Continuing on with Tsubasa, we finish up with the Gothic horror universe, and move on to a more distinctly Japanese one. Continue reading →
Author Archives: Alexander Case
Weekly Digital Disk Picks for Feburary 8th, 2010
While this week may be lacking in quality recent titles, it more than makes up for it with quality classic titles. Also, there are a lot of love stories due this Tuesday before the Valentine’s Day weekend…
Anime Review – Paprika
This last year, anime director Satoshi Kon passed away. Today we’re going to take a look at his last film, 2006’s Paprika. Continue reading →
Anime – A FAQ for Parents
I have been approached by some parents on occasion with a fairly complicated question:
“My kids are into anime and/or manga. What is it and what do I need to know so I can monitor what my kids are watching?”
The answer is complicated, and when I present it, it invariably provokes a lot of follow-up questions, so I’m going to present this as a sort of FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions. Hopefully this will clear up some of that confusion, and help parents make better decisions about their kids’ viewing material. Continue reading →
Anime Review – Dagger of Kamui
This week, for my anime review, I’m going to take a look at the anime film that is credited for inspiring the classic independent comic Elfquest. The film – Dagger of Kamui. Continue reading →
Manga Review – Tsubasa Vol. 4
This week’s manga review is for Tsubasa, as we move on to a lightly more psudo-Victorian universe. Continue reading →
Manga Review – X/1999 Vol. 6
We continue with X/1999, with more character development for the manga’s characters, and more information on the forces working behind the scenes. Continue reading →
Anime Review – Appleseed: Ex Machina
A little over a year ago I reviewed Shinji Aramaki’s adaptation of the Appleseed manga. Now it’s time to take a look at the sequel. Continue reading →
Star Wars on Blu-Ray in September
It’s official – September of this year will see the release of all of the Star Wars movies on Blu-Ray. Original trilogy and prequels. There’s even an offical trailer, below the cut, courtesy of ComicVine. Continue reading →
Manga Review – xxxHolic Vol. 6
The xxxHolic reviews continue – slowly but surely. Continue reading →