Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tokiya ShimazakiTranslated by:Leona WongAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayThe adventures of Mizuki and Azuma come to an end in the final volume of LoveisLikeaHurricane. Mizuki\'s sister hires him a tutor after his earlier session...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tokiya ShimazakiTranslated by:Leona WongAdapted by:What They SaySince being informed by student council President Asuma that they\'re going out, Mizuki has somehow managed to be led into the relationship. Despite how often Miz...
Danielle is kicking off our week in manga with some boys love in the form of the June 2007 release of LoveisLikeaHurricane Vol. #1 (of 5) from 801 Media.
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tokiya ShimazakiTranslated by:Leona WongAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayMizuki really wasn\'t expecting the cool and reserved class representative, Azuma, to suddenly declare hislove for him. But now they\'re an official couple, o...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tokiya ShimazakiTranslated by:Leona WongAdapted by:What They SayGifted with intelligence and looks, student council president Azuma confessed hislove to Mizuki, and with a little push, they \"successfully\" started dating. Th...
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...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Minoru ToyodaTranslated by:David and Eriko WalshAdapted by:David and Eriko WalshWhat They SayLoveat first sight doesn't always last. But it has for Hoshino and Negishi. They've made it to their senior year of high school as a...
On August 18 2004, I had the chance to take a trip to the UK office of ADV for a special interview with one of the most renowned American voice actors, Monica Rial. She has been in numerous English anime dubs in the past few years, including some of the m...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Katsura MasakazuTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayONE-OF-A-KIND VIDEO GIRL
High school student Yota Moteuchi is nicknamed "Dateless." When the love of his life confesses she is in love with his best friend, Yota ...
What They SayFull of exciting adventure and great passion, thisanimated 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 ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Aihara MikiTranslated by:Pookie RolfAdapted by:What They SayIncreasingly attracted to her former "master" Ryoki, our heroine Hatsumi asks him to a movie, but things get complicated (of course), when jealous Ryoki starts to tak...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Otsuka Eiji/Tajima ShouTranslated by:Michael NiyamaAdapted by:What They SayTHIS FINAL BATTLE WILL DETERMINE THE FATE OF THE WORLD!
Madara has joined forces with Seishinjaand Kaos to challenge Kageo and the remaining Moki arm...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Inoue KazurouTranslated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayMidori? Jealous? Of course! And poor Seiji: No action for seventeen years and now he\'s got Takako, Lucy and Shiori after him all at once?
Plus, more trouble with creepy, ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Toshihiko KobayashiTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:David UryWhat They SayWhen Mugi and Yuu miss the last train home after a late night out, a friendly restaurant proprietor, Tetsu-san, invites them in from the cold. Impresse...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Min-Woo HyungTranslated by:Jessica KimAdapted by:What They SayVascar De Guillon was once willing to give his life for the cross serving as a knight in the crusades. His faith was shattered after he lost his wife and children t...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Seo KoujiTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:David UryWhat They SayYamato has been in love with Suzuka since the first time he laid eyes on her. But when his old friend Honoka surprises him with a kiss, he can\'t seem to take hi...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Miura Kentaro Translated by:Duane JohnsonAdapted by:What They SayHe is Guts, the Black Swordsman, a warrior of legendary prowess. Relentless, fearless, merciless. As cold and brutal as the iron of the massive sword he wields a...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Matsuura TokihikoTranslated by:Kenichiro YagiAdapted by:What They SayGinji Kusanagi "dies," but sometimes love can transcend death! In order to stay close to his precious Minako, his one true love, Ginji comes back to life rei...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Moyoco AnnoTranslated by:Kaya LatermanAdapted by:Kaya LatermanWhat They SayWitch girls Chocolat and Vanilla were best friends before they came to the Human World. But the competition to see who will be the next Queen of the Ma...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nobuhiro WatsukiTranslated by:Kenichiro YagiAdapted by:What They SayIsurugi Raijuta, a truly old-school swordsman, comes to Kenshin and requests hisaid in reforming the state of swordsmanship schools, or kenjutsu dojo, in Jap...
