Anime

Madhouse/FUNimation's Claymore (Kuremoa in Japan), based on Norihiro Yagi's manga, is a gorgeous, well-plotted action series. 8/10.

Nov 18, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

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.

Nov 5, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

Sunao Katabuchi's Mai Mai Miracle, produced by Madhouse Studios, is an exquisite gem of a film. 10/10.

Oct 21, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

FUNimation/Marvelous Entertainment's Gunslinger Girl: Il Teatrino is well written and animated, but isn't as strong as the original series. 8/10.

Sep 28, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

Geneon/FUNimation's When They Cry (Higurashi no Naku Koro ni) is an intensely trippy ride through psychological horror. Highly recommended. 9/10.

Sep 9, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

Hayao Miyazaki's latest film Ponyo (Gake no ue no Ponyo in Japan) shows the acclaimed director has not lost his touch. 9/10.

Aug 14, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

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.

Aug 12, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

Geneon/FUNimation's Kyo Kara Maoh! Season 1 DVD is goofy, light-hearted bishonen fun. 7/10.

Aug 8, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

Media Factory/FUNimation's UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie: The OVA Collection has great pacing . . . if you're a hyperactive goldfish. 5/10.

Aug 7, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

Gonzo/FUNimation's Kaze No Stigma doesn't break new ground, but it's a well executed anime with a decent storyline. 7/10.

Aug 6, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

CLAMP/Kodansha's XxxHolic has beautiful imagery and a compelling concept, but the hero is annoying beyond belief. 6/10.

Jul 25, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

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.

Jul 23, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

FUNimation/Shonen Jump's One Piece Season Two First Voyage DVD is goofy, good-hearted fun. 8/10.

Jul 21, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

Gorgeous visuals and excellent theme music can't save Geneon/FUNimation's Gungrave from a flabby plot and annoying female characters. 4/10.

Jul 17, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

FUNimation's Claymore Volume 6: The Awakening is a powerful end to a most unusual anime. 8/10.

Jul 14, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

Keiichi Sato's Karas Volume 1 has incredible visuals and fight scenes, but the storyline is extremely confusing. 6/10.

Jun 29, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

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.

Jun 12, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

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.

Jan 6, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

Check out some images from Imagi Animation's upcoming film Astro Boy. Movie features the voices of Freddie Highmore, Kristen Bell and Nicolas Cage.

Jan 5, 2009 - Dominic von Riedemann

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.

Dec 11, 2008 - Dominic von Riedemann

Tina Fey, Liam Neeson, Cate Blanchett and Matt Damon have all joined the English cast of Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo on a Cliff. Disney

Nov 27, 2008 - Dominic von Riedemann

Marvel Comics has hooked up with Madhouse Animation to give their classic comic book characters an anime makeover.

Aug 26, 2008 - Dominic von Riedemann

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.

Jul 22, 2008 - Dominic von Riedemann

Transformers Cybertron: The Ultimate Collection is only slightly more pleasurable than pouring molten lead in your eyes. 1/10.

Jul 14, 2008 - Dominic von Riedemann

Gonzo will adopt a pay-what-you-can policy when downloading its new Tower of Druaga: Aegis of Uruk and Blassreiter animes on Crunchyroll

Apr 3, 2008 - Dominic von Riedemann