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by Allen Divers (Tue 04-23-2002)
Following up the recent releases of Blue Gender and Yu Yu Hakusho, FUNimation shows quite a bit of confidence with the dub for their first release from the popular Lupin the 3rd series. Just how popular is Lupin the 3rd? Lupin started out in 1971, endin... Lupin the 3rd The Movie : Secret of Mamo
by luis (Mon 07-21-2003)
The Review!Originally released in theaters on 16 December 1978, Lupin the Third or as it is known for this release Secret of Mamo is fast approaching its 25th anniversary. An initial release from Streamline Pictures & Image in the early days of DVD q... Lupin the 3rd Movie Pack (6-10)
by Mark Thomas (Tue 09-25-2007)
What They SayGet ready to watch a legardary thief in action: Lupin the 3rd. This slippery thief is a master of disguise. He\'s usually seen carrying his signature Walther P-38, wearing a colorful tie and a mischievous grin. He may be found with a tall, le... 
Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #06: Lupin the Target
by luis (Tue 03-23-2004)
The Review!While being a step up in the technical department, Lupin the Target misses wide of the mark on all five episodes.
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I am an unabashed fan of the original Japanese voice cast, so my initial viewing session consisted of the Japanese languag... Lupin the 3rd: Voyage to Danger
by Luis Cruz (Thu 06-05-2003)
The Review!It\'s a crazy world we live in; Zenigata is helping Lupin steal a nuclear sub. ICPO wants Lupin brought in dead or alive. And Jigen has a secret past with a Russian nuclear scientist. What awaits our gang on their Voyage to Danger?
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F... Lupin the 3rd: Secret of the Twilight Gemini
by Mark McPherson (Fri 05-31-2002)
The Review!Lupin The Third is probably one of the most well known faces of anime. It spawned over 200 TV episodes, 10 movies and a variety of TV specials that still continue to run today. Now, for the first time in a long while, the international thief is... Lupin the 3rd: Secret of Mamo
by John Eriani (Thu 09-07-2006)
What They SayThe world\'s most wanted master thief, Lupin the Third is dead! Despite a coroner\'s report, Interpol Inspector Zenigata is skeptical and discovers that Lupin is actually alive and well and stealing! But who had set up Lupin\'s death and why?... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #11: From Moscow With Love
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-08-2005)
What They SaySuave. Debonair. Prankster. Lupin the 3rd is the world\'s most wanted thief! Once he eyes a target, whether a treasure or a beautiful lady, he gets it no matter what obstacles lie ahead of him. Chased by Inspector Zenigata of Interpol-who has... Lupin the 3rd: Voyage to Danger
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-26-2003)
What They SayAfter twenty years, Detective Zenigata has been taken off the Lupin case! With a new assignment and an aching heart, he seeks friendship in the one man he could never catch?The indomitable Lupin the Third!
When Lupin finds out about Zenigata... Lupin the 3rd: Dragon of Doom
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-14-2003)
What They SayThe Dragon of Doom has kept its secret inside the sunken Titanic for over eighty years. But when there’s a treasure of immeasurable value at stake, some people just can’t let the past lie still!
While taking a breather in Tokyo, ... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #04: Thieves' Paradise
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 10-18-2003)
What They SayLupin is such a nice guy, but everywhere he goes, he runs into trouble! After \"appropriating\" a birthday present for Fujiko, helping Goemon avenge his slain mentor, and accepting a challenge from the world’s leading safe manufacturer,... Lupin the 3rd The Movie : Secret of Mamo
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-20-2003)
What They SayThe world-famous thief, Lupin the Third, has faked his death to pursue the most valuable treasure of all- eternal life! However, Fujiko, lured by the promise of eternal youth and beauty, hands the stone over to the mysterious mad scientist kn... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #05: Mission: Irresistible
by luiscruz (Tue 03-16-2004)
The Review!Mission Irresistible is aptly named, as it contains six great episodes. Despite the controversy, the third episode finally makes an appearance and proves to be the weakest of the lot.
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I am an unabashed fan of the original Japanese voic... Lupin the 3rd: Dragon of Doom
by Luis Cruz (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!Audio:
For my primary viewing, I listened to the Japanese audio track. The action is primarily concentrated in the center channel. Dialogue, sound effects, and music were all sharp and balanced very well. I passed on listening to the english ... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #01: The World’s Most Wanted
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 12-01-2002)
What They SayAs the world\'s most wanted thief, Lupin travels the globe seeking exotic treasure, lovely ladies and good times. Interpol Inspector Zenigata, chases him through every country, vowing to capture Lupin and his cohorts: Jigen, the master marksm... Lupin the 3rd: Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure
by Luis Cruz (Sat 11-16-2002)
The Review!Audio:
For my primary viewing, I listened to the Japanese audio track. The action is primarily concentrated in the center channel. Dialogue, sound effects, and music were all sharp and balanced very well.