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...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Anno MoyocoTranslated by:Yuji OnikiAdapted by:What They SayKomatsu manages to escape from indentured servitude at the construction site - his own personal churning hell of rebar, cement dust, and stinking middle-aged men! With...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:EmuraTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:William FlanaganWhat They SayCreepy Sakamoto is looking for a girlfriend, and he wouldn\'t mind dating Ito or Makoto! Then Makoto\'s sister Tsubaki is brought in to Sakura High - s...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:ClampTranslated by:William FlanaganAdapted by:What They SayKimihiro Watanuki is the indentured servant of Yuko, the beautiful but completely unpredictable Space-Time Witch. He must work at her bizarre wish-granting shop until...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuu WataseTranslated by:JN ProductionsAdapted by:What They SayAlice' sister, Mayura Seno, is under the control of Darva, dark mistress of the Maram Words - and Alice and Kyo Wakamiyaare the only two people who have a chance o...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tamakoshi Hiroyuki Translated by:David UryAdapted by:David UryWhat They SayKurara finally confesses her love for Kouhei, but something\'s not quite right. She looks like Kurara, she sounds like Kurara, and she even punches lik...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Park Sung Woo/Oh Rhe Bar GuhnTranslated by:Je-wa JeongAdapted by:What They SayOn a combined drug sting operation between the police and Peigenz, a female assassin takes out the the drug lord before isapprehended. Furthermore...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kanan (Concept by Broccoli)Translated by:Koji TajiiAdapted by:What They SayThe Angel Troupe feels the pressure as Eonia's forces draw ever closer, spreading a reign of terror across the galaxy. When Eonia's legions execute a d...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Nightow YasuhiroTranslated by:Justin BurnsAdapted by:What They SayIT'S A STANDSTILL STANDOFF!
The intensity of Trigun Maximum increases with the turn of each page in this fifth, action-packed volume, "Break Out." Vash the Sta...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hiromu ArakawaTranslated by:Akira WatanabeAdapted by:What They SayWinry, Ed and Alphonse go south in search of Izumi Curtis, the master alchemist who taught the brothers how to use alchemy many years ago. But in the boomtown o...
What They SayGonzo drops by hisadopted son\'s house only to find his boy\'s family isa real wreck. His wife Yukiko is constantly masturbating, and his son and daughter are desperate for sex. Shocked, Gonzo decides to take the matter into his own hands; ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Rumiko TakahashiTranslated by:Mari MorimotoAdapted by:What They SayAs a half-breed with a human mother, Inuyasha has always been different from other demons, but Kagome never realized just how different until the rising of the...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Shigematsu TakakoTranslated by:Christine ShillingAdapted by:Jaime S. RichWhat They SayPerennial wallflower Hikaru Takabayashi is finally starting to bloom. Thanks to her working with pop star roommate Izumi (who\'s secretly a ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Oshima TowaTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayHigh School Girls chronicles the quirky misadventures of a group of adolescent girls navigating their way through the pitfalls of love, friendship and high schoo...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Oshima TowaTranslated by:Michiko NakayamaAdapted by:What They SayHigh School Girls chronicles the quirky misadventures of a group of adolescent girls navigating their way through the pitfalls of love, friendship and high schoo...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kou FumizukiTranslated by:Alethea Nibley, Athena Nibley / English Adaptation: Jamie RichAdapted by:What They SayAs Kaoru and Tina go ape over the animals at the zoo, poor little Aoi worries that the couple will have an animal ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Saijyo ShinjiTranslated by:Sahe KawaharaAdapted by:What They SayWe're down to the finals of the first National Young Adult Chinese Cuisine Cooking Contest! Jan Akiyama, Kirko Gobancho, and Celine Yang must use their knowledge ...
