It’s been a while since the last time I reviewed an Anime. This time, I’m taking a look at an OVA series from the 80s, that combines horror, mecha action, and large quantities of fan-service. Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Shinji Aramaki
Weekend Review – Fight! Iczer-One
Time for another anime review, this time with a mid-80s OVA (direct-to-video miniseries). 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 →
Toei Completes Pilot for CGI Harlock Series, Releases Stills
Anime News Network reports that Toei has completed their pilot for a CGI animated series, based on Leiji Masumoto’s anime and manga series Space Pirate Captain Harlock. Toei has also released two stills from the project, both of which can be seen at ANN. One depicts Harlock seated in his chair in his cabin, the other depicts the bow of the Arcadia, still mostly obscured, emerging from a cloud of something. The project is being directed by Shinji Aramaki, who directed the CGI Appleseed films, as well as part of the Halo Legends project. There is no word yet about whether this will be an OVA series or if it will be televised. This is the first Harlock-centric project in the “Masumoto-verse” since 2002-2003’s “Space Pirate Captain Harlock: Endless Odyssey”. Continue reading →
Weekend Review – Appleseed (2004)
As many other franchises have received in the past, the Halo series is getting an anime compilation DVD – collecting various shorts in the universe – one of these directed by Shinji Aramaki, who directed this movie. So, how good is it (this movie)? Continue reading →