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Review: Kaleido Star Season 1 & 2
Kaleido Star Season 1 Complete CollectionFull Review In Summary: The first season of Kaleido Star is a captivating story about pursuing one's dream. While predictable, it distinguished itself by avoiding most of the stereotypes and clichés seen in similar...
Review: Opium & The Kung-Fu Master
Opium & The Kung-Fu Master Full Review
In Summary:
Perhaps if more afternoon specials featured such wonderfully choreographed kung fu sequences, the message about the dangers of drug use would have been heeded more. What kid would want their kung fu to suffer as much as Tie Qiao San's did? Some spear wielding ruffian will just march right into your town, humiliate you, and kill off your students. So, kids, drugs are bad, but films like Opium and the Kung Fu Master are good and show off why people still talk about the Shaw Brothers to this day. This is easily a worthy addition to a kung fu fans library.
Review: 14 Amazons & Shaolin Hand Lock
Have fallen behind in keeping things here up to date. So many entries that need writing... For now, I will start with posting about my reviews for the first two Shaw Brothers DVDs coming out in the US.
Reflections: Reviewing Evangelion
I am finally starting a project I have been meaning to do for some time. Over time, I've blogged in various places -- LiveJournal, the AnimeOnDVD.com forums, etc. Now that I have my own permanent blogging space, I've wanted to pull all those posts and place them under this one location. I'll post them under their original dates and times, but occasionally, I'll bubble up ones under a "Reflections" post, either as a full repost or just linking to them.
Review: Gurren Lagann Part 3
Gurren Lagann spirals to an entertaining conclusion. How entertaining? Find out in my last review of the series... at least until the movies hit the US.
Review: The Sky Crawlers
It is a given that Oshii Mamoru's works are visually stunning, and The Sky Crawlers is no exception. But how does the story rate? Find out in my review of his latest theatrical piece.
Review: Gurren Lagann Part 2
While Gunbuster is still my favorite Gainax robot show; Gurren Lagann continues to be entertaining. Read why in my review of the second set. Let me know what you think in the Mania forums.
Review: Gurren Lagann Part 1
Gainax proves they can build a fun and yet compelling giant robot show with the first part of Gurren Lagann. It has the right blend of comedy, action, and character development; glad I overlooked the endless merchandise around the buxom heroine and gave this a shot. Let me know what you think in the Mania forums.
Review: The Girl Who Leapt through Time
Let's get right to it; read my review of The Girl Who Leapt through Time, buy it, watch it, and then thank me in the forums for recommending this title. Simply the best film I've seen in awhile.
Review: The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Complete Collection
I've finally broken down and decided to take a look at the anime that spawned an internet dance craze. Is there more to The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya Complete Collection than easy cosplay, a catchy dance, and endless merchandise? Read my review and post comments letting me know what you think.
Review: Noir Complete Collection (Thinkpak)
Been awhile since I've reviewed something for AoD, and now, they're not even called AoD anymore. For my first review under the Mania regime, I take a look at the girl's with guns saga known as Noir. Sound off in the AoD forums (while they're still called that) and let me know what you think of the series.
Review: Lupin the Third: Green VS Red
Thought I would try something a bit different for this review. Let me know what you think of this experiment!
Review: Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Final Plus
The TV series ending just wasn't enough for the world of Seed Destiny; Final Plus polishes up the final battle and adds a proper prologue for the series. There is barely any new material in the forty plus minute OVA....
Review: Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Volume 12
Seed Destiny finally closes on the same notes its predecessor hits. Read my review of the final volume for my final thoughts and add yours in the AoD forum.
Review: Nadia, the Secret of Blue Water Perfect Collection
I take a second look at the Gainax classic Nadia, the Secret of Blue Water. It is still enjoyable but showing its age; let the AoD forums know if you agree.
Anime Reviews
This is a permanent collection of links to my anime reviews posted across AnimeOnDVD.com, Mania.com, and currently FandomPost.com reviews; I will add links to my new reviews as they are posted.
Review: Kaleido Star: New Wings True Star Collection
The second half of Kaleido Star, New Wings, captivated me as much as the first. Find out why in my review of ADV's True Star Collection, the box set for the entire second season. Show your love for this under appreciated title in the AoD forums.
Review: Wings of Honneamise
While I do not have a HD-DVD player yet, I have managed to take a look at the DVD side of Bandai Visual's release of the classic Wings of Honneamise. This film still moves me after all these years; let the AoD forums know if it moves you too.
Review: Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Volume 11
Seed Destiny provides some poignant moments in an otherwise mediocre volume; read my review of the eleventh volume for my thoughts and add yours in the AoD forum. Buy it at RightStuf.comBuy it at Amazon.com...
Review: Lupin the 3rd: The Fuma Conspiracy
Cagliostro is the king of Lupin films, but Fuma Conspiracy comes damn close to matching it. Discotek has released their DVD, and I find it worth a double-dip if you already have the AnimEigo version. Sound off in the AoD...
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