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Welcome to the NHK Empty Art Box Contest (Sat 11-01-2003)
After converting the bulk of our DVD collection to thinpaks in order to conserve space, we ended up with a huge stack of empty art boxes. Rather than just have them laying around here or being put in storage...The Case for Individual Disks
by Steve Brandon (-)
Now that the DVD format has essentially buried the endless subtitle vs. dub flame-war among die-hard Internet anime fans, I predict that the next great Otaku debate will be about the pros-and-cons of big box sets. (My own threshold for "big box sets" is a... Genre Films 2000: A Preview of Things To Come
by Steve Biodrowski (Thu 01-27-2000)
Science fiction, fantasy, and horror are big business. If there were any doubt, the box office grosses of last year`s genre films put it to rest. So the major Hollywood studios, along with the mini-majors and the independents, will be offering up a slew o... 
Box Office Update: KNIGHT Captures Box Office History for WB
by Jarrod Sarafin (Mon 07-21-2008)
Update: The previous estimates were actually low in comparison to the final numbers. The highly anticipated sequel took in more then its previously mentioned $155.4 mil. Check out below for the full report.Original: The Dark Knight being one of the highes... Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA Limited Edition Ultra Box Set
by Brett Barkley (Tue 04-11-2006)
What They SayThe amazing sequel to The Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV Series is finally available in sterling release it deserves - a Limited Edition Collector\'s Ultra Box Set!
This astounding collection includes: all three Irresponsible Captain Tylor ... Prepare for Box Office Glory!
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-18-2007)
Just one memorable quote from Gerard Butler’s character is of course “Give them nothing! But take from them everything!”. It seems that 300 continue to enact that motto all way to the bank for Warner Bros and Legendary Pictures. The ... Kimba the White Lion Ultra DVD Box Set Limited Edition
by Brett Barkley (Wed 06-21-2006)
What They SayFrom Osamu Tezuka, one of the great pioneers of Japanese animation (ASTRO BOY, BLACK JACK, HI NO TORI), comes one of the \"first-generation anime classics\" to reach American TV! Fans have long remembered its catchy theme song, spectacular de... Fushigi Yugi Suzaku Box Set
by Steve Brandon (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!This is the story of a young man, who wrote a review after he came to possess the four disks of the box set of Suzaku, and the first twenty-six episodes of the series Fushigi Yűgi were bestowed unto him.
The story itself is a review. The one w... Ashita no Joe Complete DVD Box (Fri 03-04-2005)
What They SayThe animation masterpiece, \"Ashita no Joe\", that has become a classic of anime comes now in a box complete with all 79 episodes.The Review!The DVDs for the whole show were originally released by Columbia Japan in 3 mini-boxsets. The first ...Kimagure Orange Road TV Box Set
by Paul Grisham (Tue 01-20-2004)
What They SayHigh School student Kasuga Kyosuke has problems with women. Big time!
First, he thinks he\'s falling in love with the beautiful and somewhat mysterious Ayukawa Madoka, but he\'s not at all sure if Madoka feels the same way about him.
Second... Naruto Box Set 05 (also w/special edition)
by Justin Rich (Fri 12-28-2007)
What They SayWith the final round of the Chunin Exam only a month away, Naruto receives some special training from Jiraiya, one of the three legendary Sannin, to summon and master the chakra of the Nine-Tailed Fox Spirit within him. Can Naruto turn this d... Touch DVD-Box (Thu 02-10-2005)
What They SayThe well beloved 101-episode TV series, \"Touch\", based on the original work of Adachi Mitsuru serialised in the \"Shounen Sunday\" magazine, is now finally available on DVD. The video is remastered for release in conjunction with the 20th ...Tsubasa Vol. #01 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-11-2007)
What They SayThe fates shine upon young archeologist Syaoran and his life-long love, the Princess Sakura. As the moon hovers silently above the kingdom, a beautiful and otherworldly sound fills the air, drawing the princess to the ancient ruins. Her laten... Cinescape's 25 Greatest Summer Movies of All Time
by Brian Thomas with Anthony C. Ferrante (Fri 11-18-2005)
Hurray! It's winter! Time to unpack the sweaters and stow the Speed-o! Time to drag out your electric blanket, and curl up next to a fire with a big bowl of popcorn! Sure summer is long gone but we still got to thinking about it... Every summer, we're alw... Box Office Report: Hogs rolls in the money.
