Actors & Directors
- Yuriko Yamamoto
- Kôji Tsujitani
- Takamasa Ikegami
- Tesshô Genda
- Jim Regan
- Yoshiko Sakakibara
- Hiroyuki Ebata
Run time: 90 min.
List Price: $19.99
Price: $39.98
Review RG Veda / Us Manga Corps Video:
Release date: 2002-11-26
Price: $14.98
Review Astro Boy 8 / Manga Video:
Actors & Directors
- Keiko Yokozawa
- Yuriko Fuchizaki
- Tiffany Grant
- Matt Greenfield
- Kinji Yoshimoto
- Christopher Williams
Run time: 105 min.
List Price: $34.95
Price: $50.00
Review Plastic Little - The Adventures of Captain Tita / Adv Films:When perky pet-hunter Captain Tita of the spaceship Cha Cha Maru rescues mysterious blonde Elysse Mordish from some thuggish soldiers, she finds herself fighting a murderous plot to destroy a lavish resort colony. The extravagantly padded shoulders of Guizei's cape make the archvillain look like an ambulatory shower stall, and his defeat at the hands of Tita's unorthodox crew is a forgone conclusion. Although it barely lasts 50 minutes, this slight sci-fi feature overflows with what otaku call "fan service": gratuitous shots of the female characters in the nude. Tita and Elysse get acquainted in the ship's lavish bath, and the extras include a "bounce counter" that tallies the jiggles. Fans praise the film for preserving the style of designer Satoshi Urushibara, who specializes in cheesecake illustrations, and the airbrushed look of the girls' nubile flesh has been lovingly translated to cels. Suggested 15+: Violence, extensive nudity. -Charles Solomon.
Actors & Directors
- Nobuo Iwamoto
- Masako Katsuki
- Kazuyoshi Katayama
- William Roberts
- Mika Doi
- Nobuyuki Furuta
Review Appurushîdo:Based on a manga series by Masamune Shirow (Ghost in the Shell), Appleseed is an interesting, early mecha adventure. After World War III, "General Management Control Office" created the model city of Olympus for the survivors. They also created the "Biodroids," half-human cyborgs designed to serve humanity. Dunan Nats is a tough female cop; her partner, Buliarous Hekatonecles, was badly injured in the war and rebuilt with mechanical limbs and sensors. Together they pursue a cyborg terrorist and a rogue officer who want to destroy Olympus, which they see as an elaborate cage that limits human freedom. Released the same year, 1988, Akira pointed the way to much of the future of anime. Appleseed largely summarized its past. The character designs display a strong Western influence, the mecha are simpler than they would become in a few years, the violence looks tame by contemporary standards, and the chase sequences are accompanied by what sounds like elevator music. Although Dunan is clearly the ancestor of Motoko in Ghost in the Shell, she keeps her clothes on. Significantly, the forces of law and order emerge victorious, rather than the freedom-seeking rebels of this elegant dystopia. [+]"For Mature Audiences Only"; suitable for ages 16 and up for violence and considerable profanity. -Charles Solomon.
Actors & Directors
- Hideyuki Hori
- Stacia Crawford
- Yoshimichi Furukawa
- Kotono Mitsuishi
- Akio Ôtsuka
- Maki Kachisa
Review Darkside Blues:
Actors & Directors
- Akio Jissoji
- Mieko Harada
- Kyusaku Shimada
- Shintarô Katsu
- Tamasaburo Bando
- Junichi Ishida
Review Teito monogatari:
Actors & Directors
- Michiko Saga
- Machiko Hasegawa
- Kimiyoshi Yasuda
- Raizô Ichikawa
- Noriko Hodaka
- Masako Aboshi
Run time: 75 min.
Price: $29.95
Review Sleepy Eyes of Death - Sword of Satan / Animeigo:
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Actors & Directors
- Liza Balkan
- Tracey Moore
- Terri Hawkes
- Karen Bernstein
- Linda Ballantyne
- Junichi Sato
Run time: 70 min.
List Price: $9.98
Price: $58.00
Review Sailor Moon S - Hotaru's Secret (Vol. 9, Uncut Version) / Geneon [Pioneer]:Chibi-Usa's new best friend, Hotaru, has another personality with awesome powers! Unfortunately, her father, Professor Tomoe, is also part of the Death-Busters who are attempting to destroy the world. The Sailor Soldiers of the Outer Solar System, convinced that Hotaru is a threat, continue to fight against Sailor Moon, but will Hotaru's real secret bring the Sailor Scouts together or tear them apart?!.
