This is just a little place where we like to index all the stuff we've reviewed, so you can see what we thought of it at a glance. Geez, that sure is a lotta stuff... heheh, oh, well. Each month we add last month's reviews to this index, so be sure to check back frequently!
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| Action Figures |
Ah! My Goddess: Yellow Submarine Action Figure Series |
Yellow Submarine |
They may not move, but they are perfect on a shelf. |
A+ |
| Action Figures |
Kaiyodo Evangelion Models |
Kaiyodo |
Buy! Buy! Buy! :) |
A |
| Action Figures |
McFarlane's 3D Animation from Japan |
McFarlane Toys |
The parts make for some serious chocking hazards. But if you spend the cash you better not let any little kids near these babies. |
A+ |
| Action Figures |
Volks Excellent Doll Body |
Volks |
Outstanding for articulation and universality. How can you top a selection of bodies that can fit almost any character? |
A+ |
| Anime |
A.D. Police Vol.1: Bad Blood |
ADV |
For the person who wants everything related to Bubblegum Crisis. |
71% |
| Anime |
Akira: The Special Edition DVD |
Pioneer |
If there were more stills it would have gotten a 100. |
99% |
| Anime |
Amazing Nurse Nanako Vol.1 - Memories of You |
Pioneer |
Bouncy, bouncy, bouncy... Gotta love that fan service. It's killer. |
A- |
| Anime |
Amazing Nurse Nanako Vol.2 - Fire-Crackers |
Pioneer |
Nanako has fan service that goes to eleven. |
A+ |
| Anime |
Amazing Nurse Nanako Vol.3 - The Last Spiral |
Pioneer |
The pay-off is well worth the price of admission. |
A- |
| Anime |
Angel Links Vol.1 |
Bandai |
Just finished watching Outlaw Star and still want some more? Try Angel Links! |
91% |
| Anime |
Argent Soma |
Sunrise |
A refreshing science fiction tale of hatred, love and mysteries. |
93% |
| Anime |
Assemble Insert |
Right Stuf |
Make it a classic, please. |
86% |
| Anime |
The Big O |
Sunrise |
Big style, Big robots, Big action, Big-O! |
B+ |
| Anime |
Blood: The Last Vampire |
Manga Entertainment |
The longest, most attractive anime trailer ever made... Only, there’s no actual movie to go with it. |
68% |
| Anime |
Blue Gender |
Toshiba EMI |
A top-notch science fiction story with excellent character and mechanical designs. |
A- |
| Anime |
Cardcaptors Vol.1: Tests of Courage |
Nelvana |
How could they do this to Sakura?! |
D+ |
| Anime |
CosPlay Encyclopedia |
AnimeWorks |
For the same amount of money you can get the dub of the Sailor Moon R: Promise of the Rose Movie. |
D+ |
| Anime |
Combustible Campus Guardress (Bakuen Campus Guardress) |
Jump Video |
Seen it all before, but that’s no reason not to see it all again. |
C+ |
| Anime |
Cowboy Bebop 1st Session DVD |
Bandai |
A great value for a great series. Check it out! |
A- |
| Anime |
Digimon: The Movie |
Fox Kids |
This movie slaughters Pokemon in every way. |
A+ |
| Anime |
The Dog of Flanders |
Pioneer |
Do not watch this movie if you are depressed or have just watched Grave of the Fireflies. |
A- |
| Anime |
Dragon Ball: Tournament - Roshi's Request |
FUNimation |
The episodes are missing the feel of the first story arc. |
72% |
| Anime |
Dual! Parare Run Run Monogatari |
Pioneer |
"Dual!" is definitly a must-try for sci-fi and "Tenchi" series fans who wants something light and merry for a change. |
A- |
| Anime |
Escaflowne the Movie: A Girl in Gaea |
Bandai |
Where the plot is thin at times, the movie makes up for it with stunning visuals and great characters. |
B+ |
| Anime |
Final Fantasy: The Spirits Within (Theater) |
Square Pictures |