The english dub track received a toke... Lupin the 3rd: Secret of the Twilight Gemini
by Luis Cruz (Sun 04-13-2003)
The Review!Audio:
For my primary viewing, I listened to the Japanese audio track. The action is primarily
concentrated in the center channel. Dialogue, sound effects, and music were all sharp
and balanced very well.
The english dub track received a toke... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #15: Thievin' Ain't Easy
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-07-2006)
What They SayIn this explosive volume, master thief Lupin sets his sights on the jewelry collection of a millionaire playboy whose brides don\'t seem to be able to survive the wedding. Then, in a slight turn of events, Lupin takes time out of his busy sch... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #04: Thieves' Paradise
by luiscruz (Sun 03-14-2004)
The Review!Thieves\' Paradise turns out to be a parody fans paradise in five amusing episodes of Lupin the Third.
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I am an unabashed fan of the original Japanese voice cast, so my initial viewing session consisted of the Japanese language track. I... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #04: Thieves' Paradise
by luiscruz (Sun 03-14-2004)
The Review!Thieves\' Paradise turns out to be a parody fans paradise in five amusing episodes of Lupin the Third.
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I am an unabashed fan of the original Japanese voice cast, so my initial viewing session consisted of the Japanese language track. I... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #04: Thieves' Paradise
by luiscruz (Wed 03-10-2004)
The Review!Thieves\' Paradise turns out to be a parody fans paradise in five amusing episodes of Lupin the Third.
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I am an unabashed fan of the original Japanese voice cast, so my initial viewing session consisted of the Japanese language track. I... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #14: For Larva or Money
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-01-2006)
What They SayLupin and the gang travel around the world stealing the finest treasures. Cracking the unbreakable safe of \"supernational\" bank is just for starters, then the crew raise the Tokugawa Era\'s golden cannon from the deep sea by Japan.
In Los ... Lupin the 3rd: Mystery of Mamo
by Taylor Shann (Thu 02-14-2002)
The Review!This review comes as a result of Castle of Cagliostro, the recently released Miyazaki that has received (deserved) universal acclaim. I was scanning DVD Express and found, surprise, another Lupin movie on DVD! Hmm. Well, if it's anything like C... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #06: Lupin the Target
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 03-16-2004)
What They SayWhile Lupin and his gang aim to steal money from every bank in Paris, a beautiful detective vows to take revenge on Lupin for her grandfather. And Fujiko betrays Lupin again to get information on a piece of ?floating equipment? that Lupin in... Lupin the 3rd TV : Lupin the 3rd Original Soundtrack
by Tiffani Nadeau (Thu 01-26-2006)
What They SayContains 15 tracks from the Lupin the 3rd TV series airing now on the Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim block!The Review!FeaturesReview Equipment Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #10: Enchanted Lupin
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-01-2005)
What They SayLupin’s next target is the Kentucky Derby’s prize money at the Metropolitan Bank. It sounds like an easy project, with one exception—he has to get past its perfect alarm system. For his next little job, Lupin develops an in... Lupin the 3rd: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-20-2006)
What They SayThis Strange Psychokinetic Strategy sends Lupin, sexy cat-burglar Fujiko, quick-draw gunman Jigen and their relentless pursuer Inspector Zenigata on a chase through jewel-filled safes, Tokyo streets, and even Lupin\'s childhood.
The Macchero... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #13: All's Fair in Love and Thievery
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-05-2006)
What They SayThe Review!Lupin drops down to just five episodes for this batch of episode that remain unconnected and don\'t have quite the spark of some other recent collectionsg.