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 03-04-2007)
Disney’s Wild Hogs overtook the other biker this weekend and continued down that open road to box office success. The comedy shot into first with a very nice 38.0 mil opening debut. Wild Hogs (starring John Travolta, William H. Macy, Tim Allen... Naruto Box Set 01
by Justin Rich (Mon 07-03-2006)
What They SayDeep within the Hidden Leaf Village, sharp and cunning Ninja carry an ultimate power while Naruto Uzumaki carries inside the ultimate secret. Twelve years ago, the fourth Hokage sacrificed himself and saved the village by sealing the Nine-tai... Naruto Box Set 06 (also w/special edition)
by Justin Rich (Wed 06-18-2008)
What They SaySasuke returns at last to face Gaara in the final round of the Chunin Exam with his powerful new jutsu, Chidori. But the match is interrupted when Orochimaru\'s scheme to bring down the Hidden Leaf Village is put into motion. While the Third ... Irresponsible Captain Tylor Limted Edition Ultra Box Set
by Brett Barkley (Thu 09-29-2005)
What They SayThe timeless anime favorite Irresponsible Captain Tylor is finally available in sterling release it deserves - a Limited Edition Collector\'s Ultra Box Set! This astounding collection includes: the entire 26-episode Irresponsible Captain Tylo... Weekend Box Office Report: February 23-25
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 02-25-2007)
This is the highly anticipated weekend of the Oscars. It’s the weekend where the industry rewards quality “films” over “movies”. It’s the weekend where actors, directors & distribution studios are hoping to bring ho... Samurai Gun Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Brett Barkley (Fri 08-26-2005)
What They SayIt is the beginning of the industrial revolution, and feudal Japan is in turmoil. The ruling Shogun are wielding their abusive powers to instill fear and dominance over their oppressed subjects. Beatings, imprisonment, rape and even murder ar... Blood: The Last Vampire Complete Box (Wed 04-25-2001)
What They SayThe movie uses the full spectrum of digital animation which is said to have impressed even James Cameron. Japan\'s top creators gathered to make the show, which was shown in theaters using the HDCAM24P format which George Lucas will also be u...Dragonball Z TV Box Set 4: Garlic Jr. Box (Sat 01-17-2004)
What They SayGohan\'s going fishing, Krillin\'s found a girlfriend, and it looks as though peace has once again returned to the Earth. But a terrible evil lurks beneath this tranquil surface in the shape of Garlic Junior, who has escaped from the Dead Zon...Millennium Actress Collectors Box
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-23-2003)
What They SayCo-written and directed by Satoshi Kon, the genius behind 1997\'s highly acclaimed Perfect Blue, comes another outstanding anime film. It\'s a thrilling and imaginative story about an actress who receives a key that unlocks wondrous secrets w... Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 01 (Blue Comet SPT Layzner) (Tue 07-19-2005)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 1-24 of the SPT Layzner TV series on six discs, which covers the first arc of the story. DVD Perfect Box 02 covers episodes 25-38 (end of TV series) and the three OVAs. While DVD Perfect Box...Akazukin Chacha DVD Box Set #1 (Wed 09-01-1999)
What They SayMasterpiece anime series on DVD! Started on TV Tokyo in !994, this show became a surprise blockbuster hit. The 3-volume Laserdisc Box set that came out in \'95 was sold out immediately. Some of today\'s best anime directors worked on the show...Ghost Sweeper Mikami DVD-BOX (Fri 03-11-2005)
What They SayThe Review!The popular 1994 comedy TV series has finally been remastered and released on DVD, and fans of the anime (and worshippers of Tsuru Hiromi and Kouda Mariko) Ghost Sweeper Mikami has never been better. Audio: We are presented with ...Disturbia wins but not by much
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 04-29-2007)
Did you think Disturbia winning 1st place last week with only 13 mil in receipts was something hardly worth talking about? Well, it’s worse this week. The winner, Disturbia, doesn’t even in pull in 10 mil. Yep, you heard me. In a box office... Anime Central - All Reports
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-16-2003)
Please Note from the author, Jon Niehof: All of these will be fleshed out more after the con (most likely after I move). Pictures will be added at that point.
Friday
Opening Ceremonies (11-12)
Carl Horn emceed, introducing the guests and then the con chai... Paranoia Agent Complete Box Set
by Dani Moure (Tue 10-10-2006)
What They SayThen darkness overcomes the heart and Lil\' Slugger appears...
