Archive for the ‘Anime N-P’ Category
One Piece; Season Three Second Voyage on DVD
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
One Piece; Season Three Second Voyage
Director: Hiroaki Miyamoto
Writers: Hirohiko Uesaka and Tatsuya Hamazaki
Studio: Toei Amination
Distributor: FUNimation
American Release Date: Aug. 31st, 2010
Format: DVD / 325 minutes
Genre: Comedy, Action/Adventure
Age Rating: TV 13
Overall Personal Rating: C
Similar Titles: all the other One Piece volumes
The Skypiea adventures continue. All I really want to know is, when will Luffy begin to make sense and not try to be so self destructive. I guess he either thinks he is indestructible or just wants to die.
Origin: Spirits of the Past on Blu-ray
Sunday, June 6th, 2010
Origin: Spirits of the Past
Director: Keiichi Sugiyama / Studio: Gonzo / Author: Nana Shiina and Naoko Kakimoto
U.S. Distributor: FUNimation
U.S. Release Date: Sept. 1st, 2009
Format: Blu-ray / 94 minutes + Extras
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Action/Adventure and Romance
Age Rating: TV PG
Overall Personal Rating: A
Similar Titles: Nausicaa, Castle in the Sky or Princess Mononoke
Another Anime favorite has been offered up by the “Blu-ray” technicians. In this case, they have once again added a new dimension to the already respected anime title.
Our Home’s Fox Deity part 1
Friday, February 3rd, 2012
Title: Our Home’s Fox Deity
Original Story: Jin Shibamura
Director: Yoshiaki Iwasaki
American Publisher: NIS America
American Release Date: Jan 24th, 2012
Format: 2 DVD box set, 12 half hour episodes (310 minutes)
Genre: Supernatural, Comedy, Action
Rating: Teen 13+
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Synopsis:
Our Home’s Fox Deity Part 2
Friday, February 10th, 2012
Title: Our Home’s Fox Deity
Original Story: Jin Shibamura
Director: Yoshiaki Iwasaki
American Publisher: NIS America
American Release Date: Jan 24th, 2012
Format: 2 DVD box set, 12 half hour episodes (310 minutes)
Genre: Supernatural, Drama, Comedy/Romance
Rating: Teen 13+
Overall Personal Rating: A
Pandora Hearts Volumes 1 and 2 (anime review)
Tuesday, February 14th, 2012The Radius
Title: Pandora Hearts Volumes 1 and 2
Original Story: Jun Mochizuki
Director: Takao Kato
American Publisher: NIS America
American Release Date: Jan 24th, 2012
Format:
Volume 1: 2 DVD box set, 13 half hour episodes (330 minutes)
Volume 2: 2 DVD box set, 12 half hour episodes (310 minutes)
Genre: Supernatural, Drama, Comedy, Mystery
Rating: Teen 13+
Overall Personal Rating: A
An adventure full of twists and turns that leaves you guessing until the end.
Synopsis:
Peace Maker the Complete Series
Tuesday, August 30th, 2011
Title: Peace Maker
Original Story: Nanae Chrono
Director: Tomohiro Hirata (Japanese), Don Rush (USA)
American Publisher: Funimation Entertainment
American Release Date: September 6, 2011
Format: 4 DVD box set, 24 half hour episodes (600 minutes)
Genre: Historical, Drama, Comedy
Rating: TVPG
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Persona – Trinity Sou part 1 and 2 Standard Edition (anime review)
Thursday, February 16th, 2012Title: 
Persona – Trinity Sou part 1 and 2 Standard Edition
Director: Jun Matsumoto
Writer: Yasayuki Muto
Studio: A-1 Pictures
U. S. Distributor: NIS America
U. S. Release Date: Jan. 24th, 2012
Format: DVD / 2 part release 13 episodes each / 307 minutes each
Genre: Suspense, Supernatural
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Similar Titles: Chrome Shelled Regios
Synopsis:
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom: The Complete Series Combo Blu ray / DVD Pack (anime review)
Thursday, March 1st, 2012
Phantom: Requiem for the Phantom: The Complete Series
Director: Keitaro Motonaga
Written by: Shoji Harimura
Studio: Genco, Bee Train
U.S. Distributor: FUNimation
U. S. Release Date: Jan. 31th, 2012
Format: DVD /650 minutes / 26 Episodes
Genre: Drama, Action and Romance
Age Rating: TV MA
Overall Personal Rating: A
Similar Titles: Gunslinger Girls, Darker Than Black and Black Lagoon.
Pokemon Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles DVD Box Set 1
Monday, May 23rd, 2011Title: Pokemon: Pokemon Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles DVD Box Set 1
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: Mar 15 2011
Format: DVD 350 Minutes
Genre: Action Adventure
Publisher Age Ratting: PG
Overall personal ratting: B
As Ash continues his adventure to become a Pokemon Master, he finds himself in all sorts of crazy situations ranging from a haunted mansion, to fighting team Galactic, not to mention, Ash also challenging another gym leader. The first box set of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl: Galactic Battles is sure to be an exciting one.
