I love anime. This in itself is hardly a revealing declaration, but I have a secret when it comes to which anime I enjoy. A horribly emasculating secret. I love romantic drama anime.
I was originally introduced to anime by my uncle at an early age. He showed me the classics, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z, and the like, but when I went to head back home he gave me a burned CD labeled “Escaflowne.” A few days later I decided to give this new show a shot and instantly fell in love. A raucous love story with giant robot knights and an awesome male lead that rides a dragon! It was my ungainly teenage dream. My exposure to Escaflowne was the beginning of the end. Through the years I have seen countless anime series, but I am here now to talk about my five favorite romantic dramas.
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I was originally introduced to anime by my uncle at an early age. He showed me the classics, Sailor Moon, Dragon Ball Z, and the like, but when I went to head back home he gave me a burned CD labeled “Escaflowne.” A few days later I decided to give this new show a shot and instantly fell in love. A raucous love story with giant robot knights and an awesome male lead that rides a dragon! It was my ungainly teenage dream. My exposure to Escaflowne was the beginning of the end. Through the years I have seen countless anime series, but I am here now to talk about my five favorite romantic dramas.
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- 9/6/2013
- by Christian Mills
- GeekTyrant
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and specialty items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
Aazurn Publishing
Tales Of Fear #1 (not verified by Diamond), $4.75
Action Lab Entertainment
Princeless Volume 2 #1 (Of 4), $3.99
Antarctic Press
Action Time Buddies #1, $3.99
Steam Wars #1, $3.95
Archie Comic Publications
Archie #642 (Archie Meets Glee Part 2)(Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Archie #642 (Archie Meets Glee Part 2)(Dan Parent Variant Cover), $2.99
Archie And Friends Double Digest #26, $3.99
Sonic The Hedgehog #247, $2.99
Ardden Entertainment
Devil Is Due In Dreary #4 (of 4)(resolicited)(not verified by Diamond), $3.99
Aspen Comics
Legend Of The Shadow Clan #3 (Of 5)(Cover A Cory Smith), $3.99
Legend Of The Shadow Clan #3 (Of 5)(Cover B Eric Basaldua), $3.99
Legend Of The Shadow Clan #3 (Of 5)(Cover C Eric Basaldua), Ar
Avatar Press
Caligula Heart Of Rome #4 (Of 6)(German Noble Gore Cover), $3.99
Caligula Heart Of Rome #4 (Of 6)(German Noble Imperial Incentive Cover...
Aazurn Publishing
Tales Of Fear #1 (not verified by Diamond), $4.75
Action Lab Entertainment
Princeless Volume 2 #1 (Of 4), $3.99
Antarctic Press
Action Time Buddies #1, $3.99
Steam Wars #1, $3.95
Archie Comic Publications
Archie #642 (Archie Meets Glee Part 2)(Dan Parent Regular Cover), $2.99
Archie #642 (Archie Meets Glee Part 2)(Dan Parent Variant Cover), $2.99
Archie And Friends Double Digest #26, $3.99
Sonic The Hedgehog #247, $2.99
Ardden Entertainment
Devil Is Due In Dreary #4 (of 4)(resolicited)(not verified by Diamond), $3.99
Aspen Comics
Legend Of The Shadow Clan #3 (Of 5)(Cover A Cory Smith), $3.99
Legend Of The Shadow Clan #3 (Of 5)(Cover B Eric Basaldua), $3.99
Legend Of The Shadow Clan #3 (Of 5)(Cover C Eric Basaldua), Ar
Avatar Press
Caligula Heart Of Rome #4 (Of 6)(German Noble Gore Cover), $3.99
Caligula Heart Of Rome #4 (Of 6)(German Noble Imperial Incentive Cover...
