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Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #8
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
... actually live in Tokyo? I know that it is common for students attending college or university in Tokyo to commute by train from outlying prefectures in the Kanto area, but I didn't think that this was so common for high school students. Why hasn't Sak... 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... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #1
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!"Tenchi in Tokyo" is the domestic American release of the "Shin (New) Tenchi Muyo" TV series, which aired on Japanese television in 1997. Tenchi moves away from his grandfather's temple in rural (relatively speaking, this is Japan after all) Ok... 
Tokyo Babylon Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Tue 05-25-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:Ray YoshimotoAdapted by:What They SayWelcome to Tokyo, cultural and economic hub of the Eastern World. Nowhere on Earth will you find such majesty and splendor... and such excess and discord! Lurking below t... Tokyo Underground Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-26-2005)
What They SayDeep under the ground of the capital city of Tokyo exists a forgotten sunless world called “Tokyo Underground.” From this world, two mysterious figures, Chelsea Rorec and Ruri Sarasa come escaping and find a temporary safe haven ... Tokyo Godfathers Limited Edition Deluxe Box Set
by Dani Moure (Thu 03-03-2005)
What They SayMeet the ultimate dysfunctional family!
From acclaimed director Satoshi Kon and Japan\'s leading animation studio Mad House comes this visually and emotionally stunning tale of adventure, love and redemption. In Tokyo, three homeless people\... SOS! Tokyo Metro Explorers: The Next
by Jennifer Rocks (Fri 04-11-2008)
What They SaySummer, 2006. A 5th grader Ryuhei discovers a notebook entitled "Tokyo Exploring Records." It was a journal kept by his father, Shohei, when he was around Ryuhei's age. Ryuhei forms his own exploration party with his friends Shun and Yoshio... Tokyo Majin Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-05-2008)
What They SayIf they don\'t pass this test, it will be the end of the world!
With the decreased incidence of demon attacks in Tokyo, the city seems quiet... a little too quiet for the students of Tokyo Majin. They know evil still lurks in the shadows bu... Live Action Movie Review Death Note
by Adrianne Hess (Sat 05-24-2008)
Spoiler Alert! The following review of the live action movie adaptation of Death Note contains references from the manga and animated series. If you plan on reading or watching the original Death Note, please do not read until you have had a chance to at ... Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040: Complete Collection
by Bryan Morton (Thu 09-29-2005)
What They SayThe Apocalypse is coming - and only four women can stop it! Get ready for the ultimate assault on the senses as the wildest action series to ever roll out of Japan is reborn with the state-of-the-art animation and a thunderous rock-and-roll ... New TOKYO DRIFT Trailer
by News Editor (Sun 03-19-2006)
Yahoo! Movies is offering the trailer for the upcoming THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT.The story centers on an outsider who attempts to define himself as a hot-headed, underdog street racer. Although racing provides a temporary escape from an unhapp... NANA Movie 1 (Live Action)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-12-2008)
When two women of the same name meet on a train bound for Tokyo, their lives change in dramatic ways.
What They Say
Based on the popular manga by Ai Yazawa, NANA follows the adventures of two girls both named Nana. While they share the same name, they c... SOS! Tokyo Metro Explorers: The Next
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-19-2007)
What They SaySummer, 2006. A 5th grader Ryuhei discovers a notebook entitled “Tokyo Exploring Records.” It was a journal kept by his father, Shohei, when he was around Ryuhei’s age. Ryuhei forms his own exploration party with his frien... Bubblegum Crisis: Hurricane Live
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-31-2000)
What They SayThe Complete Hurricane Live 2032 & 2033!
As the city of Mega Tokyo recovers from devastating earthquake, the underground scene is shaking with a whole new set of vibrations – the hard rock sounds of Priss and the Replicants! Now availab... Tokyo Godfathers
by Dani Moure (Thu 03-03-2005)
What They SayMeet the ultimate dysfunctional family!
From acclaimed director Satoshi Kon and Japan\'s leading animation studio Mad House comes this visually and emotionally stunning tale of adventure, love and redemption. In Tokyo, three homeless people\... TOKYOPOP to release Tokyo Babylon Manga in May 2004 (Tue 09-16-2003)
Los Angeles, CA (September 16, 2003)?Building upon its long-standing relationship with CLAMP, TOKYOPOP Inc. is pleased to announce the May 2004 debut of Tokyo Babylon, one of the famed manga team's most beloved titles. Each of the series' seven volumes wi...Black to TOKYO DRIFT
by News Editor (Thu 09-29-2005)
Universal Pictures has set Lucas Black to star in THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT. He joins a cast that already includes Bow Wow, Brian Tee and Nikki Griffin, Sung Kang, Jason Tobin and Nathalie Kelly. The film is set in the underground world of Ja... TOKYOPOP AND VIDEO GAMES LIVE™ ANNOUNCE EXCLUSIVE MARKETING PARTNERSHIP (Tue 07-24-2007)
Comic-Con, San Diego CA (July 24, 2007) - TOKYOPOP, the #1 publisher of graphic novels in North America and the largest supplier of manga entertainment in the world, today announced an exclusive marketing partnership with Video Games Live (VGL), the immer...TOKYOPOP Set to Produce First Live-Action Feature Film, Lament of the Lamb (Sat 10-14-2006)
Project Takes "In the Spotlight" Position at Tokyo International Film Festival, October 21-29, 2006 Los Angeles, CA (October 13, 2006) - Fresh on the heels of acquiring worldwide film rights to its hit manga series, Lament of the Lamb, a gut-wrenching ho...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... VIZ PICTURES LICENSES FOUR LIVE ACTION FILMS BASED ON POPULAR SHOJO BEAT MANGA TITLES (Fri 11-02-2007)
HONEY AND CLOVER, LOVE*COM THE MOVIE, NANA And NANA 2 To Be Released Domestically San Francisco, CA, November 1, 2007 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, has licensed the live action...ADV ACQUIRES NEW SERIES TOKYO MAJIN (Tue 06-26-2007)
Teens Defend Tokyo in Fast-Paced Action Series HOUSTON June 26, 2007 " ADV Films, the number one producer-distributor of anime outside of Japan, is pleased to announce it has acquired the exclusive home video and broadcast rights in North America for th...Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #1
by Jme Wheeler (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!I've been visiting this site quite frequently since I got my DVD player in December. I think it's a great site, so I thought I would contribute to it.