The most realistic CGI film ever is also the least interesting CGI film of all time (not that there's a lot of competition). |
78% |
| Anime |
Flint, The Time Detective Vol.3: The Sands of Time |
Right Stuf |
A fun show, but some strange video problems. |
58% |
| Anime |
Flint, the Time Detective Vol.4: Can't We All Get Along? |
Right Stuf |
Despite some little touches, the Flint DVD misses the big picture. |
70% |
| Anime |
Gatekeepers |
GONZO |
Oh, GONZO again. =) |
B+ |
| Anime |
Golgo 13: Queen Bee Special Edition DVD |
Urban Vision |
The second movie featuring Japan's most popular hit man. |
73% |
| Anime |
Haunted Junction DVD Collection |
Bandai |
Twelve of the funniest episodes you will ever see, all in one affordable DVD set. |
A+ |
| Anime |
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor TV Series DVD Box Set |
Right Stuf |
One of the best series you'll ever see. |
92% |
| Anime |
The Irresponsible Captain Tylor: The OVA Collection Vol. 5 - From Here to Eternity |
Right Stuf |
A fitting end to a series with some of the most memorable characters ever. |
B+ |
| Anime |
Initial D |
Avex Group |
Heart-pounding street racing anime with awesome CG! |
A- |
| Anime |
Initial D Third Stage: The Movie |
Avex Group |
A great anime movie to watch if you want to test the speakers of your home entertainment system. =) |
92% |
| Anime |
Inu-Yasha |
Sunrise |
Yet another winner from Rumiko Takahashi, and with a sexy puppy-boy to boot! |
93% |
| Anime |
Jubei-Chan: The Ninja Girl - Secret of the Lovely Eyepatch Vol.1: A Legend Reborn! |
Bandai |
One of the most original and off-the-wall series on the market. |
A- |
| Anime |
Kaikan Phrase |
Canyon |
Got J-rock? Got bishounen? What more could you ask for? |
86% |
| Anime |
Love Hina |
Xebec |
Big hit romance comedy straight from Japan! |
B+ |
| Anime |
Magical Project S (Pretty Sammy TV) |
Pioneer |
Keeps the magic going all the way to the finale. |
B+ |
| Anime |
Megami Kouhosei |
Bandai |
A must-see anime series with astonishing computer graphics fused with nicely done traditional anime artworks. |
A- |
| Anime |
Mobile Suit Gundam Vol.1: The Battle Begins DVD |
Bandai |
This is where it all began! |
87% |
| Anime |
Mobile Suit Gundam: The 08th MS Team Vol.1 DVD |
Bandai |
A nice diversion. |
90% |
| Anime |
Nadesico The Movie: The Prince of Darkness |
Kadokawa Shoten |
Not as good as the TV series, but definitly worth checking out. |
B+ |
| Anime |
Nazca Vol. 1 - Blades of Fate |
Pioneer |
If you love martial arts, ancient civilizations, or just like tales of reincarnation, then this series is for you. |
A- |
| Anime |
Nazca Vol. 2 - Blood Rivals |
Pioneer |
This volume takes the plots presented in the first one and expounds on them, but be sure you pick up the first volume of Nazca: Blades of Fate so you won't be lost. |
A- |
| Anime |
Nazca Vol.3 - Betrayal of Humanity |
Pioneer |
The most engaging volume in the series up to this point. |
A+ |
| Anime |
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Collection 0:1 DVD |
ADV |
Do you like Eva? Don't be a fool! Get this DVD!! |
A+ |
| Anime |
Parappa the Rapper: The Animated Series |
Sony |
In the rain or in the snow, I’ve got the funky flow, but now, this anime really blows. |
65% |
| Anime |
Perfect Blue |
Manga Video |
One of the weirdest and most engaging Anime movies out there. |
A- |
| Anime |
Pet Shop of Horrors DVD |
Urban Vision |
Sooner or later everyone goes to Chinatown... to visit Count D and his wonderful Pet Shop! |
A- |
| Anime |
Pokémon: The First Movie (Theater) |