Actors & Directors
- Elizabeth Berkley
- Wanda Nowicki
- Mike Reynolds
- Dan Woren
- Kiefer Sutherland
- Takuya Sato
Review Armitage III: Poly Matrix:
Actors & Directors
- Katsuhito Akiyama
- Nozomu Sasaki
- Michie Tomizawa
- Yoshiko Sakakibara
- Fumihiko Takayama
- Kinuko Ômori
- Akiko Hiramatsu
- Hiroaki Gôda
Review Baburugamu kuraishisu:These OAVs were among the first Japanese series released as such in the U. S. and are remembered fondly by fans. An early example of cyberpunk that borrows heavily from Blade Runner and Robocop, Bubblegum Crisis depicts the adventures of the female vigilante group the Knight Sabers. In form-fitting, high-heeled mecha suits, Sylia, Priss, Linna, and Nene fight the rogue cyborgs of the sinister Genom Corporation in MegaTokyo, 2032. Sylia's brother Mackie, and A. D. Cop Leon, Priss's long-suffering suitor, assist them. The first three episodes (1987) form a single continuity; "Revenge Road" (1988) depicts a battle between an embittered man and a motorcycle gang. "Moonlight Rambler" (1988) and "Red Eyes" (1989) pit the Saber Knights against vampire cyborgs prowling MegaTokyo. [+]"Double Vision" (1990) introduces the mysterious pop star Vision, and "Scoop Chase" (1991), in which a high school journalist tries to unmask the Knight Sabers, ends the series on a silly note. The direction and design in the first trilogy look decidedly old-fashioned, but the later adventures grow increasingly sophisticated. Odd notes include suggestions of lesbianism, officer Daley's homosexual passes at Leon (who gets better-looking in each redesign), and Mackie trying see his sister in her underwear. Included in the set are Hurricane Live! 2032 and 2033, collections of music videos, and concert footage of the Japanese voice actresses singing the pop songs used in the series. Unrated; suitable for ages 16 and up: Violence, grotesque imagery, profanity, brief nudity, tobacco use, and sexual situations, including prostitution. -Charles Solomon.
Actors & Directors
- Ham Gi Sop
- Gwon Ri
- Jong-uk Ri
- Chong Gon Jo
- Sang-ok Shin
- Gyong-ae Yu
- Chang Son Hui
Run time: 100 min.
List Price: $14.98
Price: $44.89
Review Pulgasari / Adv Films:When oppressed peasants unleash a metal-eating demon in hopes of fending off an invading army, their would-be savior becomes a nightmarish monster! Soon the entire countryside is laid to waste as the towering behemoth does what giant monsters always do when visiting South Korea. Sweeping epic vistas and spectacular special effects produced by members of the "Godzilla" team highlight this monstrous tale of feudal savagery and revenge! BANNED FOR A DECADE by the government of North Korea, Pulgasari has finally arrived. Original Korean version with English subtitles.
Actors & Directors
- Kenichi Ogata
- Noriko Hidaka
- Hirotaka Suzuoki
- Megumi Hayashibara
- Tsutomu Shibayama
- Shinji Takagi (II)
- Kappei Yamaguchi
- Tomomi Mochizuki
Run time: 52 min.
List Price: $29.95
Price: $199.99
Review Ranma 1/2 - Hard Battle, Vol. 2: Dim Sum Darling / Viz Video:
Actors & Directors
- Tamsin Hollo
- Alan Marriott
- Lorelei King
- John Gregory (VII)
Run time: 60 min.
Price: $19.99
Review Junk Boy (Dub) / Manga Video:
Actors & Directors
- Hiroyuki Kitazume
- Tarô Mozaiku
- Joe Montane
- Kenji Miyashita
- Kumiko Nishihara
- Rica Matsumoto
- Yukana Nogami
- Debra Rogers
Review Moldiver:This six-part OAV (original animation video) begins as a freewheeling spoof of mecha adventures with plenty of slapstick comedy, robots of all types, a crazed villain, scantily clad babes, and a resident hunk. In the not-too-distant future, nerdy Hiroshi Ozora creates a power suit later dubbed "Moldiver" designed to make him into an invincible superhero with muscles like his best friend Misaki's. When Hiroshi's younger sister Mirai gets into his computer, she makes some changes: the Moldiver acquires curves, a miniskirt, stockings, and high heels. In her battles with the nefarious Dr. Machinegal and his army of robot women, Mirai proves an effective but destructive heroine, leaving a trail of ruined buildings and fallen roadways wherever she passes. No wonder Machinegal refers to her as "that leggy girl who breaks everything!" Unfortunately, the plot-and the fun-begin to fall apart in part 4, "Destruction," when Mirai and Hiroshi's brother Nozomu gets into the act and behaves like an obnoxious brat. Mirai has to fight three villains: Machinegal; his chief robot, Isabelle; and Nozomu as "Moldiver 3. " The last-minute romance between Mirai and Misaki feels forced, making you wish you'd stopped watching at the end of episode 3. Rated 13 and up: nudity, minor profanity, violence, and sexual and toilet humor. -Charles Solomon.
