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New poll; anime as cartoons?

It’s new poll time and this week, we’re asking you if you see anime as cartoons. Many fans are torn by the technical definition of the word “cartoon” and the meaning it…

• 13th April 2005
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Review: Perfect Blue

I’ve just posted Martin Butler’s review of Perfect Blue, Satoshi Kon’s break through psychological thriller that was released on UK DVD by Manga Ent. a few years ago.

“Overall,…
• 13th April 2005
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Review: Get Backers #2

I’ve taken a look at ADV UK’s Get Backers #2 (released in March).

“Get Backers #2 is a fun little action show balanced between terribly mediocre and terribly good. Suffice…
• 12th April 2005
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Concluding March, beginning April

With only a few solemn, half eaten Easter eggs left concealed at the back of the room, March already seems like a long distant memory for us. Compared with the excitement galore we’ve seen…

• 6th April 2005
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Review: Gunbuster

Martin Butler has penned his thoughts on GAINAX’s vintage (but often cited as a classic) anime OAV series Gunbuster. Gunbuster has had a UK DVD release (courtesy of Kiseki Films) but it …

• 6th April 2005