Aug 14, 2012 Anime Kids on the Slope by Shinichiro Watanabe (Review) This coming-of-age story is highlighted by melodrama, love triangles, and a swingin’ jazz soundtrack.
Apr 2, 2012 Anime Last Exile: Fam, the Silver Wing by Koichi Chigira (Review) A letdown in almost every possible way imaginable, which is all the more disappointing because the storyline and setting has potential.
Aug 27, 2009 Anime Movies Sword of the Stranger by Masahiro Ando (Review) An increasingly dull and predictable storyline populated by characters that are a collection of clichés.
Apr 28, 2008 Anime 5 Centimeters Per Second by Makoto Shinkai (Review) Here’s hoping that “5 Centimeters Per Second” represents one last hurrah for Shinkai before moving on to new, and equally fertile territory.
Apr 12, 2008 Anime Appleseed Ex Machina by Shinji Aramaki (Review) Appleseed Ex Machina is primarily disappointing because it squanders so much of the depth and potential that existed in the original.
Jul 29, 2007 Anime Movies Paprika by Satoshi Kon (Review) To attempt to come up with a more detailed plot synopsis is sort of beside the point, and to be honest, I don’t even know if it’s possible.
May 28, 2007 Anime Haibane Renmei by Tomokazu Tokoro (Review) Haibane Renmei absolutely defies all of the anime cliches that Americans continue to perpetuate.
May 16, 2006 Anime Movies Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children by Tetsuya Nomura (Review) Your enjoyment of the film will be almost entirely dependent on how well you knew and enjoyed Final Fantasy VII, the game.
May 10, 2006 Anime Eureka Seven, Volume 1 by Tomoki Kyoda (Review) In short, the series simply looks and sounds amazing, with detailed and distinct character designs, solid mecha designs, and plenty of solid action.
May 6, 2006 Anime Karas: The Prophecy by Keiichi Sato (Review) It’s like style took substance out behind the woodshed, beat it to a bloody pulp, and dragged it behind the car on the way back home.
May 3, 2006 Anime Samurai 7, Volume 1 by Toshifumi Takizawa (Review) This first volume just doesn’t quite realize Samurai 7’s amazing amount of potential.
Sep 4, 2005 Anime Movies Howl’s Moving Castle by Hayao Miyazaki (Review) This may be my least favorite Studio Ghibli film to date.
Jun 25, 2005 Anime Movies The Place Promised in Our Early Days by Makoto Shinkai (Review) Ultimately, the film is a nostalgic and romantic tale of childhood promises and dreams.
May 18, 2005 Anime Full Metal Panic? Fumoffu by Yasuhiro Takemoto (Review) Skipping the fan service, this Full Metal Panic spin-off focuses on goofy humor.
May 11, 2005 Anime Movies Appleseed by Shinji Aramaki (Review) Much of Appleseed’s appeal will undoubtedly be due to its unique visuals.
Feb 27, 2005 Anime Movies The Five Star Stories by Kazuo Yamazaki (Review) What we have here is merely a taste, and I, for one, am left wanting much more.
Feb 26, 2005 Anime Movies Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind by Hayao Miyazaki (Review) Nausicaä Of The Valley Of The Wind is worth watching if only to give one a much better context in which to appreciate Miyazaki’s movies.
Feb 5, 2005 Anime Gantz, Vol. 1 by Ichiro Itano (Review) Gantz is positioned as a dark, nihilistic story about mankind’s darker nature. That doesn’t mean it’s any good.
Jan 23, 2005 Anime Paranoia Agent, Volume 1 by Satoshi Kon (Review) For those of you looking for anime with substance and depth, plus tons of style and atmosphere, I can’t recommend Satoshi Kon’s latest work highly enough.
Sep 18, 2004 Anime Movies Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence by Mamoru Oshii (Review) No doubt about it, Innocence is a very impressive work, but I’m lefting wanting even more.