In the third edition of our tribute to anime, we focused more on retro titles, in an effort to fill the catalogue of our reviews with titles from the 80s also. This does not mean, however, that we did not include newer series, with the relaunching of Legend of the Galactic Heroes being presented in all its 3-seasons glory. Here is a list with all the titles we wrote about this August.
1. 86 (2021) by Toshimasa Ishii
The series is split in two parts, with the aforementioned mission being the dichotomy. The first part features much action, but the focus is actually on context, with Toshimasa Ishii presenting a number of sociopolitical comments through a dialogue-heavy approach. Lena’s gradual disillusionment about what is happening with the 86 is quite shattering in that regard, with the exploitation of kids that are sent in the front lines being a direct accusation on fundamentalists, to say the least.
1. 86 (2021) by Toshimasa Ishii
The series is split in two parts, with the aforementioned mission being the dichotomy. The first part features much action, but the focus is actually on context, with Toshimasa Ishii presenting a number of sociopolitical comments through a dialogue-heavy approach. Lena’s gradual disillusionment about what is happening with the 86 is quite shattering in that regard, with the exploitation of kids that are sent in the front lines being a direct accusation on fundamentalists, to say the least.
- 8/29/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
Initially released in an extensively edited version of 92 minutes, “Chojin Locke”, as it was its initial title, was rereleased in its original, 119 minutes form in 2020 by Sentai Filmworks, reminding us of a rather cult movie that has been largely forgotten.
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The story revolves around colonel Yamaki, who is looking for Locke, as ESPer with extreme powers, in order to ask him to help the Earth forces in their investigation of Lady Kahn, a mysterious millionaire who is training an army of ESPers in her school for unknown, but definitely not benevolent reasons. Locke has withdrawn to the country where he is raising sheep, but Yamaki’s pleas and kind nature eventually convince him. In the meantime, Lady Kahn is pushing the director of her school, Ramses, to prepare a truly strong ESPer, Amelia, to fight Locke, by brainwashing her,...
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The story revolves around colonel Yamaki, who is looking for Locke, as ESPer with extreme powers, in order to ask him to help the Earth forces in their investigation of Lady Kahn, a mysterious millionaire who is training an army of ESPers in her school for unknown, but definitely not benevolent reasons. Locke has withdrawn to the country where he is raising sheep, but Yamaki’s pleas and kind nature eventually convince him. In the meantime, Lady Kahn is pushing the director of her school, Ramses, to prepare a truly strong ESPer, Amelia, to fight Locke, by brainwashing her,...
- 8/25/2022
- by Panos Kotzathanasis
- AsianMoviePulse
From Marine Boy and Thundercats to Cities Of Gold and Akira, we look at the TV shows and movies that introduced the UK to Japanese anime
One evening in 1994, the BBC screened a documentary simply called Manga. Presented by Jonathan Ross, it showcased the rising popularity of Japanese animation, largely focusing on the output of Manga Entertainment, whose dubbed VHS releases had made a huge impact on anime fans and caused a certain amount of consternation among the mainstream press.
For British viewers, the anime boom took a long time to arrive. In America, Japanese shows like Kimba The White Lion, Gigantor and Astro Boy were a common sight on television in the 1960s, yet it took until the late 70s and 80s, and a string of European-Japanese co-productions, before anime finally began to find a hold on UK television.
As a youngster at the time, I didn't necessarily know...
One evening in 1994, the BBC screened a documentary simply called Manga. Presented by Jonathan Ross, it showcased the rising popularity of Japanese animation, largely focusing on the output of Manga Entertainment, whose dubbed VHS releases had made a huge impact on anime fans and caused a certain amount of consternation among the mainstream press.
For British viewers, the anime boom took a long time to arrive. In America, Japanese shows like Kimba The White Lion, Gigantor and Astro Boy were a common sight on television in the 1960s, yet it took until the late 70s and 80s, and a string of European-Japanese co-productions, before anime finally began to find a hold on UK television.
As a youngster at the time, I didn't necessarily know...
- 3/24/2015
- by ryanlambie
- Den of Geek
…by Aaron Mk
Imagine if you will… It’s a Tuesday night with nothing to do. There you are, sitting on your couch, flipping through channel after channel of mindless drivel. “Is there nothing Good on these days?!” you ask yourself. So in an act of desperation you flip your favorite VOD service on (or open your local video rental catalog) and marvel at the endless hours of entertainment. What to watch? Comedy, Drama? Television series? Feature Film? Who has the time play TV roulette?! Nobody, That’S Who! So in an act of kindness, I lay before you the ten best anime series of yesteryear (in no particular order) for you to burn your eyeballs with during those slow weekday nights! And let’s face it… If your already reading this, What Else would you be doing on a weekday night? Hmm?
10: Cowboy Bebop (1998, Series)
Directed by: Shinichiro Watanabe...
Imagine if you will… It’s a Tuesday night with nothing to do. There you are, sitting on your couch, flipping through channel after channel of mindless drivel. “Is there nothing Good on these days?!” you ask yourself. So in an act of desperation you flip your favorite VOD service on (or open your local video rental catalog) and marvel at the endless hours of entertainment. What to watch? Comedy, Drama? Television series? Feature Film? Who has the time play TV roulette?! Nobody, That’S Who! So in an act of kindness, I lay before you the ten best anime series of yesteryear (in no particular order) for you to burn your eyeballs with during those slow weekday nights! And let’s face it… If your already reading this, What Else would you be doing on a weekday night? Hmm?
10: Cowboy Bebop (1998, Series)
Directed by: Shinichiro Watanabe...
- 7/30/2013
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Imagine if you will… It’s a Tuesday night with nothing to do. There you are, sitting on your couch, flipping through channel after channel of mindless drivel. “Is there nothing Good on these days?!” you ask yourself. So in an act of desperation you flip your favorite VOD service on (or open your local video rental catalog) and marvel at the endless hours of entertainment. What to watch? Comedy, Drama? Television series? Feature Film? Who has the time play TV roulette?! Nobody, That’S Who! So in an act of kindness, I lay before you the ten best anime series of yesteryear (in no particular order) for you to burn your eyeballs with during those slow weekday nights! And let’s face it… If your already reading this, What Else would you be doing on a weekday night? Hmm?
10: Cowboy Bebop (1998, Series)
Directed by: Shinichiro Watanabe
It’s...
10: Cowboy Bebop (1998, Series)
Directed by: Shinichiro Watanabe
It’s...
- 12/11/2010
- by Aaron M.K.
- Nerdly
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