MVM license Daphne In The Brilliant Blue; DVD in November

Romantic comedies seem like the simplest concept to write, because we all want to laugh and experience love in some capacity. But it’s also the easiest to get wrong. There are tons of romantic comedies that struggle with unconvincing romance, unlikable characters or relying too much on outrageously dumb circumstances that the comedy sets itself … Continued

The three Paper Sisters are sent out on another assignment by the Dokusensha to retrieve another lost book, then talk Nenene into taking them to a writers’ awards ceremony. Meanwhile, it is decided that Nenene’s safety is assured now that several months have gone by without any other attempts on her life: could the three … Continued

The tense cliff-hanger that ended the third volume is now resolved as the Paper Sisters’ daring rescue of Nenene from the Dokusensha reaches its dramatic conclusion. The repercussions of their operation force them to go on the run, and Nenene begins the investigation concerning her past with renewed enthusiasm. Meanwhile, the mystery concerning the Dokusensha … Continued

On the run from the British Library with Yomiko and Nancy in tow, the Paper Sisters seek refuge in Yomiko’s parents’ house in the mountains. Secluded, deserted and with a healthy collection of unread books, it seems to be the perfect place to rest for a while and assess their situation. Unfortunately Mr Joker is … Continued

For the sake of simplicity, I’m going to refer to this series as simply R.O.D.: the TV. There is some confusion over the title, but suffice to say it isn’t even crystal clear in Japan either. The most important thing is that it can be viewed as a stand-alone series with no previous knowledge of … Continued