Please keep in mind that I am writing this while making a couple of assumptions. One, that y... New Hosts Join AX Idol Season 6 at Nokia Theater L.A. Live (Fri 03-07-2008)
Main Event Audience Member to Win Trip to Japan Anaheim, California (March 7, 2008) ‹ Think you got what it takes to be the next AX Idol? Thousands will audition for the most coveted singing and voice acting contest at the nation's largest Anim...ADV Films Announces DVD Releases Of Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040: For All Mankind (Tue 04-10-2001)
ADV Films is proud to announce the upcoming DVD conclusion to one of the greatest anime series to come out of Japan, Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040. Like a multi-headed serpent, the branches of the Dragon Line become the arms with which Galatea seeks to cru...Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex '2nd Gig' Premiere at Tokyo International Anime Fair in Hollywood on February 7th, 2005 (Fri 01-07-2005)
BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT AND MANGA TO PREMIERE 'GHOST IN THE SHELL: STAND ALONE COMPLEX – 2nd GIG’ AT THE TOKYO INTERNATIONAL ANIME FAIR IN HOLLYWOOD ON FEBRUARY 7th, 2005 SPECIAL GUESTS INCLUDE PRODUCTION I.G. PRESIDENT, MITSUHISA ISHIKAWA (GH...SOCIETY FOR THE PROMOTION OF JAPANESE ANIMATION TO HOLD SYMPOSIUM AT TOKYO INTERNATIONAL ANIME FAIR (Tue 03-18-2008)
Leading Industry Experts Speak on the U.S. Anime/Manga Industries and the Announcement of the SPJA Award Finalists Anaheim, California (March 18, 2008) The Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation (SPJA), the overseeing body of the nation's lar...ADV Films Announces DVD Releases Of Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040: Blood & Steel (Tue 03-21-2000)
ADV Films Announces DVD Releases Of Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040: Blood & Steel ADV Films is proud to announce the upcoming DVD addition to one of the greatest anime series to come out of Japan, Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040. Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040: ...VIZ PICTURES ANNOUNCES DVD RELEASE OF LIVE-ACTION FILM NANA (Tue 04-08-2008)
Manga-Inspired Film Offers Realistic Portrayal Of Two Modern Women Searching For Love, Careers and A Sense of Purpose San Francisco, CA, April 7, 2008 - VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, ...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... Hanaukyo Maid Team Vol.#01
by Mike Dungan (Mon 11-22-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:MorishigeTranslated by:Richard S. KimAdapted by:What They SayFollowing his dying mother's wishes, Tarou has gone to Tokyo to live with his grandfather. When he finds his new home it's a giant mansion full of specialtist maids,... Sakura Diaries Collectors Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-04-2001)
What They SayUrara likes Touma. Touma likes Meiko. Meiko might like Touma, but Meiko will only date a college boy. So what\'s an under achiever like Touma to do? Well, if you\'re Touma, you\'ll lie and say you got into the most prestigious university poss... Suzuka Vol.#01
by Matthew Alexander (Wed 08-30-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kouji SeoTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:David UryWhat They SayYamato is ready for a fresh start, and where better than in the hustle and bustle of Tokyo? So when his aunt invites him to stay rent-free in her big-city boardi... ADV Films UK January 2004 Announcements (Tue 12-16-2003)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR GAMERA: ATTACK OF LEGION HE?S TOUGH. HE?S TALL. HE?S A 200-FOOT FLYING TURTLE! SECOND FEATURE-LENGTH VOLUME OF LEGENDARY GAMERA TRILOGY TO BE AVAILABLE 19th JANUARY 2004 LONDON, UK, 15th Decemb...Challengers Vol.#01
by Julie Rosato (Mon 08-07-2006)
... place to live in Tokyo, Kurokawa offers to rent out his extra room. And thus, the two of them come to live together... but it\'s not the situation that Kurokawa had hoped it would be!
How long can Kurokawa keep from betraying Tatsumi\'s trust? Does T... Angelic Layer Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-02-2003)
What They SayThe moment small town girl Misaki Suzuhara arrives in Tokyo, she is thrust into the excitement of Angelic Layer-a high-tech, fast-paced game where dolls called Angels are controlled by the thoughts of their operators, also called Deus.