- 3/31/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
12-gauge Comics
Ice Volume 1 Tp (not verified by Diamond), $14.99
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising Volume 2 Fear No Malus Tp, $16.99
Terry Moore’s How To Draw Sc, $16.99
Action Lab Entertainment
Princeless Short Stories For Warrior Women #1 (One Shot), $3.99
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman 2010 Heroes Con Sketchbook (Signed Edition), $8.75
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Complete Calvin And Hobbes Sc (Slipcase Edition)(not verified by Diamond), $100.00
Dr Seuss The Cat Behind The Hat Hc, $75.00
Antarctic Press
Last Zombie Before the After #2, $3.99
Archaia Entertainment
Elegy For Amelia Johnson Hc (Leatherbound Edition), $29.95
Grand Duke Hc, $24.95
Last Days Of An Immortal Hc (resolicited), $24.95
Archie Comics
Archie Double Digest #235, $3.99
Betty And Veronica Double Digest #207, $3.99
Sonic Super Special Magazine #5, $9.99
Sonic The Hedgehog Legacy Volume 2 Sc, $14.99
Sonic Universe #46, $2.99
Ardden Entertainment
Heroes Of...
12-gauge Comics
Ice Volume 1 Tp (not verified by Diamond), $14.99
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising Volume 2 Fear No Malus Tp, $16.99
Terry Moore’s How To Draw Sc, $16.99
Action Lab Entertainment
Princeless Short Stories For Warrior Women #1 (One Shot), $3.99
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman 2010 Heroes Con Sketchbook (Signed Edition), $8.75
Andrews McMeel Publishing
Complete Calvin And Hobbes Sc (Slipcase Edition)(not verified by Diamond), $100.00
Dr Seuss The Cat Behind The Hat Hc, $75.00
Antarctic Press
Last Zombie Before the After #2, $3.99
Archaia Entertainment
Elegy For Amelia Johnson Hc (Leatherbound Edition), $29.95
Grand Duke Hc, $24.95
Last Days Of An Immortal Hc (resolicited), $24.95
Archie Comics
Archie Double Digest #235, $3.99
Betty And Veronica Double Digest #207, $3.99
Sonic Super Special Magazine #5, $9.99
Sonic The Hedgehog Legacy Volume 2 Sc, $14.99
Sonic Universe #46, $2.99
Ardden Entertainment
Heroes Of...
- 11/18/2012
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
12 Gauge Comics
I.C.E. #4 (Of 4), $3.99
Action Lab Entertainment
Fracture Volume 1 Tp (not verified by Diamond), $9.99
Ape Entertainment
Kung Fu Panda Digest Volume 2 It’s Elemental And Other Stories Tp, $6.95
Richie Rich Volume 1 Welcome To Rich Rescue Tp, $14.99
Arcana Studio
Howard Lovecraft And The Undersea Kingdom Gn, $12.95
Marlow Gn, $14.95
Nether World Gn, $19.95
Network Gn, $14.95
Red Light Gn, $14.95
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #224, $3.99
Life With Archie #19, $3.99
Sonic The Hedgehog #236, $2.99
Aurum Press
Ray Harryhausen’s Fantasy Scrapbook Hc, $55.00
Robert Wells Trilogy Volume 1 Sacrifice Gn, $24.95
Big Dog Ink
Rex Zombie Killer (One Shot), $3.50
Bongo Comics
Bart Simpson’s Pal Milhouse (One Shot), $2.99
Simpsons Illustrated #2, $3.99
Boom! Studios
Fanboys Vs Zombies #2 (Cover A Humberto Ramos), $3.99
Fanboys Vs Zombies #2 (Cover...
12 Gauge Comics
I.C.E. #4 (Of 4), $3.99
Action Lab Entertainment
Fracture Volume 1 Tp (not verified by Diamond), $9.99
Ape Entertainment
Kung Fu Panda Digest Volume 2 It’s Elemental And Other Stories Tp, $6.95
Richie Rich Volume 1 Welcome To Rich Rescue Tp, $14.99
Arcana Studio
Howard Lovecraft And The Undersea Kingdom Gn, $12.95
Marlow Gn, $14.95
Nether World Gn, $19.95
Network Gn, $14.95
Red Light Gn, $14.95
Archie Comic Publications
Betty And Veronica Friends Double Digest #224, $3.99
Life With Archie #19, $3.99
Sonic The Hedgehog #236, $2.99
Aurum Press
Ray Harryhausen’s Fantasy Scrapbook Hc, $55.00
Robert Wells Trilogy Volume 1 Sacrifice Gn, $24.95
Big Dog Ink
Rex Zombie Killer (One Shot), $3.50
Bongo Comics
Bart Simpson’s Pal Milhouse (One Shot), $2.99
Simpsons Illustrated #2, $3.99
Boom! Studios
Fanboys Vs Zombies #2 (Cover A Humberto Ramos), $3.99
Fanboys Vs Zombies #2 (Cover...
