Advertising...

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


Sasameke Vol. #01

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Elementary school soccer whiz Rakuichi Nagahama drew national attention a few years back with his impressive athletic skills. Now, after disappearing to Italy for three years, Rakuichi reluctantly returns to the remote town where he grew up. The local high school soccer team can't wait to get their hands on the prodigy, despite the fact that he was obviously a failure in Italy. But Rakuichi's not sure he's ready to get back on the field...

Time and Again Vol. #04

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
"After it's too late to turn back, after it's too late even to regret... only then, realization comes with great pain."

On occasion, life offers an unexpected blessing: a natural talent, a promising opportunity, or even a spot of good luck. But human nature will not be satisfied with simply enjoying the fruits of fate...

Nabari no Ou Vol. #05

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Stripped of her sword Kurogamon by her traitorous elder brother, the hospitalized Raimei is forced to face up to the demons brought on by the battle with Raikou. Still, Raimei is not one to take life's blows lying down, and she decides to confront her brother once more. Standing in her way, however, is another member of the Grey Wolves...

My Girlfriend's a Geek Vol. #02

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Now that Taiga's relationship with his dream girl, Yuiko, is in full swing, he's being gradually initiated into the ways of fujoshi (a very, shall we say, distinct kind of girl geek)...

Yumeiro Pâtissière Professional Episode #05

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Tired of inventory, sales and accounting? Then how about a trip to the Sweets Kingdom where they have waterfalls of pure chocolate and mountains made of gelato...

One Piece Episode #473

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

With a bit of fury now unleashed, Whitebeard sets the stage for the next phase of the battle.

What They Say:
The Navy pushes on in a last ditch effort stop the Whitebeard and allied pirates...

Tegami Bachi Reverse Episode #30

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Ah, my wish is finally granted, as Tegami Bachi gets down to business with the re-appearance of Reverse on the scene. They've been linked with a series of attacks on Letter Bees in the south of Yuusari, and Lag's about to come face-to-face with some of those responsible...

What they say
Gauche Suede is on his last delivery before a big promotion...

Super Robot Wars OG: The Inspector Episode #05

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Ever seen a battleship sliced in half by a giant robot wielding a sword...

Squid Girl Episode #04

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Can there be more than one Squid Girl...

Raiders Vol. #04

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Irel and Lamia are back on the hunt for the chrism bottles - that is, until Lamia decides that it's time to part ways. Memories of a solitary past have given her cause to keep her distance from humans, but is she really prepared to go it alone? Meanwhile, Detective Chris's conspiracy theories lead him to the heart of a secret society called "Crossline...

Samurai Girls Episode #05

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Samurai Girls is lacking in girls apparently as a new girl named Naoe has entered the show now.

What They Say:
Here Comes the Warrior of Love...

X-Men vs. Vampires: Bite Me Halloween Treat

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Marvel has unveiled it's latest episode of the Marvel Super Heroes: What The--...

Legend Vol. #10

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Painfully aware of the fate that lies ahead of Eun-Gyo should either the Shaman or the Bulkirin succeed in their respective goals involving the Seven-Blade-Sword, No-Ah asks Eun-Gyo to run away with him to a place where they can never be found. But Eun-Gyo refuses to allow the world to be destroyed because of her cowardice...

Black God Vol. #11

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Mikami may have slipped through the Kaionji Group's fingers once, but they aren't about to let her escape again...

Ichiroh! Vol. #03

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Things are heating up as summer gets into full swing...

Very! Very! Sweet Vol. #08

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Luckily, Be-Ri's timely discovery of the forgotten Doki saves the cat's life. But while Doki is well on his way to a full recovery, his master back in Japan is struggling with losing his grandfather and having to rethink his identity. With only snatches of news from Erica's brother, the uncertainty about Tsuyoshi's condition weighs heavily on Be-Ri's mind and heart...

Moon Boy Vol. #09

Posted: 31 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
All this time, Myung-Ee has wanted nothing more than to save Yu-Da, the Black Rabbit, from the horrific fate of being killed and having his immortality-granting liver eaten by Hang-Ah, the leader of the Moon Foxes...

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


POP Wonderland Series: Cinderella Picture Book

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
As Cinderella, a young girl struggling to stay happy in the home of her wicked stepmother, sets out on a journey unlike any other, she will meet magical fairy godmothers, kindly mice, and a handsome prince who will literally sweep her off her feet.

The Review!


