As of late,what anime series are worth purchasing?
10-17-04, 02:34 PM
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As of late,what anime series are worth purchasing?
Anime news(except for AnimeonDVD) seems to be slim around here.What recent releases(especially series)would catch the eye of an anime fan.
10-17-04, 03:17 PM
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I have no idea of the title or even the exact genre, but I think it was fantasy, but years ago, in my local comic book/gaming/hobby store, they were showing an animated movie (or perhaps it was a series) that used motion captured movements for its characters. The scene I remember looked a bit like the Mines of Moria from LOTR. Did the '70s animated LOTR series use motion capture?
10-17-04, 04:00 PM
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I second the recommendation for Azumanga Daioh.
Tokyo Godfathers is a beautiful movie, based on The Three Godfathers by John Ford.
If you haven't already picked them up, .hack//SIGN, Witch Hunter Robin, and I believe s-CRY-ed are all coming out in complete collections that look pretty nice.
Tokyo Godfathers is a beautiful movie, based on The Three Godfathers by John Ford.
If you haven't already picked them up, .hack//SIGN, Witch Hunter Robin, and I believe s-CRY-ed are all coming out in complete collections that look pretty nice.
10-17-04, 05:33 PM
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Azumanga is my drug. I loved it and followed it when it was just coming out in japan through fansubs and I couldn't wait to buy the dvds. It's a anime about nothing and very very funny.
10-17-04, 06:19 PM
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If you are a fan of Cowboy Bebop, you might consider Wolf's Rain. You might want to consider it either way.
Personally, I am still waiting for something to surface with Princess Knight (Ribbon No Kishi). It's out in Japan, but no English subtitles=no sale.
Personally, I am still waiting for something to surface with Princess Knight (Ribbon No Kishi). It's out in Japan, but no English subtitles=no sale.
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
Azumanga is my drug. I loved it and followed it when it was just coming out in japan through fansubs and I couldn't wait to buy the dvds. It's a anime about nothing and very very funny.
Azumanga is my drug. I loved it and followed it when it was just coming out in japan through fansubs and I couldn't wait to buy the dvds. It's a anime about nothing and very very funny.
10-17-04, 08:10 PM
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The Lord of the Rings did have a cartoon version that had real motion in it that was animated over. It was the second film I think.
The Lord of the Rings did have a cartoon version that had real motion in it that was animated over. It was the second film I think.
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Azumanga should be six disc in all.
I would also add Read Or Die to the list. it's a pretty good series and jumps from the OVA.
I would also add Read Or Die to the list. it's a pretty good series and jumps from the OVA.
10-17-04, 10:37 PM
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Originally posted by Jackskeleton
Azumanga should be six disc in all.
I would also add Read Or Die to the list. it's a pretty good series and jumps from the OVA.
Azumanga should be six disc in all.
I would also add Read Or Die to the list. it's a pretty good series and jumps from the OVA.
10-17-04, 10:41 PM
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I just completed the Rahxephon and Noir series. I am currently awaiting the Escaflowne series from Rightstuf. The Witch Hunter Robin series comes out in a complete set on October 26. I would also suggest Texhnolyze, Gungrave and especially Last Exile.
10-17-04, 11:04 PM
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I've been getting the Ghost in the Shell series, and the rerelease of the Evangelion dvd's. Also have the Witch Hunter Robin set coming out this month too to pick up.
10-18-04, 12:31 PM
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Originally posted by Yakuza Bengoshi
Current series I'm buying include:
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Azumanga Daioh
and
Texhnolyze
Current series I'm buying include:
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex
Azumanga Daioh
and
Texhnolyze
to those series. I am collecting all of them. Also as others have mentioned: Wolf's Rain, Last Exile, and ROD TV. Though the latter might be a turn off for some fans of the ROD OVA, the series begins very "cute" and eventually connects more with the OVA. I know some people were turned off originally by the change in tone from OVA to TV.Also, the new Eva release is nice, and should be picked up if you are a fan of the show. And my favorite Nurse Witch Komugi-chan.
Other series that might interest you:
Comic Party (a very nice release from Right Stuf), Tsukihime (a great short series that just started coming out here), Stellvia (very cool show), and a great 'slice of life' type show Someday's Dreamer.
There are tons of great anime available now and even more great ones on the horizon like Elfin Lied. Can not wait for this release here
10-18-04, 01:41 PM
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Azumanga Daioh, Initial D, Read or Die, Saiyuki, Full Metal Panic are all good series. Currently watching Get Backers which is finally starting to make it here. Saw the whole series on VCD and it's really good. Also, don't know how soon it'll make it here, but Naruto is really good too.
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Help Needed on 80's Anime!!!
Friend is in to old 80's anime, and wanted to know if an old favorite is available on DVD. He does not know the name but it started with Tran and ended in Z (Tran Z) or Tren Z (regarding Robots???).Could be a clone of Transformer or a ripe off with the success of Transformers?
Any help would be appreciated, been looking on Anime sites all morning with nothing even close regarding this Title. Any links would be appreciated or any suggestions!
Cheers,
...BMatt
Any help would be appreciated, been looking on Anime sites all morning with nothing even close regarding this Title. Any links would be appreciated or any suggestions!
Cheers,
...BMatt
04-09-05, 09:04 PM
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Originally Posted by dvd-4-life
Anime news(except for AnimeonDVD) seems to be slim around here.What recent releases(especially series)would catch the eye of an anime fan.
http://dvdtalk.com/anime/
Be sure to check out last year's top ten list too:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/features/003575.html
many of the titles mentioned in this thread are on the list.
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04-09-05, 09:06 PM
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Could this be it?
http://www.animenfo.com/animetitle,1...azinger_z.html
http://www.animenfo.com/animetitle,1...azinger_z.html
04-09-05, 11:49 PM
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the first couple of volumes of DNAngel were interesting. Paranoia Agent is cool as well.
Gantz is pretty out there - you can pick up copies @ deepdiscountdvd for 10.xx. (But buyer beware - only two episodes per disc)
Gantz is pretty out there - you can pick up copies @ deepdiscountdvd for 10.xx. (But buyer beware - only two episodes per disc)
04-10-05, 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by BrunnenMatt
Friend is in to old 80's anime, and wanted to know if an old favorite is available on DVD. He does not know the name but it started with Tran and ended in Z (Tran Z) or Tren Z (regarding Robots???).Could be a clone of Transformer or a ripe off with the success of Transformers?
Any help would be appreciated, been looking on Anime sites all morning with nothing even close regarding this Title. Any links would be appreciated or any suggestions!
Cheers,
...BMatt
Any help would be appreciated, been looking on Anime sites all morning with nothing even close regarding this Title. Any links would be appreciated or any suggestions!
Cheers,
...BMatt
04-10-05, 10:23 AM
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High marks for Samurai Champloo, it was done by the creator of Cowboy Bebop. Very cool show that is all over the place.
Ghost in the Shell SAC 2nd Gig is pretty cool too, don't know when that will be out in the US though.
Very High recommendations for a show called School Rumble, I don't know if it will ever be out in the US, but it is freakin' hilarious and highly entertaining. Unfortunetly the site that was making the fansubs got shutdown around ep 18.
Ghost in the Shell SAC 2nd Gig is pretty cool too, don't know when that will be out in the US though.
Very High recommendations for a show called School Rumble, I don't know if it will ever be out in the US, but it is freakin' hilarious and highly entertaining. Unfortunetly the site that was making the fansubs got shutdown around ep 18.