After the first victim\'s story the police felt the overly stressed woman was having a breakdown and liedi o cover up for some crime. However, after the third and fourth attacks ... Spidey’s Records set Studio Standards High
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-06-2007)
We already knew this week would already be all about Spider-Man 3. With the anticipation so high, the presales from Fandango.com and Movietickets.com being in the upper stratosphere and news everywhere on Spider-Man 3 the past few weeks, the question wasn... Warners Release New Kubrick Box DVD Set - Pretty Much Like the Old Box Set
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 06-12-2001)
Stanley Kubrick fans were disappointed when they picked up their boxed DVD sets a couple years ago. The discs were in great shape, and the films looked great, but there was little in the way of extras, except for a `Making of THE SHINING` documentary shot... Fushigi Yugi Suzaku Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-26-1999)
What They SayThis is the story of a girl, who made her dreams come true after she came to possess the seven stars of Suzaku, and many powers were bestowed upon her. The story itself is a spell. The one who reads it through will be given the powers and gra... Dragon Ball Z Box Set 8: Babidi Box Set (Tue 12-09-2003)
What They SayThe Review!FeaturesJapanese Language,English Language,English SubtitlesReview EquipmentGaoGaiGar King of Braves - Premium Box Collection 2
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 08-21-2008)
Gaogaigar, a giant robot epic 65 million years in the making… What They Say: Gai, Galeon, Volfogg, ChoRyuJin, Goldymarg, Mic Sounders and Mamoru. These are brave heroes who hold the fate of humanity in their hands! The Four Machine Kings fina... Fushigi Yugi Suzaku Box Set
by Justin Emerson (Sat 02-16-2002)
The Review!After a grueling 650 minutes of watching, I have to say that this DVD is a must-have for every Anime DVD collector. While it does have it's flaws, this is one of the best collections out there, hands-down, bar-none.
The story (as is hinted ... Box Office: Disney's CHIHUAHUA Takes Down the Eagle Eye
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 10-05-2008)
History tends to repeat itself at the box office year after year and this weekend is no different. Last year for our Mania box office report, we were talking about Walt Disney winning its second consecutive weekend in a row with their family film The Game... Galaxy Express 999 the Movie DVD-BOX (-)
What They Say?Galaxy 999 will take you on a journey, a never ending journey?. journey to the stars!? Leiji Matsumoto?s legendary storytelling is brought to life in the GE 999 series. Follow Tetsuro, on the quest to becoming a man and all the adventures he...Ranma 1/2: Digital Dojo Season 1 Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-20-2001)
What They SayIt\'s not easy being teenaged martial artist Ranma Saotome, but it\'s even worse when your martial-artist father Genma takes you from home at an early age to go on a decade-long training mission. He doesn\'t speak a word of Chinese, and yet h... Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Ani-Manga Box Set Vol.#01
by Jarred Pine (Wed 03-23-2005)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Mamoru OshiiTranslated by:Yuji Oniki (Miscellaneous Translation)Adapted by:What They SayIn 2032, the line between humans and machines has been blurred almost beyond distinction. Humans have forgotten that they are human, and t... Year 2000 Box Office Review
by Steve Biodrowski (Fri 01-12-2001)
What a difference a year makes! When 1999 finished up, it was easy for fans of science fiction, horror and fantasy cinema to look back with a feeling of grand satisfaction. Genre entertainment truly ruled at the box office, taking all of the Top Six posit... Music Box Massacre
by Brian Thomas (Wed 10-11-2006)
Horror films are doing very well at the box office recently, but that's not big news. Horror films have always done well since they're selling a good scare rather than big stars or even special effects, they're relatively cheap to produce, and studios ca... My-Hime Vol. #7 (also w/special edition premium art box)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 04-05-2007)
What They SayThe final dance of the HiME draws to a close as the last of the HiME battle each other. Realizing that Yuichi loves Mai and not her, Shiho attacks Mai, but Mai is unable to fight back because if either one of them is defeated, Yuichi will die... Naruto Box Set 03 (also w/special edition)
by Justin Rich (Wed 06-06-2007)
What They SayThe squad mates face their deadliest challenge yet as the Chunin Exam continues. Deep in the Forest of Death, Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura must battle their rival genin to collect the scrolls of Heaven and Earth. It\'s no easy task, but is ther... Aoki Ryuusei SPT Layzner DVD Perfect BOX 02 (Wed 02-08-2006)
What They SayThe Review!Note: This DVD boxset contains episodes 25-38 of the SPT Layzner TV series and the 3 OVAs on five discs, which covers the second arc of the anime and concludes the story. DVD Unlike DVD Perfect BOX 01 which is out of print at the t...Naruto Box Set 04 (also w/special edition)
