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Vanilla Series: Hooligan
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 11-17-2004)

What They SayFive girls. One guy. Seven Holy Dildos. It all started when our hero, Yukito, was trying to score with his favorite blonde bombshell, Olga. Things were just heating up when one of her science experiments exploded, and it screwed up all of ti...

DVD Review: Hooligan (Wed 11-17-2004)

Released on 10/26/2004 from Critical Mass, the latest release in the Vanilla Series came out in the form of Hooligan, one of the best outrageous comedy hentai shows I\'ve seen in the last couple of years.

Vanilla Series: Perverse Investigations
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 12-13-2005)

What They SayA horrible murder has been committed on the grounds of Nankai Academy. Professor Yuko, one of the school\'s most popular teachers, died when she was pushed off of the roof of one of the school\'s buildings. Her death has left her students wit...


Vanilla Series: Debts of Desire
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-05-2005)

What They SayMasaki\'s in trouble. His rich father is about to disown him! But he\'s still got one last chance: if he can collect on some old unpaid debts, then all will be forgiven. Masaki may be a slacker, but he\'s quick to realize that the fastest way...

Vanilla Series: Hardcore Hospital
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-02-2005)

What They SayFrom hentai masters Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (SEX WARD / SLAVES TO PASSION / DEBTS OF DESIRE) comes the next installment of the sultry and sweet Vanilla Series! Full of busty nurses and deranged doctors, Hardcore Hospital gives a wh...

Vanilla Series: Story of Little Monica
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 05-18-2005)

What They SayMix the sweet and sexy character designs of Jyouki Satsumaya (SEX WARD) with the expertise of Vanilla Series veterans Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Nikki (I LOVE YOU / ENDLESS SERENADE / GIRL NEXT DOOR), and what do you get? Why, THE STORY OF...

Vanilla Series: Naughty Nurses
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 09-10-2005)

What They SayProducers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (I LOVE YOU / MEIKING / SPOTLIGHT) and writer Shinbashi Makino (SEX WARD) once again have a prescription for lust! In NAUGHTY NURSES, Aoshima General Hospital is well known for its sexy staff that ...


Vanilla Series: Rxxx
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-23-2006)

What They SayProducers Shuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (MAID SERVICE / PRIVATE SESSIONS / DEBTS OF DESIRE) are back with their latest twisted tale! In Rxxx: PRESCRIPTION FOR PAIN, the naughty nurses of Misono General Hospital are about to be swept up in ...

Vanilla Series: Bondage Mansion
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)

What They SayIt began as a game ... or at least, as a competition. Yukio Mimura came from a wealthy family and never wanted for anything. Kind and gentle, he obediently fulfills his dying father\'s final request: find a previously unknown cousin and all...

Vanilla Series: Slaves to Passion
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 11-27-2004)

What They SayWith character designs by Naomi Hayakawa (LOVE DOLL) and produced by Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (DARK / SLAVE SISTERS / PRIVATE SESSIONS), SLAVES TO PASSION follows the meek Kaoru and the gorgeous Reika as they tread the dangerous lin...

Vanilla Series: Sex Ward
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-14-2005)

What They SaySEX WARD is a saucy new addition to the Vanilla Series! Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Nikki (SPOTLIGHT, MEIKING, CAMPUS) are the masterminds behind this story of a shy nurse who’ll do anything (or anyone) to make up for her mistakes! T...


Vanilla Series: Slave Sisters
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)

What They SayFrom Writer Nikukyuu (GIRL NEXT DOOR / MEIKING ) and Producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (DARK / GIRL NEXT DOOR / CAMPUS / MEIKING) comes a nightmarish tale of lust and debauchery for two sisters as they’re forced to become Sex...

Vanilla Series: I Love You
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-04-2004)

What They SayFrom producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (ENDLESS SERENADE / GIRL NEXT DOOR / MEIKING) and with character designs by Aoi Kimiduka (CAMPUS) comes I LOVE YOU, the story of one man, three sisters, and their longing for love! True love...

Vanilla Series: Maid Service
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 09-04-2005)

What They SayFrom producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (PUNISHMENT / LOVE DOLL / SLAVES TO PASSION), MAID SERVICE puts a whole new twist on the idea of traditional housekeeping by bringing us a sordid tale of blackmail, debauchery, and truest sexu...

Vanilla Series: Dark
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)

What They SayIn the tradition of COOL DEVICES comes the latest thriller to join the ranks of the hardcore hentai set: the Vanilla Series! From SHIYUUTA BIWAJIMA and CHIKARA NIKI, the producers of GIRL NEXT DOOR / MEIKING, and EIJI UTAKATA, Art Director of...


Vanilla Series: Classroom of Atonement
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-22-2004)

What They SayNanase\'s father has just been arrested for murder. While his guilt remains in question, a perverted gang of Nanase\'s classmates have already passed judgment, and are punishing her for her father\'s crimes. To atone for his sins, she must ob...

Vanilla Series: Holy Virgins
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 10-24-2003)

What They SayFrom Writer Nikukyuu (Slave Sisters / Girl Next Door / MeiKing) and Producers Shiyuuta Biwajima andChikara Niki (Slave Sisters / Girl Next Door / DARK / Campus / MeiKing) with Character Designs by Ken Raika (Dark / Bondage Mansion), comes a q...

Vanilla Series: My Brother's Wife
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-28-2006)

What They SayAll his life, Takashi has been compared to his older brother, Satoshi. Satoshi is smarter. More athletic. More handsome. More successful. But despite the constant reminders that he's \"not as good as his brother\", Takashi was never jealous b...

Vanilla Series: Bondage 101
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-14-2006)

What They SayClass is in session once again, but it looks like they\'ll be teaching something new this year: Bondage 101! From Producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (BONDAGE MANSION / WICKED LESSONS / PERVERSE INVESTIGATIONS), this year Professor S...


Vanilla Series: Wicked Lessons
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-15-2005)

What They SayRevenge never felt so good! After Noelle\'s parents die suddenly in an accident, her older stepbrother Shuichi returns to take care of her – in ways she could never have imagined. Noelle is horrified when, on the very night of her par...

Vanilla Series: Voyeur's Digest
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 02-13-2006)

What They SayThe written word is a powerful tool... something Mikimoto knows all too well. Talented and devious, Mikimoto has everything it takes to make a top-rated journalist, but what would a journalist be without a good scandal to write about? Deve...

Vanilla Series: Hot For Teacher
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 11-01-2005)

What They SayProducers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (PRIVATE SESSIONS / DEBTS OF DESIRE / PUNISHMENT), and hardcore hentai author Will (CLASSROOM OF ATONEMENT) have teamed up once again to bring you HOT FOR TEACHER, the titlating tale of a beautiful...

