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Black Magic Review: Masamune Shirow Proves That His Mind Is Only On His Machines
Black Magic was originally a fan-made doujinshi put out in 1983, created by a mangaka and illustrator who many might recognize by name as the original creator of Ghost in the Shell, Appleseed, and Dominion. Yes, Masamune Shirow, known for creating heavy… Read More ›
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Rock & Rule Review: It Is The Biggest Thing Since World War III
Whenever I think of early eighties’ Western Non-Disney animation, my mind goes directly to fantasy. See, starting with the 1980 adaption of The Return of the King you see a small myriad of animated features like Heavy Metal in 1981,… Read More ›
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Love Roma Review: …Or, How to Write A Romantic Comedy
When I first started writing reviews for Children Of the Blazing Fist, Franklin Raines (otherwise known as my taskmaster and evil overlord), confessed to having no way of paying me for my time. He would instead introduce and loan me… Read More ›
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HellCity Review: Resisting the Unholy Urge to Make Hard-Boiled Related Jokes
Of all of the tropes and commonplaces that I have learned from Western comics, there are two that stand out the most. First is the need for depicting cityscapes filled with boardwalk ads, street lights, and panels filled with mix-matched… Read More ›
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New Venue
Hey guys. Just wanted to inform you all out there that I have been drafted to write for a site run by friends of mine by the name of SciFiFx. So if you want to see specifically me cover more… Read More ›
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Broken Blade Special: Stop Calling It The “Broken Blade”, For It Works Pretty Damn Well
If you have been watching Anime long enough, you will come to a point where you can clearly say with conviction your opinion on marathoning a series. Marathoners believe that if you watch something all at once, you keep everything… Read More ›
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Taking A Month Off
So we will be taking a month long Hiatus through the rest of May considering that Finals have been placed on our plates. We have a ton of new material coming your way though starting in June, so you will… Read More ›
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Midori Days Review: This Is What Happens When You Drop Your Standards
Say a guy has not enjoyed the privilege of having a girlfriend in a long time; or perhaps ever. He will have at some point, whether told to him or an associate, heard the allusion that his right, (or left)… Read More ›
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Capote Review: Following In Love With Your Research
It has come to my attention that I have been writing film reviews for this site for over a year. During that time I have demonstrated a certain tone towards what I think I can write effectively. My history is… Read More ›
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Carbon Age Review: Military Fetishism Never Looked So Beautiful
Comic creators have taken to the financial backing site Kickstarter in such a creative collaboration peak that I thank my lucky stars I live in the twenty-first century where such a thing is possible. Each creator has their own need… Read More ›
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Megazone 23 Special – Part 2: How To Repopulate The Earth With Your Ragtag Band Of Misfits
Megazone23 part 2 was directed by Ichiro Itano (Blassreiter, Gantz, Spirit Warrior) and its character designer was Yasuomi Umetsu (Yumemakura Baku Twilight Gekijō, Mezzo Forte, Kite). Part 2 of Megazone23 starts a few months after the events of part 1. Shogo was defeated in his attempt… Read More ›
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Jacob’s Ladder Review: Unsettled By Weird Things That Only Last A Moment
Certain horror films live and die by the recognizability of their creatures and visuals, basing the elements in a distinct reality. Peter Jackson’s fantastic Dead Alive is known for the lively and innovated depiction of truly posing the human body… Read More ›
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Himeyuka & Rozione’s Story Review: Whimsical And Sweet Are Accents, Not Substitutes
I have a conceptually unique subject to review tonight; a short-story collection of Shojo manga. Now, I am not talking about a collection of manga pilots called one shots, but real honest to goodness short stories. In the past, I… Read More ›
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