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For our primary review, we listened to this disc in its original l... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #12: The Flying Sword
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-12-2005)
What They SayIn this volume, the always cool and sophisticated Lupin overcomes numerous perils along with his associates Fujiko, Goemon and Jigen. Lupin and his gang are robbed, beaten, jailed and entrapped by villains, officials... even seemingly benevol... Lupin the 3rd TV: Sideburn Club Mix Soundtrack
by Tiffani Nadeau (Thu 01-26-2006)
What They SayWhy mix a sideburn? Always cutting the edge of style, sideburns symbolize a distinct brand of cool. So too, does Lupin the 3rd. Forget the giant, flame-breathing Gila monster, and the adorable, collectible card creatures. Lupin, the gentleman... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #08: Sweet Betrayals
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 10-11-2004)
What They SayFujiko is hired by the ICPO to capture Lupin in exchange for offsetting all her criminal records. Will Fujiko?s betrayal paid off? And who tricks whom!? Lupin and the gang are in search of valuable diamonds, but they are hidden in the most ... Lupin the 3rd: Secret of the Twilight Gemini
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-26-2002)
What They SayDirected by Gizaburo Sugii, the talented director behind both the Street Fighter II movie and Night on the Galactic Railroad, and featuring memorable theme songs by fan favorite voice actress and singer Aya Hisakawa, Secret of the Twilight Ge... Lupin the 3rd: Dead or Alive
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-22-2005)
What They SayMaster thief Lupin the 3rd and partners in crime travel to the remote country of Zufu, hoping to unlock the secret treasure of \"Drifting Island.\"
But to make off with the loot, Lupin will have to get past an impenetrable (and lethal) secu... Lupin The 3rd: Farewell to Nostradamus
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 08-01-2005)
What They SayWill the prophesy be fulfilled?
Lupin the 3rd is up to his old tricks as he and Jigen steal a precious diamond during the height of Carnivale. Easy enough for the world’s greatest thief. But Lupin’s walking straight into trouble ... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #05: Mission: Irresistible
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-08-2004)
What They SayHistory always repeats itself - especially when the Lupin legacy of spy antics and madcap adventure abound! Former enemies, scheming relatives and stolen Nazi plans haunt Lupin and the gang through SIX uncut adventures! Enjoy the continuing s... DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd (Thu 03-16-2006)
FUNimation\'s put out their latest title from the TV special run of Lupin the 3rd with the 03/14/2006 title Missed by a Dollar. I believe this is the last of what they had announced as licensed from the TV and Film library of the franchise.Early DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd (Mon 10-15-2007)
While the films from FUNimation have dried up and the TV series has disappeared from Geneon Entertainment, fans of the Lupin the 3rd aren\'t completely without something new being released. Luis has taken a look at the upcoming 10/30/2007 release of Lupin...Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #03: Family Jewels
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-26-2003)
What They SayLupin and his pals run afoul of fake gems, cursed jewels and rare stones in their latest capers! Fujiko nearly gets married, zombies come out to play and just for a switch, someone’s impersonating Lupin! From San Francisco to Jamaica, I... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #07: Royal Scramble
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-14-2004)
What They SayA stolen crown is auctioned off in the black market. Jigen infiltrates the seller, Goemon infiltrates the buyer, and Lupin poses as a jewelry appraiser. When Zenigata joins Lupin, the situation turns into a four-way scramble, and Fujiko makes... Early DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd (Fri 04-01-2005)
Getting another early review of a Geneon Entertainment release out of the way today, we\'ve got a look at their 04/12/2005 release of Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #10 this evening.Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #09: The Scent of Murder
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-13-2005)
What They SayLupin enjoys a free vacation to Hong Kong, but the trip becomes a fierce scramble to locate the archaeologically famous Peking Man’s bones! Hijacking an armored truck is a great idea until Lupin finds that he has also stolen a gold lion... Lupin the 3rd: The Columbus Files
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-29-2005)
What They SayThe Columbus Egg. It\'s a treasure that not only holds innumerable wealth, but also has an unimaginably deadly power.... control over the weather. Legend says that Columbus found it on his first voyage. But legends are just legends, right?!
... Lupin the 3rd: Missed By A Dollar
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 03-16-2006)
What They SayInternationally notorious super-thief, Lupin the Third, is back and this time it\'s not just and adventure - it\'s the fate of the world hanging in the balance! Lupin\'s hot on the trail of another priceless piece of art, when an unassuming a... Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #02: Love Heist
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 05-08-2003)
What They SayThe adventures get wilder, the scenery more exotic and the disguises more Zenigata-like! Lupin and pals criss-cross the globe as they outwit a psychotic horse-racer, help a master escape artist fulfill his legacy and spend Christmas with a pr... Advance Review: Secret of Mamo (Sun 07-20-2003)
Lupin fans have definite reason to rejoice this month as the long out of print film has found a new home, a new dub and a new transfer. Due out on 07/29/2003 from Pioneer Entertainment is the Lupin the 3rd: Secret of Mamo film.Lupin The 3rd: Island Of Assassins
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-19-2005)
What They SayIts Lupin’s greatest challenge yet as he goes toe to toe with the mysterious and deadly inhabitants of an island that doesn’t exist on any map—the Island of Assassins.
The \"Tarantulas\" are the most fearsome gang of assass... Lupin the 3rd: Pursuit of Harimao's Treasure
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-01-2002)
What They SayHarimao’s treasure. It’s worth over 8 billion dollars, and it seems like everyone is looking for it! But nothing’s going to keep Lupin from the treasure this time!
