The story underneath is a universal one, powerful and expertly told. Viewers should be prepared for a devastating experience with a lot of challenging concepts that pile on hard and fast as the finale approaches.

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27 comments

The X Button - Restored Nation

Mar 5, 12:00

27 comments

The imports come calling this week with Yakuza, super heroines, and two puzzle classics mashed together! Plus Drakengard extras and Hatsune Miku surprises!

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33 comments

Vividred Operation Sub.DVD

Mar 5, 12:00

33 comments

Tech-based magical girls battle aliens in a heavily-derivative, otaku-pandering series that is definitely not aimed at little girls. It avoids mediocrity due an outstanding musical score and never forgetting that it is supposed to be fun.

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22 comments

Pile of Shame - Adventures of Hols, Prince of the Sun

Mar 4, 13:24

22 comments

Isao Takahata's troubled first feature is easily the best anime of the 1960s.

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9 comments

Interview: Masahiro Ando

Mar 4, 12:00

9 comments

Masahiro Ando, the director of Sword of the Stranger, currently working on Sekai Seifuku, sits down with us for a few questions. We talk future projects, working with Mari Okada and more.

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28 comments

Shelf Life - Love;Stories

Mar 3, 18:04

28 comments

This week, a scintillating tale of modern politics and voter fraud, along with giant robots, AI girls, and child soldiers. All in a week's work.
- Jormungand s1
- Love, Election & Chocolate
- Robotics;Notes part 1

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4 comments

Earth Defense Force 2025

Mar 3, 13:30

4 comments

Earth Defense Force is again what it once was. It is large, it is pointless, and it is good, dumb fun.

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7 comments

Higurashi: When They Cry GN 23

Mar 2, 12:00

7 comments

Higurashi: When They Cry is still an intriguing, spine-chilling, gut-churning horror/mystery hybrid that has nicely recovered from the prologue feel of the previous volume. It can be an intimidating series to pick up, but it looks as if those who stuck by it are about to be amply rewarded

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3 comments

Bloody Cross GN 1

Mar 1, 12:00

3 comments

On the whole, Bloody Cross is a hybrid of pseudo-religious fantasy and fast paced action story. The twists keep on coming and there is never a moment to stop and catch your breath, so if you're looking for something non-stop, this is the series for you.

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17 comments

Nobunaga The Fool Episodes 1 - 6 Streaming

Feb 27, 12:00

17 comments

On the whole, Nobunaga the Fool doesn't care if you think it's kind of silly. By episode six it has established that despite a set up that would make a historian cry, it still is capable of genuine feelings.

Hiroyuki AIGAMO

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