“The Radius”
Title: 
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:
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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.
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Title: B Gata H Kei: Yamada’s First Time
Original Story: Yoko Sanri (Shueisha)
Director: Yusuke Yamamoto (Hal Film Maker)
American Publisher: Funimation
American Release Date: Jan. 31st, 2012
Format and Length: Blu-ray and DVD/ Complete Series
Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance, Seinen
Age Rating: TV MA
Overall Personal Rating: B
Many titles come out for males with male protagonists and vice versa for females. This makes sense, since people tend to prefer to read about subjects they are comfortable with and those usually include subjects they know about, ie their own gender. However, occasionally there is the kind of title that can cross the genre boundary and bring topics that aren’t usually discussed. Yamada’s First Time comes close to that kind of story.
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And Yet the Town Moves: The Complete Series
Director: Akiyuki Shinbo
Studio: Shaft
U. S. Distributor: Sentia Filmworks / Section 23
U. S. Release Date: Jan 3rd, 2011
Format: DVD / 300 minutes / 12 episodes
Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life
Overall Personal Rating: B
Similar Titles: Lucky Star, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Synopsis:
Hotori Arashiyama just might be one of the most awkward girls in town. She has difficulty making it to school on time, she is very clumsy and is known for being rather delusional, but she does have a special ability to make those around her realize how special life really is.
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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
“The Radius”:
Title: Hetalia World Series
also referred to as Hetalia 3
Distributor: FUNimation
American release date: January 17, 2012
Format and length: DVD, 120 minutes
Genre: Comedy
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: TV MA (profanity, crude humor and adult innuendoes)
Overall Personal Rating: B
World history as you have never seen it and a clever stab at politically incorrect humor.
Synopsis:
A synopsis is difficult, after all this is Hetalia which is characteristically shorts and clips. So, it isn’t all exactly cohesive. Therefore, instead, here are some of the main stories or highlights:
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Ef: A Tale of Memories on Blu-ray
Director: Shin Onuma
Studio: Shaft
U.S. Distributor: Sentai Filmworks/ Section 23
U. S. Release Date: Jan. 31st, 2012
Format: Blu-ray / 12 Episodes / 300 Minutes
Genre: Josen, Romance, Drama
Age Rating: TV MA
Overall Personal Rating: A+
Every once in a while you come across something new that has an instant effect that is both infectious and uplifting. For me, Ef: A Tale of Memories is just one of those things.
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Title: kimi ni todoke volume 1 premium edition
Original Manga Artist/Author:Karuho Shiina
Distributor: NIS America
American release date: 1-10-12
Format and length: 2 disc Blu Ray DVD Combo
Genre: Romance, slice of life
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: Everyone
Overall Personal Rating: A
A shy and socially awkward girl makes her way into the social structure of high school. Even though it is not natural for her, with persistence and the kindness of others, she can really grow into happy relationships.
Synopsis:
The Radius
Tenchi Muyo! GXP Galaxy Police Transporter: The Complete Series S.A.V.E. Edition
Directed by: Shinichi Watanabe
Writter: Kuroda Yousuke
American Publisher: Funimation Entertainment
American Release Date: January 24, 2012
Format: 8 DVD box set, 26 half hour episodes (650 minutes)
Genre: Comedy, Sci-Fi, action, “harem” (an anime in which one often dweeby guy is beset by tons of attractive women)
Rating: PG
Overall Personal Rating: B
“The Radius”
Title: Fairy Tail Part 3
Original Story: Hiro Mashima
American Publisher: Funimation Entertainment
American Release Date: January 31, 2012
Format: 4 DVD/Blu-Ray combo box set, 13 half hour episodes (300 minutes)
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
Rating: TV14
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Synopsis:
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Gantz II: Perfect Answer
Director: Shinsuke Sato
Writer: Hiroya Oku (manga)
U.S. Distributor: NEW PEOPLE Entertainment Films
Release Date: Jan. 14th, 2012
Genre: Sci Fi, Action, Psychological Thriller
Age Rating: R
Overall Personal Rating: A
Similar Series: Gantz 1, Death Note and 20th Century Boys
How does a true hero solve a no win situation?