Mike McFarland has been a part of the English dubbing industry for a while now. He has worked on projects ranging from Dragonball to Case Closed and voiced several characters, including Roshi in Dragonball and Goemon in several Lupin the 3rd releases such...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kurou HazukiTranslated by:Anastasia MorenoAdapted by:What They SayKeitaro Urashimais the only boy living at the Hinata House, an all-girl dorm. Despite the fact that he's kind of a screw-up, the girls are climbing all over ea...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kosuke FujishimaTranslated by:Dana Lewis, Alan Gleason and Toren SmithAdapted by:What They SayWhen Belldandy learns that traditional Japanese custom dictates a woman make homemade chocolate for her love on Valentine\'s Day, sh...
Interviewer: Way Jeng
If you're a fan of New York dubs, you've probably seen some of Jeff Thompson's work. He has worked on many shows, including Boogiepop Phantom, The Irresponsible Captain Tylor, and Hisand Her Circumstances. I had a chance to speak w...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Gokurakuin SakurakoTranslated by:Rie HagiharaAdapted by:What They SayThe battle reaches its climax as Manaand Kaoru push their powers to the limit. When Israfel attacks Tsukasaand Tomonori, something dark within Tsukasaisa...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ninomiya TomokoTranslated by:David and Eriko WalshAdapted by:What They SayChiaki is beyond ecstatic. Maestro Stresemann has decided to conduct the A orchestraand has asked Chiaki to join him. But who will lead the S orchestra...
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...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Toume KeiTranslated by:Ryan FlakeAdapted by:What They SayMinase\'s refusal to give medicine to Chizunaand her unwillingness to take Kazuna\'s blood has weakened her to a bed-ridden state. After taking Chizuna under his care, ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tomo MaedaTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:Mallory ReavesWhat They SayAs Taki finds out about Shikimi\'s past, secrets of his own family come to light... leading him to actually strike a deal with Grey! How long can...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kishiro YukitoTranslated by:Fred Burke and Toshifumi YoshidaAdapted by:What They SayYukito Kishiro blurs the lines between human and machine in the sci-fi/action adventure Battle Angel Alita.
Mad scientist Desty Nova resurrec...
Yes, I know. Two weeks have passed and not a single column. I have an excuse. Trust me, it's a good one. Ok, not really a good one, its more the fact that I'm horrible when it comes to time management and schoolwork begins to interfere with freelance ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Type Moon / SasakishonenTranslated by:Misato SakamotoAdapted by:Ailen LujoWhat They SayAfter rescuing Shiki from his dangerous encounter with Roa, Ciel warns him in vain to stay away from Arcueid, who may have an ulterior moti...
With yet another obstacle in their way, will Mi-Haand Seung-Suh ever find the time to be happy together?
Creative Talent
Writer/Artist: Baek HyeKyung
Translated by: Jackie Oh
Adapted by: Oliver Strong
What They Say
Everything seemed peaceful.....
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Hotta Yumi/Obata TakeshiTranslated by:Andy NakataniAdapted by:What They SaySTART
Sai's games on the Internet have Go players around the world guessing his true identity. Among them is Hikaru's rival, Akira, who suspects that H...
What They SayTetsuya\'s investigation into a luxurious hotel turns over a nest of yakuzaand a bizarre orgy cult. On rich silk sheets and velvet chairs, the rich and powerful participate in sex acts so depraved that just witnessing them islikely to turn...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Minoru ToyodaTranslated by:David and Eriko WalshAdapted by:What They SayLove Romaisa story of loveat first sight - literally. When Hoshino sees Hegishi for the first time, he asks her to be his girlfriend. Shocked, Negishi ...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kyoko HashimotoTranslated by:Christine SchillingAdapted by:What They SayDetermined to start a new life away from all the rumors and nicknames, Aria transfers to a new school - only to find that thanks to the nosy boys of the s...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ogawa YayoiTranslated by:Tomoko KamimotoAdapted by:What They SaySumire is off on trip to a romantic hot springs getaway - with Momo! She's there as a journalist, but is completely unprepared for the story she uncovers. Then it...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Kazui Kazumi (created by: Katayama Kyoichi)Translated by:N/AAdapted by:What They SayA sweet high school romance between an average guy and a beautiful girl has just gotten underway. But tragedy ensues when the girl falls ill w...