Twelv... AKIRA
by Tony Whitt (Sat 11-24-2001)
Childhood friends Kaneda and Tetsuo are a couple of guys from the wrong side of the tracks who spend their days in vocational school and their nights in a motorcycle gang. They live in Neo-Tokyo, a city rebuilt after Tokyo was destroyed in a catastrophe i... ADV Films UK Talks February Releases (Wed 01-21-2004)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR FIRST VOLUME OF MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO: THE MOTION PICTURE - PRINCE OF DARKNESS FEATURE-LENGTH FILM SEQUEL TO THE POPULAR TV SERIES MARTIAN SUCCESSOR NADESICO TO BE AVAILABLE 16th FEBRUARY 2004 ...Tokyology Vol. #1
by Mark Thomas (Fri 04-18-2008)
What They SayTOKYOLOGY is a documentary exploring contemporary Japanese pop-culture.
Vicariously experience the diverse and colorful attractions of the world\'s largest city, as
Carrie Ann Inaba guides you through the legendary crowds of Tokyo.
Have ... Strait Jacket
by Christoper Homer (Thu 11-20-2008)
A three episode OVA turned into a movie format, a lot of potential goes begging in this interesting, but ultimately unfulfilling show.
What They Say
It is the world where magic and science coexist. Rayotte Steinberg, a lone wolf "tactical sorcerist... TOKYOPOP Talks Six New Manga Series (Tue 02-10-2004)
TOKYOPOP INC. WILL CURE THE SUMMERTIME BLUES WITH SIX SIZZLING MANGA DEBUTS! August's Premiere Lineup Includes Tramps Like Us, Abenobashi: Magical Shopping Arcade, Warriors of Tao, Et Cetera, Dream Saga and Instant Teen: Just Add Nuts Los Angeles, CA (F...Saturday was all about Video Games Live
by Alex Van Zelfden (Mon 12-11-2006)
In the west side of London, just across the street from the Hammersmith tube station, stands the Apollo Theatre. Having been there since 1932, it's a remarkable example of art deco design, fleshed out inside in startling shades of dusty purp... Her Majesty\'s Dog Vol.#02
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 07-19-2006)
...tunity to live in Tokyo and all that might be taken away from her. If she does not get serious and stop playing friends, she will be returned to the place she wanted to get away from so bad. She tried to trust others and herself, however the costs are ... CONKER: LIVE AND RELOADED - XBOX GAME SOUNDTRACK RELEASED
by Randall Larson (Thu 08-04-2005)
Sumthing Else Music Works, Inc., through its licensing relationship with Microsoft Game Studios, will release an original soundtrack album on August 2nd of the music from the Xbox game, Conker: Live and Reloaded. The Conker: Live and Reloaded Original Sou... Read to Live, Live to Read
by Mike Whybark (Thu 10-03-2002)
Seattle-based "edu-core" speed-metal outfit BLDHAG is interviewed at SF/fantasy site Strange Horizons this month. The veteran rockers proffer two-minute-thirty bios of "Like, 40" SF-and-Fantasy authors to rabid audiences in the Northwest, a well-regard... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-07-1999)
What They SayAs a new love begins, the Tenchi family starts to collapse. Nothing can come between Sakuya and Tenchi. First, when Ayeka and Sasami try to hitchhike to Tokyo, Yugi arranges for them to meet up with an aggressive woman on a motorcycle with an... Live 8 - Rocking the World
by Randall Larson (Mon 07-04-2005)
On Saturday, July 2, Live 8 staged concerts in various cities around the world (Philadelphia, London, Paris, Rome, Berlin, and more), with over 100 artists, a million spectators, and 2 billion viewers, to help end poverty in Africa by encouraging the G8 n... Tokyo Majin Vol. #2 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-19-2008)
What They SayAs a mist of evil envelops Tokyo, new waves of monstrosities emerge from the shadows! Preying on the souls of the living, wearing forms both bestial and human, they converge in an unholy alliance to strike against the one force that may be a... Figure 17 Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-10-2003)
...y used to live in Tokyo until a little while ago. Due to her mother passing away, some years after her birth obviously but the illness due to giving the birth, Hideo has decided that he wants to pursue his lifelong dream of becoming a baker. So with an... DramaQueen Announces Two New Licenses (Mon 08-29-2005)
...s able to live in Tokyo on such a tight budget. Kurokawa’s intention is clear: to love, honor, and cherish Tatsumi until his dying days! And if big brother Souichi Tatsumi has his way – that day will come sooner than not! “The...Mistreated Bride Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-07-2006)
What They SayMitsuko has always lived a simple life as a housewife, but things changed once she moved away from Tokyo to live with her husband\'s family. She never thought doing a small \"favor\" for her husband\'s father would lead into a world full of l... [UK] Noein Complete Box Set Contest by Manga UK (Fri 11-09-2007)
...e city to live in Tokyo when, to their shock and confusion, they meet a member of the Dragon Cavalry calling himself Karasu. He not only believes that Haruka possesses the Dragon's Torque but also claims to be an older version of Yuu from fifteen years...DEATH NOTE Live Action theatrical Debut in Canada (Fri 08-22-2008)
VIZ PICTURES ANNOUNCES CANADIAN THEATRICAL DEBUT OF LIVE ACTION FEATURE FILM — DEATH NOTE Company Also Announces Special DEATH NOTE Advance Ticket Bundle That Includes A Ticket To Screening And DVD Of The Film San Francisc...The Super-Deformed Rant!!
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
...ng as you live in Tokyo, that there Tokyo Tower will act as a magnet and have you boomeranging back to your point of origin in no time.
