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Umi_Swampert
08-29-2005, 05:51 PM
Well, I figure I'll just lock this, as I don't have the time lately to work on it. I figure I'll revive it, but it's best if I just let this part die off.



February 16, 2006
XD So, I managed to find something worth reviewing. I'm probably going to update once a month, rather than week because... I'd be more likely to get my hands on a new series every month.
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Samurai Gun
Info from ANN (www.animenewsnetwork.com): It is the beginning of the industrial revolution, and feudal Japan is in turmoil. The ruling Shogun are wielding their abusive powers to instill fear and dominance over their oppressed subjects. Beatings, imprisonment, rape and even murder are the adopted tactics chosen to maintain their reign. The bloodshed must end. A group of Samurai have banded together, and, with the development of new weapons and new technology, they have both the will and the hardware to stand up and fight. Ichimatsu is one of these fighters. By day, he works incognito at a local tavern, in the evenings he frequents the brothels, and by the dark of night, he doles out some big-time, gun-barrel justice. He is here to help. He is Samurai Gun.

Rated: Mature (for extreme violence, bad language, sexual refrences)
Genres: Shounen, Historical
Episodes: 12
Yet another mature title XD The art style has a sort of older, 70/80's Lupin feel with new color, and takes a note from Rurouni Kenshin for location. The story is nice, it gives little details of the overall story each episode. The dub actually has more swearing in it than the original, which is rather abnormal. It isn't spectacular, but it's definently worth a look.
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If you've got an anime series or movie you think I should highlight just send me a PM!

I should mention this isn't really ment as a discussion thread, so please do not post any replies. Thank you.

Umi_Swampert
02-16-2006, 08:46 PM
[note: The newest will always be at the TOP of the thread]


Aug. 29- Sept. 4

I've decided to try this, each week I'll highlight an animé, just so others can see what else is out there. This weeks animé is:
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Paranoia Agent
Info from ANN.com: "An elementary school kid dubbed with the title "shounen bat" or "lil slugger" has been going around attacking people with bats. Now two detectives are investigating so they can stop this kid from any more attacks... but they will find out soon enough, that this case is much more than they can handle."

Rated: Mature (aired in US as TV 14)
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Police, Psychological
13 Episodes

I've watched it and found it incredibally interesting, the theme is really good too. It's fasinating to me how it all unfolds, and some might not really get what's going on until the very last episode, but it's all very much worth it I think.

bgtfamily
02-16-2006, 10:01 PM
I thought that anime was a little weird myself, some kid with golden skates going around striking people... and the opening and endings were pretty weird also... I only watched up to episode 6, so that left me in confusion; I probably should finish the very short series though.

Virtual Headache
03-26-2006, 01:17 AM
Any change that you are going to update this?

Umi_Swampert
04-01-2006, 05:50 PM
Yea, sorry, I've been just as busy as you have been. I'll probably look into the new stuff that is airing around here, like Samurai 7. I lost the only cash I have so I can't go out and pick up any new series ^_^;;