- 4/30/2012
- by GeekRest
- GeekRest
The following is a list of all comic books, graphic novels and special items that will be available this week and shipped to comic book stores who have placed orders for them.
215 Ink
Fall Gn (not verified by Diamond), $7.99
Price (One Shot), $3.99
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising #4, $3.99
AC Comics
Crypt Of Horror Volume 13 Tp (not verified by Diamond), $29.95
Adventure House
Lone Ranger Magazine November 1937 Replica Edition, $14.95
Antarctic Press
Gold Digger #134, $3.99
Gold Digger Holidays Special #1, $3.50
Archaia Entertainment
Cyclops #8, $3.95
Black Fire Hc, $24.95
Billy Fog Volume 1 The Gift Of Trouble Sight Hc, $24.95
Dare Detectives The Snow Pea Plot Hc (Collected Edition), $24.95
Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal Volume 1 Creation Myths Hc (not verified by Diamond), $19.95
Archie Comics
Betty & Veronica Double Digest #197, $3.99
Life With Archie #16, $3.99
Ardden Entertainment
Atlas Unified #1 (Cover A Jimbo Salgado ‘Grim Ghost’), $2.99
Atlas Unified #1 (Cover B Jimbo Salgado ‘Phoenix’), $2.99
Atlas Unified #1 (Cover C Jimbo Salgado ‘Wulf’), $2.99
Atlas Unified #1 (Cover D Jimbo Salgado...
215 Ink
Fall Gn (not verified by Diamond), $7.99
Price (One Shot), $3.99
Abstract Studios
Rachel Rising #4, $3.99
AC Comics
Crypt Of Horror Volume 13 Tp (not verified by Diamond), $29.95
Adventure House
Lone Ranger Magazine November 1937 Replica Edition, $14.95
Antarctic Press
Gold Digger #134, $3.99
Gold Digger Holidays Special #1, $3.50
Archaia Entertainment
Cyclops #8, $3.95
Black Fire Hc, $24.95
Billy Fog Volume 1 The Gift Of Trouble Sight Hc, $24.95
Dare Detectives The Snow Pea Plot Hc (Collected Edition), $24.95
Jim Henson’s The Dark Crystal Volume 1 Creation Myths Hc (not verified by Diamond), $19.95
Archie Comics
Betty & Veronica Double Digest #197, $3.99
Life With Archie #16, $3.99
Ardden Entertainment
Atlas Unified #1 (Cover A Jimbo Salgado ‘Grim Ghost’), $2.99
Atlas Unified #1 (Cover B Jimbo Salgado ‘Phoenix’), $2.99
Atlas Unified #1 (Cover C Jimbo Salgado ‘Wulf’), $2.99
Atlas Unified #1 (Cover D Jimbo Salgado...
- 1/2/2012
- by geekmaster
- GeekRest
Last week, North American anime distributor Viz Media began airing the first episode of the long awaited conclusion to Rumiko Takahashi’s hit series, Inuyasha. Appropriately titled “Inuyasha: The Final Act”, the series will run for 26 episodes, and finally bring the animated version of Takahashi’s beloved feudal fairy tale to a close. The first episode, “Naraku’s Heart”, aired Saturday in Japan and was streamed on Hulu with English subtitles, making this a near simultaneous release. Upcoming episodes will be released the same way, with new installments airing each Saturday.
Loyal fans won’t be disappointed. Right from the start, this looks and feels like vintage Inuyasha, with beautiful opening animation set to the sounds of Do As Infinity’s “Kimi ga Inai Mirai.” Dai are no strangers to Inuyasha soundtracks, having also done the second and fifth ending themes for the show, “Fukai Mori” and “Shinjitsu no Uta” respectively.
