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Posted on 1 july 2013

The Glass Rabbit

It's a little weird that there's a whole genre of anime films dedicated to how children survived (or didn't survive) World War II. It's definitely a part of the Japanese psyche, and I found another entry in the form of The Glass Rabbit. While a good film, it's not unique enough to stand out from the crowd. Nevertheless, those interested in wartime drama who've already seen the standards like Grave of the Fireflies might enjoy it quite a bit.

Posted on 17 June 2013

Attack On Titan (preliminary)

While it wasn't on the review list, I unexpectedly got hooked on a show currently running in Japan and being shown here shortly after its broadcast there...Attack on Titan. While it has minor issues, I can't remember the last time I was this deeply hooked on an anime from the start. If you like dark sci-fi action, this is one you're going to want to follow. Read the preview to find out why, in the span of nine episodes, I've become an apologist for the show.

Posted on 3 June 2013

Cosmos Pink Shock

After last week's crash and burn on a couple of relatively newer films, I headed into the Wayback machine for some nostalgia. I found it with Cosmos Pink Shock, a nearly forgotten '80s parody OVA. Is it great? No. But it is a very good time for anybody who became a fan during the era. Click ever onward to find out more...

Posted on 27 May 2013

Eden of the East - The Movies

It's been a very long time since I did a two-for-one review, but you get that today with my write-up of Eden of the East: The King of Eden/Paradise Lost. After seeing The King Of Eden, I realized that the only way to judge it was by its conclusion. Then I watched Paradise Lost...and sadly enough, abandon all hope, all ye who enter here.

Posted on 20 May 2013

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0

As I scurry out the door to a showing of Star Trek: Into Darkness, I thought I'd put up my review of the most terrifying show I've ever seen that wasn't in the horror genre: Tokyo Magnitude 8.0. Read on to find out what it's a series worth seeing.

Posted on 13 May 2013

Coicent

As promised, I return with the review of Coicent, a fun OVA release from 2011 that I recently found on Hulu. With a hearty helping of romance, a hint of sci-fi, and a dash of action, it's a recipe for a half an hour of fun.

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