However, once again physics will be a mute point...and you'll probably wind up smacking into the tower, and having ... Manga UK To Release Noein (Sun 01-28-2007)
...e city to live in Tokyo when, to their shock and confusion, they meet a member of the Dragon Cavalry calling himself Karasu. He not only believes that Haruka possesses the Dragon's Torque but also claims to be an older version of Yuu from fifteen years...Angelic Layer Box Set (Thinpak)
by Bryce Coulter (Fri 10-13-2006)
What They SayTake robotic dolls controlled by their owner's thoughts, place them in a holographic playing field and you have Angelic Layer, the runaway smash game that is taking Japan by storm! That's what Misaki finds as she arrives in Tokyo to start hig... Tokyo Majin Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-23-2007)
What They SayTokyo. A wave of mysterious deaths ripples throughout the city. Corpses of the un-dead, controlled by monstrous creatures, scour the urban underworld at the bidding of their dark master, seeking a power that could bring about the final apoc... Tokyo Godfathers
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 06-04-2004)
What They SayIt\'s Christmas Eve in Tokyo. Three homeless people - alcoholic Gin, drag queen Hana, and teenage runaway Miyuki - discover an abandoned baby in a pile of garbage. Rather than turn the infant over to the police, the trio decide instead to fin... Ayreon's Arjen Lucassen readies new live CD/DVD combo
by Randall Larson (Fri 05-19-2006)
Stream of Passion, the band formed by Dutch musician/composer Arjen Anthony Lucassen (Ayreon, Star One), will release a live CD/DVD album in mid June. The band was the brainchild of Dutch guitarist/composer/producer Arjen Anthony Lucassen, noted for his s... NANA Vol.#03
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 11-01-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yazawa AiTranslated by:Kaoru BertrandAdapted by:What They SayThings are slowly coming together for Nana Osaki. The guitarist and drummer in her old band have joined her in Tokyo and she\'s finally found a ripping new bass play... VIZ PICTURES LICENSES THEATRICAL AND DVD RIGHTS TO LIVE ACTION DEATH NOTE FILMS (Wed 09-19-2007)
DEATH NOTE AND DEATH NOTE: THE LAST NAME Based On Popular Anime And Manga Series That Have Taken Japan And North America By Storm San Francisco, CA, September 18, 2007 VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film ...AOL Continues Coverage Of Historic Live 8 Concerts Through September 5
by Randall Larson (Thu 07-21-2005)
America Online has announced that in the week following the historic Live 8 event, more than 8.5 million unique visitors to aolmusic.com requested a record breaking more than 25 million on-demand plays of the performances and concert broadcasts. AOL also ... L’Arc~en~Ciel Live DVD To Be Released (-)
Japan’s Multi-Platinum Selling Rockers Rare US Arena Show Captured on DVD * * * SANTA MONICA, CA – The only Japanese rock band to ever headline a US stadium show, L’Arc~en~Ciel are larger than life in Asia. The charismatic rockers be...Master Keaton Vol. #4
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-07-2003)
What They SayA Brave Coward! Murder, bankruptcy, blackmail. Can Keaton really claim to lead a quiet life with this caseload? Even when not working a case, drama still works its way into Keaton’s life either in the form of a friend of his daughter... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #4
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!I'm at a loss for words here. The problem with reviewing each individual volume in a series is that every volume is pretty much the same, at least from a technical standpoint. Generally speaking, most of what I've said in the past applies here.... JOIN JAPAN LA & POP JAPAN TRAVEL AT THE TOKYO TOY SHOW! (Tue 03-18-2008)
It?s a match made in tengoku! Pop Japan Travel and Japan L.A. are combining forces to create the Japan L.A. Super Mega Fun Tokyo Trip. The tour is one week in Tokyo, June 18 to 25, and it?s going to be a cute Japanese toy overload. Sanrio Puroland, the Gh...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 ...Burst Angel Complete Collection (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-10-2008)
What They SayA new law\'s been passed in Tokyo. Ordinary folks are now allowed to freely carry firearms; shoot, they\'re even legally allowed to use\'em. You might think that crime would increase, and you\'d be right. But the arrest rate\'s gone down. Aft... Bubblegum Crisis: Hurricane Live
by Eric McGillicuddy (Wed 02-06-2002)
The Review!Replay rating: High
Missed opportunities: Some
This disc that combines the two Hurricane Live tapes into a single package finally gives the leader of the Knight Sabers her own disc.
Content wise, you get 13 music videos, some live action, so... If I Ruled Anime...
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
Once again, life proves it can never a simple thing. I mean, one can understand if some naughty Boomer runs amok in downtown Tokyo and decides to blow up everything in sight. That's a normal thing.