With his faithful companions Jigen, Goemon, and Fujiko - Lu... Lupin the Third: Secret of Mamo
by Christoper Homer (Mon 07-28-2008)
A classic movie from a classic franchise is re-mastered by Manga UK with an exclusive dub, a lot of tender love and care, and the movie shows why the Lupin franchise will always be around.What They Say
Will love defeat an eternal evil? The world's most w... AU DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd (Thu 09-07-2006)
Australian fans are getting another taste of the Lupin franchise from Madman Entertainment and John\'s checking in with a look at the 08/16/2006 release of Lupin the 3rd: Secret of Mamo.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... Early DVD Review: Lupin The 3rd: Island Of Assassins (Tue 04-19-2005)
Due out on 04/26/2005 from FUNimation, we\'ve been able to get a good early look at one of the best TV specials from the Lupin line-up with Lupin The 3rd: Island of Assassins.DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd (Tue 02-22-2005)
Due out today from FUNimation, we\'ve got a look at their latest entry in the Lupin movie franchise with their release of Lupin the 3rd: Dead or Alive.Early DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd Live Action (Mon 02-20-2006)
Continuing to take a look at some of the live action versions of manga and anime franchise that get made, we\'ve got a look at the 02/28/2006 release of Lupin the 3rd: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy from the folks at Discotek.DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd TV (Mon 08-08-2005)
Since we had a weekend with the kids around a lot, we looked for shows that they could check out with us, such as the 07/12/2005 release of Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #11 from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd (Thu 01-13-2005)
Going for a bit of a classic over the past couple of nights, we ended a number of other shows by taking in an episode a night from the 01/11/2005 release of Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #09 (of 10) from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd (Sat 04-01-2006)
Having spent some of the last couple of days curled up in a ball of pain from an illness, one of the things that got me through some of the late night hours is the 04/04/2006 release from Geneon Entertainment of Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #14.DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd TV (Wed 10-12-2005)
Another release we spent some time with this weekend since my eldest daughter gets a kick out of the lead is the 10/11/2005 release of Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #12 from Geneon Entertainment.Lupin the 3rd: Fuma Conspiracy
by Luis Cruz (Mon 10-15-2007)
What They SayGoemon is getting married! Well, he was until his bride, Murasaki, was kidnapped by an evil organization of ninja: the Fuma Clan. Their ransom is the Shuujoh Vase, the key to a legacy of untold wealth that has been hidden for hundreds of year... DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd (Fri 07-07-2006)
Keeping up on this sizeable franchise, we\'ve got a look at the 07/04/2006 release of Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #15 from Geneon Entertainment. This release actually takes us past the halfway mark of the second series, so here\'s hoping Geneon will haul out an...Advance Review: Lupin TV (Tue 03-16-2004)
Due out on 04/13/2004, we\'ve got a bit of a digest review of Geneon\'s release of Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #06: Lupin the Target. Also for the Lupin fan, Luis has taken a look at the previously released Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #05: Mission: Irresistible.DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd: The Columbus Files (Tue 11-29-2005)
Due out today from the folks at FUNimation, we\'ve got a look at their release of Lupin the 3rd: The Columbus Files, the latest in the fun TV Specials part of the easily accessible franchise.DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd (Thu 01-05-2006)
Catching up on this weeks releases a bit, we\'ve got a look at the 01/03/2006 release of Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #13 from Geneon Entertainment.DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd - Crisis in Tokyo (Tue 08-30-2005)
Released today from FUNimation, we\'ve got a look at the latest entry in one of my favorite and longest running franchises with Lupin the 3rd: Crisis in Tokyo.DVD Review: Lupin The 3rd: Farewell to Nostradamus (Mon 08-01-2005)
Released back on 06/28/2005 from FUNimation, we\'ve got a look at the next release in one of my favorite franchises with Lupin The 3rd: Farewell to Nostradamus.Lupin the Third: Return of the Magician (Sat 05-11-2002)
What They SayThirty years have passed since the pilot for Lupin the Third premiered on Japanese television. Now, an all-new movie based on the classic series has arrived. Lupin is after the seven \"Crystals of the Planet\", crystals that have mysterious...DVD Review: Lupin the 3rd (Tue 09-25-2007)
Mark has taken another collection to task by looking at FUNimation\'s 12/19/2006 release of the second movile collection called Lupin: Final Haul.Lupin the 3rd: Mystery of Mamo (Tue 12-09-2003)
What They SayA madcap adventure which spans the globe from the Carpathian Mountains of Transylvania to the land of the Pharaohs...A deadly mystery that races from the sidewalks of Paris to the shores of a tropical paradise... The Mystery Of Mamo faithfu...Lupin the 3rd Movie 1-5 Collection (Fri 05-12-2006)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese Language,English Language,English SubtitlesReview EquipmentLost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Fri 04-19-2002)
Surprisingly enough, no mobs with pitchforks and torches awaiting me the day after my last column went up. So either, I'm getting better at this job, or you guys just aren't reading anymore. Either way, I'm keeping this week short as I've written a dub ... Advance Review: Lupin (Thu 01-08-2004)
