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Review: Gundam SEED #1

I’ve recently posted my thoughts on the first volume of Beez’s famous mecha series Gundam SEED, one of the most eagerly awaited releases of the year.

“I enjoyed watching Gundam…
• 11th July 2005
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Series review: Azumanga Daioh

Michelle Howarth has produced a series review of Azumanga Daioh, the “alternative” high school comedy series that has just finished being released in the UK by ADV.

“Six…
• 11th July 2005
Anime Review

Stratos 4 Volume 2

Whilst I derided Stratos 4’s lack of excitement in my review of volume one, I still found the show to be a pleasant distraction. With the prior volume ending on something of a cliff hanger …

• 11th July 2005
Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Volume 1

Mobile Suit Gundam SEED is a series with a healthy reputation. Since debuting in Japan during 2002, it has succeeded in revitalizing the failing Gundam franchise and spawned a new generation …

• 10th July 2005
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Review: Witch Hunter Robin #2

Stuart Bullen has produced a beaming review of the second volume of Beez’s popular “supernatural” action series Witch Hunter Robin.

“After such a promising start…
• 9th July 2005
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Review: Macross Plus

Taking time-out from more recent DVD releases, Martin Butler has sent us his views on the classic mecha short series Macross Plus.

“The premise might sound like an animated Top Gun with…
• 9th July 2005
Anime Review

Macross Plus

When hot-headed fighter pilot Isamu Dyson is posted to his home planet of Eden as a test pilot in a test programme for the latest combat aircraft, he finds himself working alongside old acquaintance…

• 8th July 2005
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New book from Sweatdrop Studios

Sweatdrop Studios have let us know about their latest book “Digital Manga Techniques”, due out in early August.

“Digital Manga Techniques” is a book which teaches…
• 7th July 2005
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Review: Puni Puni Poemy

Stuart Bullen has reviewed the Puni Puni Poemy OAV, an 18-rated controversial spin-off from mad-cap comedy Excel Saga, out now in the UK from ADV.

If you’re already a fan of Excel Saga you…
• 7th July 2005
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Review: Paranoia Agent #1

I’ve posted my review of the first volume of Satoshi Kon’s (director of Perfect Blue, Tokyo Godfathers) eagerly awaited series Paranoia Agent; four mind bending episodes of psychologic…

• 7th July 2005
Anime Review

Puni Puni Poemy

The mad maestros behind ADV’s 1999 hit comedy Excel Saga return to wreak yet more havoc in the realm of unadulterated, schizophrenic humour they helped to pioneer. Those of you out there…

• 6th July 2005