It was always only a matter of time until modern Hollywood resigned itself to remaking anime. Which isn’t to suggest that the uniquely Japanese medium is somehow unworthy of being used as fodder for Western blockbusters — on the contrary, anime has provided some of the most progressive, adventurous, and visionary filmmaking of the last 30 years — but rather to acknowledge the palpable whiff of inevitability with which Paramount is releasing “Ghost in the Shell.”
It’s not like studio executives are obsessive fans of the franchise, it’s not like former Paramount CEO Brad Grey bought every new DVD of “Stand Alone Complex” as it was released in the United States and can walk you through every detail of the Laughing Man case, it’s not like the people in power were just patiently waiting for the entertainment climate to warm up to the idea of a star-studded Major Kusanagi...
It’s not like studio executives are obsessive fans of the franchise, it’s not like former Paramount CEO Brad Grey bought every new DVD of “Stand Alone Complex” as it was released in the United States and can walk you through every detail of the Laughing Man case, it’s not like the people in power were just patiently waiting for the entertainment climate to warm up to the idea of a star-studded Major Kusanagi...
- 3/31/2017
- by David Ehrlich
- Indiewire
1. Hunter x Hunter
Gon’s father, long believed to be dead, is still alive and was once one of the greatest Hunters in existence. Gon believes he will be able to meet his father once he himself becomes a Hunter. However, before he can become one, he has to pass the Hunter Exam first, an exam made of numerous tasks and dangerous trials. Persevering and refusing to give up, Gon manages to reach the Hunter Exam, all the while keeping his innocent attitude. Throughout many of the tasks and trials of the Hunter Exam, Gon manages to make many unique friends. Kurapica, a sole survivor of his clan seeking revenge, Leorio, who wants to become a doctor, and Killua, a member of an infamous assassin family, all eventually join up with Gon in hopes of passing the exam together. Each of them have their own reasons for taking the exam,...
Gon’s father, long believed to be dead, is still alive and was once one of the greatest Hunters in existence. Gon believes he will be able to meet his father once he himself becomes a Hunter. However, before he can become one, he has to pass the Hunter Exam first, an exam made of numerous tasks and dangerous trials. Persevering and refusing to give up, Gon manages to reach the Hunter Exam, all the while keeping his innocent attitude. Throughout many of the tasks and trials of the Hunter Exam, Gon manages to make many unique friends. Kurapica, a sole survivor of his clan seeking revenge, Leorio, who wants to become a doctor, and Killua, a member of an infamous assassin family, all eventually join up with Gon in hopes of passing the exam together. Each of them have their own reasons for taking the exam,...
- 3/14/2016
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
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
Anti #3 (Of 4), $3.99
Aam Markosia
Christmas Carol Gn, $12.99
All Star U Gn, $18.99
Amaze Ink (Slave Labor Graphics)
Malleus Maleficarum A Guide To Catching Witches Gn (resolicited), $12.95
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman 2012 Pittsburgh Comicon Signed Sketchbook, Ar
Andrews McMeel
Calvin And Hobbes Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat Sc (New Printing), $16.99
Calvin And Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book Sc (New Printing), $12.99
Calvin And Hobbes Something Under The Bed Is Drooling Tp, $12.99
Calvin And Hobbes Sunday Pages 1985 -1995 Sc (New Printing), $16.99
Calvin And Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book Tp (New Printing), $16.99
Calvin And Hobbes The Revenge Of The Baby-Sat Tp (New Printing), $12.99
Indispensable Calvin And Hobbes Sc (New Printing), $18.99
Antarctic Press
Gearhearts Steampunk Glamor Revue #5, $3.99
Gold Digger #145, $3.99
Ape Entertainment
Donarr Unyielding Tp, $7.99
Archaia Entertainment
Conspiracy...
12-gauge Comics
Anti #3 (Of 4), $3.99
Aam Markosia
Christmas Carol Gn, $12.99
All Star U Gn, $18.99
Amaze Ink (Slave Labor Graphics)
Malleus Maleficarum A Guide To Catching Witches Gn (resolicited), $12.95
Amryl Entertainment
Cavewoman 2012 Pittsburgh Comicon Signed Sketchbook, Ar
Andrews McMeel
Calvin And Hobbes Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat Sc (New Printing), $16.99
Calvin And Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book Sc (New Printing), $12.99
Calvin And Hobbes Something Under The Bed Is Drooling Tp, $12.99
Calvin And Hobbes Sunday Pages 1985 -1995 Sc (New Printing), $16.99
Calvin And Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book Tp (New Printing), $16.99
Calvin And Hobbes The Revenge Of The Baby-Sat Tp (New Printing), $12.99
Indispensable Calvin And Hobbes Sc (New Printing), $18.99
Antarctic Press
Gearhearts Steampunk Glamor Revue #5, $3.99
Gold Digger #145, $3.99
Ape Entertainment
Donarr Unyielding Tp, $7.99
Archaia Entertainment
Conspiracy...