Due out on 01/13/2004 from Geneon Entertainment is the next volume in one of my favorite franchises with Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #05: Mission: Irresistible.Lupin III TV 1st Season (-)
What They SayThe Review!Character presentation Lupin III is grandson of famous French thief Arsene Lupin. His gang is composed by Daisuke Jigen, a great gunman, Goemon Ishikawa XIII, the samurai you can cut everything with his own Zantetsuken, and Fujiko...Advance Review (Sun 12-01-2002)
Due out on 01/28/2003 from Pioneer & TMS is the first installment in the classic and legendary series Lupin the 3rd with their release of Lupin the 3rd TV Vol.#01: The World's Most Wanted. Due to this series not having volume numbering, we\'ll make sure t...Year in Review: FUNimation in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-16-2004)
For FUNimation, 2003 looked to be a good year as they continued their movement into more "hardcore" anime fandom all while still feeding the all powerful Dragonball beast that they've managed over the years.
The early part of the year saw the end of B... Early DVD Review: Zero Woman - Red Handcuffs (Sat 09-24-2005)
While we don\'t cover a lot of live action material here for obvious reasons, we have been trying to hit up some of the live action adaptations of anime series or manga series. One of those that we got a look at tonight is also the first release from Disc...Advance Review (Sun 03-30-2003)
Due out on 04/08/2003 from Pioneer Entertainment is the delayed and finally arrived release of Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #2: Love Heist, which brings five more episodes of Lupin goodness into my living room.Yu Yu Hakusho Dub Review
by Allen Divers (Fri 04-19-2002)
It comes as no real surprise that FUNimation's next big series, Yu Yu Hakusho, is ideal for North American TV. In Japan, the series is said to have rivaled Dragonball in terms of popularity and ratings. In the U.S., the series has been leading off Carto... L/R Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-15-2003)
What They SayThe royal family often has \"special\" jobs that require intervention and can\'t be directly linked to the government. For these impossible missions, they often call upon their most trusted agents in the private sector: Cloud7. No job is too ... Animal Treasure Island
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 11-10-2005)
What They SayBased on the classic novel \"Treasure Island\" by Robert L. Stevenson.
Jim and his mouse friend Gran toll away working as innkeepers. They dream of sailing far away on their own boat. One day, a mysterious fellow appears at the inn and gives... Lupin III Episode 0: First Contact (Sat 01-11-2003)
What They SayThirty years have passed since the pilot for Lupin III premiered on Japanese television. Now, see the story that has remained untold for thirty years... how did it all begin?The Review!Audio: Since this was a special made for TV, the audio i...LUPIN III: CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO on Disc
by Andrew Osmond and Steve Biodrowski (Tue 05-02-2000)
Message to all anime newbies: relax. Unlike certain other Japanese cartoons (who said Pokemon?), Castle of Cagliostro is not part of a ferociously complex franchise requiring directory-sized guides to understand. All you need to know is that Lupin III is ... Blue Gender Dub Review
by Allen Divers (Sat 03-16-2002)
Blue Gender Vol 1 contains the first 3 episodes in this 24 episode series created by AIC in Japan. AIC is known for its work with the Tenchi Muyo series as well as El Hazard. Blue Gender shows AIC's characteristic animation techniques and character desi... Pioneer responds to missing Lupin episodes (Wed 11-27-2002)
Pioneer posted the following to the forums this evening after readers discovered that the first volume of Lupin TV will be skipping an episode:Dear fans of Lupin The 3rd TV series and Anime on DVD readers:Thank you for your enthusiasm for the long-awaited...Marmalade Boy Dub Review
by Allen Divers (Tue 03-02-2004)
Anime has one true edge over domestic animation; even when creating a series with a specific genre in mind, a series can still entertain all audiences. It's this fact that often finds males of all ages picking up cute pink DVDs with titles such as Super ... Pioneer Talks Lupin TV (Sun 12-01-2002)
Dear fans of Lupin The 3rd TV series and Anime on DVD readers: Thank you for your enthusiasm for the long-awaited Lupin The 3rd TV series. Unfortunately, as noted here, the third episode of the original broadcast, "Hitler's Legacy," will not be included ...Vandread Dub Review
by Allen Divers (Wed 03-06-2002)
Another Gonzo series has made its debut in region 1 with the release of Vandread: Enemy Engaged! Vandread tells the story of a crew marooned in space trying to get back home. While the story is a bit clichéd, Vandread does a great job of taking an old pre... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Sun 03-30-2003)
Greetings and salutations. It's been quite a while since my last column and in that time I've gotten quite a few emails from the masses. The funny part about all those emails is the fact that the majority of them ask the same question: "What happened to... Advance Review: Dub Club (Sun 02-08-2004)
Here\'s something a little different today, a look at the late March release of the Dub Club Vol. #1, a homegrown effort to take some fresh voice actor interviews and package it up in a format that fans of will eat up.Anime Expo - Saturday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)
.hack//SIGN - Koichi Mashimo
Koichi Mashimo (President of Bee Train, director of .hack and Noir), Ken Iyadomi (Bandai Ent. VP & panel host), and another Japanese guest (who didn\'t say much) were present at the panel.