by Justin Rich (Thu 10-04-2007)
What They SayAfter barely making it out of the Forest of Death, Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura proceed to the next stage of the Chunin Exam: a one-on-one sudden death elimination battle! Pitted against each other in individual combat, an assortment of young, b... Box Office: HELLBOY Edges Past Hancock
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 07-13-2008)
For weeks here in our Mania Box Office reports, we’ve been talking about the overwhelming competition in the month of July, especially in terms of a wide range of demographics from couple movies to fantasies to straight family films. So, entering th... Magical Knight Rayearth Memorial Box Set (-)
What They SayThe Review!Having only seen the first episode of this series, I decided to buy the box because I\'m a big fantasy fan, and because I love the soundtracks, and because it was very cheap for a Japanese release. (Remember Memories at 10000+ yen?...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\... Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam Limited Edition Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 06-01-2005)
What They SayCollects the entire 50 episode series
Limited Edition - Extremely Limited Quantities Made
Universal Century 0087, Seven years have past since the defeat of the Zeon army during what has now become known as the \'One Year War\'. An elite Fed... UNIVERSAL Has Their Best Box Office Year
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Thu 01-03-2008)
As I said yesterday here, the studios have out done themselves at the box office for the year of 2007. Universal Pictures has issued the following statement with the acknowledgement that this past year was their best in their nearly 100 years of existence... Naruto Box Set 02 (also w/Special Edition)
by Justin Rich (Thu 01-04-2007)
What They SayAs Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura struggle in battle in the Land of Waves, they must come to terms with the often-painful reality of being a ninja. A little bit older, wiser and stronger, the three return to the Hidden Leaf Village only to face t... Weekend Box Office Report for January 26-28
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 01-28-2007)
Finally, the first month of weekend box office reports are concluding with around 2 more months remaining until the true box office season kicks a high gear into overdrive. Sure, we have some highly anticipated movies coming out in February & March bu... King Shrek Rules the Box Office
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-20-2007)
Shrek 3 may not want to be king but he ruled over the box office competition in its opening weekend this year, opening in 4,122 theaters with a running time of 1 hr & 21 minutes. With that kind of running time and amount of screens, it was a sure bet ... Giant Robo Vol. #1 (also w/Special Model Box)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-15-2004)
...g the Eye out of the box, it felt very light and the plastic it was made of, where it\'s not secure in holding the two halves together, buckled a bit under the simple hand pressure of picking it up, causing the bottom half to fall back into the box. It... Macross TV Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 12-28-2001)
What They SayThis set is of the original MACROSS, not the later Robotech adaptation. It will not contain any English-language dubbing. It will contain all the scenes shown on Japanese TV, including scenes edited out during the Robotech adaptation.
The d... Vampire Princess Miyu TV Box Set
by Abraham Chinchilla Jr. (Sat 01-04-2003)
The Review!Being released only a few months after the last volume of the series, is the Vampire Princess Miyu TV box set from Tokyopop. This review is simply for the box art.
PACKAGING:
The box isn\'t anything too special. It\'s thin cardboard, so it\'s ... Berserk Vol. #1 (also w/Box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-27-2002)
What They SayIn the castle town of Midland, a new king has come to power through treachery and violence. His demonic agents victimize the citizens unchecked, until the night when a battle weary soldier approaches the city.
Covered in a slew of weapons a... Maison Ikkoku Box Set 2
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-29-2003)
What They SayFrom Rumiko Takahashi, the princess of manga and the creator of Inuyasha and Ranma 1/2, Maison Ikkoku is a love story that takes place in Japan, but could take place anywhere...
Kyoko is having a hard time coping with the many phone calls G... Ikki-Tosen Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-17-2004)
What They SayOnce again blood flows in the streets of Kanto. The eternal fate that has been handed down for over 1800 years is now being fought by ancient warriors who have been reincarnated into the students of the seven top schools.
One such student, ... Weekend Box Office Report for February 16-18
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 02-18-2007)
Nothing says “I love you” like a cursed soul sporting leather on a decked out roadhog and of course on flames. What? You think I’m wrong?
