One Piece Vol. 60
Sunday, January 8th, 2012
Title: One Piece Vol. 60
Author: Eiichiro Oda
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: Jan 3 2012
Format: Manga
Genre: Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: B
Similar Series: Naruto, Beet the Vandal Buster
Although the Paramount war is over, there is still an uneasiness in the air. With White Beard dead, the balance of power is unsteady, and the head of the navy is worried what this shift might cause. The death of one of the greatest pirates would seem like a victory for the navy, but this may only mark the beginning of a new age. An age where someone even stronger than White Beard might takes his place.
Documentary of AKB48: to be Continued
Sunday, January 1st, 2012
Title : Documentary of AKB48: to be Continued
Director: Yuri Kanchiku
Distributor: NEW PEOPLE Entertainment
American Release Date: Already Released
Format: DVD / 120 min
Genre: Documentary
Industry Rating: Not Ratted
Overall Personal Rating: B+
ABK48 is a J-pop Idol group, although their songs may be upbeat, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows back stage. Discover the story of twelve of the members of AKB48, and follow their dreams, hopes, and passions. Also see the struggles, and challenges to achieve those dreams and the difficulties of saying goodbye.
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Volume 8
Tuesday, December 13th, 2011
Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Volume 8
Written by: Naoyuki Kageyama
U. S. Publisher: Viz Media
U. S. Release Date: Jan 3 2012
Format: Manga/ 208 pages
Genre: Shonen
Age Rating: A for All Ages
Overall Grade: C
Similar Titles: Pokemon
Jaden Yuki, a student of the duel academy, is about to face Aster Phoenix, a member of the American duel academy and a professional duelist. Aster uses Vision Heroes in his deck and this duel will be the premiere of Jaden’s new deck with Masked Heroes. So, this will be a fight between Vision Heroes and Masked Heroes. Jaden may be a good duelist, but is he good enough to defeat Aster?
20th Century Boys Vol. 18
Sunday, December 11th, 2011Title: 20th Century Boys Vol. 18
Author: Naoki Urasawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: 12/20/2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Sci Fi, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: A+
Similar Series: Monster
There is an intruder at the Northern checkpoint and the border patrol is in a panic. It was believed that all the people north of the border were gone, but they have proof that he is there. He calls himself Yabuki Joe and carries a guitar on his back. The border patrol seems to think he’s a space alien but maybe he’s just a crazy guy on a motorbike.
Blue Exorcist Volume 5
Monday, December 5th, 2011
Title: Blue Exorcist Volume 5
Author: Kato Kazue
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Dec 6 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Fantasy, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: B+
Similar Series: Naruto, Bleach, D. Gray-Man, Soul Eater
An artifact with incredible power has been stolen by an unknown entity. This artifact is the Left Eye of the Impure King. The left eye emits highly toxic gas. While pursuing the man who stole it, over thirty people, both exorcist and civilians, were affected by the gas. Furthermore, right as the thief was cornered, he took a young boy hostage and then escaped in a cloud of gas.
Fairy Tail Part 1 DVD and Blu-ray combo
Tuesday, November 15th, 2011“The Radius”
Fairy Tail Part 1 DVD and Blu-ray combo
U.S. Distributor: FUNimation
U. S. Release Date: Nov 22 2011
Format: Blu-ray/DVD 300 Minutes
Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy
Age Rating: TV-14
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Similar Titles: Naruto, One Piece, Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z, Blue Exorcist
Dragon Ball Z Blu-ray Level 1.1
Saturday, November 5th, 2011
Title: Dragon Ball Z Blu-ray Level 1.1
Original Story: Akira Toriyama
American Publisher: Funimation Entertainment
American Release Date: Nov 8 2011
Format: Blu-ray Disc , 425 Minutes
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Rating: TVPG
Overall Personal Rating: B
Similar Titles: Dragon Ball, Naruto, One Piece
The series to revolutionize anime is beginning, again. Once again, Dragon Ball Z is back but this time it is on Blu-Ray. After being restored frame by frame, back to it’s original color, the first seventeen episodes are here in HD.
Synopsis:
Dragon Box Z Vol. 7
Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Name: Dragon Box Z Vol. 7
Director: Minoru Okazaki, and Daisuke Nishio
Studio: Toei Animation
U.S. Distributor: FUNimation
American Release Date: Oct 11 2011
Format: DVD/ 1050 minutes
Age Rating: TV PG
Overall Personal Ratting: A -
Similar Titles: Dragon Ball, Naruto
Majin Buu is the strongest enemy that the Z fighters have ever faced before. Despite being a fat, pink thing, Majin Buu is incredibly powerful and has the power to regenerate. He is so powerful that he defeated Gohan, and Vegeta. With Goku already being dead, does the world have any hope for survival?
POKÉMON ADVENTURES: DIAMOND AND PEARL/PLATINUM, VOL. 3
Wednesday, October 12th, 2011Title: POKÉMON ADVENTURES: DIAMOND AND PEARL/PLATINUM, VOL. 3
Author: Hidenori Kusaka
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Oct 4 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Action Adventure
Publisher Age Ratting: A (For All Ages)
Overall personal ratting: B +
Similar Series: Yi-Gi-Oh!, Dinosaur King
After hitting a conglomerate of psyducks on route 210, Diamond, Pearl and Lady decided it would be best to take a detour to Veilstone City, rather than try to fight their way through all of the psyducks. One of Veilstone City’s main attractions is the casino. Many people go there to play the slot machines, and some even get addicted to the excitement of gambling. One unfortunate person to fall prey to wonders of the casino is Lady.