This is one of the more interestin... Castle of Cagliostro (-)
What They SayA long awaited Ghibli release of the 2nd \"Lupin III\" movie on DVD. The classic film was directed by none other than maestro Hayao Miyazaki! Disc 2 contains the main feature + animated storyboard (played by selecting one of the alternate mul...Essential Anime: Castle of Cagliostro (-)
For those of you unfamiliar with his exploits, Lupin the 3rd is a member of that time-honored and recently neglected archetype, the honorable thief. Created in the 70's by shonen manga artist Monkey Punch, Lupin is supposedly the grandson of an infamou...Dub Club Vol. #01
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-08-2004)
What They SayEver wanted to learn more about the faces behind the voices of your favorite anime? KyleHebert.com is proud to launch a new, unique, and just plain fun DVD series devoted exclusively to anime dub voice actor interviews. Its new and unique bec... Fans Take On... Michelle Ruff
by The English Track Forum (Thu 07-01-2004)
Fan-favorite Michelle Ruff's performance as Kasumi in Hand Maid May still continues to please, and lead roles in Chobits, Ai Yori Aoshi, Please Teacher and Sugar in the last couple of years have seen her move into the elite of Los Angeles based voice acto... Castle of Cagliostro Special Edition
by Luis Cruz (Thu 08-31-2006)
What They SayMaster thief Lupin III a.k.a. \"The Wolf\" and his right-hand gunman Jigen are hot on the trail of a counterfeiter who swindled them. When their search leads them to the secluded European country of Cagliostro, they find far more than they ba... Castle of Cagliostro (-)
What They SayMaster thief Lupin III, a.k.a. \"The Wolf\", and his right-hand gunman Jigen are hot on the trail of a counterfeiter. But when their search leads them to the secluded European country of Cagliostro, they find far more than they bargained for....Castle of Cagliostro
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-25-2000)
What They SayMaster thief Lupin III, a.k.a. \"The Wolf\", and his right-hand gunman Jigen are hot on the trail of a counterfeiter. But when their search leads them to the secluded European country of Cagliostro, they find far more than they bargained for.... Bir-r-r-r-r-rd-MAN!
by BRIAN THOMAS (Sat 04-09-2005)
In last week's column I spotlighted the current theatrical release STEAMBOY for praise. Reader Joey Connick put in a viewer comment in rebuttal. Since our comment boards, which appear at the bottom of every page on Cinescape.com, haven't yet even begun to... Castle of Cagliostro
by TJ Rappel (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!My 7-year wait to get my hands on a beautiful Japanese-language version of Castle of Cagliostro has finally come to an end, thanks to Manga! I've been a huge fan of Lupin III and Cagliostro since I first bought Streamline's dub in January 1993,... Cat's Eye Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 07-25-2007)
What They SayRui, Hitomi and Ai are three beautiful sisters who spend their days running their cute cafe - but when night falls, the claws come out! The trio transforms into Cat\'s Eye, the super and sexy art thieves! But there\'s more than meets the eye:... Cowboy Bebop Vol. #5
by Roman Martel (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.4
(on a scale of 1-5)
-Disc Ratings-
Sound: 5
Picture: 5
Menu: 4
Presentation: 4
Goodies: 3
Overall: 4.2
-Artistic Ratings-
Animation: 5
Sound: 5
Plot: 3
English Acting: 5
Music: 5
Overall: 4.6
Intro
Well we are almost don... Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Tue 04-09-2002)
Well, after a two-week absence I got another column up last week, and low and behold a new Forum Buzz went up! Nothing like a bit of rivalry to keep things fun! Of course, I feel there was one important fact missing from Sean's column. That would be th... Ah! My Goddess The Movie
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-01-2002)
What They SayTrouble in Paradise! Belldandy\'s mentor, Celestin, was imprisoned for attempting to overthrow the Goddess system, but now he\'s back! Using a system virus, Celestin, corrupts the Goddess system and removes all of Belldandy\'s memories of Kei... Castle of Cagliostro
by Kim Wolstenholme (Wed 10-26-2005)
What They SayMaster thrief Lupin III, a.k.a "The Wolf", and his right-hand gunman Jigen are hot on the trail of a counterfeiter who swindled them. Bust when their search leads them to the secluded European country of Cagliostro they find far more than th... Initial D Vol. #01
by JT Stone (Tue 08-12-2003)
The Review!The most controversial anime title this past year, has finally been released on U.S. Region 1 DVD, and... Houston, we have problems.