America while celebrating Valentines Day for the most part seems to agree with it..... Box Office: DreamWorks Using KUNG FU on Competition
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-08-2008)
DreamWorks Animation and Paramount joined together to bring a smash hit Shrek the Third to theaters last summer, being one of the top 10 films of 2008 at the box office. It looks like they’re looking to repeat the feat this summer with their latest ... VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES NARUTO MANGA SHADOW BOX LIMITED COLLECTOR SET (Wed 11-14-2007)
Most Elaborate Manga Box Set Ever Published In North America Bundles Host Of Extras With 27 Volumes Of Smash Hit Ninja Series San Francisco, CA, November 13, 2007 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative a...Yukikaze Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-13-2008)
What They SayAll five episodes of the series on two dual layered BD50 discs from an upconverted source.The Review!Fighting a war that mankind has forgotten on a world far away, the military men deeply involved with the first real alien encounter find them... Millennium Actress Collection Box (Fri 03-07-2003)
What They SayCo-written and directed by Satoshi Kon, the genius behind 1997\'s highly acclaimed Perfect Blue, comes another outstanding anime film. It\'s a thrilling and imaginative story about an actress who receives a key that unlocks wondrous secrets w...Fruits Basket Box Set
by Dani Moure (Mon 01-22-2007)
What They SayAt its core, Fruits Basket is a well -written comedy about real-life difficulties that people face while growing up and how true friendships can change life forever. Tohru Honda is a cheerful 16 year old who becomes an orphan when her mother ... Last Exile Vol. #1 w/Box & Extras
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-14-2003)
What They SayJapan\'s top anime creators bring a richly romantic action/adventure fantasy in an imaginary planet where retro-futuristic sky vehicles permeate the skies. Against this lavish background are the lives of a young and heroic air pilot duo --- C... Maison Ikkoku Box Set 7
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-24-2006)
What They SayIs Godai using high school student Yagami, to land a job at her father\'s firm? Or is he a hostage of Yagami\'s endless schemes? Either way, there\'ll be hell to pay when \"Daddy\" comes to rescue his little girl!The Review!Godai\'s job hunt ... Maison Ikkoku Box Set 8
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 07-13-2006)
What They SayIt\'s finally on - the first fight between the rivals for the hand of beautiful Kyoko. But Tokyo ain\'t the Wild West, and privacy for a duel is hard to find. Godai may escape unhurt - unless Kyoko finds out what he has been doing instead of ... Weekend Box Office Report for January 19-21
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 01-21-2007)
The weekend estimates are in and it looks too close to call. I’ll go ahead and call it anyway though, folks. 1st place goes to Stomp The Yard (pulling in 13.3 mil) while Night of the Museum is only 300,000 dollars behind at 2nd place. Yes, that&rsqu... Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Box Set Vol.#01
by Ben Leary (Thu 07-03-2008)
Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Tatsuo YoshidaTranslated by:Joyce AurinoAdapted by:N/AWhat They SayCelebrate Speed Racer\'s 40th anniversary with this two-volume hardcover collector\'s set. Speed Racer: Mach Go Go Go Box Set is the complete, unabridged versi... Kodocha Box Set 1
by Bryce Coulter (Thu 04-12-2007)
What They SaySana Kurata may be a famous TV star, but her life is anything but perfect! Her classroom at school is controlled by the boy bullies, all of whom are led by the nasty Akito and his gang of hooligans, who are at it again, wreaking havoc in the ... Samurai Deeper Kyo Vol. #1 W/Box
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-06-2003)
What They SayYou heard it too, didn’t you?
The voice of the wind.
During Tokugawa Ieyasu’s epic battle of Sekigahara, two samurai face off outside of history. In the heat of the duel between Kyoshiro and Demon Eyes Kyo, a shooting star slams... Box Office: INDY Cuts into CITY Victory
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 06-01-2008)
It was a case of extreme ends in the demographic spectrum this week at the box office and as such, the results show a case of how that translated to cash receipts. The film which took the #1 spot did so because it won by a certain margin on Friday alone w... You're Under Arrest Box Set 2
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-28-2003)
What They SayThe Review!The second of four boxes, You\'re Under Arrest TV finally starts hitting the DVD format, causing much rejoicing.
Packaging:
Presented in a nice hard box, similar to the Macross and Orange Road boxes, You\'re Under Arrest has a nic... Najica Blitz Tactics Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Andrew Tei (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayAs one of the world\'s top perfume designers, Najica Hiiragi works with her trusty assistant Kirala to develop the Day Series perfumes for CRI Cosmetics. When not jet-setting around the world, Najica tools around neo-Tokyo in a bright red con... Saint Seiya Vol. #01 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 10-14-2003)
What They SayThe cosmos is bound together by an incomprehensible web of strength, power and-some would even say-magic. And only by a select few may these forces be harnessed! Seiya is a mortal from Japan who has been trained and has excelled. The time ha... Maison Ikkoku Box Set 6
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 12-12-2005)
What They SayGrandma Godai comes for an extended visit and manages to meddle in Yusaku\'s love life at every turn. Before she leaves, Grandma brokers a dream date for her wishy-washy grandson, but the night doesn\'t turn out exactly as she planned...The R... Eureka Seven Vol. #01 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-18-2006)
What They SayEureka Seven tells the story of a young boy named Renton, whose life just plain sucks. That is, until a giant robot crashes into his house. Piloted by a girl named Eureka, this encounter will lead Renton to be pursued by the military and pull... Super Gals Season 2 Box Set (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 12-27-2006)
What They SayFinally - the Super GALS are back! For the first time ever on DVD, you can now catch season 2 of Super GALS and see the rest of Ran\'s adventures in Shibuya! The gang\'s all here: Ran, Miyu, Aya, Rei, Nii (er, Yuya), even monkey-boy Tatsuki. ... Aquarion Season 1 Box Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 03-24-2008)
What They SayWhen the Shadow Angels invade after 12,000 years of slumber, humanity is held captive by fear and sheer alien dominance. Eleven years after the Great Catastrophe decimated the world, most of those left alive are scavengers, dirty and starving... Anime Central - Full Report
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-24-2002)
By Madeline ColeI know I\'m a day or so late, but I was recovering from that god awful
Funimation Lupin dub\' but more on that later! Well, I\'m sure what everyone
wants to hear is the industry news \' so here it is, in order of appearance:
Oh,... Magical Knight Rayearth Memorial Box Set (-)
What They SayThe Review!This is the first DVD Box set I have purchased from Japan since it was one of the cheapest anime DVD sets available. I had never seen a single episode of Magic Knight Rayearth and only was told mixed opinions at my local anime club...Gatchaman: Collectors Edition Box Set #6
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-15-2006)
What They SayThis 3-disk box set contains volumes 11-12 of Gatchaman plus a disk full of extras.