- 1/2/2013
- by Adam B.
- GeekRest
After rereading Romeo and Juliet and watching the RiffTrax of Twilight, I was on a desperate search for female characters whose lives did not revolve around getting their man. I, as a bookworm, was looking for a show that centered on women who love books. And I wanted to see a space where women could inhabit different gender presentations. I found the anime R.O.D.
The 26-episode TV series R.O.D. (which brings together characters from Read or Die and Read or Dream) features an all-female core cast. The main characters prioritize sisterhood among women who are not related by blood or marriage, which allows women to break out of stereotypical “masculine” and “feminine” roles. The focus on female-female non-romantic love makes this an important feminist series for Western audiences.
Nenene
Many of the core cast members are described as “masculine”; this is not condemned, but rather leads to respect and admiration.
The 26-episode TV series R.O.D. (which brings together characters from Read or Die and Read or Dream) features an all-female core cast. The main characters prioritize sisterhood among women who are not related by blood or marriage, which allows women to break out of stereotypical “masculine” and “feminine” roles. The focus on female-female non-romantic love makes this an important feminist series for Western audiences.
Nenene
Many of the core cast members are described as “masculine”; this is not condemned, but rather leads to respect and admiration.
- 5/23/2012
- by marjorie_anne
- doorQ.com
Kiddy Grade is an oddly named 24-episode science fiction anime series created by gimik and Gonzo Digimation in 2002. It was directed by a third of gimik – Keiji Gotoh, who’s list of animation credits is as long as your arm, but includes such gems as Read or Die and Afro Samurai: Resurrection. The series found an American audience via FUNimation Entertainment, and was later re-released in 2007 on the big screen in Japan as three movies (Ignition, Maelstrom and Truth Dawn).
Kiddy Grade is set in a future where the human race inhabits many other planets in a universe where the Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs (Gott) are the Galactic Union police force. The protagonists of this anime are Éclair and Lumière, an Es team from the secret branch of the Gott known as the “Shadow Unit”, a group of superpowered elite enforcers.
Éclair and Lumière are C-class agents (powers are rated C – lowest,...
Kiddy Grade is set in a future where the human race inhabits many other planets in a universe where the Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs (Gott) are the Galactic Union police force. The protagonists of this anime are Éclair and Lumière, an Es team from the secret branch of the Gott known as the “Shadow Unit”, a group of superpowered elite enforcers.
Éclair and Lumière are C-class agents (powers are rated C – lowest,...
- 5/6/2012
- by Baron Fornightly
- Nerdly
Japan had a rather good year at this year's Berlin Film Festival with titles scattered throughout all programs. Turning up in the youth-oriented section was Koji Masunari's Welcome To The Space Show, a family friendly sci-fi adventure that reunited Masunari with his Read Or Die creative team. Here's how the festival described it:
A tiny mountain village in a remote woodland region. Five primary school kids have come together in this idyllic spot in order to spend their summer holidays at a camp. At first the children enjoy carefree days amidst unspoiled nature far away from adult supervision. But their life changes dramatically when they come across what they believe to be a small dog, badly in need of help. The creature - known as Pochi - turns out not to be a dog at all but an alien on an important mission. It seems there is a mysterious substance...
A tiny mountain village in a remote woodland region. Five primary school kids have come together in this idyllic spot in order to spend their summer holidays at a camp. At first the children enjoy carefree days amidst unspoiled nature far away from adult supervision. But their life changes dramatically when they come across what they believe to be a small dog, badly in need of help. The creature - known as Pochi - turns out not to be a dog at all but an alien on an important mission. It seems there is a mysterious substance...
- 2/21/2010
- Screen Anarchy
While most of us will have to wait some time until we’ll get to see an understandable release of Summer Wars (since the Japanese DVD and Blu-ray Disc releases in March won’t have English subtitles), our lucky friends in Berlin will soon have the chance to see the film on the big screen. During the 60th Berlinale (February 11 to 21), Mamoru Hosoda und Satoko Okudera’s anime adventure will be screened as part of the Generation 14plus program.
Welcome to the Space Show (Uchū Show e Yōkoso, 宇宙ショーへようこそ) from director Koji Masunari (Read or Die, Kamichu!) will also be screened during the festival. Judging from to the synopsis at Ann and the few artworks from the Japanese website it could be the younger theatrical brother of Summer Wars…
[via Ann - Thanks to @kaiotroop]...
Welcome to the Space Show (Uchū Show e Yōkoso, 宇宙ショーへようこそ) from director Koji Masunari (Read or Die, Kamichu!) will also be screened during the festival. Judging from to the synopsis at Ann and the few artworks from the Japanese website it could be the younger theatrical brother of Summer Wars…
[via Ann - Thanks to @kaiotroop]...
- 1/16/2010
- by Ulrik
- Affenheimtheater
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