Vanilla Series: Campus
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)

What They SayThe dream of the past and an improbable future... Night after night, Takakage\'s dreams take him away to another life. A life where a very special girl named Ayame is the central part of his life. Yet every morning he awakens to the disappo...


Vanilla Series: Girl Next Door
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)

What They SayCould YOU hold out? Haunted by the memory of his ideal woman, Masahiko is determined not to lose his virginity until he finds her again. Too bad his memory sucks and he can’t remember who she is. While Masahiko is dreaming of his myst...

Advance Review: Vanilla Series (Tue 08-19-2003)

We\'ve got another advance look at the next Vanilla Series hentai relese from the Critical Mass label of Right Stuf. Due out on 09/30/2003 is the lowest priced hentai release yet, Endless Serenade.

Vanilla Series: Girl Next Door
by Michael Thomas (Sun 07-20-2003)

The Review!What is more romantic then falling in love with the girl next door? ::Audio:: When watching the show, I listened to the original Japanese seiyuu (voice actors). The talking, ambient sounds, and background music made good use of the two, built...

Vanilla Series: Endless Serenade
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-29-2003)

What They SayYuji can’t deny it – he’s infatuated with Satsuki. She’s the center of his every waking thought, the star of his every wet dream… There’s just one major problem. Satsuki is his late brother’s fiancé...


Vanilla Series: Punishment
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-11-2004)

What They SayEvery man has his limits... Professor Kayama could have been happy with his job, except that all of the students on campus hate him - and he hates them. Miki Watase is a dark-haired vixen will do anything to raise her grades, but when Prof...

Vanilla Series: Spotlight
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 04-17-2004)

What They SayFrom producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (ENDLESS SERENADE / MEIKING / GIRL NEXT DOOR) and with original J-pop themes from artist Yoshi Etc. (CAMPUS / HOLY VIRGINS) comes a twisted tale of lust and betrayal, set in the glamorous worl...

Vanilla Series: Private Sessions
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 05-31-2004)

What They SayFrom Producers Shiyuuta Biwajima, Chikara Niki (DARK/LOVE DOLL/BONDAGE MANSION) with Art Direction by Eiji Utakata (SLAVE SISTERS/DARK/LOVE DOLL) comes a tale of dark desires that one college professor is about to unleash on a campus full of ...

Vanilla Series: Anyone You Can Do... I Can Do Better
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 04-25-2006)

What They SayThe Battle of the Busts! Yusuke has a problem - the kind of problem any guy would love to have. You see, there\'s this girl named Reina, who wants him to be her \"private tutor\"... oh, and she just happens to have gigantic breasts. Huge, m...


Otakon - Right Stuf Panel Report/Interview
by Marc Lunden (Mon 08-30-2004)

The panel was led by Kris Kleckner and Judy DeFrieze, with Bill Rogers also in attendance.The atmosphere was largely one of love for Gravitation; almost a continuance from the Gravitation screening the night before. One initial event involved the gatheri...

Vanilla Series: Love Doll Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 02-01-2004)

What They SayIn the tradition of hentai (adult anime) series, such as COOL DEVICES, that pushes the envelope for adult anime in the U.S., Critical Mass Video presents the next level in hardcore hentai: LOVE DOLL. Produced by Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara ...

Vanilla Series: Private Sessions 2
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 04-06-2005)

What They SayWelcome to the world of PRIVATE SESSIONS 2...a steamy new stand-alone story from producers Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Nikki (PUNISHMENT, CLASSROOM OF ATONEMENT)! Ace hentai writer BISHOP (PRIVATE SESSIONS) has returned to weave another twi...

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...


Vanilla Series: MeiKing
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 11-21-2003)

What They SayBlame it on the sheep. Cain Asbell was an unremarkable guy until one of his stray sheep led him into a cave with a trapped fairy named Elise. In a blink of an eye Cain goes from pauper to Lord when Elise helps him rescue the Princess Charlo...

Vanilla Series: Bondage Mansion
by Brian T. Burke (Fri 04-26-2002)

The Review!Not an altogether bad disc, actually. If you like S&M. Audio: I listened to this disc in both Japanese with subs and the English language. Throughout both, I experienced no sustained difficulties. However, on the Japanese side, a few lines...

Vanilla Series: Love Doll Vol. #2
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 03-28-2004)

What They SayProduced by Shiyuuta Biwajima and Chikara Niki (BONDAGE MANSION / DARK / SLAVE SISTERS / HOLY VIRGINS) with Animated Character Designs by Haruo Ookawara (CAMPUS)! With the first round of testing for the Love Doll candidates fast approaching...

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...


Patlabor: The Original Series Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 09-19-2005)

What They SayA timeless story of girl meets robot. Meet Noa Izumi. Cute and spunky, she could be the girl next door...except that she loves giant robots with a passion that\'s a little scary. Today\'s her big day, her chance to pilot a giant robot of her...

Review: 'Birds of Prey: The Complete Series' 4-Disc DVD
by Jim Harvey (Mon 07-14-2008)

We present this guest DVD review from James Harvey at The World's Finest Online With the runaway success of 'Smallville', The WB was quick to come up with a Batman spin-off, 'Birds of Prey'. After a highly successful premiere, the series quickly hit ...

CRITICAL MASS VIDEO ANNOUNCES SEPTEMBER 30 RELEASE A DOUBLE SCOOP OF VANILLA: SINFUL PLEASURES (HOLY VIRGINS / SPOTLIGHT) (Sun 06-22-2008)

GRIMES, IA, June 19, 2008 - Leading adult anime label Critical Mass Video is pleased to announce the release of A DOUBLE SCOOP OF VANILLA: SINFUL PLEASURES - a double-pack containing the erotic drama Holy Virgins and the erotic fantasy Spotlight - on Sep...

A Double Scoop of Vanilla: Timeless Ecstasy
by Alex Roberts (Mon 08-25-2008)

The most recent entry into Critical Mass’s A Double Scoop of Vanilla line shows flashes of promise but ultimately does nothing to separate from the rest. What They SayTwo favorites for one desirable price! This Vanilla Double Scoop contains both Cam...


CRITICAL MASS VIDEO ANNOUNCES JUNE 24 RELEASE A DOUBLE SCOOP OF VANILLA: TIMELESS ECSTASY (CAMPUS / ENDLESS SERENADE) (Fri 03-21-2008)

GRIMES, IA, March 20, 2008 - Leading adult anime label Critical Mass Video is pleased to announce the release of A DOUBLE SCOOP OF VANILLA: TIMELESS ECSTASY - a double-pack containing the erotic fantasies Campus and Endless Serenade - on June 24, 2008. Bo...

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 ...

Year in Review: Critical Mass in 2003
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 02-17-2004)

While Critical Mass didn't take the hentai world by storm, they released a couple of noteworthy titles while still holding onto some of the more desired ones. The continual calls for Monica to be released among hentai fandom is probably one of the stron...