This set comes in a chipboard box with art by Alex Ross.The Review!Collecting the eleventh and twelfth volumes of the series into one mini box set along with... Maison Ikkoku Box Set 5
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-04-2005)
What They SayCoach Mitaka\'s a man\'s man, but one with an embarrassing weakness; his fear of dogs. Yotsuya offers to help him overcome his fear, but which will be worse, the illness or the cure?
There\'s a new tenant moving in, so naturally, it\'s time... Blue Gender Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-20-2003)
What They SayContains Blue Gender DVDs 1 through 8 in a nifty Collector\'s Art Box!
Yuji, a high school teenager, discovers that he has an new incurable virus. With life looking very bleak, he\'s left only one option - hope that the future may hold a cu... Luv Wave Box Set
by Luis Cruz (Mon 08-11-2003)
What They SayBC 2039, New York. A man under the spell of cyber psychosis enters a building with a woman as his hostage. Agent Alice is sent in to assassinate the man. As soon as her bullet tears through his body, the international computer networks are sh... Maison Ikkoku Box Set 4
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-12-2004)
What They SayA game of dress-up soon turns into a full-blown Maison Ikkoku costume party, and even Kyoko\'s undergoing a radical transformation! Then, teased by her more sophisticated friends, Kozue longs to put the question to Godai: Do you like me, or d... RahXephon Vol. #1 W/Box
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-27-2003)
What They Say2015 AD. Tokyo is apparently the last city remaining on the otherwise devastated Earth. But high school student Ayato Kamina is caught up in a devastating attack on the city, from fighters that must have come from outside. Emerging from the r... Hand Maid May Box Set w/Figure
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 02-07-2003)
What They SayWhat do you do if you accidentally ordered a maid, and she yurned out ot be a cyborg only 1 foot tall? Fortunately for May, her new owner, Kazuya, has a good heart and a knack for electronics! Join May and our new cast of lunatics for a wild ... Disney Finds TREASURE At the Box Office
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 12-23-2007)
Updated: International numbers have been added...
The box office cash for this weekend was spread out as expected. With so many new releases this weekend (and this week), audiences chose a bit of everything making for some big moneymakers in the t... Maison Ikkoku Box Set 3
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-13-2004)
What They SayThe competition for Kyoko\'s affections heats up as Godai and Coach Mitaka both compete for her love and attention factor in the usual misunderstandings at Maison Ikkoku and Godai\'s life is turned upside down. He mistakenly believes that Kyo... Ai Yori Aoshi Enishi Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-21-2004)
What They SayHow long can they keep a secret!? Two exciting years have passed since the reunion of Kaoru and Aoi. The newest member of the Sakuraba household is Taeko\'s cousin, Chika, who just started high school. Her frank questions and surprising sex... Dragon Ball Z Saga 1: Sayain Showdown (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-04-2005)
What They SayEarth\'s peace is forever shattered by the hostile arrival of an alien mercenary whose evil knows no bounds. This new menace\'s campaign of terror begins by ruthlessly beating Earth\'s greatest hero within an inch of his life!
Complicating m... The SIMPSONS Dominate Box Office
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Sun 07-29-2007)
Homer Simpson can begin pondering the justification of buying a life time supply of doughnuts with the cash rolling in this weekend. Given his dim witted nature over the course of the past 18 odd years, him spending the money on such a... Escaflowne, Hellsing and Orange Road Box Set Look
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 01-04-2001)
Ever since we posted the initial images of the Jin-Roh retailer kit several months ago, we get questions constantly about what other kinds we receive. We don't get many of the retailer kits, primarily because the things are just very expensive to produce ... Master Mosquiton Box Set (-)
What They SayThe Review!Master Mosquiton is a wonderful OVA series that I had the good fortune of picking up as a DVD box set a while back. It contains elements of Indiana Jones-style action adventure, sidesplitting humor, and even a touch of horror that ...Ranma 1/2: Hard Battle Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-23-2002)
What They SayIt\'s the third season of adventures based on the comics of Rumiko Takahashi, the best-selling female comic artist in the world!