Likewise it's understandable if some sort of pesky demon... Love Hina Vol. #1
by Dani Moure (Mon 09-13-2004)
What They SayKeitaro Urashima is trying for the 3rd time to get into Tokyo University, the most prestigious University in Japan. Why? Because of a promise he has made to a girl when they were both children. But that was long ago and he has forgotten who t... ADV Films announces Sailor Moon DVDs (Mon 11-20-2000)
HOUSTON - ADV Films and DIC Entertainment are proud to announce the latest home video release of Sailor Moon, the #1 television series for girls on the Cartoon Network's "Toonami" programming block. Sailor Moon: Red Hearts & Silver Crystals and Sailor Mo...Tales from the Fic!!! Or If I ruled Anime 2: The Sequel
by His Lordship Chaos (-)
Somewhere in this Anime world...a Rose Bride is missing. Rumour has it she took off with Utena to get married in Las Vegas last week, and hasn't been seen since. End of the World is not impressed, because they now have all these postage-ready letters writ... Sailor Moon Vol. #14: Love Conquers All
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-27-2002)
What They SayAt long last, Sailor Moon and the Sailor Scouts have arrived in the future, but now they\'re faced with their greatest challenge ever! Rini\'s been taken over by the Negamoon, the future city\'s been devastated and Serena\'s future self lays ... ADV Films announces release of Lost Universe Series (Fri 10-20-2000)
HOUSTON - ADV Films is proud to announce the DVD release of Slayers: Book of Spells. In the annals of fantasy there is no mage as feared, no sorcerer as powerful as the fiery redhead Lina Inverse. And when the exceptionally well-endowed Naga the Serpent ...A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Tokyo Underground Complete Box Set
by Bryan Morton (Tue 04-18-2006)
What They SayDeep down beneath the capital city of Tokyo, Japan, there exists a large, vast, and unknown world known as the "Underground". There, people known as Elemental Users exist; people who have the ability to control the elements: Fire, Water, Ligh... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #1
by Sean Connolly (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!"Tenchi Masaki leaves the country to go to Tokyo and to train to be his grandfather's successor as a shrine master. Of course, the girls can't be quiet about their abandonment! Thanks to Washu's new invention, the inter-dimensional tunnel, a lo... Tenchi Forever
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!The highlight of this year's "Fant-Asia" festival here in Montreal was seeing "Tenchi Forever" on the big screen at the old Imperial cinema on de Bleury street! (Come to think of it; it was the only film I saw at this year's "Fant-Asia" festiva... ADV Films UK Announcements (Fri 10-24-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR THIRD VOLUME OF HELLSING GOTHIC ACTION-HORROR SERIES DRAWS MORE BLOOD ON 17TH NOVEMBER 2003 LONDON, UK, 20th October 2003ADV Films today announced a 17th November 2003 release date for the third volume of the action...Lupin the 3rd: Crisis in Tokyo
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-30-2005)
What They SayWhen a strange set of photographic plates makes its way into the hands of a famous art dealer in Tokyo, it’s up to Lupin to steal them. But this time, it seems that he may have to do it alone. Or will he? Goemon and Fujiko team up and p... A Thematic Analysis of Boogiepop Phantom
by Robert Stanton (-)
By Robert Stanton (rstanton@uiuc.edu)
Boogiepop Phantom is an animated series based upon the acclaimed written work of Kouhei Kadono. Set somewhere in common, urban, contemporary Japan, the dark science fiction premises of the show quickly take over and... Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #6
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Greetings to you Tenchi enthusiasts all across The Fruited Plain (and The True North Strong and Free, and The Land of the Rising Sun, and wherever else you have the Internet). The views expressed by the writer of this review may not be those of... GENEON ENTERTAINMENT OFFERS A SELECTION OF POPULAR TITLES FOR FANS WHEREVER AND WHENEVER (Thu 07-05-2007)
Top North American Anime Supplier Expands Distribution - Content On Television with the fuse network, ImaginAsian TV (iaTV), G4 Tech TV Canada and Over The Internet Via Akimbo, Azureus and Xbox LIVE Marketplace LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Feeding fans dem...Rahxephon Vol. #5
by Paul Jacques (Fri 12-03-2004)
What They SayAs the Mu’s grip on the city of Tokyo tightens, Ayato now finds himself pursued between two worlds, with close friends on both sides seeking to destroy him. Even after all he has experienced thus far, the newest shocks he receives are t... ADV Films UK Sets New Street Dates (Wed 09-03-2003)
ADV FILMS ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR FIRST VOLUME OF FULL METAL PANIC! ACCLAIMED SERIES TO BE AVAILABLE 20th OCTOBER 2003 LONDON, UK, 1st September 2003-ADV Films today announced a 20th October 2003 release date for the first volume of the hotly anticip...ADV Films talks Doomed Megalopolis (Tue 11-19-2002)
HOUSTON, November 19, 2002-ADV Films' long-awaited re-release of the animated horror masterpiece Doomed Megalopolis is only one week away, with a street date of November 26, 2002. ADV Films is sweetening the deal with a limited-time offer of a t-shirt wi...Rahxephon: The Movie
by Paul Jacques (Thu 02-10-2005)
What They SayReturn to the world of RahXephon, where humans and Mu fight for dominance over a shattered Earth, and giant statues are the ultimate weapons. Where music forms the fabric of the universe and the link between two hearts is the thread upon whic... RahXephon Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sat 05-22-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Momose Takeaki Translated by:Joe YamazakiAdapted by:What They SayA mysterious orb envelops the city of Tokyo. All forms of communication are severed, leaving the inhabitants of the newly dubbed "Tokyo Jupiter" ignorant to thei... Guitar Gods on DVD
by Randall Larson (Mon 09-05-2005)
Epic Records has announced an October 25th release date for Live in Tokyo, a DVD and double-disc CD featuring guitar legends Joe Satriani, Steve Vai and Dream Theater's John Petrucci. These electrifying live performances were recorded on May 8th at the To... RahXephon Vol. #5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-24-2003)
What They SayAs the Mu’s grip on the city of Tokyo tightens, Ayato now finds himself pursued between two worlds, with close friends on both sides seeking to destroy him. Even after all he has experienced thus far, the newest shocks he receives are t... Kare Kano (aka: Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou) Vol.#11
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Wed 09-15-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tsuda MasamiTranslated by:Michelle KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayKazuma is the yin to his stepsister Tsubasa's yang - their relationship is like fire and ice. Kazuma is a famous singer loved by everyone in school... and Tsu... Neon Genesis Evangelion: The End of Evangelion
by Derek LaPierre (Mon 12-16-2002)
The Review!The End of Evangelion, one of my favourite animes, has finally been released on DVD. Has the DVD been worth its 3 year wait? Yes, it has.