Warner Bros. |
A decent movie ruined by a crappy dub. |
C |
| Anime |
Pokémon: The Movie 2000 (Theater) |
Warner Bros. |
Where Pokemon: The First Movie fell on its face, the second movie makes all the right moves and gives a little fan service as an added treat. |
A- |
| Anime |
Pokémon 3: The Movie (Theater) |
Warner Bros. |
Less Ash angst, more pokémon battles. Can that be a bad thing? |
75% |
| Anime |
Princess Mononoke (Theater) |
Miramax |
A tour de force that'll leave you wanting to see it again. |
A+ |
| Anime |
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Rose Collection Vol. 1 DVD |
Software Sculptors |
A definite anime classic that no Otaku should be without. |
A- |
| Anime |
Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Rose Collection Vol. 2 DVD |
Software Sculptors |
Excellent. Weird. Original. Utena is all these things and the fun comes from trying to solve the many mysteries. |
A+ |
| Anime |
Rurouni Kenshin Wandering Samurai Vol.1 : The Legendary Swordsman |
AnimeWorks |
^_^x |
B+ |
| Anime |
Sailor Moon S - Heart Collection I DVD |
Pioneer |
Seven uncut episodes is a very sweet deal. |
B |
| Anime |
Sakura Diaries Vol.1 |
ADV |
Very suggestive at times, but the great story and comedy aspects are this shows high points. |
B+ |
| Anime |
Sakura Diaries Vol.2 |
ADV |
Take everything we said about this show in the May Fringe and just throw it right in the crapper, because this show is the most hentai anime there is that isn't hentai. |
A- |
| Anime |
Samurai X Volume 1: Trust DVD |
ADV |
@_@x Love the show, but don't love the dub. |
80% |
| Anime |
Senkaiden Houshin Engi |
Shueisha |
Another intriguing series inspired by a well-known manga series. |
B+ |
| Anime |
Sol Bianca: The Legacy Vol.1 - Lost Treasures DVD |
Pioneer |
It may be a remake, but it is one of the must see series on the market. |
A- |
| Anime |
Slayers: The Book of Spells |
ADV |
How can you compare Lina's breast to Nahga's? |
B+ |
| Anime |
Slayers: The Motion Picture |
ADV |
Great characters and fun situations make for an unforgettable viewing experience. |
B+ |
| Anime |
Starship Girl Yamamoto Yohko Vol.1 |
Right Stuf |
Yamamoto Yohko paints an amusing picture of war and peace 1000 years in the future. |
73% |
| Anime |
Street Fighter Alpha: The Movie |
Manga Video |
The Dark Hadou must have taken hold of you if you haven't seen this movie. |
A |
| Anime |
Tales of Eternia the Animation |
Xebec |
Need advice on how to play RPGs? Here's an anime just for you... Just kidding. =) |
86% |
| Anime |
Tenchi Forever (Tenchi-Muyo in Love 2) |
Pioneer |
A must-have for Tenchi fans. |
B- |
| Anime |
Tenchi In Tokyo (Shin Tenchi-Muyo! TV) |
Pioneer |
Too funny for its own good. |
C- |
| Anime |
3x3 Eyes: Immortals |
Pioneer |
The way classic anime should be done. |
A |
| Anime |
3x3 Eyes: Legend of the Divine Demon |
Pioneer |
The plot could have used a little work. |
B- |
| Anime |
Transformers Beast Wars II: Movie Edition - Lion Convoy in Danger |
Pioneer |
Beast Wars in 2-D? Yep. At least in Japan. |
C |
| Anime |
Trigun Vol.1: The $$60,000,000,000 Man |
Pioneer |
If you're pressed for money, avoid it go for Cowboy Bebop instead. |
C- |
| Anime |
Vampire Hunter D: Special Edition DVD |
Urban Vision |
A true classic that no anime fan should be without. |
B |
| Anime |
Vampire Hunter D 2000 (Theater) |
Urban Vision |
A wonderful fantasy action film that surpases the original in everthing but gore. |
A |
| Anime |
Vandread |
GONZO |
Sci-fi Love-Love Comedy for the Quality-Conscious Otakus! |
A+ |
| Anime |