Ranma comes face to face with some of his greatest adversaries yet. There’s Ukyo, a friend from his child... Amazing Nurse Nanako Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 01-19-2003)
What They SayA mind is a terrible thing to waste, but not according Dr. Ogami who wants to turn his dim-witted nurse assistant Nanako into his next guinea pig. Working for a mad scientist is hard enough, but poor Nanako has just become the target of out-o... Fafner Complete Collection Box Set
by Jennifer Rocks (Tue 06-26-2007)
What They SayTHEIR PARADISE WAS A DECEPTION... The youth of Tatsumiya Island believed that they had ordinary lives until extraterrestrials called Festums invaded their island. In the midst of the sudden chaos, their once peaceful island transforms into a ... Kodocha Vol. #07 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-08-2006)
What They SayTrying to fix a feud with a bunny-suit song and dance? Marrying Aono\'s noisy chicken to Zenjiro so the neighborhood can sleep? Taking on a top-secret job? Watch it all unravel in the hilariously unstoppable mayhem of Adult-Sized Secrets!
Co... Peacemaker Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-01-2004)
What They SayFor 15-year-old Tetsunosuke Ichimura, childhood innocence has given way to a blinding thirst for revenge. Haunted by the vicious slaying of his parents, Tetsu decides to seek out the Shinsengumi, an elite group of swordsmen sworn to protect t... Big Week for Multi-Disc Box Sets
by John Thonen (Tue 10-03-2000)
While there is really no big, new, genre release for this week, there is ample cause for rejoicing amongst collectors. As happened several years ago, when music companies discovered that re-releasing older records in box sets could draw new sales, it woul... Media Blasters Box Sets Solicitation (Wed 08-04-2004)
Media Blasters has several box sets due out in November that are perfect for the holidays and for those that hold off on the individual releases:Gunparade March Complete Box Set - 325 minutes - $79.95 - 11/30/2004 Mirage of Blaze Box Set - 325 minutes - $...Ranma 1/2: Anything Goes Martial Arts Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-27-2002)
What They SayThis 22 episode, 5 DVD box set continues in its second season to develop the on-going storylines of Ranma Saotome and Akane Tendo, their families and introduces even more of the series’ zany cast of characters.
Get to know the infamou... Dokkoida!? Box Set
by Jennifer Rocks (Tue 05-08-2007)
What They SayThe Galaxy Federation Police (GFP) desperately wants to cover-up its personnel shortage with new mechanized power-suits. Suzuo, 19-years old, desperately needs a job. Tampopo needs an earthling to fit the prototype of her company\'s suit and ... TOYS Worth $100-million at the Box Office
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 12-08-1999)
The Top 8 slots at the box office were all taken by fantasy, science fiction, and horror movies this weekend.With $27.8-million in its sophomore outing, TOY STORY 2 was definitely #1 at the box office. The weekend take put the film`s cume at $116.8-millio... Box up Blue Gender (Wed 08-27-2003)
I know this will be of interest to a fare number of readers here:Planet Anime secures Blue Gender Art BoxDid you pick up all of Blue Gender already? Remember all those times you thought \"I already have the entire series, I wish I could just buy a box\"? ...Yukikaze Box Set
by Bryce Coulter (Tue 05-27-2008)
What They SayYukikaze is a masterfully told science fiction tale combined with breathtaking aerial animation that will keep you on the edge of your seats! Based on the award winning novels "Yukikaze" and "Good Luck", Yukikaze tells the story of Rei Fukai,... Bleach Box Set 1
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-07-2007)
What They SayFor as long as he can remember, Ichigo Kurosaki has been able to see ghosts. But when he meets Rukia, a Soul Reaper who battles evil spirits known as Hollows, he finds his life is changed forever. Now, with a newfound wealth of spiritual ener... Bleach Box Set 2 (also w/Limited Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 08-22-2008)
Shifting the story to the Soul Society, Bleach hits up the action on a regular basis as Ichigo faces tougher and tougher opponents.What They SayIchigo and his friends make the erilous journey to the Soul Society and are promptly set upon by theguardians o... Naruto Box Set 08 (also w/special edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 06-19-2008)
...o take it out of the box and adorn it on your shelf with the rest. There's not much to the box otherwise but if you've bought any of the previous limited edition releases you know what to expect here.