This review assumes you have seen the TV series to at least Episode 24 or Death.
Audio: For this featur... Thunderbirds
by Corona's Coming Attractions (Tue 04-20-2004)
Genre:Family/Adventure/Science Fiction.Studio:Universal Pictures.Production Company:Working Title Films.Project Phase:In the Can.Who's Voices Are In It:Bill Paxton (Jeff Tracy); Ben Kingsley (The Hood); Anthony Edwards (Brains); Sophia Myles (Lady Penelop... Megazone 23 Part 1
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 05-29-2004)
What They SayStreet racer Shogo Yahagi\'s having a lousy week. The military\'s after him, the government can\'t help him and his new set of wheels is so hot that it may cost him his life! And that\'s only the beginning of his problems; the world that Sh... Tokyo Project
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-04-2002)
What They SayKeiko, Junpei, Akira and Kumiko make up the Rutz Detective Agency. When a mysterious floppy disk lands in their possession, the team gets involved in a high stakes game of political espionage and military secrets. The disk contains data on a ... NYAF Sponsors DEATH NOTE Day at Kinokuniya
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-03-2008)
DAY OF CELEBRATION FOR U.S. RELEASE OF DEATH NOTE MOVIE DVD
Norwalk, CT, September 3, 2008: The New York Anime Festival (NYAF) today announced it has partnered with VIZ Pictures to hold Death Note Day at the largest Japanese bookstore in No... 10 Tokyo Warriors
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-26-2004)
What They SayContains the full series on 2 DVDs!
The Demon King is about to rain destruction upon Tokyo and only ten warriors have the power to stop him. The only problem is... the tenth warrior... The Review!The sealed Demon King from several hundred y... Tokyo Babylon
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-20-1999)
What They SayThe wizardry of Japanese animation. Thrilling action sequences filled with danger, suspense and death. Subaru Sumeragi must defeat evil forces intent on building the ultimate creature of destruction. Vol. 1 & 2 on one disc.
Volume 1: Is it p... Ghost in the Shell Goes Live (Wed 04-16-2008)
Bound to produce endless amounts of fandom wankery, Variety is reporting that with the help of Steven Spielberg, Dreamworks has nabbed the live action adaptation rights for Ghost in the Shell according to ICv2. Spielberg told Variety, "Ghost in the Shell ...New Xbox Live pricing options
by Patrick Sauriol (Fri 05-09-2003)
Microsoft has announced the pricing options for its Xbox Live service that will go into effect this fall. The company is keeping rates the same as they were when the gaming platform was offered last November, and extending a yearly fee option to its cust... Cybuster Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-15-2004)
What They SayIn 2040, the continuous pollution and the mysterious series of earthquakes left the city of Tokyo in ruins. A young man named Ken Ando is in training to become a member of DC, an army-like organization designed to investigate and protect the... Suzuka Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-14-2007)
What They SayYamato has fallen in love at first sight and the race is on. Yamato\'s heart takes him on an impulsive trial of heartache and self-discovery as he pursues Suzuka Asahina, the most popular girl in his new school. Personalities clash as the com... Tokyo Requiem Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-08-2005)
What They SayAn underground society lies beneath the surface of Tokyo. This society has kept silent for many years, but now, they are on the move. They are kidnapping the four micos, Hinomico, Mizunomico, Kazenomico and Tsuchinomico, and use their power... Ichi The Killer: Episode Zero
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-17-2004)
What They SayThe mind-shattering prequel to the hit cult thriller Ichi the Killer
A masochistic mobster meets his match in the dark streets of Tokyo. His nemesis, Ichi, is a psychopathic killer with an unrelenting thirst for bloodshed. A horrifying secr... Akira: Special Edition (& Limited Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-17-2002)
What They SayFinally! A new English translation of the original Japanese AKIRA script!
