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RightStuf - Anime, Manga and More

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This Week in Games - Trying to Look Ahead

Jul 18, 17:42

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Heidi updates us on the latest iteration of the Nintendo Switch - plus EVO news and more. ― I need to be real with you all for a sec. It's really, really hard to write a chipper, semi-snarky game news article considering what just went down at Kyoto Animation. I'm hearing that this could be considered the worst mass murder in postwar Japanese history. Most of us reading have watched and enjoyed at le...

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This Week in Anime - Vinland Saga is the Must-Watch Epic of the Season

Jul 18, 14:00

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This viking epic combines its grounded historical fiction premise with pulse-pounding fantastical action in a stunning production by Studio Wit. Micchy and Steve discuss the themes and thrills of the series so far. ― Vinland Saga combines its grounded historical fiction premise with pulse-pounding fantastical action in a stunning production by Studio Wit. Micchy and Steve discuss the themes and thri...

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Samurai Champloo Complete Series Blu-Ray

Jul 18, 12:00

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anime

Fifteen years after its debut, how has Shinichiro Watanabe's classic hip hop samurai road trip aged in high definition? James Beckett has the answers. ― It's nearly impossible to talk about Samurai Champloo without discussing director Shinichiro Watanabe's more famous project, Cowboy Bebop. Both series are episodic action-adventure tales that seek to blend stylized Western influences into the Japanes...

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Fire Department: 33 People Confirmed Dead in Kyoto Animation Fire (Updated)

Jul 18, 06:23

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anime industry

41-year-old man apprehended for suspected arson; 35 reported injured ― This is a developing story. ANN will update this article and will post follow-up articles as more credible and accurate information about the situation surfaces. Japan's national news agency NHK reported on Thursday at 9:21 p.m. that, according to the Kyoto Fire Department, 33 people are confirmed to have died in the fire that eng...

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Answerman - How Have Anime Conventions Changed Over Time?

Jul 17, 14:00

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How do conventions of yesteryear compare to modern shows like Anime Expo or Otakon? Justin looks back on old video rooms and industry panels to find out. ― Fred asked: I've only been going to conventions for the past year or so, and I'm curious how they've evolved over time. You'd actually be surprised by how little has changed for anime conventions over the years. The crowds are bigger, the shows p...

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Dances with the Dragons Blu-ray

Jul 17, 12:00

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This fantasy action series has fallen by the wayside since it originally aired a year ago. Theron Martin finds out if there's anything about this light novel adaptation that's worth revisiting on blu-ray. ― This 12 episode anime from the Spring 2018 season did not get a lot of attention in the West, perhaps in part because its source novels (29 in all since 2003) do not have even full fan translation...

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Your Daily Streaming Reviews Schedule: Summer 2019

Jul 16, 15:06

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anime

The poll results are in and we have your Daily Streaming Reviews schedule for Summer 2019! ― This season's poll results have been tallied and we've put together the schedule for the Summer 2019 Daily Streaming Reviews! Due to lack of reader interest, Chris Farris will be wrapping up his reviews of YU-NO: A girl who chants love at the bound of this world this week. Without further ado, your schedule: ...

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This Week in Anime - Astra Lost in Space is Off to a Stellar Start

Jul 16, 14:00

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The Astra rockets forth into drama and adventure with its intriguing new cast of spacefaring characters. Nick and Andy discuss their favorite moments and future predictions for this exciting sci fi series. ― Astra Lost in Space rockets forth into drama and adventure with its intriguing new cast of spacefaring characters. This week, Nick and Andy discuss their favorite moments and future predictions ...

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Junji Ito "Collection" BD+DVD

Jul 16, 12:00

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This haphazard adaptation of a horror manga master's beloved works is more depressing than shocking. Faye Hopper has the details. ― How do you make Junji Ito boring? Is it even possible? Well, in case you are one of the few who ever pondered such a question, congratulations! You have an answer. It's called Junji Ito Collection, and it is pure unadulterated tedium. But how? For one, it's notorious how...

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Shelf Life - July 15, 2019

Jul 15, 13:00

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There's a plethora of new hit manga out this week, from Goblin Slayer to BEASTARS to Skull-Face Bookseller Honda-san. Check out our full list of anime, manga, and game releases! ― Welcome to Shelf Life, covering every week's new releases in anime, manga, and Japanese games! The latest part of Boruto looks like the headline act in this week's anime lineup, while it's a week of endings and beginnings ...

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Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION

Jul 15, 12:07

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anime

This full CGI remake of the first Pokemon movie may seem redundant on the surface, but does this update add anything to the original experience? Callum May has our review from the film's theatrical run in Japan. ― It's not often that you sit through an entire film waiting for it to justify its own existence, but that was my experience watching Pokémon the Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back EVOLUTION, an exac...

Columns - February 2008

2019 [195]

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2018 [459]

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June 2018 [39]

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2017 [450]

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2016 [373]

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