What They SayOne of the funniest anime of all time! After being rejected twice from Tokyo University, hapless Keitaro Urashima becomes the manager of an all-girls apartment complex! But will he be able to concentrate on his studies? Could one of his tenan...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Ken AkamatsuTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayBehind every great man isa great artificial intelligence. Hitoshi Kobe isa poor student, a bad athlete and may be the unluckiest man alive... though he does have a k...
What They SayIf you make a wish on Christmas Eve will it come true?
It\'s Christmas, and at the HinataApartments, that means gifts, parties and inevitably utter chaos!
While sneaking around searching for gifts, Kaollaand Sara discover a letter in Naru...
What They SayBased on the best selling comic book series by Ken Akamatsu! The Love Hina romantic comedy continues to win over new fans as Keitaro attempts to keep his promise to his long lost loveand enter the prestigious Tokyo University! But who is thi...
What They SayOne of the funniest anime of all time! After being rejected twice from Tokyo University, hapless Keitaro Urashima becomes the manager of an all-girls apartment complex! But will he be able to concentrate on his studies? Could one of his tenan...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Masahide Kikai / Ren KishidaTranslated by:Kumiko YuasaAdapted by:What They SayWinner of the 1979 Nobel Peace Prize, Mother Teresa devoted herself to help the poor. Answering a calling from God, she opened a home in Calcutta, I...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Harold SakuishiTranslated by:Stephen PaulAdapted by:Jay AntaniWhat They SayBeck plays its first gig as a five-piece - Koyuki, Ryusuke, Chiba, Taira, Saku. Will Beck ever be good enough to make the Dying Breed Tour in Japan? To...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:KiaAsamiyaTranslated by:Laura Jackson and Yoko KobayashiAdapted by:What They SayThe enigmatic angel, Dark, has been sidetracked from his quest. He needs to rescue his fairy companion, Kyo, and retrieve his sword from the ruth...
I did intend to talk about something serious and factual this week, you know, with technical information and such. Very researched and educational, I assure you. But when I sat down to actually write all this pile of anime goodness, all seriousness fl...
Greetings, Maniacs, and welcome to another crash-course Comicscape! Before we dive into this week’s interview, I want to acknowledge the passing of Steve Gerber, who died from complications related to pulmonary fibrosis this past Sunday. G...
The Review!Disclaimer: You may think that I concentrate more on the negative here. Once you consider the source (me, a full-blood Love Hina otaku) I thought that a more critical review would be more realistic. However, I truly mean what I say here so d...
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yuriko NishiyamaTranslated by:Shirley KuboAdapted by:What They SayJohnan has never been more ready to take on Tskuba, the very team that knocked them out of the finals in the first round last year. They've trained, they've hus...
First, a little more COMICSCAPE housecleaning: because of the overwhelming number of e-mails I've been getting that either declare the column "BOR FRICK ING" (in one astute reader's words) or threaten to stop reading altogether, I'm going to try to make t...
Recorded at: Anime Central '05
Caitlin Glass may be relatively new to anime dubbing, but she's already played some fantastic characters. She's probably best known for her role as Winry in Fullmetal Alchemist. Her other characters include Hiyono in Spiral...
The Review!I've got to agree that is definitely one of the funniest anime I've ever seen. I was laughing the whole time. I'm glad Bandai got this one state side fast because it isan excellent series.
Audio:
The Japanese language track was very good. ...
These are segments from the replies that you, the readers, have sent in. These particular ones relate to a topic that is quite important to me, the censorship of shoujo anime. The following quotes from you guys will be in bold text (those parts are the qu...
The Review!Audio:
For this DVD I reviewed the Japanese language track. The audio was very clear and I heard no kind of distortion or problems. It was very clean and easy to listen to.
Video:
Damn good transfer. A newer series like thisalways goes over...