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Tenchi Muyo!: War on Geminar Part 2 Blu-ray Review

Posted May 4th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Tenchi Muyo!: War on Geminar Part 2 Blu-ray Review

This entry in the Tenchi Muyo! universe wraps up with an equally disappointing video transfer and ramped up mecha action that feels borrowed from other franchises.

Hanusaku Iroha — Blossoms for Tomorrow: Volume 1 Premium Edition Blu-ray Review

Posted April 23rd, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Hanusaku Iroha — Blossoms for Tomorrow: Volume 1 Premium Edition Blu-ray Review

A charming coming of age anime series with beautifully crafted animation, Hanusaku Iroha, in this premium edition from NIS America, is an easy series to recommend.

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0: Complete Collection Blu-ray Review

Posted March 29th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Tokyo Magnitude 8.0: Complete Collection Blu-ray Review

This series breaks out of the usual for the genre and offers a moving look at two siblings struggling to make their way home after a devastating earthquake. It’s a must see series for anime fans.

Natsume’s Book of Friends: Season 3 Premium Edition Blu-ray Review

Posted March 13th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Natsume’s Book of Friends: Season 3 Premium Edition Blu-ray Review

An enjoyable anime series now already in its fourth season, Natsume’s Book of Friends is an easy blend of fantasy and coming of age story with strong artwork, compelling characters, and whimsical musical soundtrack.

Fate/Stay Night: Collection 2 Blu-ray Review

Posted March 7th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Fate/Stay Night: Collection 2 Blu-ray Review

Fate/Stay Night finishes with an epic conclusion in this second collection of the anime series from Sentai Filmworks.

Bodacious Space Pirates: 2 Blu-ray Review

Posted February 21st, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Bodacious Space Pirates: 2 Blu-ray Review

Bodacious Space Pirates is a humorous, quick-paced adventure that satisfies on multiple levels in this second collection from Sentai Filmworks.

Kamisama Dolls: Complete Collection Blu-ray Review

Posted February 15th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Kamisama Dolls: Complete Collection Blu-ray Review

A fast-paced anime series with strong character design and an interesting storyline, Kamisama Dolls on Blu-ray only disappoints with its somewhat average 1080i transfer.

Baka & Test — Summon the Beasts: OVA Special Collection Blu-ray Review

Posted February 2nd, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Baka & Test — Summon the Beasts: OVA Special Collection Blu-ray Review

$35 (MSRP) isn’t exactly a great bargain for two half-hour episodes, but what this collection doesn’t deliver in value, it delivers in quality for fans of the Baka & Test anime franchise.

Serial Experiments Lain: The Complete Collection Blu-ray Review

Posted February 1st, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Serial Experiments Lain: The Complete Collection Blu-ray Review

The innovative 1998 sci-fi anime series Serial Experiments Lain makes its way to Blu-ray with a strong HD restoration and hefty in-box bonuses from FUNimation Entertainment.

Shakugan no Shana S: OVA Blu-ray Review

Posted January 28th, 2013 by Brandon A. DuHamel

Shakugan no Shana S: OVA Blu-ray Review

These four Shakugan no Shana OVA episodes will be a must for fans of the anime series, but they are mostly stand-alone stories with no uniting story arc. Newcomers to the franchise would be better served starting with season one or the movie.