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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.
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.
Mai Mai Miracle Movie Review
Sunao Katabuchi's Mai Mai Miracle, produced by Madhouse Studios, is an exquisite gem of a film. 10/10.
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.
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.
Movie Review: Ponyo
Hayao Miyazaki's latest film Ponyo (Gake no ue no Ponyo in Japan) shows the acclaimed director has not lost his touch. 9/10.
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.
DVD Review: Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 1
Geneon/FUNimation's Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 1 DVD is goofy, light-hearted bishonen fun. 7/10.
DVD Review: UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie OVA
Media Factory/FUNimation's UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie: The OVA Collection has great pacing . . . if you're a hyperactive goldfish. 5/10.
DVD Review: Kaze No Stigma Volume 1 - Wind
Gonzo/FUNimation's Kaze No Stigma doesn't break new ground, but it's a well executed anime with a decent storyline. 7/10.
DVD Review: XxxHolic Complete Series
CLAMP/Kodansha's XxxHolic has beautiful imagery and a compelling concept, but the hero is annoying beyond belief. 6/10.
DVD Review: Gunslinger Girl Complete Series
Madhouse Studios' Gunslinger Girl - based on the manga by Yu Aida - is a powerful, haunting series that features well-rounded characters and tight action sequences. 9/10.
DVD Review: One Piece Season Two First Voyage
FUNimation/Shonen Jump's One Piece Season Two First Voyage DVD is goofy, good-hearted fun. 8/10.
DVD Review: Gungrave
Gorgeous visuals and excellent theme music can't save Geneon/FUNimation's Gungrave from a flabby plot and annoying female characters. 4/10.
DVD Review: Claymore Volume 6 The Awakening
FUNimation's Claymore Volume 6: The Awakening is a powerful end to a most unusual anime. 8/10.
DVD Review: Karas Volume 1
Keiichi Sato's Karas Volume 1 has incredible visuals and fight scenes, but the storyline is extremely confusing. 6/10.
Blu-Ray Review Final Fantasy VII Advent Children
Sony/Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children has loads of action, but is geared more towards fans of the video game series. 6/10.
Ponyo on a Cliff by the Sea Release Date
The Walt Disney Company will bring Hayao Miyazaki's latest film, Ponyo on a Cliff by the Sea, to North America for the summer of 2009.
Astro Boy Images
Check out some images from Imagi Animation's upcoming film Astro Boy. Movie features the voices of Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell and Nicolas Cage.
Afro Samurai: Resurrection CD Announced
The RZA is once again doing a soundtrack album for Afro Samurai: Resurrection, the series featuring Samuel L. Jackson, Lucy Liu and Mark Hamill. It's due January 27th.
Fey, Damon, Neeson in Ponyo on a Cliff
Tina Fey, Liam Neeson, Cate Blanchett and Matt Damon have all joined the English cast of Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo on a Cliff. Disney
Marvel Goes Anime
Marvel Comics has hooked up with Madhouse Animation to give their classic comic book characters an anime makeover.
Ponyo on a Cliff Trailer, Early Reviews
Check out a Japanese trailer for Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo on a Cliff. An early review claims it's another masterpiece from the legendary anime director.
DVD Review: Transformers Cybertron
Transformers Cybertron: The Ultimate Collection is only slightly more pleasurable than pouring molten lead in your eyes. 1/10.
Gonzo Does Open Pricing
Gonzo will adopt a pay-what-you-can policy when downloading its new Tower of Druaga: Aegis of Uruk and Blassreiter animes on Crunchyroll