World of Narue Collector's Series Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 04-26-2004)

What They SayContains 4 DVDs (the full series) in one lovely artbox! Narue is an adorable schoolgirl with a secret. She\'s really an alien with powers right out of a sci-fi comic! But growing up is never easy, and it doesn\'t help when you\'re from outer...


Nadia, Secret of Blue Water Collection 1 (w/CD)
by Brett Barkley (Fri 12-02-2005)

What They SayObsessed with returning the Atlantean empire to its former glory, the evil Gargoyle will stop at nothing to get his hands on the Blue Water - the mysterious gem the young circus acrobat Nadia wears around her neck. Nadia may be a target for G...

Shadow Skill TV Vol. #6
by Brett Barkley (Tue 01-02-2007)

What They SaySince ancient days it\'s been said that Kuruda is a land which is easy to defend and impossible to attack. Its palace is situated on an island, surrounded by a jagged mountain range which keeps the fiercest of enemies from piercing the strong...

Area 88 OVA Series
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-18-2006)

What They SayA classic tale of love, war and tragedy comes to life in the original fast-paced, emotionally charged thrill ride, Area 88. In a cruel twist of fate, talented young pilot Shin Kazama is tricked into serving as a mercenary for Area 88: a hell...

Urotsukidoji IV: Inferno Road (Mon 09-29-2003)

What They SayFrom the creator of La Blue Girl and Demon Warrior Koji! It’s the Age of the Overfiend, and flesh-hungry monsters rule the Earth. Immortal half-demon Amano Jyaku travels the wasteland, witness to the rape and torture of the human race....


THE IMMORTAL: The New Series Debuts
by Frank Garcia (Mon 10-09-2000)

`With this sword I will take an oath of vengeance! The evil ones will know my name and fear it! They will ride my blade to hell! And I will never stop until it is done!`—Raphael Cain, The ImmortalAre television audiences ready for another Samurai sword-wi...

Galaxy Angel Vol. #1 Limited Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Thu 02-26-2004)

What They SayMilfeulle Sakuraba is the newest member of the Angel Brigade, a branch of the Transvaal Empire military whose primary mission is to search for relics known as ?Lost Technology?. The only problem is?no one actually knows what the Lost Technolo...

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 ...

Pretty Face Vol.#01
by Robert Harris (Wed 09-19-2007)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yasuhiro KanoTranslated by:Anita SenguptaAdapted by:What They SayWhen his school bus crashes, teenage karate star Rando is sent into a coma. A year later he wakes up to find that his disfigured face has been reconstructed in t...


Galaxy Angel X Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-17-2008)

The last season of Galaxy Angel hits in a triple disc collection with the franchise taking yet another hit from Bandai Entertainment. What They Say: The Angel Brigade is at it again and with this new set of adventures comes a brand new brigade member! ...

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...

Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou ~ Quiet Country Cafe Vol. #1
by Paul Grisham (Fri 03-07-2003)

What They SayThe Review!After letting the property lie dormant for four years, Sony Music Entertainment Visual Works return with a new installment in the magical universe of Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou, but what you get out of a viewing of it will depend grea...

The Upfronts Synopsized for the Rest of Us
by Stephen Lackey (Sat 05-19-2007)

In case you aren’t familiar with the term “Upfronts’ it’s basically where the major networks present their upcoming fall shows to advertisers and give them an opportunity to buy in early for a lower rate. This can especially b...


VIZ MEDIA LAUNCHES SIX NEW MANGA SERIES FOR FIRST QUARTER 2008 (Tue 01-08-2008)

Diverse New Titles To Kick Off The New Year San Francisco, CA, January 8, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced the laun...

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

Unique Subjects And Genres Ranging From Action Adventure And Romance To Vampires And Horror To Be Offered San Francisco, CA, March 11, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, an...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES EXCITING AND DIVERSE ARRAY OF NEW MANGA SERIES FOR THIRD QUARTER OF 2007 (Sun 07-22-2007)

Six New Series Deliver Unique Mix Of Historical Drama, Science Fiction, Award-Winning Comedic Romance and Supernatural Action San Francisco, CA, July 19, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and compreh...

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Elfen Laid
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-22-2006)

What They SayTheodora and Helena were the princesses of the elven nation of Burgundy. When King Uranus of Merovech invades, both elf princesses are taken captive. Theodora is a powerful warrior, but Helena\'s only talents are in the bedroom. To save her s...

Angel Blade Returns
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 02-15-2006)

What They SayThe jiggling juggernaut of justice is back to deal her special brand of bouncing, buxom punishment to the evildoers who have kidnapped her best friend. As the helpless coed writhes in the clutches of her sadistic captors, only one thing is ce...

Humiliated Wives
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-20-2008)

Bogus contracts forced on women brings them into the world of adult enterainment and shady men.What They SayThe intimidating Shigeki Kagami runs a loan company. Because he\'ll do anything to collect his money, he strikes fear in the hearts of creditors ev...

MASTER ARTIST SERIES: FRAZETTA, SERIES 1 from Warner Bros. Toys
by Dan Cziraky (Mon 05-28-2001)

This series of highly detailed figures, based on characters from several of renowned fantasy illustrator Frank Frazetta`s popular paintings, is quite a boon to fantasy figure collectors. However, they aren`t `action figures` in the truest sense of the ter...


Comicscape - September 29, 2004
by Tony Whitt (Wed 09-29-2004)

OPINION: The phrase "If you build it, they will come" never resonated for me more than this week: after printing what I had of the somewhat tepid response to my first call for titles you wish had never been cancelled last week, the amount of mail this wee...

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...

Mythical Detective Loki Ragnarok Vol. #7
by Brett Barkley (Thu 03-15-2007)

What They SayIt's time to play family feud, but the fun n' games are over, as Fenrir and Yamino are forced to choose between father and sister. Will Ragnarok, war of the gods, be nothing more than a family reunion gone afoul? And what's to become of Mayur...

Pastel Vol.#02
by Josephine Fortune (Fri 04-28-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Toshihiko KobayashiTranslated by:David UryAdapted by:What They SayWhen Mugi meets the gorgeous Yuu, it\'s love at first sight. Imagine Mugi\'s surprise, then, when he learns that they\'ll be sharing close quarters, along with...


VIZ Media Announces the End of RUROUNI KENSHIN Manga Series (Thu 06-15-2006)

Voyage to the Moon World Follows the Conclusion of the 28-Volume Manga Series Presenting Original Adventures of Vagabond Swordsman San Francisco, CA, June 14, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and co...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES THE DEBUT OF NEW ANIMATED FANTASY ACTION SERIES - BUSO RENKIN (Wed 04-23-2008)

New Series on DVD Is Based On Popular Manga By The Creator Of RUROUNI KENSHIN And GUN BLAZE WEST San Francisco, CA, April 23, 2008 - VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation a...