Pokemon Black and white Volume 3
Monday, October 10th, 2011
Title: Pokemon Black and White Volume 3
Author: Hidenori Kusaka
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Sep 6 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Action Adventure
Publisher Age Ratting: A (For All Ages)
Overall personal ratting: B
Similar Series: Yi-Gi-Oh!, Dinosaur King
The battle between Black and N is beginning to heat up. Black is having a great deal of trouble with this battle. While all of this is happening, White is just sitting there, watching. Despite Black’s pleas for help, White refused to join the fight. It’s not because she doesn’t want to, but it’s because she had no idea how to battle. White only wanted her Pokemon to be movie stars, so she never learn how to fight. Black might be in a little trouble.
20th Century Boys Vol. 17
Friday, October 7th, 2011Title: 20th Century Boys Vol. 17 
Author: Naoki Urasawa
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Oct. 11, 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Sci Fi, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: A
Similar Series: Monster
ClaDun x2
Wednesday, September 14th, 2011
Platform: PlayStation Portable (PSP)
Developer: NIS America
Publisher/Distributor: Sony
American Release Date: August 30, 2011
Format: PSN Download game
Genre: RPG
Replay Value: B
ESRB:T (For Ages 13+)
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Similar Series: Final Fantasy series, Chrono Trigger, The Legend of Zelda Series, Phantasy Star Online series
You wake up in a strange world. You have no memory of where you are or how you got there, all you know is that you have to get out. There is one big problem with that though, this world is filled with monsters, traps and other dangerous things. Wherever you are, you know one thing is certain, it will be no easy task getting out.
Monster Hunter Orage Volume 2
Monday, September 12th, 2011
Title: Monster Hunter Orage Volume 2
Distributor: Kondansha
American Release date: Aug. 23, 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Action, Adventure
Publisher Age Ratting: T (For teens)
Overall personal ratting: B+
Similar Series: Beet the Vandal Buster
Naruto Vol. 52
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
Title: Naruto Vol. 52
Author: Masashi Kishimoto
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Sep 6, 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Action, Adventure
Publisher Age Ratting: T (For teens)
Overall personal ratting: B-
Similar Series: Bleach, One Piece
Kakashi has taken it upon him self to eliminate Sasuke and in his weakened state after the fight with Danzo, Sasuke should be easier to finish off but not that easy. Now a true member of the Uchiha clan is fighting a man who was given the same powers as the Uchiha.
One Piece Vol. 58
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
Title: One Piece Vol. 58
Author: Eiichiro Oda
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: Sep 13, 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: B
Similar Series: Naruto, Beet the Vandal Buster
Synopsis:
After the Capture of Portgaz D. Ace, also known as Fire Fist Ace, all of the White Beard pirates and all the other crews that are aligned with White Beard went to war with the Navy to prevent the execution of Ace. The White Beards aren’t alone, they also have the help of Monkey D. Luffy and various escaped prisoners from Impel Down. This is a battle between super powers, but who will win?
SGT FROG, Season 3, Part 2
Monday, August 29th, 2011
Title: SGT FROG, Season 3, part 2
Studio: FUNIMATION
Genre: Comedy
American release Date: Aug 23, 2011
Format: DVD/ 300 Minutes
Age Rating: TV PG
Overall Personal Rating: A +
Similar Titles: Jin the King of Bandits, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, Ninja Nonsense
Sargent Keroro and the ARMPIT platoon is back and ready to take over the world or fail trying. The comedy ensues with every new plan to take over the world and various schemes to get money and Gundam Models. Get ready for invasion and maybe this time, our froggy friend will actually do something right but probably not.
Pokemon Adventures Vol. 14 : Gold & Sliver
Monday, August 15th, 2011
Title: Pokemon Adventures Vol. 14 : Gold & Sliver
Author: Hidenori Kusaka
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: Aug 2 2011
Format: Manga
Genre: Action Adventure
Publisher Age Ratting: A (For All Ages)
Overall personal ratting: A
Similar Series: Yi-Gi-Oh!, Dinosaur King
The final battle against the mysterious masked man has begun. The masked man is not alone in this battle, he has the help of Neo Team Rocket and the legionary Pokemon Ho-Oh and Lugia. Although the masked man had some impressive forces, the people he is up against are nothing to sneeze at. He faces all 16 of the gym leaders from both the Kanto and Johto region plus the Pokemon league champion, Red. This is sure to be a battle for the ages.
Blue Exorcist Volume 3
Sunday, August 14th, 2011
Title: Blue Exorcist Volume 3
Author: Kato Kazue
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release date: 8/2/2011
Format: Manga, 200 pages
Genre: Fantasy, Action
Publisher Age Ratting: T+ (for older teens)
Overall personal ratting: B+
Similar Searies: Naruto, Bleach, D. Gray-Man, Soul Eater
SGT FROG, Season 3, part 1
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
Title: SGT FROG, Season 3, part 1
Studio: FUNIMATION
Genre: Comedy
American release Date: Jul 26 2011
Format: DVD/ 300 Minutes
Age Rating: TV PG
Overall Personal Rating: A +
Similar Titles: Jin the King of Bandits, Bobobo-bo Bo-bobo, Ninja Nonsense
Shogun battle helmets, Race cars made out of cake, a giant game of Whack-A-Mole, and Gundams. You may be wondering what these items have in common. Well, normally nothing, but when space frogs try to invade earth, you never know what crazy items they will need for the invasion plans.
One Piece Collection 1
Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
One Piece Collection 1
Director: Hiroaki Miyamoto
Writers: Hirohiko Uesaka and Tatsuya Hamazaki
Studio: Toei Amination
Distributor: FUNimation
American Release Date: Jul 26 2011
Format: DVD / 650 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Action/Adventure
Age Rating: TV 14
Overall Personal Rating: B
Similar Titles: Dragon Ball, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z and Beet The Vandal Buster