Wild Cardz |
U.S. Manga |
Too cute for its own good. |
D+ |
| Anime |
X (Theater) |
Manga Video |
Aside from a minor few errors, the film is an enjoyable watch that shouldn't be missed. |
A- |
| Book |
AIC: Animation International Chronicle |
Palgrave |
If you can't read Japanese, you can still look at the pictures. |
A+ |
| Book |
Anime from Akira to Princess Mononoke: Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation |
AIC |
The clever asides keep the book from falling apart. |
75% |
| Book |
Cardcaptor Sakura Vol.1 |
TOKYOPOP |
Any otaku would find this particular manga adaptation pleasing - both to the mind and eye. |
A |
| Book |
CLOVER Vol.1 |
TOKYOPOP |
One of CLAMP's most bizzare stories. |
77% |
| Book |
Cybertronian: The Unofficial Transformers ReCogNitioN Guide, Vols. 1-2 |
Antarctic Press |
A true trip down memory lane. |
81% |
| Book |
Embracing Defeat: Japan in the Wake of World War II |
W & W Norton and Co. |
A hard look at America's occupation of Japan following the Pacific War. |
81% |
| Book |
Ghost Sweeper Mikami Book 1 (Chinese) |
Ching Win Comics |
GS Mikami never made it to the anime hall of fame. |
67% |
| Book |
Magic Knight Rayearth Vol.4 |
TOKYOPOP |
Come on, this is CLAMP, you know you're going to buy it. It sports a great translation and excellent artwork and it's worth every penny. |
A- |
| Book |
The Making of Modern Japan |
Belknap Press |
The history of Japan from unification to the present. |
97% |
| Book |
Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Vol.1 |
TOKYOPOP |
An excellent way to experience the epic series without having to sit through the anime. |
B+ |
| Book |
Kia Asamiya's Nadesico Book 2 |
CPM Manga |
Has a better plot than the anime version. |
75% |
| Book |
Oh My Goddess!: The Adventures of the Mini-Goddesses |
Dark Horse |
This is one of those rare books that a fan should not be without. |
A |
| Book |
Parasyte Vol.4 |
TOKYOPOP |
There are lots of blood and body parts flying around in this series. |
B- |
| Book |
Secret Comics Japan |
VIZ |
One of the best mature audience manga collections on the market today. |
A+ |
| Book |
Shidima, Vol 1, Chapter 1: Outlaws Return |
Image Comics |
A samurai by any other name would kick as much butt. |
B |
| Book |
Sunrise Anime Daizenshi |
Tatsumi Publishing |
A publication with everything one can know about Sunrise. And pages of details that you don't even need to know. :) |
C+ |
| Book |
Wizard: Anime Invasion Vol.1, #1 |
Wizard |
A bit too mainstream. |
62% |
| CD |
BOA: Twilight |
Pioneer |
If you only expect anime music, look somewhere else. |
85% |
| CD |
Cardcaptor Sakura Complete Vocal CD |
Victor |
Sugar, in it's unadulterated music form. All the Cardcaptor Sakura you could ever want. |
97% |
| CD |
Dance Dance Revolution 4th Mix: Original Soundtrack |
Intercord |
It's got a beat and you can dance to it. Well, duh! |
93% |
| CD |
Eriko with Crunch |
JASPAC |
Eriko's joining this group seems to be a wise choice. |
A+ |
| CD |
Eriko with Crunch - Luv is Magic |
JASPAC |
Loose lyric booklet with an awesome picture of the group on the cover included in pocket-sleeve of disc package. |
B+ |
| CD |
Eriko Imai - My Place |
JASPAC |
Beautiful foldout booklet, free Eriko Imai logo sticker, plastic sleeve case. |
90% |
| CD |
Final Fantasy: Pray |
Digicube |
A great CD that any Final Fantasy veteran can't do without. |
96% |
| CD |
Final Fantasy IX Piano Collection |
Digicube |
Final Fantasy IX's music, piano-fied. |
89% |
| CD |
GLOBE: Cruise Record 1995-2000 |
Avex |