Pokemon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Tuesday, May 10th, 2011
Title: Pokemon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Distributor: Viz Media
American Release Date: February 1, 2011
Format: DVD 95 Minutes
Genre: Action Adventure
Publisher Age Ratting: PG
Overall personal ratting: C+
Long ago, a meteor threatened to destroy a vast part of the world. Although the area that was going to be destroyed was nothing more than a wasteland, many people and pokemon still called that place home. Everyone was bracing for the end but as the meteor was coming, a pokemon flew up into the sky and stopped it. This pokemon was Arceus and he was willing to sacrifice his life for the people of this land.
Pokemon: Zoroark Master of Illusions (anime review)
Thursday, September 29th, 2011
Pokemon: Zoroark Master of Illusions
Director: Kunihiko Yuyama
Studio: OLM, Inc.
U.S. Distributor: Viz Media
U. S. Release Date: Sept. 20th, 2011
Format: DVD / 93 minutes
Genre: Fantasy, Action / Adventure
Age Rating: A for all ages
Overall Personal Grade: B
Nothing good ever comes from messing with time and when Pokemon are involved it is always bad, especially if you are the human being stupid.
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Polyphonica Crimson S (Anime Review)
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2012
Title: Polyphonica Crimson S
Director: Toshimasa Suzuki
Studio: Diomedea INC.
U.S Distributor: Maiden Japan
U. S. Release Date: 4/03/12
Format and length: DVD, 12 episodes, Japanese language, English subtitles
Genre: Fantasy, Musical
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: TV-14 V
Overall Personal Rating: B
Similar series or titles to check out: Polyphonica, Violinist of Hameln, El Hazard
Synopsis:
This show is the prequel of Polyphonica. No prior knowledge of this series needed to enjoy.
Ponyo on Blu-ray
Wednesday, May 12th, 2010Ponyo on Blu-ray
Director – Hayao Miyazaki/Studio Ghibli
Distributor – U.S., Disney
Release Date: Already on the shelves
Format: Blu-ray / Genre: Fantasy / 103 minutes
Industry Rating: G for general audience
Overall Personal Grade: A-
Similar Titles: If this is your thin then you will be all over My Neighbor Totoro, any of Studio Ghibli titles.
Hans Christian Anderson would have never thought his story could ever be told in such a pure state of childhood. Miyazaki-san’s consistent ability to capture that naive yet complex mind and soul of children is spotlighted in this tale of love and harmony with nature.
Popotan: The Complete Collection
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010Popotan: The Complete Collection
Author: Shinichiro Kimura
Publisher: Geneon / Sentai Filmworks
Release date: August 14, 2007
Genre(s): Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Slice-of-Life
Format: Anime
Age Rating: 16+
Overall Personal Rating: B
Synopsis:
Popotan, a nonsensical word based on the Japanese word for dandelions (tanpopo), is an anime that will almost certainly evoke a strong reaction from any viewer of either loving it or hating it. There are very few anime out there as ecchi and have as deep a plot as Popotan. It is a testament to director Shinichiro Kimura’s and script writer Jukki Hanada’s abilities that they were able to pull it off. However, its uniqueness makes it hard to fit in with any one category or age group.
Princess Jellyfish: the Complete Series
Tuesday, March 6th, 2012Title: Princess Jellyfish: the Complete Series
Director: Takahiro Omori
Studio: Funimation
Author: Akiko Higashimura
U.S. Distributor: Funimation Productions Ltd
U.S. Release Date: Feb. 28th, 2012
Format: Series; DVD/Blu-Ray; 275 min
Genre: Romance; Comedy
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: Funimation TV 14
Similar titles: Ouran High School Host Club, Maria Holic, Student Council’s Discretion
Kurashita Tsukimi thought she was forever safe in her haven of Amamizu-kan, jokingly dubbed “the Nunnery” by its all-female tenants. But her world is soon turned upside down when she meets the cross dressing Kuranosuke Koibuchi.
Princess Resurrection: Complete Collection (DVD)
Tuesday, August 3rd, 2010Title: Princess Resurrection
Director: Masayuki Sakoi (Madhouse)
Original Story: Yasunori Mitsunaga (Kodansha)
American Publisher: Sentai Filmworks
American Release Date: August 3, 2010
Age Rating: TV PG
Format and length: DVD, 26 episodes
Genres: Action, Comedy, Gothic Fantasy, Shonen, Supernatural
Overall Personal Rating: B+
Titles in the Radius: The Familiar of Zero, Rozen Maiden, Tsubasa Reservoir Chronicle
Humans have often dreamed of extending their lives to the epitome of immortality and pondered questions that would arise of immortality or near-immorality. This includes both its blessings and its curses. Princess Resurrection continues this longstanding tradition, but with fairly unique twists while keeping it light-hearted enough for anyone to appreciate.
