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.
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.
Dec 16, 2003 Anime Movies Millennium Actress by Satoshi Kon (Review) It’s a rich film, creating a tapestry of imagery, memory, loss, and desire that’s quite captivating and moving.
Nov 9, 2003 Movies The Triplets of Belleville by Sylvain Chomet (Review) This is completely different from any other animated film you’ve likely seen in the past few years.
Jun 26, 2003 Anime Movies Cowboy Bebop: The Movie by Shinichiro Watanabe (Review) Cowboy Bebop: The Movie is easily one of the most entertaining movies I’ve seen all year, easily holding its own with any of the big summer blockbusters.
Jun 26, 2003 Anime Macross Zero, Episode 1 by Shōji Kawamori (Review) Even if you finish the episode a little confused on the plot (and you will), you’ll still be blown away by the episode’s visuals.
Jun 25, 2003 Anime A Little Snow Fairy Sugar, Volume One by Shinichiro Kimura (Review) I could literally feel my teeth rotting as I watched.
Jun 11, 2003 Anime Movies Voices of a Distant Star by Makoto Shinkai (Review) This is just one of those special works of art, one that leaves you feeling humble and blessed to have seen it.
May 25, 2003 Anime Best of Opus Movies Whisper of the Heart by Yoshifumi Kondō (Review) I was excited to watch Whisper of the Heart, but I found it far more rewarding and relevant than I thought possible.
May 6, 2003 Anime Movies The Animatrix by Various Artists (Review) All in all, a very impressive collection that adds quite a bit of flavor to the Matrix world.
Apr 14, 2003 Movies Samurai X: Reflection by Kazuhiro Furuhashi (Review) I was fully unprepared for just how powerful and moving this DVD would be.
Mar 17, 2003 Anime Witch Hunter Robin by Shūkō Murase (Review) It’s a thoroughly engrossing series, one that I can only hope is expanded on in the future.
Feb 18, 2003 Anime Zone of the Enders: Idolo by Tetsuya Watanabe (Review) I’m not one to miss out on a good, solid mecha show, and Idolo does offer plenty of mecha action.
Dec 14, 2002 Anime Grave of the Firelies by Isao Takahata (Review) To be honest, I don’t think I want to meet a person who could watch this film and not be moved by the plight of Seita and Setsuko.