Galaxy Angel Vol. #1 (also w/box)
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 04-16-2004)

What They SayMilfeulle Sakuraba is the newest member of the Angel Brigade, a branch of the Transvaal Empire military whose primary mission is to search for relics known as ?Lost Technology?. The only problem is?no one actually knows what the Lost Technolo...

Buffy the Vampire Slayer: The Animated Series!
by Eric Moro (Wed 06-27-2001)

One of the fastest growing franchises in Hollywood history, Buffy and her "vampire slaying" gang of friends are currently staring down the Hellmouth into a world of fear and uncertainty: that of Saturday morning cartoons. With a BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER a...


Gasaraki Vol. #8
by Roman Martel (Tue 02-05-2002)

The Review!Overall Rating: 4.7 (on a scale of 1-5) -Technical Ratings- Sound: 5 Picture: 5 Menu: 5 Presentation: 4 Goodies: 5 Overall: 4.8 -Content Ratings- Animation: 5 Sound: 5 Plot: 4 English Acting: 4 Music: 5 Entertainment: 4 Overall: 4.5 ...

Armored Trooper Votoms Vol. #16 (Fri 03-15-2002)

What They SayThe surface of Quent explodes in battle as the Gilgamesh and Balarant forces lay siege to the planet. Facing the combined might of their ground forces, Chirico races for Wiseman\'s stronghold. Hopelessly outnumbered, he will need a miracle to...

ADV announces first wave of December product (Mon 10-13-2003)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ADV ANNOUNCES RELEASE DATE FOR RAHXEPHON-ORCHESTRATION 7: CRESCENDO CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED SERIES COMES TO AN END WITH THE DECEMBER 2, 2003 RELEASE OF THE SEVENTH VOLUME OF THE TITLE HOUSTON, October 13, 2003-ADV Films today offi...

Ys Legacy Series Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Tue 10-18-2005)

What They SayContains the entire Ys series (Book 1 and 2 + Ys II)! In ancient times, the books of Y\'s were guarded by six priests and two goddesses. The books contained the secret to all good in this world, and all evil in a man\'s heart. Adol Christen...


Anime Expo - Friday Report
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-05-2002)

Nobuhiro Watsuki WARNING! The last question listed at the bottom of this page contains a major Kenshin spoiler. Do not read past question number 31 if you haven\'t seen the second Kenshin OVA series ...

Tenchi Muyo! Ryo-Ohki Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 01-23-2008)

What They SayThe gang\'s all back and their world gets turned upside-down when they receive a strange visitor. While Ryoko, Ayeka, and the others are arguing, Tenchi collapses from exhaustion. At the same time the mysterious Lady Tokimi dispatches the war...

The Remaking of Star Trek, Part 7: Developing a New Series
by Edward Gross (Mon 12-20-1999)

With the STAR TREK II writer/director’s bible having been written, producer Harold Livingston began contacting writers and agents in an effort to get the first thirteen scripts in motion. `I wanted to make STAR TREK more universal,` explains Livingston m...

Azumanga Daioh Box Set (Thinpak)
by Brett Barkley (Mon 11-07-2005)

What They SayThe wait is finally over! Class is in session for the long-awaited comedy series Azumanga Daioh! Join charming Chiyo-chan, closet softie Sakaki, rambunctious Tomo, studious Yomi, bashful Kaorin, and oblivious Osaka as they brave instructors a...


Full Metal Panic Complete Collection
by J.J. Matthews (Sun 09-04-2005)

What They SayOn the surface, Kaname Chidori appears to be a normal, popular high school student. The problem is, she doesn’t realize just how popular she is. Unbeknownst to her, a group of terrorists believe she possesses the special powers of ̶...

TV Head Buyer’s Guide
by STEPHEN LACKEY (Wed 11-15-2006)

Got a television fanatic in the family?  Are you a TV fanatic with family begging you for ideas of what you might like for a holiday gift?  Well I’m here to help with a list of some of the best buys for your holiday dollar this year.&nb...

Critical Mass New Title Solicitation (Thu 09-02-2004)

After the turkey event due in November, Critical Mass has a new hentai release from their Vanilla Series to help spend the time afterwards with:Vanilla Series: Slaves to Passion - 60 minutes - $24.95 - 11/30/2004

Right Stuf bundles it up again (Thu 07-24-2003)

One of the fun parts of Thursday mornings lately has been watching the anticipation build up in our retail forum as the regular start talking about what new bundles and deals are going to show up. Often, their chatter gets filed away for future reference ...


New This Week (Sun 10-24-2004)

...bsp; Vanilla Series: Hooligan (of 0) Critical Mass Video 52 min. 24.95 10/26/2004   Witch Hunter Robin Complete Collection (of 1) Bandai Entertainment 650 min. 149.98

Anime on DVD: Cowboy Bebop Essential Collection (-)

Click to return to main site Jazz agers, flower children, lost generation, beatniks, rockers, punks, nerds, hackers, lovers, Generation X - whatever the designation, there have always ...

ADULT SOURCE MEDIA and CRITICAL MASS VIDEO Team Up to Fight Illegal Downloads of Licensed Properties (Thu 09-06-2007)

CHATSWORTH, CA, September 06, 2007 " Leading adult anime labels Critical Mass Video and Adult Source Media (ASM) officially announce their joint effort to combat illegal downloads of their licensed properties. During the past several months, the two ...

Najica Blitz Tactics Collection (Thinpak)
by Brett Barkley (Tue 09-20-2005)

What They SayA nose for fine scents has made super-sexy Najica Hiragi’s world famous as a perfume designer, but it’s her nose for finding trouble has made her equally infamous as a secret agent who fights to save the world from depraved crimin...


Anime Expo - Right Stuf
by Andrew Tei (Fri 07-01-2005)

Shawn Kleckner hosted the Right Stuf panel. A series of trailers were shown first. First up was, Shingu. Then Boogiepop Live action movie. Piano. Boys BE. To Heart. Then there was a trailer for 2x2Shinobuden. Ninja Nonsense is the English name. Shawne...

Critical Mass New Title Solicitation (Fri 08-26-2005)

Ensuring new hentai will be available come November, Right Stuf has queued up a new Vanilla Series title:Vanilla Series: Perverse Investigations - 60 minutes - $24.95 - 11/08/2005

Critical Mass New Title Solicitation (Fri 04-01-2005)

Getting another Vanilla Series title out under their belt, Right Stuf has updated for their June adult offerings:Vanilla Series: Debts of Desire - 60 minutes - $24.98 - 06/28/2005

Tenchi Forever
by Steve Brandon (Mon 02-18-2002)

The Review!The highlight of this year's "Fant-Asia" festival here in Montreal was seeing "Tenchi Forever" on the big screen at the old Imperial cinema on de Bleury street! (Come to think of it; it was the only film I saw at this year's "Fant-Asia" festiva...


