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Anime Reviews for anime from the ’80s
“Gunbuster” received a film adaption but that means a trimming of scenes from the OAV series to make an animated film. But you get the original cast who re-recorded for the theatrical version and new music included as well. Definitely worth watching but it doesn’t Read More …
Are you ready for “Vampire Hunter D”?, an anime classic from 1985! Image courtesy of © MOVIC/ANIPLEX. Click here to purchase this Blu-ray on Amazon TITLE: Vampire Hunter D (吸血鬼ハンター”D”) ANIME FILM RELEASE DATE: 1985 DURATION: 80 Minutes BLU-RAY INFORMATION: 1080p High Definition (4×3), English Read More …
I’m quite content with the overall anime series and for those not looking for a super long anime series, then “Dororo – Complete Collection” is a captivating, gorgeously animated, action-driven anime series that I highly recommend! Image courtesy of © Tezuka Productions/Twin Engine Inc. Click Read More …
What you get with the Sentai Filmworks version of the “Locke the Superman” release is the best version of the animated film to date which is on Blu-ray, uncut, remastered and for those clamoring for old school anime, it’s a title that I highly recommend! 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 …
If you are looking for a classic sci-fi war/mecha anime series, then definitely give “Armored Trooper Votoms – TV Collection” a try! Image courtesy of © Sunrise. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: Armored Trooper Votoms – TV Collection SERIES AIRDATE: 1983-1984 DURATION: 52 Episodes + 6 compilation Read More …
There have been many mecha anime series since “Space Runaway Ideon” aired on television in 1980-1981 and the two films release back in 1982. There have been mecha anime series that show the tragedy of war and the finality of it such as Ideon. If Read More …
“Zillion” may not be anywhere near one of the best anime series from the ’80s but for old school anime fans, it may be a series worth checking out if you love sci-fi action about three teenagers with super weapons vs. an oppressive alien race Read More …
“Aura Battler Dunbine” is an epic anime series especially for those who enjoy mecha action with enough drama, humor and it’s all set in a fantasy world. “Aura Battler Dunbine: Complete Collection” is highly recommended! Image courtesy of © SOTSU-SUNRISE. All Rights Reserved. TITLE: Aura Read More …