Neo-Tokyo has risen from the ashes of World War III to become a dark and dangerous megalopolis infested with gangs and terrorists. The government seethes with corrupt... ANIME EXPO® 2008 ANNOUNCES ONLINE TICKETING FOR MAIN EVENTS (Mon 04-07-2008)
Regular, Hotel Room Block and Reserved Seating Block Attendee Tickets Available Now Anaheim, California (April 7, 2008) Traditional Main Events (including Opening/Closing Ceremonies, Masquerade, Anime Music Video Contest, AX Idol, Charity Auction an...Salaryman Kintaro Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-05-2005)
What They SaySalaryman Kintaro Part 1 deals with former biker gang leader, Kintaro joining the Yamato Construction Corporation and introduces the characters as well as looking back to his days of leaving a biker gang. It also shows him beginning to be acc... THE GIRL WHO LEAPT THROUGH TIME
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 08-24-2008)
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is an interesting work simply because of its origins alone. Originally titled Toki o Kakeru Shōjo, The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is an adaptation of sorts of the original novel written back in 1965 by Yasutaka Tsutsui. I... Crunchyroll Partners With Media Blasters
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 08-09-2008)
San Francisco, CA (August 9, 2008) ‹New York-based anime and live action DVD distributor, Media Blasters, partners with online media distribution giant, Crunchyroll, to provide streaming, subscription and download-to-own of the company¹s... Tetsujin 28 Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-31-2005)
What They SayThe journey begins when Professor Kaneda creates the ultimate soldier robot, Tetsujin, as a substitute for his son, Shotaro, whom he mistakenly believed died in a bomb raid on Tokyo during World War II. To prevent the army from using Tetsujin... Yabba Dabba Scooby-DVD
by Brian Thomas (Tue 03-16-2004)
So, you love independent film, but dont live anywhere near a city big enough to support an art house theater. Guess youre screwed, right? Wrong! Now you can see many of the freshest indie hits that folks are raving about in art houses right in your own ... THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS: TOKYO DRIFT
by Rachel Reitsleff (Fri 06-16-2006)
For some reason probably because of the skill of director Justin Lin, but also possibly because the stranger in a strange land element finally gives it a hook it turns out that THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS franchise works better transplanted to Japan than i... 'The Dark Knight' Blu-Ray to utilize BD-Live tech?
by Jim Harvey (Thu 08-07-2008)
DVDTown.com floats the suggestion that when Warner Bros releases 'The Dark Knight' on Blu-Ray, it will be the first time the studio has embraced the BD-Live technology.
BD-Live is Sony's ineractive tack-on to the Blu-Ray format that allows internet capab... 'Teen Titans: Trouble in Tokyo' bows on DVD Feb. 6 (Wed 10-18-2006)
You've seen them on TV and religiously watched their action-packed series, but now the Teen Titans are starring in their very own full-length original movie. Warner Home Video (WHV) will whet your appetite for your favorite animated characters when they r...'Death Note' live-action DVD coming soon
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 09-08-2008)
From a press release.
Highly Anticipated Supernatural Action Mystery Based On Popular Manga And Animated Series And Features New English Dialogue Track And Special Bonus Material
San Francisco, CA, September 5, 2008 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate ... Death Note Movie (Live Action)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 10-02-2008)
Discovery of a notebook which can cause people to die of any kind of causes imaginable throws the world into chaos.
What They SayLight Yagami is an ace student who finds the Death Note, a notebook dropped by a rogue Shinigami death god named Ryuk. Any h... Apocalypse Zero
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 09-25-2001)
What They SayIn the post-apocalyptic world that Earth has become in the 21st century, monsters, mutants, and demons all roam the land looking for human prey. Kakugo and Harara have been trained by their father in the ancient Zero fighting technique, to pr... What\'s Michael Vol.#11
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 06-18-2006)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kobayashi MakotoTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayDescribed as \"Japan\'s version of Garfield, Heathcliff, and Krazy Kat all rolled into one,\" Makoto Kobayashi\'s What\'s Michael? mixes slice-of-life cat reality with o... The Japanese Science-Fiction & Monster Film Weekend
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 07-23-2000)
Its been fifteen years since a new Toho Godzilla film (Godzilla 1985) was released in U.S. theatres, and with the demise of the revival house (thanks to the advent of home video) opportunities to see older G-Films on the big screen are few and far betwee... Chobits Vol. #1: Persocom
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-05-2003)
What They SayA Boy’s first computer. A country boy from Hokkaido, Hideki arrives in the big city (Tokyo) to go to college. Instantly, he is shocked and amazed by the variety and prevalence of Persocoms: personal computers designed to look and act li... VIZ PICTURES ANNOUNCES THEATRICAL SCREENINGS OF MANGA INSPIRED FILM - NANA IN LOS ANGELES AND NEW YORK (Tue 02-26-2008)
Story of Two Women Searching For Love And Meaning Amidst the Hustle and Bustle of Tokyo A Box Office Hit In Japan San Francisco, CA, February 26, 2008 – VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribu...Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #6
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-12-1999)
What They SayEpisode 17
Ryoko is shattered when she discovers Sakuya kissing Tenchi. Wandering aimlessly around Tokyo, she is attacked by mysterious robots! Hotsuma, one of Yugi\'s agents appears and tells Ryoko that the robots are Galaxy Police Bio-Roids... Live Action DOCTOR STRANGE On the Way?
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 08-16-2007)
Just a few days after the animated DVD, DOCTOR STRANGE, hit the market, there are whispers inside the studios that a live action version of the film is being shopped around by Marvel Studios. Robert Sanchez at IESB has heard of the whispers and made it cl... GODZILLA X MEGAGUIRUS at the Tokyo International Film Festival
by By Norman England (Thu 11-09-2000)
Japanese people do things to great extreme. In an everyday sense, they work hard and play hard with little given to the in-between. This cultural point can be seen in Godzilla movies as well. Bounding between weighty social critiques and childish, action-... Honey and Clover (Live Action)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 11-10-2008)
The lives and loves of five art college students unfold in the smile inducing Honey and Clover theatrical film.
