Anime Review Roundup
October 3rd is the date of Sci-Fi-London's,first Oktoberfest, a one-night event showcasing a selection of sci-fi,horror, fantasy and anime. Manga Entertainment UK has signed on as official partners, and will be bringing Strait Jacket and Hellsing Ultimate to the party, as well as Dead Space Downfall, the animated prequel of the game, and the live action Tokyo Zombie, starring Tadanobu Asano. Details and tickets are available here.
With Vexille due in September, and a review disc on my to watch pile, I wanted to whet my whistle first, ease myself into the 3D live anime phenomenon and so it was I took possession of the first film made with the technology, the second animated adaptation of Masamune Shirow's Appleseed. Shirow is better known for Ghost In The Shell, but the 2004 adaptation of his earlier, post apocalyptic work was certainly visually striking. See if Appleseed delivers in terms of story by clicking the link.
Two days later on Wednesday, it was time for the main event as I placed Vexille into my player. Three years is a lifetime in computer imaging, the film certainly looks miles ahead of its prototype, and the story, set in a future isolated Japan, in a world dependant on its robot technology is a compelling premise. The discs from Momentum are certainly enticing, with a commentary from anime guru Andrew Clements. To see the big but that comes with the package though, clickez vous.
It was back to the 2D world on Friday, as I got a look at the first half of Manga's new action anime series, Buso Renkin. It's a world where Alchemy is real, where Homunculi prey on humans, and all that stands in their way are the Alchemy Warriors, who wield magical weapons named Buso Renkin. When Kazuki is killed by a homunculus, a warrior named Tokiko brings him back to life with an alchemical device, which he can transform into a lance. Soon he's introduced to a new world, where he has to stand as a protector. And it's got nothing to do with Full Metal Alchemist…
I polished off the week on Sunday with Gonzo's second feature film, Brave Story, a fairytale fantasy that sees a young boy travelling to another world to change his destiny. It's a delightful film for all the family, with a meaningful message or two at its heart. It's got a touch of the Ghibli about it, but the fantastic action animation is all Gonzo. Click to find out more.
Sometimes all that anime can get to be overwhelming, and it's nice to take abreak. I'm talking about other people of course, as I just can't get enough of the stuff. But it's good to broaden one's horizons, and it's useful to remember that there is animation in the rest of the world. (In Japan, anime refers to all animation, it's just we in the West who use it as a pigeonhole). On Tuesday, David reviewed the Bluray release of the Oscar-nominated Persepolis, the story of a young girl's upbringing in the tumultuous Iran of the seventies and eighties.
Appleseed has been out for donkey's years from Optimum, and they release Brave Story on the 8th of September. Vexille is released by Momentum Pictures on the 1st of that month, while Manga Entertainment's Buso Renkin comes out on the 25th of August, and Optimum again release Persepolis in both Bluray and DVD next Monday.
With Vexille due in September, and a review disc on my to watch pile, I wanted to whet my whistle first, ease myself into the 3D live anime phenomenon and so it was I took possession of the first film made with the technology, the second animated adaptation of Masamune Shirow's Appleseed. Shirow is better known for Ghost In The Shell, but the 2004 adaptation of his earlier, post apocalyptic work was certainly visually striking. See if Appleseed delivers in terms of story by clicking the link.
Two days later on Wednesday, it was time for the main event as I placed Vexille into my player. Three years is a lifetime in computer imaging, the film certainly looks miles ahead of its prototype, and the story, set in a future isolated Japan, in a world dependant on its robot technology is a compelling premise. The discs from Momentum are certainly enticing, with a commentary from anime guru Andrew Clements. To see the big but that comes with the package though, clickez vous.
It was back to the 2D world on Friday, as I got a look at the first half of Manga's new action anime series, Buso Renkin. It's a world where Alchemy is real, where Homunculi prey on humans, and all that stands in their way are the Alchemy Warriors, who wield magical weapons named Buso Renkin. When Kazuki is killed by a homunculus, a warrior named Tokiko brings him back to life with an alchemical device, which he can transform into a lance. Soon he's introduced to a new world, where he has to stand as a protector. And it's got nothing to do with Full Metal Alchemist…
I polished off the week on Sunday with Gonzo's second feature film, Brave Story, a fairytale fantasy that sees a young boy travelling to another world to change his destiny. It's a delightful film for all the family, with a meaningful message or two at its heart. It's got a touch of the Ghibli about it, but the fantastic action animation is all Gonzo. Click to find out more.
Sometimes all that anime can get to be overwhelming, and it's nice to take abreak. I'm talking about other people of course, as I just can't get enough of the stuff. But it's good to broaden one's horizons, and it's useful to remember that there is animation in the rest of the world. (In Japan, anime refers to all animation, it's just we in the West who use it as a pigeonhole). On Tuesday, David reviewed the Bluray release of the Oscar-nominated Persepolis, the story of a young girl's upbringing in the tumultuous Iran of the seventies and eighties.
Appleseed has been out for donkey's years from Optimum, and they release Brave Story on the 8th of September. Vexille is released by Momentum Pictures on the 1st of that month, while Manga Entertainment's Buso Renkin comes out on the 25th of August, and Optimum again release Persepolis in both Bluray and DVD next Monday.
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