Menu:
The menu design for Naruto is straightforwa... X marks the box (Tue 05-21-2002)
According to Pioneer\'s site, the first volume of X will be released in two flavors, one with a box and one without. The standard version without the box retails for $29.98 while the version with the box retails for a sweet $34.98. \"Two choices, two side...Box Office Report: CASPIAN Scores Victory for Disney
by Jarrod Sarafin (Sun 05-18-2008)
Last summer’s box office season kicked off with a wild beginning as Spider-Man 3 entered the fray in 4,252 theaters and hauled 151.1 mil in tickets for a nice debut. It would go onward to win the second weekend in release by earning another 58.1 mil... Ghost House makes plans to open a DIBBUK BOX
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 10-26-2004)
In an article mentioning the success that Sam Raimi, Robert Tapert and Senator International have had with the first release from their Ghost House Pictures company (specifically THE GRUDGE), Variety reveals a new horror project in development at the prod... Box Sets
by Robert T. Trate (Tue 10-16-2007)
As the clock ticks down to the busiest shopping day of the year, I noticed that more and more box sets are starting to appear on the list of new releases. Many times these movies are not new and have been released before. Often, many of the film... Weekend Box Office: Mel is WHAT WOMEN WANT: EMPEROR Grooves in 4th
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 12-19-2000)
The genre’s two big nationwide releases, Paramount’s What Women Want and Disney’s The Emperor’s New Groove saw widely divergent results during their debut weekend. The fantasy comedy starring Mel Gibson as a male chauvinist pig who suddenly finds himself ... THE MAGIC BOX - Wonderful Imax Short Subject
by Steve Biodrowski (Sun 03-26-2000)
One of the most innovative works of cinema to emerge last year never made it to a multi-plex near you. Instead, SIEGFRIED AND ROY: THE MAGIC BOX was limited to engagements in Imax 3-D theatres where its amazing imagery and cinematic sleight of hand could ... Art Box Contest (Sat 02-07-2004)
Congratulations this week go out to Jason Johnston who has won himself the Noir empty art box that we have. With that one out of the way, we cycle to the next box, which is the AnimEigo You\'re Under Arrest Box Set 3 art box, which you can enter for here.Box Office Finals: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, & Horror Falls Behind Action and Comedy
by Steve Biodrowski (Tue 06-20-2000)
With action and comedy films in the top three slots, it was a relatively slow weekend for science fiction, horror and fantasy films. Mission Impossible II fell just behind Big Mama’s House, winding up in 4th place. Titan A.E. made its debut in 5th with $9... Heat Guy J Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-04-2003)
What They SayAndroid J was secretly built by the government as a special agent to combat crime in the oceanic city-nation of Judoh. While J initially appears to be human, the illusion quickly disappears in clouds of scorching steam when he fights. Togethe... King of Bandit Jing Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 07-12-2003)
What They SayHide your coin pouches! No priceless bauble or exquisite jewel is safe from the leering eyes and stealthy hands of Jing, the King of Bandits. With a heart of gold and a wisecracking, girl-crazy bird sidekick, Jing steals his way through one e... Aura Battler Dunbine Vol. #01 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 07-11-2003)
...le and layout of the box, but I wish it had been more solidly built.
Menu:
The main menu is a nice simple static piece that has the map of Byston Wells laid out before you. With part of the opening song playing along, you’ve got individual episo... TOY STORY 2 Is Still #1 at Box Office
by Steve Biodrowski (Wed 12-15-1999)
It`s getting to be an old story. Two studios, each vying for the coveted top spot at the box office, hold off on announcing estimates for their films` weekend grosses. Then, when one studio finally announces a figure for its film, the other studio announc... Ranma 1/2: Martial Mayhem Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 05-30-2003)
What They Say It\'s not easy being teenaged martial artist Ranma Saotome, but it\'s even worse when your martial-arts father Genma takes you from home at an early age to go on a decade-long training mission. He doesn\'t speak a word of Chinese, and yet he... Tenchi Universe Box Set (Tue 12-09-2003)
What They SayCollect all eight volumes of the \"Tenchi Universe\" TV series in one box set. The Review!The entire 26 episodes of the first Tenchi Muyo TV series in an 8-DVD box set. This review is looking solely at the packaging. Packaging: Ah, Pioneer ...El-Hazard, The Magnificent World Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-07-2001)
What They SayThe long awaited DVD compilation of the seven original El Hazard OVA?s and the four OVA?s from El Hazard 2 is finally here!
Encounter a world of wonder and fantasy! Three high school students and one of their teachers are mysteriously trans...