What They Say
Based on the bestselling manga by Chica Umino, HONEY AND CLOVER is a romantic comedy about a group of art school students who t... Review: 'Tokyo!' (Mon 05-19-2008)
From the Cannes film festival, Variety reviews 'Tokyo!' a movie of three 30-minute episodes. The one directed by Michael Gondry is based on the comic-book story' 'Cecil and Jordan in New York' by Gabrielle Belle: "Two Frenchmen and a South Korean ...Tenchi in Tokyo Vol. #2
by Sean Connolly (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!Ah yes...more Tenchi in Tokyo fun! The second disc contains three episodes in this new TV series based on the Tenchi Muyo! franchise and it continues the wackiness that the first disc introduced. This review might be kinda short considering mos... Live 8: Floyd refuses to reap rewards encourages other performers to do the same
by Randall Larson (Mon 07-11-2005)
In a report posted at BBC's web site, Pink Floyd star David Gilmour is urging bands involved in the Live 8 concerts to give all money made from increased sales to charity. Pretty much all the artists have seen sales soar since Saturday's series of Live 8 ... Ozomatli "Live at the Fillmore"
by Randall Larson (Fri 08-12-2005)
The 10-piece multi-cultural Los Angeles music collective, Ozomatli is bringing the intensity, energy, and enthusiasm of their live show to a combination CD and DVD companion package. The 10-track Live at the Fillmore CD, set for release on August 23rd, wa... LIVE FREE OR DIE HARD
by Brian Thomas (Wed 06-27-2007)
In the weeks leading up to the first Die Hard movie in twelve years, star Bruce Willis has been interviewed just about everywhere (including Second Life), saying that Live Free or Die Hard is the best film in the revered action franchise since the first o... Empire Pictures developing THE AMAZING LIVE SEA-MONKEYS
by Karl Schneider (Fri 07-28-2006)
Empire Pictures, in partnership with Transcience Corp, will develop the animated film THE AMAZING LIVE SEA-MONKEYS in hopes of jump starting a possible franchise.THE AMAZING LIVE SEA-MONKEYS will be based on the popular children's toy line. The toys have... Live Spock's Beard
by Randall Larson (Wed 09-14-2005)
Prog Rockers Spock's Beard have a new live album out - Gluttons For Punishment - Live 05 On their European tour, Spock's Beard promoted their eighth studio album "Octane". The tour brought them to Germany in spring 2005 and was here that the band recorded... Cutey Honey: The Movie (also w/limited edition) [Live Action]
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-17-2007)
What They SayWho is this mysterious buxom beauty? She\'s an office worker, a motorcycle racer, a street musician, a police officer, and most of all, a warrior of love. Fitted with her father\'s invention, the I-System, she can transform herself into anyon... Tokyo Babylon Vol.#02
by Mike Dungan (Fri 11-19-2004)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:CLAMPTranslated by:Ray Yoshimoto/Alexis KirschAdapted by:What They SayIn his quest to protect Tokyo from the spirits, Subaru drifts off to the dream world where he encounters Mitsuki, a mysterious childhood friend with a painf... Laird Updates on a Live-Action/CG TMNT Sequel
by Jarrod Sarafin (Tue 09-09-2008)
The reports have been a bit back-and-forth in regards to the upcoming sequel TMNT 2. Some indicated another CG installment while others reported it being live-action. According to the latest, the sequel will be utilizing both mediums, live-action within t... Anime on DVD: Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 (-)
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 Few can debate the impact that the original Bubblegum Crisis series, first released in 1988 in Japan and 1992 stateside by AnimEigo, has had upon anime in general, and anime in the U.S. specifically. The original 8-part OV...Columbia Announces Tokyo Godfathers (Tue 02-24-2004)
" Tokyo Godfathers takes anime to a whole new level." - Ken Eisner, Daily Variety "Kon lights up the screen!" -- Trisha L. Sebastian, Anime Insider The Critically Acclaimed New Anime from Superstar Director/Writer Satoshi Kon is Coming to DVD TOKYO GO...Pet Shop of Horrors: Tokyo Vol.#01
by Briana Lawrence (Tue 03-25-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Matsuri Akino Translated by:Angela Liu / Mike O'SullivanAdapted by:Angela Liu / Mike O'SullivanWhat They SayIt's been several years since the bizarre Chinese count known only as D left L.A.'s Chinatown. In that time, life ... Ai Yori Aoshi/Ai Yori Aoshi-Enishi Complete Set
by Mark Thomas (Thu 08-23-2007)
What They SayTrue \"Blue\" Love. Kaoru Hanabishi just wanted to help. Aoi Sakuraba just wanted to find her first love. They never realized they were looking for each other. Ever since their arranged marriage 18 years ago, Aoi has been in love with Kaoru, ... ADV Films to release Samurai X Movie (Wed 11-29-2000)
HOUSTON - ADV Films is proud to announce Samurai X: The Motion Picture, the climatic conclusion to the hit Billboard Top 10 anime prequel. The war against the Tokugawa Shogunate ended years ago. But there are some who are not happy with the outcome. Shig...The King is coming!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 08-06-2005)
The announcement of details on the DVD debut of the original KING KONG has me thinking. Yes, of course I'm thinking "OHBOY OH BOY OH BOYY!!!" and "About time!", but beyond that I'm thinking about animation in general. We've had discussions in the past abo... VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES SIX NEW MANGA SERIES FOR FIRST QUARTER 2008 (Tue 01-08-2008)
Diverse New Titles To Kick Off The New Year San Francisco, CA, January 8, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the laun...