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Actors & Directors
- Masato Yamanouchi
- Sukekiyo Kameyama
- Takashi Nakamura
- Hiroaki Hiro
- Mitsuo Iwata
- William Bassett
List Price: $19.98
Price: $39.96
Review Catnapped: The Movie (Sub) / Geneon [Pioneer]:Toriyasu is a lazy, ordinary 10-year-old boy, who wearily endures the outbursts of his boisterous younger sister, Meeko. When his dog Papadoll turns up missing, Meeko is sure the pet has been abducted by aliens. Her suspicions prove correct, as the children find themselves being not kidnapped but "escorted" by three talking cats to Banipal Witt, a feline world that exists in another dimension. Papadoll was brought there by the nasty Princess Buburina: exposure to its magical sun has turned the hapless pooch into a bizarre, destructive monster. (Banipal Witt's sun also turns Toriyasu and Meeko into kittens. ) Saving the cat kingdom, Papadoll, and themselves pits the children and their allies against Buburina and her henchcats in a wild air battle. Anime fans will be surprised to learn that this gentle, brightly colored fantasy was written and directed by Takashi Nakamura, the animation director of Akira, with a screenplay by Chiaki Konaka (Lain). Art director Shinji Kumara makes Banipal Witt a dazzling fantasyland of brilliant colors, balloons, and cat-shaped buildings that combines elements of Yellow Submarine, Ub Iwerks's Pincushion Man, and an amusement park. Although the animation is limited, few big-budget American features can match Catnapped! for sheer visual imagination. (Ages 5 and older) -Charles Solomon.
Actors & Directors
- Noriyuki Abe
- Justin Cook
- Laura Bailey (II)
- Chuck Huber
- Christopher Sabat
- Cynthia Cranz
Run time: 62 min.
Price: $19.95
Review Yu Yu Hakusho: Seven Ways to Die / Funimation Prod:Includes episodes 19 - 21 While Yusuke's team struggles through Maze Castle, another battle is being fought on the streets of Yusuke's city. Humans controlled by the Makai Insects have been sent to murder Kayko! Now the Spirit Detective's only chance to save the girl he cares about most is to destroy the Makai Whistle, which rests in the hand of Suzaku, the final Saint Beast. And in this battle, the price of victory is Yusuke's life!.
Release date: 1999-04-13
Run time: 79 min.
Price: $9.99
Review Clamp School 6 / Bandai:Will Nagisa's love be enough to bring Suoh back from the depths of amnesia? What will the Detectives find in their latest treasure hunt? What can the mysterious red-headed boy want from our trio? The pace speeds up with episodes 18-20, where biotechnology, the beauty of nature, and a time-bomb are the clues!
Actors & Directors
- Scott McNeil
- Kathleen Barr
- Cathy Weseluck
- Ward Perry
- Sam Vincent
Run time: 45 min.
List Price: $12.98
Price: $49.95
Review Monkey Magic: Peach Party Pandemonium / Bandai:At the Peach Party, Kongo is outraged when he learns his job is the lowest rank within the Celestial Heavens. Demanding an increase in rank, Kongo is put to the ultimate test as he's challenged by one of the strongest warriors, Refang! Will Kongo meet this latest challenge and prevail? There's no time to monkey around! Episodes 8-9.
Actors & Directors
- Rebecca Ferratti
- Ranma
- Shari Shattuck
Run time: 600 min.
List Price: $199.95
Price: $39.95
Review Ranma 1/2 - Hard Battle (Special Collector's Box Set) / Viz Video:
Release date: 1998-11-11
Run time: 105 min.
Price: $29.95
Review Capricorn (Sub) / Adv Films:
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