With the leadership of J-Music mastermind Tetsuya Komuro, there's no telling how big this group can truly get. |
A |
| CD |
Kiss Destination - Gravity |
Sony |
You will not be disappointed with this album! |
A |
| CD |
Megumi Hayashibara - "Bertemu" |
King Records |
One of the best collections of Megumi Hayashibara's songs. |
A- |
| CD |
Memorial Album of The Musical 8: Pretty Soldier Sailor Moon |
Nippon Columbia |
For a long-time SeraMyu fan, these tracks won't be a surprise. |
A |
| CD |
Namie Amuro - Genius 2000 |
Avex |
Amuro's rest paid off, thus producing a beautiful album to enjoy until her next release. |
A |
| CD |
Namie Amuro - Never End |
Avex |
Amuro continues to ignite the stage and give her beloved fans exactly what they want. |
A+ |
| CD |
Pokémon: Para ser un Maestro |
Nintendo |
So it's a dub of a dub. |
B |
| CD |
SNK vs. Capcom : Saikyou Fighters - OGST |
SNK |
Nice album booklet featuring artwork of both SNK and Capcom characters as drawn by Capcom artists. |
B+ |
| CD |
SPEED Final Dome Tour - Real Life |
Avex |
These girls went out with a bang at their finale performance. |
A |
| CD |
Takako Uehara - "first wing" |
RK Works |
Honestly, I adore this album. |
A |
| Live Action |
Iron Chef: American Season II |
Food Network |
Food Network’s localization of Iron Chef continues to prove that there’s more Japanese TV worth bringing over than just the anime. |
A |
| Non-Anime |
Samurai Jack |
Cartoon Network |
One of the best shows since Powerpuff Girls. |
98% |
| Trading Cards |
Gundam Wing: MS War Collectible Card Game |
Bandai |
Further proof that collectible card games no longer need be collectible nor a game. |
65% |
| Trading Cards |
Sailor Moon: Archival Trading Cards |
Dart FlipCards Inc. |
One of those great sets of anime trading cards that you should collect. |
A- |
| Trading Cards |
Sailor Moon Collectible Card Game - 1st Edition |
Dart FlipCards Inc. |
The female version of the DragonBall Z CCG? Maybe, but it's another anime CCG for people to play and collect. |
B+ |
| Video Game (Arcade) |
Police 911 |
Konami |
The best one-player shooting game ever. |
91% |
| Video Game (DC) |
Capcom vs. SNK: Millennium Fight 2000 |
Capcom |
"But it's the same Malibu Stacey!"
"Yeah, but she's got a new hat!" |
D+ |
| Video Game (DC) |
Record of Lodoss War - The Advent of Cardice |
Kadokawa |
Diablo, anyone? |
B- |
| Video Game (GBA) |
F-Zero Advance |
Nintendo |
A great port of a great SNES game equals a rather lackluster GBA launch title. |
75% |
| Video Game (GBA) |
Kuru Kuru Kururin |
Nintendo |
The only GBA game worth importing. |
95% |
| Video Game (GBA) |
Mario Kart Advance |
Nintendo |
The directional pad is too sensitive. |
84% |
| Video Game (GBC) |
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages |
Capcom |
Zelda, from Capcom, with love. |
90% |
| Video Game (GBC) |
Pokémon Crystal |
Nintendo |
Basically a clone of the Gold and Silver. |
85% |
| Video Game (GBC) |
Pokemon Puzzle Challenge |
Nintendo |
Brightly colored blocks and Pokemon, all in your hand. |
A- |
| Video Game (N64) |
Shin Seki Evangelion |
Bandai |
Doesn't meet the standards the previous games have set. |
B- |
| Video Game (PC) |
Shin Seiki Evangelion: Kotetsu no Girfriend |
Gainax |
One Evangelion game that captures the true feel of Eva. |
B+ |
| Video Game (PS2) |
Shadow of Destiny |
Konami |
An enjoyable game with some graphic shortcomings. |
85% |
| Video Game (Saturn) |
Magic Knight Rayearth: Saturn Game |
Working Designs |
Saturn's last stand. |
A- |
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