Outlaw Star Collection 3
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)

The Review!Overall Rating: 4.3 (on a scale of 1-5) -Technical Ratings- Sound: 4 Picture: 4 Menu: 5 Presentation: 5 Goodies: 4 Overall: 4.4 -Content Ratings- Animation: 4 Sound: 4 Plot: 4 English Acting: 4 Music: 4 Entertainment: 4.5 Overall: 4.1 Intro ...

Tenchi Muyo! GXP Complete Box Set (Viridian Collection)
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 03-05-2008)

What They SaySeina Yamada is your common 15-year-old boy with one uncommon ability: bad luck. He can\'t get through a day without causing serious harm to himself and those around him. So what in the universe do two gorgeous Galaxy Police officers want to ...

Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #6
by Brett Barkley (Thu 11-30-2006)

What They SayThe Great Space Show of 4701 is about to begin! With less than two months until Moad's destruction, Ahab and his crew are still without Dew, without a plan and without so much as a hope for survival. To make matters worse, the Federation has...

Advance Review: Private Sessions (Mon 05-31-2004)

Due out on 06/29/2004, we took a lick of the Vanilla Series again last night by checking out the Critical Mass release of Private Sessions, a two episode OVA series for $24.95.


Galaxy Angel Vol. #3
by Chris Beveridge (Sat 06-26-2004)

What They SayStart with Milfeulle in search of Vanilla\'s mysterious, unidentified, lost treasure. Add Ranpha planning Forte\'s \"funeral\" as an excuse for forgetting a date. Mix well with Mint and Milfeulle in pursuit of a runaway high-tech tank. Fold i...

Irresponsible Captain Tylor OVA Box (Sun 01-13-2002)

What They SayTylor again and again has beaten the odds. With volumes in this series ranging from character sidestories to devastating new weapons deployment, he and the Soyokaze crew have dealt with hardships. First Volume Synopsis: The shooting war is...

Ronin Warriors OVA Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 05-04-2003)

What They SayThings have calmed down considerably since the defeat of Talpa. Sage has gone off to America to study; Ryo is celebrating his birthday; Kento’s won the lottery! However, the joyous mood disappears when the local news breaks a story abou...

Galaxy Angel AA Anime Legends Edition
by Mark Thomas (Mon 09-22-2008)

More comic inanity from the Angel Brigade is this fourth season that shows no signs of letting up from the funny the earlier episodes brought. What They SayThe wacky adventures of the Angel Brigade continue as they spread mayhem and mischief across the ga...


Cyber Forumula GPX Box Set
by Luis Cruz (Wed 01-07-2004)

What They SayCyber Formula is the future of Grand Prix auto racing where a mix of skilled driving and advance technology ultimately determines who wins and loses. Kazami Hayato is thrust into the fast paced world of Cyber Formula racing when he accidental...

Media Blasters May 2002 Announcements (Fri 03-01-2002)

The following is new release information for Media Blasters titles street in May 2002. The BIG ANNOUNCEMENT for the MONTH OF MAY is the announcement of Gundress the Movie. This title is from the same creator, Masamune Shirow, who gave us GHOST IN THE S...

Wrath of the Ninja Collectors Series Edition
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 08-23-2006)

What They SayIn the year 1580, Lord Nobunaga\'s undead armies ravage Japan, slaughtering all that stand in their way. Only one hope remains. A young ninja escapes her village\'s destruction armed with a mystical dagger, one of the three legendary weapons ...

BLADE: The Series
by Tim Janson (Tue 03-04-2008)

After getting mostly negative reviews from critics and most fans, Blade the Series ended after just 12 episodes. New Line Home Entertainment is now bringing the complete series to fans in a four disc DVD set which includes the two-part pilot episode...


FearNet Unleashes New Series BURIED ALIVE
by Tim Janson, Columnist (Sat 11-03-2007)

FEARnet, the world’s premiere horror and thriller website and video on demand service, continues to break new ground in original web programming with the November 2nd debut of the chilling, new interactive daily web series event BURIED ALIVE. Runn...

TOKYOPOP Brings Fan Fave Vampire Princess Miyu Television Series and Soundtrack to US (Fri 05-25-2001)

New property receives multiple media release LOS ANGELES - 05/25/2001 - TOKYOPOP® Anime is proud to announce it has licensed the Vampire Princess Miyu Television Series, while at the same time the Vampire Princess Miyu Official Soundtrack will be one...

Viz Media to Publish Several Vividly Illustrated Hardcover Art Books Based on Popular Manga and Anime Series (Tue 09-12-2006)

New Editions Are Must-Haves for 2006 Holiday Season and Will Delight Manga and Anime Fans San Francisco, CA, September 12, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation an...

Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #5
by Brett Barkley (Wed 08-09-2006)

What They SayOne man will be reborn by the power of friendship. Another will awaken into an endless nightmare. When Ahab challenges Murato to a one-on-one cage match he soon learns that the 9-foot heavyweight space champion may be a bit out of his league...


Jyu-Oh-Sei (Planet of the Beast King): Complete Series Box Set
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 10-29-2008)

With his parents killed, Thor finds himself cast down to the secret capital punishment planet of Chimaera where he has to fight to survive. What They Say: In the distant future, humanity has migrated into space to settle in the Balkan System, leaving be...

Viz Media Launches Naruto Nationâ„¢ Campaign to Dramatically Increase Release Rate of Hit Manga Series Narutoâ„¢ And ave the way for Part 2 (Thu 04-26-2007)

Three New Volumes Of Smash Hit Series To Be Published Each Month Beginning In September To Catch Up To Japanese Release Schedule San Francisco, CA, April 26, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and co...

Prétear: The Complete Series
by John Sinnott (Mon 10-16-2006)

Anime is expensive. There's no two ways about it, this hobby runs into some bucks. One thing that the publishers are doing to make it more affordable though is releasing a boxed set of a series some time after the individual volume release has been comp...

EYESHIELD 21 ANIMATED SERIES TO DEBUT ON TOONAMI JETSTREAM (Thu 12-13-2007)

Acclaimed Series About Football Is The Latest Addition To Popular Joint Cartoon Network/VIZ Media Broadband Streaming Site San Francisco, CA, December 13, 2007 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and...


Critical Mass New Title Solicitation (Thu 06-16-2005)

The latest release in the Vanilla Series line has been announced today:Vanilla Series: Naughty Nurses - 60 minutes - $24.99 - 09/27/2005

Critical Mass New Title Solicitation (Tue 05-24-2005)

August will see the release of at least one new hentai release from the Vanilla Series as announced by Critical Mass today:Vanilla Series: Maid Service - 60 minutes - $24.99 - 08/30/2005

Early Adult DVD Review: Private Sessions 2 (Wed 04-06-2005)

Bringing this little OVA series to a close, we\'ve got a look at another Vanilla Series release from Critical Mass that\'s due out on 04/26/2005 with Private Sessions 2.