Features
Writer/Artist: Michiyo Hayano and POP

Review Equipment

Chobits Omnibus Vol. #01

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Some people buy their personal computers based on style... and in near-future Japan, the hottest style for your "persocom" is shaped like an attractive android...

Spice and Wolf Vol. #03

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Lawrence and Holo are on the run, desperate to save both their profits and their lives! With enforcers from a rival company in pursuit, though...

Sora No Otoshimono Forte Episode #05

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Tomoki's inner nature shines again but it's Sugata who manages to steal the episode by dealing with the inner workings of the world.

What They Say:
Hello, it's Tomoki. Do any of you have a dream you've been keeping since you were young...

Fortune Arterial Episode #04

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

With Kohei having signed on to be aware of the vampires and help them out, the truth of the matter is revealed.

What They Say:
The New Guy

Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers)
One of the things that can be fun about a show with vampires is that as time goes on, they're a little more self aware and clue you in that all the myths aren't necessarily true...

Lair of the Beasts: The Boggy Depot Bigfoot

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

 

Just over a week ago, myself and good friend – and co-author with me on Monsters of Texas – Ken Gerhard headed north to Oklahoma, where we were booked to lecture at the first (of hopefully many) Boggy Depot Bigfoot Conference...

London Expo Anime Announcements

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

The London Expo is one of the bigger conventions in the UK where licensing news comes out of and Bryan Morton over at AnimeVision has the straightforward breakdown of the announcements that have come out so far. One significant change is afoot and that is that the man that's pretty much identified as being responsible for the Beez operations there is stepping down on Monday to go work for French distributor Kaze...

Gantz Vol. #13

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Dinosaurs. Seriously, can the frantic world of Gantz get any more scary? How about a giant doughboy with crazy fangs and a strange outie bellybutton...

Gantz Vol. #12

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
This time, there's a guy who's a fanatic about the Gantz phenomenon, to the point where he tries to get himself inserted into the alien-hunting game. The question is: will he succeed? The only way to be part of the Gantz universe is to die first...

Psycho Busters Vol. #06-07

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Kakeru and his friends have survived through thick and thin, but now they face their greatest task: to save the world from the madman Ikushima. To be successful, they must use their psychic powers and all their wits to reach the top of the Tower of Time and find the mysterious Akashic Records - unless Ikushima gets there first...

K-On! Vol. #01

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
When their high school's pop-music club is about to be disbanded due to lack of interest, four girls step up to fill the membership quota. Unfortunately, lead guitarist Yui Hirasawa has never played an instrument in her life. Ever. And although she likes the idea of being in a band, standing in front of the mirror posing with her guitar is a lot easier than actually playing it...

Papillon Vol. #05-06

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Ageha is finally living her dreams. After a fabulous makeover - and a little help from her handsome guidance counselor-turned-boyfriend Kyu-chan - Ageha is happier than she's ever been in her life. But she still has one problem: Hana, her twin sister...

Sumomomo Momomo Vol. #06

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
With three of the four antidote compounds in hand, Momoko and Koushi move on to face their most fearsome opponent yet: Tenga Koganei...

Ninja Girls Vol. #04

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say


The Review!


Features
Writer/Artist: Hosana Tanaka

Review Equipment

Ghost Hunt Vol. #11

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
The intrepid ghost hunters of Shibuya Psychic Research are in the middle of their most challenging case yet: an abandoned school that may be haunted by ravenous spirits of the dead...

Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei Vol. #08

Posted: 30 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
November means that it's time for the Shichigosan holiday, a rite of passage for all Japanese children. Of course, Zetsubou-sensei is quick to point out that rites of passage don't end with childhood. There are many different rites of passage in the world. For instance...

Big Bang Theory: The Irish Pub Formulation Review

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

 

It’s really okay for mutually consenting, unattached adults to have a little fling, no matter what they pinky swore on five years ago. That’s the fulcrum of this week’s Big Bang Theory, as Raj&rsquo...

Panty and Stocking with Garterbelt Episode #05

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

If you've been worried that Panty and Stocking is a one-trick pony with no power to do anything other than shock and offend, then hold on one moment: this is the episode for you. After a first segment that has its finger so far up its nose it hurts, the second segment comes back to reality with a bump, and seems almost real-worldly...

What They Say
Daten City is being rocked by weird happenings...

Friday, October 29, 2010

Mania News Updates

Mania News Updates


Legend of the Legendary Heroes Episode #17

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

With Ryner now missing, it's up to Ferris to find him, amongst other somewhat connected issues.

