, it’s the silent, yet omnipresent element in most anime shows. Ranging from in-jokes to jiggling breasts and up-skirt shots, anime shows tend to be rather polarized into shows that contain massive amounts of sho...


We Were There Vol. #02
by Not Yet Assigned (Fri 11-28-2008)

Creative Staff Writer/Artist: Yuki Obata Translation: Tetsuchiro Miyaki Adaptation: Nancy Thistlewaite What They Say Nanami Takahashi falls for Motoharu Yano, the most popular, carefree boy in class. For Nanami, it's first love, but Yano is still gri...

Mushishi Vol. #06
by Greg Hackmann (Mon 11-10-2008)

What They SayA father disappears and his son, a hunter, inherits his father's power to lure animals to their deaths, quietly and entranced. But this ability poisons the mind and the body. Can mushi master Ginko cure the son before he shares his father's f...

Anime Boston - All Reports
by Andrew Tei (Fri 04-18-2003)

Opening Ceremonies Hosted by: Adam Ferraro The opening ceremonies for Anime Boston took place in a grand theatre room. Crystal chandeliers hung from the ceiling and an upper level let some special guest sit from above and watch the people who were seate...

Anime Expo - Pioneer Music
by Jason Yeh (Sat 07-05-2003)

Hosts: Nobu Yamamoto & Stephen Tang This panel was quite different than your usual industry one. Nobu spent a lot of time basically chatting about Pioneer\'s latest music line and the various issues with producing CDs these days. He was very frank and ope...


Anime Expo - .hack Panel
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-04-2003)

During the .hack panel, several different topics were covered. Yuki Kajiura is currently working on the music for a PS2 game. .hack//DUSK was officially announced at the panel. Bandai has tentative plans to release the .hack OSTs separately. OST1 will be ...

Kaleido Star: New Wings Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-18-2006)

What They SayIt all comes down to this...Leon pushes Sora to new extremes as he continues her special training to perfect the Angel's Maneuver. After experiencing new lows, she soars to new heights. Just when it seems that Sora's dream will finally beco...

Del Rey MAnga Announces New Acquisitions for Summer 2009
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-01-2008)

NEW YORK, NY – August 1, 2008 – Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced last week one of their biggest titles for the Spring 2009 lineup, as well as several new acquisitions that will launc...