Critical Mass New Title Solicitation (Wed 07-20-2005)

The adult minded folks at Critical Mass have their next Vanilla Series entry ready for public viewing today with a slick cover:Vanilla Series: Hot For Teacher - 60 minutes - $24.98 - 10/25/2005


Critical Mass New Title Solicitation (Mon 05-26-2008)

The folks at Critical Mass are doing a bit more of their Vanilla Series repackaging/collecting in a new announcement with:A Double Scoop of Vanilla: Bound Beauties - 120 minutes - $19.99 - 08/26/2008 This release contains the two original releases of Slav...

TOKYOPOP Inks Samurai Girl - Real Bout High School Anime Series and Announces New Manga Titles at Comic-Con (Thu 07-19-2001)

Hot new Gonzo series is latest addition to TOKYOPOP® Anime line; TOKYOPOP® Manga continues licensing rampage with Ragnarok and Kare Kano SAN DIEGO-7/19/01-Stuart Levy, CEO of TOKYOPOP, was joined by Koji Miyajima of Pony Canyon for the contract s...

STAR TREK: GATEWAYS, a Seven Book OmniTREK series Part 2
by Chris Wyatt (Thu 10-18-2001)

The series kicks off with ONE SMALL STEP by Susan Wright, featuring the classic TREK crew. In this, the strongest novel in the GATEWAYS series, Wright postulates a sequel to the episode "That Which Survives". Due to a transporter glitch Kirk and the other...

Critical Mass Video Announces Can Can Bunny Extra 2: Summer Fun! (Wed 09-20-2006)

CAN CAN BUNNY EXTRA DVD 2: SUMMER FUN Pre-book date: 10/31/2006, Street date: 11/28/2006. Approximately 90 minutes, Dolby Digital Stereo, Color. Erotic Comedy / Adventure DVD (English/Japanese Audio, English Subtitles, English On-Screen Translations)...


Critical Mass New Title Solicitation (Tue 12-07-2004)

The flavor continues as Critical Mass has a new release set for their Vanilla Series line-up:Vanilla Series: Sex Ward - 60 minutes - $24.95 - 02/25/2005

SDCC: The Web Series of Comic-Con
by Rich Kuras (Tue 07-29-2008)

While the bulk of attention at Comic-Con went to big upcoming releases like Wolverine, The Watchmen and Terminator: Salvation, the convention also showcased one of the largest growing media phenomena—the web series or webisode. Viacom, Warner Brothe...

Sharing the Love
by Janet Houck (Thu 02-15-2007)

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...

Diamond Comics August Update (Wed 07-14-2004)

KINGDOMS VOL 8 ALLIANCE SRP: $29.95 AD POLICE COMPLETE SRP: $24.98 AQUARIAN AGE VOL 2 TROUBLED DREAMS SRP: $29.98 ANGEL TALES VOL 3 SRP: $29.98 AURA BATTLER DUNBINE VOL 9 FORSAKEN SOULS OF BYSTON WELL SRP: $19.98 BANNER OF THE STARS II COMPLETE COLLECTI...


Gold Throbber
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 09-22-2006)

What They SayYuji is a young businessman with a penchant for groping women on the train. Unfortunately, he\'s really bad at it! Enter the dashing hero, Kazuo, the man with the Golden Touch. Touched by Yuji\'s plight, Kazuo takes him under his wing and tea...

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...

Viewtiful Joe Vol. #01
by Brett Barkley (Mon 03-13-2006)

What They Say\"Joe is a dude just like you and me. He has two great loves: his girlfriend Silvia and Captain Blue, the action-movie superhero. When Silvia is magically captured by a celluloid monster, Joe gets himself swallowed into the screen to save h...

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...


Lost in Translation
by Allen Divers (Thu 05-16-2002)

So how do you celebrate the 10th column in a series? Well, you would think I would come up with something good since I took a few weeks off while finishing up finals. Nope, didn't come up with anything. So, it's back to the same old thing. Which Came ...

Nobody's Boy Remi Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-16-2007)

What They SayRemi is a boy living happily with his mother in the French countryside. Unfortunately, everything changes when his estranged father comes home and, in desperate need of money, reveals that Remi is adopted, and sells him! Heartbroken, Remi end...

Virgin Auction
by Chris Beveridge (Wed 09-06-2006)

What They SayIn a luxurious theatre, thousands of masked spectators huddle close for a good look at the stage. This is the Virgin auction, where the very richest and most perverse come looking to bid. The sadistic Shirohebi assembles choice women for the ...

Milk Money Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 10-16-2005)

What They SayGet ready for some liquid love! To relieve herself to the pain of her unsuckled mother\'s milk, she takes a job as a wet-nurse. But she is abruptly dismissed when she is found to be too attached to her young charge. . . Years later, Kyoko tel...


PLANET OF THE APES: THE COMPLETE TV SERIES
by Tony Whitt (Tue 06-10-2003)

It's easy enough to look back at the first season of a long running genre series to speculate how and why it might have failed had the gods of ratings and viewer attention not been good to it, but it's much harder sometimes to figure out why a series that...

Paramount Launches Next Trek Series
by Dan Cziraky (Sun 06-25-2000)

[EDITOR`S NOTE: A strange rift in time and space--a gateway to a parallel dimension--has opened up somewhere near Gastonia, North Carolina, allowing our faithful Fandom correspondent to report on events until now unknown in our dimension, events that take...

Chrono Crusade Complete Collection Collection (Thinpak)
by Brett Barkley (Mon 10-23-2006)

What They SayThe year is 1928. Jazz is hot, bootleg liquor is king and the idle rich of a nation have discovered a horrifying new past-time: summoning demons! To combat this growing threat, a new order of Holy Warriors has arisen. This is the story of...

Dexter Series Premiere
by Stephen Lackey (Fri 10-06-2006)

I don't subscribe to HBO and Showtime for the movies catch the movies in theaters or on DVD. I get the premo channels for the series. Showtime got me back last year with their MASTERS OF HORROR series and they've held onto my monthly bucks in anticipati...


"Elseworlds Series 3"
by Mathew McKee (Tue 04-03-2007)

Here it is, the review you’ve been waiting for; Elseworlds Series 3.  The Elseworlds is an excellent series of figures that depicts the characters from some of the more popular Elseworlds stories including Red Sun, Kingdom Come, Gotham by G...

Angel Blade Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Fri 03-04-2005)

What They SayThe adventures of the amazingly voluptuous superheroine! No criminal has ever withstood the incredible sexiness of the amazing Angel Blade. But now the jiggling juggernaut of justice is targeted by a criminal organization with only one initia...

