Anime

You Are (Not) Alone retells the first part of the story of the legendary anime series, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and makes it better than ever.

Dec 5, 2009 - Jonathan Lee

A unique setting and a sense of balance continues to lift Soul Eater beyond its genre trappings.

Nov 25, 2009 - Chris Hoadley

Soul Eater's action, humor and style entertains even if it adheres to well-worn conventions.

Nov 14, 2009 - Chris Hoadley

"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.

Nov 13, 2009 - Huy Tonthat

The recently released film featuring characters from the Eureka Seven anime series has met mixed criticism amongst the anime community.

Nov 11, 2009 - Erin O'Connor

Rurouni Kenshin's English debut works both as an anime tie-in and on its own merits.

Oct 29, 2009 - Chris Hoadley

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.

Oct 27, 2009 - Jeremy Suizo

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.

Oct 14, 2009 - Erin O'Connor

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.

Sep 26, 2009 - Chris Hoadley

Prequel film in which the audience get to see the chaos and terror after the necromorphs began to infest the colony then later the Ishimura.

Sep 24, 2009 - Christopher Sharman

Elfen Lied's intensity pierces its audience with its message.

Sep 17, 2009 - Elisabeth Sharber

Along with its recent Marvel purchase, Disney has scooped up the immensely popular anime, Naruto Shippuden, which will air on its Disney XD channel during Fall 2009.

Sep 11, 2009 - Keri Honea

Hayao Miyazaki's ambitious film is not only vastly entertaining, but a thoughtful treatise on the tenets of Japan's indigenous religion, Shinto.

Jun 26, 2009 - Steven Slater

The first One Piece movie brought to North America is an entertaining-if-disjointed synopsis of one of the manga's story arcs.

Jun 17, 2009 - Chris Hoadley

Reminding viewers that sometimes keeping it simple is best, Cross Game is the standout highlight of the Spring 2009 anime season and should not be overlooked.

May 11, 2009 - Jonathon Collis

Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood is a retelling of the original story, but with a stronger focus on the manga version, which deviates from the anime halfway through.

May 7, 2009 - Vasu Chetty

Studio Bones have returned to one of their greatest hits, but the new series so far lacks the original's freshness and overall cohesion.

May 5, 2009 - Jonathon Collis

Anime fans looking for a series with adult characters, strong plotting, and intrigue need look no further than the gloriously animated Eden of the East

May 4, 2009 - Jonathon Collis

Part sports anime, part dystopia, and part blatant advertising, Basquash is a fun and well animated romp through the future.

Apr 27, 2009 - Jonathon Collis

Based on the manga series running in ZERO-SUM, 07-Ghost is an enjoyable if not generic series which is competent albeit uninspired in all areas.

Apr 22, 2009 - Jonathon Collis

A great starting place for new Dragon Ball fans, Dragon Ball Kai is a nostalgic revisit for some and a worthy celebration of the animation's 20th anniversary.

Apr 21, 2009 - Jonathon Collis

The Fullmetal Alchemist Conqueror of Shamballa dvd set is a brilliant addition for fans of the popular anime series by FUNimation Entertainment.

Jan 29, 2009 - Vasu Chetty

Check out the latest trailer for the live action anime, Dragonball Evolution, starring Justin Chatwin, Chow Yun-Fat and James Marsters. Film hits the US on April 8.

Jan 18, 2009 - Keri Honea

Ponyo is an odd mix of Little Mermaid, Sorcerer's Apprentice (Fantasia) and even Cocoon and AI.

Jan 3, 2009 - Yuen Kit Mun

Sky Crawlers is a beautiful, atmospheric animated movie. A Twilight Zone version of a World War II Battle of Britain movie.

Dec 2, 2008 - Yuen Kit Mun