Synopsis:
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MM9: Monster Magnitude 9
Author: Hiroshi Yamamoto
U. S. Publisher: Viz Media / Haikasoru
U. S. Release Date: Jan. 17th. 2012
Format: Paperback / 285 Pages
Genre: Sci Fi, Drama
Age Rating: Not Rated ( I would say 10 +)
Overall Personal Rating: A-
Similar Titles: Big Man Japan
In a world where monsters appear whenever they want and seem to defy all of the laws of physics, it is comforting to know that there is a team of professionals out there that do everything they can to stop these creatures before they run amok.
”The Radius”:
Title: Bokurano Ours Volume 5
Artist/Author: Mohiro Kitoh
Distributor: Viz Media, VIZ SIGNATURE (IKKI)
American release date: 1-10-12
Format and length: Action, Mecha, Science Fiction Manga
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: T+ Older Teen
Overall Personal Rating: A-
When you are fighting to save the earth and willing to give up your life for the cause, the less you know the better off you’ll be.
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The World Only God Knows Season One on Blu-ray
Director: Hideyuki Kurata
Studio: Manglobe
U. S. Distributor: Sentai Filmworks / Section 23
U. S. Release Date: Jan. 24th, 2012
Format: Blu-ray / 12 episodes / 300 minutes
Genre: Romance, Comedy, Fantasy
Overall Personal Rating: B+
Synopsis:
“The Radius”
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.
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One Piece: Color Walk 2
By: Eiichiro Oda
U.S. Distributor: Viz Media
U. S. Release Date: Jan. 3rd, 2012
Format: Large Format Paperback / 109 Pages
Genre: Art Book
Age Rating: T of Teens, but is for everyone
Overall Personal Rating: B+
Synopsis: Provided by Viz Media
Color images and special illustrations from one of the world’s most popular manga are offered in this vivid new art collection. The book features behind-the-scenes info on how certain characters were designed and also includes an interview with Eiichiro Oda where he discusses his history and evolution as a manga artist. The book also includes a bonus postcard and in-bound full-color poster!
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Title: Dirty Pair
Directors: Norio Kashima & Toshifumi Takizawa (Sunrise)
Original Story: Haruka Takachiho
American Publisher: Nozomi
American Release Date: January 3, 2012
Format and Length: DVD, 7 episodes
Genres: Action, Comedy, Girls with guns, Science Fiction
Age Rating: 13+
Overall Personal Rating: B+
Titles in the radius: Dominion Tank Police, Gunsmith Cats and Slayers
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Title: Rosario + Vampire: Season II
Manga Author: Akihisa Ikeda (Shueisha)
American Publisher: VIZ Media
American Release Date: January 3, 2012
Age Rating: T+
Format and length: Manga, 4 chapters
Genres: Action, Comedy, Romance, Shonen, Supernatural
Overall Personal Rating: A
Titles in the Radius: The Familiar of Zero, Ikkitousen, Magical Teacher Negima! and Mao Chan
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The Radius
Title: NightSky
Platform: PC, Wii
Developer: Nicalis
Publisher/Distributor: Nicalis
US Release Date: January 6, 2011
Format: Downloadable content
Genre: Puzzle
ESRB: NR (Complete lack of anything offensive would net this an E for everyone rating)
Overall Personal Rating: B
Similar Series: Braid, VVVVV
“The Radius”:
Title: Skip Beat 26
Artist/Author: Yoshiki Nakamura
Distributor: Viz Media
American release date: 1-3-12
Format and length: Shojo manga
Publisher/Industry Age Rating: T
Overall Personal Rating: C+
Similar series or titles to check out: Crown of Love
If you want to be an actress, what counts is the efforts that you put into it. Just how much does Kyoko have and does she really understand what she needs to do?
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