Right Stuf gets holiday shopping started early (Wed 11-26-2003)

After essentially being dared several times by the regular members of the Black Thursday Club, Shawne Kleckner from Right Stuf has decided to make sure that anime fans can get and give quite a number of gifts to each other or to themselves during this hol...

Record of Lodoss War Collector's Series
by Chris Beveridge (Sun 07-14-2002)

What They SayLodoss, the accursed island. Born in the battle and baptized in fire, it has seen wars ravage its kingdoms for thousands of years. Now, an evil beyond any it has ever faced before is awakening, and a party of six are drawn together to battle ...


Toys R Us, Part 3: Yo Joe!
by Tony Whitt (Mon 05-06-2002)

While Rom the Spaceknight achieved more success as a comic than a toy and the Micronauts enjoyed equal popularity with their toy counterparts, neither series would reach the level of success that two toy lines adapted by Marvel, G.I. JOE and THE TRANSFORM...

Sci Fi Channel goes supernova with new shows, series and specials
by Patrick Sauriol (Tue 04-06-2004)

Yesterday The Sci Fi Channel unveiled its upcoming slate of new programming, featuring a lineup of new ongoing series, mini-series, movies and specials that will carry the network through 2004 and into 2005. Amongst the shows that will air will be the fo...

Divergence Eve Complete Collection (Thinpak)
by Mark Thomas (Tue 04-10-2007)

What They SaySomething wicked is waiting to be unleashed! In the 24th Century, Intergalactic Space Travel has become a reality. One of the first outposts in the far reaches of space is Watcher\'s Nest - an inflation hole drive portal - which has recently ...

THE SHINING Mini-Series Gets Encore on Sci-Fi, with TALISMAN on the Horizon
by Anthony C. Ferrante (Tue 06-19-2001)

It's been four years since ABC's THE SHINING mini-series has seen the light of day, but thanks to the Sci-Fi Channel the three-part adaptation of Stephen King's novel will finally get an encore presentation.The three installments will air consecutively st...


Galaxy Angel A Complete Collection
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 01-03-2006)

What They SayContains all 26 episodes Galaxy Angel A in one complete DVD collection! There\'s a new upstart squad that\'s gunning to make the Angel Brigade look bad and take over their work. The girls are going to have to collect more Lost Technology, s...

TV Wasteland: Alan Ball Still Dealing with Death in His New HBO Series
by Stephen Lackey (Mon 07-14-2008)

Alan Ball is the man behind HBO’s critically acclaimed series Six Feet Under. That series was a surreal drama centered around a family that has to come together after the father’s death to continue running the family business - a funeral home....

Viz Media Teams with NBA Portland Trail Blazers Star Greg Oden to Intodocue New Manga Series - Slam Dunk
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-15-2008)

Star Athlete At 2008 Comic-Con International To Promote Riveting Basketball Manga Series And Help Children Develop A Lifelong Love Of Reading     San Francisco, CA, July 14, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainm...

Samurai Gun Vol. #4
by Brett Barkley (Tue 03-07-2006)

What They SayIchimatsu’s past is as dark as his future. Not only has it come to light that a member of the Shogunate may have been responsible for his sister’s brutal rape and murder, but now it appears other disturbing relics of Ichi’s ...


Blue Gender Complete Collection
by Luis Cruz (Mon 12-05-2005)

What They SayIt is the year 2031. Humankind has been replaced as the dominant species on Earth by a race of monstrous insect-like creatures known as the Blue. Sleeper Yuji Kaido finds himself thrust into this nightmarish world, suddenly awakened after 22 ...

UNIVERSE X
by Craig Shutt (Wed 07-26-2000)

Sometimes there’s no happily ever after. Last year’s Earth X maxi-series from Marvel Comics presented a future continuity in which battered and altered versions of Marvel’s current heroes fought to save their planet. When the story ended, there was hope f...

Anime on DVD: Neon Genesis Evangelion (-)

  Neon Genesis Evangelion   Introduction   In the entire history of anime, perhaps no other title has been so praised, so maligned, so debated and so controversial as Neon Genesis Evangelion. Evangelion was originally a 26 episode...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES FALL DVD RELEASE OF DEATH NOTE ANIME SERIES (Fri 06-29-2007)

Long Awaited Debut Of Unique Action Crime Drama Will Delight Fans San Francisco, CA, June 29, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, announc...


Armored Trooper Votoms Series Overview (Mon 12-31-2001)

What They SayThis review covers the entire 16 volume series of Armored Trooper Votoms. Reviews are also available for each of the individual volumes by other reviewers.The Review!Audio Being an older show, this is entirely in mono and blasts quite solidly...

'80s Comics Redux, Part 2
by Tony Whitt (Wed 06-26-2002)

As we saw last time, there aren't that many other TV-to-comic properties from the 1980s that lend themselves as well to a revival as G.I. JOE, TRANSFORMERS, and THUNDERCATS do. While many animated series (and far fewer live action series) were adapted as ...

New TV Series Based on CRASH
by Jarrod Sarafin, News Editor (Mon 01-28-2008)

That's what the latest press release from Starz Entertainment, who's developing their first drama series alongside co-producers Lionsgate, had to say on it this morning. Here's the press announcement...   "Crash," a new original...

Viz Media Announces The Exciting Conclusion Of The Ranma ½ Manga Series (Mon 11-06-2006)

Final Volume To Be Released November 14th And Will Be Complemented By Farewell Letter to North American Fans San Francisco, CA, November 6, 2006 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishi...


Pretear Complete Series #1-4
by Paul Jacques (Fri 10-15-2004)

What They SaySixteen-year-old Himeno Awayuki wants a normal, happy life. But when her nutty father Kaoru marries the wealthy executive Natsue, Himeno finds herself living on an estate the size of a small country and saddled with two step sisters, Mayune a...

El-Hazard, The Magnificent World Box Set
by Roman Martel (Sat 02-16-2002)

The Review!Overall Rating: 4.5 (on a scale of 1-5) -Technical Ratings- Sound: 5 Picture: 5 Menu: 5 Presentation: 4 Goodies: 5 Overall: 4.8 -Content Ratings- Animation: 4 Sound: 4 Plot: 4 English Acting: 5 Music: 4 Entertainment: 4 Overall: 4.2 -Intro- ...

Neon Genesis Evangelion: Special Edition Movies Box Set
by Dani Moure (Tue 03-22-2005)

What They SayWelcome to the Apocalypse... At the dawn of the new millennium, mankind has awakened a threat unlike any faced before - The Angels. Conventional weapons are useless against them. They can only be stopped by means of the Evangelions, bio-eng...

Viz Media Previews New Manga Series For 2009
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 08-05-2008)

Eight Series Announced Including New Shojo Stories And Two New Award-Winning Titles From Creative Mastermind Naoki Urasawa     San Francisco, CA, August 4, 2008 – VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most...