Audio:
The good thing was that TOKYOPOP got the Japanese Language Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track that was ... Castle of Cagliostro (-)
What They SayA long awaited Ghibli release of the 2nd \"Lupin III\" movie on DVD. The classic film was directed by none other than maestro Hayao Miyazaki! Disc 2 contains the main feature + animated storyboard (played by selecting one of the alternate mul...Rupan III: The Fuma Conspiracy
by Luis Cruz (Fri 05-02-2003)
The Review!This is the spiritual successor to Cagliostro, a fun film that will keep you grinning.
Audio:
For my primary viewing, I listened to the Japanese audio track with some spot-checking of the English dub. For a title from 1987, the dialogue, sound... FUNimation & Reviews
by Allen Divers (Sat 06-14-2003)
Well, it's been a few weeks, so it's about time for another installment of everyone's favorite Dub Column, Lost in Translation. (Well, it's my favorite Dub Column, so that makes it all right.) Now that summer is here, many of you are probably making you... Lupin TV Sneak Peek
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-05-2002)
Sometimes, there's a perk or two to running the site. The perk this time around is that we got a retailer kit sent out to certain review sites and most retailers from Pioneer.
A very large long box for the new Lupin TV series release! Notice the greedy... Newly Reviewed: Lupin TV (Mon 10-11-2004)
Breaking the run of Bandai reviews this morning, we\'ve taken a look at Geneon\'s 10/12/2004 release of Lupin the 3rd TV Vol. #08: Sweet Betrayals (of 10). Lupin fans will be both heartened and disheartened to hear that the insert includes a bit of the sc...Pokemon 3: Spell of the Unnown (Sat 12-29-2001)
What They SayFall under the SPELL OF THE UNOWN! Get set for an action-packed adventure unlike anything you’ve seen before! A crystal catastrophe is unleashed upon Greenfield-and Ash , Pikachu and friends must figure out how to undo the damage to the...DVD Review: Maid in Heaven (Fri 02-10-2006)
The 02/02/2006 release of Maid in Heaven Vol. #1 (of 2) from Adult Source Media is a first for the company as it\'s the first title to get a dub - and not just one but a second dub with a track that\'s detailing the thoughts of the lead female character.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... Magical Meow Meow Taruto Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-22-2004)
What They SayMeow! Taruto is a young cat-girl living in a world filled with mystery and magic. She and the other cat-people appear as nothing more than just normal animals, but she has a unique gift of magic! Can she control her troublesome powers and unr... Fullmetal Alchemist Set 1
by Lori Lancaster (Tue 12-18-2007)
What They SayThe Season 1 set contains the first four volumes of the Fullmetal Alchemist series
The Curse
The Scarred Man of the East
Equivalent Exchange
The Fall of IshbalThe Review!Audio:
For the purpose of this review, the English 5.1 track was u... Cowboy Bebop Vol. #2
by Dustin Blaine Javier (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!This series exemplifies my love/hate relationship (it's mostly love though!) with anime. I love it for it is such a great form of storytelling and art, with footholds in just about every genre. Yet, I sometimes hate it for the fact that a lot o... Cowboy Bebop Vol. #1
by Dustin Blaine Javier (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!This is my first Alternate Angle review so please bear with me. As my friends can attest I can rant on a bit while on things like anime so I'll try to keep my ramblings down to a minimum.