What They Say:
Manhunts begin as both Ryner and Lt. Milk disappear, and a task force pursues a supposed Alpha Stigma bearer in Estabul. Meanwhile, Kiefer's research in Gastark leads to a second rendezvous with the king...

More CAPTAIN AMERICA Pics

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

More of those Captain America pics from EW. Plus: Ghost Rider director address speculation. Walking Dead video. Transformers 3 video and more! It's your Comics2Film 10.10.29...

WALKING DEAD: Darabont and Nicotero

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

They are attached to some of the biggest films and genre favorites of all time. The Shawshank Redemption, The Mist, The Green Mile, and Day of the Dead. Now they sit on the precipice of something not done in the history of American television, a Zombie TV series...

Oh! Edo Rocket Season 1 Part 1

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

In 19th ...

Naruto: Shippuden Box Set 03 (also w/LE)

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

The Kazekage Rescue arc comes to a satisfying conclusion…
 ...

The 10 Best Ghost Story Anime Episodes

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Every season has its hits and its misses. However, most fans agree that there are certain elements that make an anime a "must see"...

Top 8 Halloween Michael Myers Figures

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

 

AVENGERS: EMH - Some Assembly Required Review

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

So this week’s installment of The Avengers is still more set up for the team, but the creators managed to get in a little Hulk versus Thor fan service. This throw down has always been a classic fan favorite detailed in various comics and even in a Marvel movie. The Hulk, if he’s portrayed properly, doesn’t belong on a super hero team. He didn’t in the comics and he doesn&rsquo...

New TRON LEGACY Clip

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

With their 3D winter release nearing the theatrical horizon, Walt Disney Pictures has revealed their first clip online for TRON: Legacy courtesy of Apple's iTunes Movie Trailers. Check it out there or down below. Their sci-fi follow-up to the 1982 classic stars Jeff Bridges, Garrett Hedlund, Olivia Wilde, Bruce Boxleitner, James Frain...

Demonologists Haunt Iliadis

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

To those who chase after the supernatural in any given haunted location...

Princess Jellyfish Episode #02

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

When the Stylish woman turns out to be a man, Tsukimi finds her life upended completely.

What They Say:
No matter how much she begs to be left alone, Tsukimi just can't shake her Stylish new friend...

Third Clip for SKYLINE

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

A day after revealing their first two clips online, Universal Pictures and Yahoo Movies have provided a third clip from their upcoming sci-fi tale Skyline. Watch it down below and sound off with your thoughts. The alien invasion pic stars Eric Balfour, Donald Faison...

M: IMPOSSIBLE's New Title

Posted: 29 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

If there's one thing Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt isn't afraid of dealing with in his movie installments, it's very tall heights. He's rappeled outside large buildings before as well has hung by his fingertips off cliff faces but in this next Mission: Impossible task, he will be taking it to the extreme...

Movie Monsters Who Deserve to Be More Popular

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

@font-face { font-family: "Times New Roman";}@font-face { font-family: "Arial";}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }p.Style-1, li.Style-1, div.Style-1 { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; @font-face { font-family: "Times New Roman";}@font-face { font-family: "Arial";}p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal...

Hayate The Combat Butler Part 8

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Graduation is right around the corner for Hayate but he still faces the challenge of passing his final exams. His studies are distracted by possibly being replaced by a robot, a âdateâ with Hinagiku...

MONSTERS Movie Review

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

 

For a film about giant invading cephalopods from outer space...

Bandai Announces January 2011 Anime Slate

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

Bandai has announced their January 2011 slate and they're starting off the new year with three titles due on the first release day of the month. In addition to that, they've also made no delay notices with this solicitation...

Kurokami Part 5

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
With Kurakiâs plan to form a Utopia in ruins, the Pure Place, the home of the Shishigami clan of Tera Guardians appears in Tokyo bay. Along with the appearance of the Pure Place, every human being, except those in a Pact with a Tera Guardian falls unconscious. Kuro senses a tremendous amount of Tera gathering at her birthplace and heads there to investigate...

My-Otome 0 ~S.fir~

Posted: 28 Oct 2010 12:00 AM PDT

What They Say
Years before the events of My-Otome, there was a secret princess that will one day become the queen of Windbloom. Because members of the royal Windbloom bloodline can unlock the hidden powers of the old technology, Sifr Fran is pursued by Aswad and Schwarz and even the Meister Otomes of Garderobe are under orders to kill her if she falls into enemy hands...