Finder Series: Cage in the Finder (Finder no Keeji) Vol.#01
by Eduardo M. Chavez (Sun 04-16-2006)

Creative TalentWriter/Artist:Yamane AyanoTranslated by:Melanie ShoenAdapted by:What They SayFreelance photographer Akihito Takaba thought he left the cutthroat dangers of the Underworld behind after barely escaping his last adventure alive. However, he so...

Release Date Set for BeastMaster Season 3, Plus New Low SRP for Series (Sun 10-05-2003)

THIRD SEASON OF POPULAR FANTASY/ADVENTURE SERIES AVAILABLE ON DVD NOVEMBER 18, 2003 HOUSTON, October 3, 2003-ADV Films today announced a November 18, 2003 date for the DVD release of BeastMaster-Season Three: The Complete Collection. The final ADV Films...

Get Backers Complete Series Collection (Thinpak)
by Mark Thomas (Mon 09-08-2008)

 They are the Get Backers Recovery Service. There’s not a recovery job on Earth they can’t handle. Now if only they could somehow hold onto their earnings.What They SayEveryone knows the feeling. You come home and find your home broken in...

HEROES Toys: Series 2 & 3
by Robert T. Trate, Columnist (Tue 02-19-2008)

Series 1 of NBC’s “Heroes” 7 inch action figures are expected to be in specialty retail stores in June of this year. Having seen what I believe are the final versions of the figures, I have to say that I am more than impressed with ...


STAR TREK: GATEWAYS, a Seven Book OmniTREK series Part 1
by Chris Wyatt (Tue 10-16-2001)

John J. Ordover may possibly be the busiest editor in the known universe. Not only is he responsible for at very least one title a month, he's also just put the last year of his life into overseeing a seven-book series. Not just any seven-book series, min...

Green Lantern Series 2
by John Denning (Sat 08-12-2006)

Series Two of the Green Lantern figures is here, and the Corp just keeps expanding. Continuing the trend of a balance between good guys/bad guys in Series One, the new series includes Guy Gardner, Manhunter Robot, Salaak, Shark, and Sinestro. Adding in th...

J. Michael Straczynski To Helm New SF Series
by Frank Garcia (Tue 08-29-2000)

In an announcement on a Babylon 5 Usenet group, J. Michael Straczynski has revealed that he has just signed to be the executive producer of a new science fiction television series for a pay cable TV network. Although Straczynski is not revealing any speci...

Di Gi Charat - The Original TV Series (Standard Edition)
by Chris Beveridge (Tue 07-12-2005)

What They SayAlien-hybrid cat-eared girl Di Gi Charat (Dejiko) travels to Earth with one goal–world domination as a superstar. But superstardom doesn’t just fall into your lap and Dejiko discovers that living in Tokyo takes more than cunning a...


'Blade: The Series' coming to DVD (Wed 11-28-2007)

From a press release: Sink Your Teeth Into Blade: The Series Coming To Dvd On February 12, 2008, From New Line Home Entertainment Complete the Quest with All 13 “Too-Graphic-for-TV” Episodes LOS ANGELES, CA (November 26, 2007) – The...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES DOWNLOAD RIGHTS TO BLEACHâ„¢ ANIME SERIES (Tue 08-14-2007)

Hit Supernatural Action Series To Be Made Domestically Available Via High Quality Download San Francisco, CA, August 13, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and l...

BANDAI ENTERTAINMENT INC. TO RELEASE KADOKAWA’S ANIME SERIES, LUCKY STAR! (Tue 11-06-2007)

November 6, 2007 (Cypress, CA) – Kadokawa Pictures USA, Inc. and Bandai Entertainment Inc., announced today that it will be releasing the anime series Lucky Star in North America in 2008. The announcement was made in a unique way – a surprise ...

DVD Review of The Munsters The Complete Series
by Tim Janson (Sun 10-12-2008)

  Over forty years after it went off the air, The Munsters remains an American institution. It’s an iconic TV show that has never been out of syndication in over forty years and continues strong in the U.S. and around the world. This...


VIZ MEDIA TEAMS WITH TOTALVID TO MAKE DEATH NOTEâ„¢ ANIME SERIES AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD (Tue 06-26-2007)

Secure Downloads Of Highly Anticipated Action Series Available To Domestic Audiences San Francisco, CA, June 26, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing...

GLOBAL AUDIENCE FOR NARUTOâ„¢ EXPANDS AS VIZ MEDIA LICENSES HIT ANIMATED SERIES TO SBT IN BRAZIL (Tue 06-19-2007)

Partnership With Leading Broadcaster Brings Popular Action Series To The Largest Market In South America San Francisco, CA JUNE 14, 2007 " VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry's most innovative and comprehensive publishing, an...

VIZ MEDIA ANNOUNCES ENGLISH DUB CAST FOR DEATH NOTE ANIME SERIES (Tue 09-04-2007)

Hottest Anime Release Of The Year To Feature Notable Cast Of Veteran Voice Talent San Francisco, CA, September 4, 2007 " Following on the heels of the announcement of the release of the DEATH NOTE anime series on DVD, VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of ...

MARVEL ENTERTAINMENT AND DEL REY MANGA ANNOUNCE TWO NEW SERIES BASED ON X-MEN, WOLVERINE (Sun 12-09-2007)

NEW YORK, NY - December 9, 2007 - Marvel Entertainment and Del Rey Manga, an imprint of Ballantine Books at the Random House Publishing Group, announced today plans to publish two new manga series based on Marvel Entertainment's highly popular X-Men serie...


'Masters of Sci-Fi' Series in the Works
by News Editor (Fri 07-15-2005)

IDT Entertainment has announced they are starting work on their next anthology series, "Masters of Sci-Fi," in hopes of turning the "Masters" brand into an ongoing franchise. The first anthology is the "Masters of Horror."IDT will provide all the financi...

Bandai Entertainment to Co-Produce All New Japanese Animated Series 'EUREKA SEVEN' (-)

February 15, 2005 (Cypress, CA) – Announced on January 31, 2005 in Tokyo, Japan – Bandai Entertainment, Inc. has joined forces with several companies in Japan to produce an all new original television animation series titled ‘Eureka Seve...

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex SE Vol. #1
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 07-26-2004)

What They SayFemale cyborg Major Motoko Kusanagi and her fellow police officers of Section 9 hunt down a host of criminals in both the real and online worlds. In the course of their work, Kusanagi and Section 9 must do everything from resolving hostage cr...

Martian Successor Nadesico Perfect Collection (Thinpak)
by Chris Beveridge (Mon 01-07-2008)

What They SayThe Earth, the Moon, and our Martian Colonies are under alien attack and our space fleets are powerless to stop the invasion. Disgusted by the incompentence of the Terran military, the independent arms manufacturer Nergal builds its own space...