I'm generally new to the DVD anime market (I swore by ... Advance review (Mon 09-02-2002)
Due out on 10/15/2002 is another volume in the dub only series, Sailor Moon Vol. #10: The Trouble With Rini, which obviously brings more episodes of the controversial pink haired demon girl.Year in Review: TOKYOPOP in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-17-2004)
In 2003, TOKYOPOP had themselves another banner year when it came to the manga side of things, which we aren't really covering here. Their anime & DVD side of the show has taken a serious backseat to their manga movement, which isn't surprising consider... Year in Review: AnimEigo in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 01-17-2004)
For AnimEigo, 2003 proved to be something of a quieter year with some substantial gains over the previous one in certain areas.
With more and more of their back catalog getting done, the shift to other materials started to become more important. The bi... Lost in Translation (Sat 03-16-2002)
This weeks column for Lost in Translation deals with a recent show and it's dub, one that fans should be very aware of to see how future titles like Lupin the 3rd and Fruits Basket will be done. Check out what Allen Divers has thought of the Blue Gender D...Year in Review: 2000
by Roman Martel (Sat 01-01-2000)
Intro
I've been writing reviews for Anime on DVD.com since 1998. I've been a fan of anime for a bit longer than that. It's been interesting to see my style of review change over the years. With 2000 I realized that I had to do something a bit different in... Castle of Cagliostro
by Roman Martel (Thu 02-07-2002)
The Review!Overall Rating: 4.4
(on a scale of 1-5)
Technical
Picture - 5
Sound - 5
Menu - 3
Presentation - 3
Extras - 3
Overall - 4.6
Artistic
Animation - 4
Sound - 4
Plot - 5
Acting - 4
Music - 4
Overall - 4.2
Intro
This is one of those movies that I... Discotek Media To Do Anime (Mon 08-29-2005)
According to some information received by the folks at Discotek Media, they\'re plans are getting firmed up for bringing over a number of live action Japanese movies as well as several anime films. Their first releases are live action in nature (you can s...Black Cat Vol. #1 (also w/limited edition)
by Justin Rich (Wed 01-10-2007)
What They SaySven is your run-of-the-mill sweeper (aka bounty hunter) - down on his luck, haunted by the perpetual grumbling of his stomach and looking to make enough cash to get by. Oh, and he can see the future, but only about five minutes into it. When... Review: "X-Men: The Last Stand" DVD
by Jim Harvey (Wed 09-20-2006)
"If you want just the movie, with a nice helping of extras, pick up 'X-Men: The Last Stand on October 3rd'. If you're looking for a more bonus packed DVD, be patient, as the two-disc set will likely be released in 2007 or 2008 to coincide with the solo 'W... 05/05/2004 Edition
by da Original S Man (Wed 05-05-2004)
Forum Buzz
By da Original S Man
5/5/04 Edition
From the desk of da Original S Man:
Ever get the feeling that something is missing? Hmm.. what could it be... Aoi-chan? No wait, that comes out on July 6th..
Important News
System Update: Power to the P!nk... Advance Review (Sun 10-27-2002)
Due out on 01/07/2003 is the final volume of the dub only releases from ADV Films for Sailor Moon. We\'ve gone through and written up a bit of a digest review of Sailor Moon Vol. #14: Love Conquers All this morning and have no firmly put the show behind u...Black Cat Vol. #2
by Justin Rich (Wed 07-04-2007)
What They SayAs all attempt to hide and heal, Train\'s conscience grows deep... Deep enough to make the decision to leave Chronos for good. Unfortunately for him, the life he has left proves unwilling to let him go. Creed is sent out to retrieve their bes... Review: 'Death Note'
by Rob M. Worley (Mon 09-29-2008)
One of the refreshing thing about watching foreign films is the ways they diverge in their storytelling from American standards, which are so well-worn that, as audience members, we're programmed to respond to them, even as we yawn at their predictability... Saber Marionette J to X Vol. #1
by Kevin O'Connell (Sat 05-11-2002)
The Review!Saber Marionette J to X, the sequel to Saver Marionette J and Saber Marionette J Again has finally begun. I managed to get my hands on a copy of the first disc a little earlier thanks to a retail store that sold them a little earlier then the s... Sailor Moon S TV Vol. #1
by Reed Nelson (Mon 02-18-2002)
The Review!The Sailor Moon S TV series has finally arrived in a way that will please a majority of its fans. The disc includes some nice features as well as the near-required dual language option. And heck, it's got 7 episodes (that's the first 2 VHS tape... Tenchi Muyo Ryo-ohki 3rd Season Vol. #1 (Mon 09-22-2003)
What They Say\"...the extraterrestrial beauty girls intently unfold the play-heart of the people...\" - Translated from the introduction to the series published on Tenchi-Web (www.tenchi-web.com), 2002. Tenchi Muyo! The authentic \"Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-ohki...