Gia's List: 7 Luckiest Ladies & Gents of Anime
You don't have to be a gambler to benefit from excessive good fortune...but it doesn't hurt. Here are seven of anime's luckiest characters. 2012-01-28

ANNCast - Viewers Like You: I Think Therefore I Rant
It's a call-out show! We tackle a bunch of hot-button issues like negative fan reaction to same-sex relationships in anime, the fate of Gundam after Bandai and why everyone wants you to be so positive all the time! And if that isn't enough, there's more!! 2012-01-27

Hey, Answerman! - Made To Hit In America
In a cold, cruel world, only one man - one Answerman - has the answers to the burning questions of our time. Like, do Japanese companies have anything to say or do for dubbing or translation? Where on Earth can you legally DOWNLOAD anime? How fares American cartoon shows in Japan? And more! 2012-01-27

Jason Thompson's House of 1000 Manga - Ranma 1/2
Rumiko Takahashi's most famous romantic comedy goes under the microscope. Believe it or not, Jason wasn't a big fan of Ranma 1/2 until he fell in a magical spring and started having zany gender-swapping martial arts-fused adventures himself. 2012-01-26

The X Button - Robot Monsters
Todd talks about robots, vampires, anime crossovers, and other import oddities! Plus Tokitowa, Neverdead, and a whole lotta Resident Evil. 2012-01-25

A Devil and Her Love Song GN 1
Despite what the back cover says, and even in spite of the title, this is not a love story.

Skip Beat! GN 26
If there's one thing that can be said about Skip Beat it is that it has been consistently enjoyable. This volume is no exception.

House of Five Leaves GN 5
For those who can get past the pacing and the art, House of Five Leaves is an interesting tale of a disparate group of people fallen into crime. With complimenting characters, a clear sense of the time in which is takes place, and intertwining motivations, Ono's series is one for the older reader who is ready for something a little different that doesn't involve students or superpowers.

Twin Spica GN 11
The uplifting message still shines through, and the main characters don't just lecture about getting stronger and moving forward—they actually go out there and do it.

Broken Blade
Fantastic mecha battles and a novel technological base highlight this gritty, graphic, adult-slanted sci fi/fantasy story about friends forced to oppose each other in a war that neither side wants or can avoid.

X-Men
Madhouse's interpretation of the popular Marvel Comics mutants is a darker super-hero action series made with established fans in mind. Despite some flaws, it offers a more adult-skewing take on super-powered action.

Kimi Ni Todoke Blu-Ray + DVD Box Set 1
A romance about two very nice people getting exactly what they deserve: each other. Oh, and some friends.

One Piece Color Walk Artbook 2
If you are a die-hard One Piece fan, you probably want this book. As a collection of Oda's color art, each image with its own unique composition, it is a good investment.

Wandering Son GN 2
Wandering Son addresses issues of growing up and puberty with sensitivity and in a way that is easy to understand. With its quiet emphasis on the way a group of four friends divides and redivides into pairs, the cruelty of children, and social norms, Shimura's work is a stand out.

Gakuen Alice Litebox DVD
Although there are occasional sprinklings of intrigue and drama, is it really worth sitting through all the classroom antics and poor animation quality just for that?

Kurau: Phantom Memory DVD 2
It may have its share of mecha battles and super-powered action, but quality writing and an emphasis on relationships continues to elevate this series to a higher level. A strong and heartfelt second outing.