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Anime Reviews for anime released in from 2000-2009
“CLANNAD / CLANNAD AFTER STORY Complete Collection” on Blu-ray receives my highest recommendation! 5 stars! Images courtesy of © 2023 Sentai Filmworks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: CLANNAD / CLANNAD AFTER STORY Complete Collection SERIES AIR DATE: 2007/2008-2009 DURATION: CLANNAD: Episodes 1-24 / CLANNAD AFTER Read More …
This was a popular classic anime series back in 2002 when it was released. My only problem with it is the lack of inclusion of the two OVA episodes but other than that, “She, the Ultimate Weapon” is a short, deep and violent anime series Read More …
If you enjoy complex sci-fi anime series and want something a bit more deeper with vast number of characters, “RahXephon” is a classic anime series worth checking out! Click here to purchase “RahXephon – Complete Collection” on Amazon TITLE: RahXephon – Complete Collection ANIME RELEASE Read More …
Can I recommend this “NANA” to everyone? If you are up for something deep, complex and want something different. Then yes, “NANA” is an anime series that achieves that and you can watch this anime and appreciate that Yazawa’s work received an anime adaptation. But Read More …
“Taisho Baseball Girls” a short 12 episode series and the Blu-ray only features the series in Japanese dialogue, no English dub. But still, I hope people give these anime series a chance, as it’s worth checking out! Especially if you love baseball! Image courtesy of Read More …
Stylishly fun, unusual and quirky, “Maria Holic: The Complete Series” is definitely one of those unique anime series that you don’t often see released on Blu-ray, let alone, being released in the United States. For those wanting something different, fun and absolutely quirky, “Maria Holic: Read More …
“Elfen Lied” was no doubt a popular series back in the mid-2000s, but I believe new anime fans who are curious about this series, will no doubt enjoy it! “Elfen Lied – The Complete Series” is recommended! Click here to purchase this Blu-ray on Amazon Read More …
While the character designs for the anime series may be different than what people are used to seeing, “Kaiji the Complete Series” is still worth watching for its gripping and entertaining, yet dark storyline. I highly recommend this anime series! Purchase this Anime on Blu-ray Read More …
“Armored Trooper VOTOMS – The Complete Collection” is a wonderful Blu-ray release. For one, I applaud Sentai Filmworks/Maiden Japan for their continued efforts of releasing classic anime on Blu-ray and for the most part, full collections for an affordable price. But for anyone mecha fan Read More …
The classic mecha anime series “Patlabor: The Mobile Police”, all classic TV, OVA and films (both TV and Movie timelines) are once again ag receives its first video release on HD and it’s the definitive version to own! Highly recommended! Image courtesy of © 2013 Read More …
The classic anime OVA series “FLCL” from the creators of “Neon Genesis Evangelion”, “Gurren Lagann” and “Eden of the East” receives an upscale HD treatment! A worthwhile upgrade over its DVD counterpart and if you have never watched this series before, definitely check this Blu-ray Read More …
As Saiyuki continues to be a popular anime and manga series in Japan, especially with manga, OVA sequels and numerous TV series, the storyline of “Saiyuki” is still ongoing and continues to be a fan favorite over 20-years later. But for anyone who wants to Read More …
“Full Metal Panic!” is one of the more popular anime series to be released in the US post-2000 and its a series that has been re-released many times as well. But this is the first time the series has been released on Blu-ray and although Read More …
I can see why many anime fans have told me to watch “Clannad”. It’s fun, humorous but also emotional and touching. It has the touching moments and many characters like “Love Hina”, some school like craziness like”Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya” but really, “Clannad” is a Read More …
I really dig where “Kanon” is going to from what I’ve seen so far. A beautiful, lush animated drama series with characters that you actually care about. “Kanon” definitely kicks things into high gear for 2008. Check it out! TITLE: Kanon (Vol. 1) YEAR OF Read More …