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Claymore the Complete Series DVD Review
Madhouse/FUNimation's Claymore (Kuremoa in Japan), based on Norihiro Yagi's manga, is a gorgeous, well-plotted action series. 8/10. more...
One Piece Season Two 3rd Voyage DVD Review
The plot of One Piece Season Two Third Voyage DVD from FUNimation/Toei could have been wrapped up in a lot less time. 5/10. more...
Sunao Katabuchi's Mai Mai Miracle, produced by Madhouse Studios, is an exquisite gem of a film. 10/10. more...
Gunslinger Girl Il Teatrino Complete DVD Review
FUNimation/Marvelous Entertainment's Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino is well written and animated, but isn't as strong as the original series. 8/10. more...
When They Cry Complete Series DVD Review
Geneon/FUNimation's When They Cry (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni) is an intensely trippy ride through psychological horror. Highly recommended. 9/10. more...
Hayao Miyazaki's latest film Ponyo (Gake no ue no Ponyo in Japan) shows the acclaimed director has not lost his touch. 9/10. more...
DVD Review: Rozen Maiden Träumend Complete Set
TBS/FUNimation's Rozen Maiden Träumend, directed by Ko Matsuo and based on the Peach-Pit manga, is a haunting look at living dolls. 8/10. more...
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By: Chris Hoadley
Soul Eater's action, humor and style entertains even if it adheres to well-worn conventions. more...
Anime Review: Shin-Chan (Episodes 1-13)
By: Huy Tonthat
"Shin-Chan" lacks the storytelling or high quality animation of today's anime, but the US revision of the long-running Japanese anime is a treasure trove of comedy. more...
Eureka Seven - The Movie Review
By: Erin O'Connor
The recently released film featuring characters from the Eureka Seven anime series has met mixed criticism amongst the anime community. more...
Samurai X - The Motion Picture
By: Chris Hoadley
Rurouni Kenshin's English debut works both as an anime tie-in and on its own merits. more...
By: Jeremy Suizo
The anime adaptation of Urushibara Yuki's manga brings to life a world rich with beauty and fantasy in a way that can only be described as artistic. more...
By: Erin O'Connor
Astro Boy has survived over fifty years of growth and adaptation, broke the barrier between the East and the West and is responsible for the continuing passion for anime. more...
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Season 1
By: Chris Hoadley
A story of boy-meets-girl-with-reality-warping-powers, characterization and clever sci-fi makes Haruhi Suzumiya more than the sum of its wackiness. more...
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