Loyal fans won’t be disappointed. Right from the start, this looks and feels like vintage Inuyasha, with beautiful opening animation set to the sounds of Do As Infinity’s “Kimi ga Inai Mirai.” Dai are no strangers to Inuyasha soundtracks, having also done the second and fifth ending themes for the show, “Fukai Mori” and “Shinjitsu no Uta” respectively.
- 10/7/2009
- by E. Douglas
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
I’ve been promising this Nhk review for a long time. While I Could blame the delay on a massive, world wide conspiracy (which in light of the show’s premise would be completely appropriate), the truth is, its hard for me to write about a show that I *really* like. Sounds counter-intuitive, I know. You’d think the more I like something, the easier it would be to gush about it, but for me, it doesn’t work that way. If I think something is pretty good or just “okay”, its easy to talk about it. But if I really think its great, my opinion comes out something like, “Nhk: watch it.” — which would be a great review coming from Yuki Nagato, but it doesn’t really work here.
Welcome to the Nhk is special to me for several reasons. For one thing, it was among the last shows...
Welcome to the Nhk is special to me for several reasons. For one thing, it was among the last shows...
- 9/25/2009
- by E. Douglas
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Someone once remarked that the thing about J.R.R. Tolkien fans is that they don’t want to Read about Middle Earth — they want to Go there. It was a stunningly brilliant observation, and I’m borrowing it for a moment because I think the same observation holds true for anime fans. At least, I know it does for me.
At any given time, I’ll have two or three series I’m watching or reading that I’m really hooked on. For a while it was Inuyasha, Big O, and Cowboy Bebop. Then it was Evangelion. I went through a Love Hina phase, a Negima and then a Haruhi phase. Mahoromatic was in there, too. Most recently it’s been Rozen Maiden and When They Cry. The final arc of Higurashi may not have been all that great in the way of resolving loose plot ends — heck, it left me...
At any given time, I’ll have two or three series I’m watching or reading that I’m really hooked on. For a while it was Inuyasha, Big O, and Cowboy Bebop. Then it was Evangelion. I went through a Love Hina phase, a Negima and then a Haruhi phase. Mahoromatic was in there, too. Most recently it’s been Rozen Maiden and When They Cry. The final arc of Higurashi may not have been all that great in the way of resolving loose plot ends — heck, it left me...
- 8/27/2009
- by E. Douglas
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Summer is here, at least for another month or so, and as Yuko would tell us, hot weather makes the perfect setting for ghost stories! That’s not just an excuse to drink more sake, though (not that Yuko needs an excuse, anyway); summer is also the season for Obon, the festival to honor the dead. Tokyo has it’s bon festival around July 15, but for most of the country, bon odori happens around August 15, so to celebrate this spooky time, and look forward to Halloween (notice those fall decorations going up in stores yet?), this week’s AniMania features a horror series, When They Cry.
The title comes from the sounds of the cicada calls in late summer. Also known as Higurashi, this fiendishly clever show recounts a series of strange murders that took place in the small town of Hinamizawa. The story follows Keiichi, a young man who...
The title comes from the sounds of the cicada calls in late summer. Also known as Higurashi, this fiendishly clever show recounts a series of strange murders that took place in the small town of Hinamizawa. The story follows Keiichi, a young man who...
- 8/20/2009
- by E. Douglas
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Fullmetal Alchemist Premium Ova Collection One of the best things about anime is the “omake”, or extras — also known as that stuff at the end of the tape. Long before DVD’s with their menu of special features, in the dark ages of VHS, anime fans were being treated to a smorgasbord of little goodies — from previews to music videos to something as simple as a visual catalog of a company’s other titles — pretty much anything the studio could find to throw on the last few minutes of a video tape. It was one of the things that made anime, well, anime. Lately we’re seeing fewer extras, as the industry and the economy as a whole have been forced to makes some painful cuts to stay alive. But if you’re longing for some of those good old days, not to worry. Funimation is about to release an entire collection of bonus material,...
- 7/30/2009
- by E. Douglas
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
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