Cosplay Girl of the Week #114 (Nekomura Iroha)
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15 Easter Eggs You Might Have Missed In Marvel Movies
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Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, Here are some Easter eggs you might have missed in some of your favorite Marvel Movies. Some where Known and out in the open, Some where hidden and True comic fans would notice, and others were deleted scenes just on DVD.
THE ORGINAL HUMAN TORCH
When Bucky and Steve Rogers enter Stark Expo a figure in a bright red jumpsuit is seen behind glass. This is the original Human Torch, Marvel's very first character, back when it was called Timely Comics.
The original Human Torch, from the Golden Age of comic books, was an android character who started out as something of a villain, and later became a superhero. The character eventually fell into obscurity while Captain America prospered, and is something of a forgotten relic today.
AMAZING SPIDERMAN (ITSY BITSY SPIDER)
During the climactic battle with Electro, the two bounce through the electrical conduits causing them to emit singular notes, which play out to "The Itsy Bitsy Spider" nursery rhyme.
X2 MUTANT INDEX LIST
In X2, Mystique hacks a computer in a government building where Striker works. It brings up a list of the names of many famous marvel Mutants. Remy LeBeau (Gambit), Ororo Munroe (Storm), Jamie Madrox (Multiple Man) ,Maximoff (2) (Quick Silver and Scarlet Witch), Danielle Moonstar (WarPath).
THE WOLVERINE- BROWN AND YELLOW SUIT
In a deleted scene taking place after the events of The Wolverine, Logan is given a suitcase, he opens it to reveal the original brown and yellow comic suit. Most fans will remember this suit when Wolverine joined the X-Men. (Not to be confused with the Yellow and Blue Suit)
THE THIEF THAT APPEARED IN BOTH FANCHISES
The only actor to appear in both Spider-Man franchises, the actor who played the burglar who killed Uncle Ben appears as Ratha's chauffeur.
FELICIA HARDY (AKA BLACK CAT)
Harry Osborn's assistant is named Felicia Hardy, aka Black Cat. Black Cat has been both a villain and an ally to Spider-Man over the years when she's not busy cat burgling. Felicia Hardy is the daughter of a world-renowned cat burglar. After suffering a traumatic event as a college freshman, she trained herself in various fighting styles and acrobatics and, after deciding to follow in her father's footsteps, adopted her costumed identity as the Black Cat
CROSS BONES (CAPT AMERICA WINTER SOLDIER)
A mercenary, The Red Skull, and of Hydra, Brock Rumlow makes his first appearance in Winter Soldier. By the end not only is Crossbones charred to a crisp but his criss-crossed gun straps make for a pretty great translation of his comic costume. Crossbones first appeared during the "Bloodstone Hunt" storyline in the issues of Captain America. Technically, he first appeared in issue #359, in one panel, as a figure watching from the shadows. In the next issue, he was shown in costume, but again he simply observed the Captain and his allies from afar. He later revealed his name to Diamondback before knocking her unconscious in his first full appearance in issue #362.
THOR ALTER-EGO DR. DONALD BLAKE
In the original run of Thor, the mighty god was sent down to earth and into the body of disabled med-student, Donald Blake. The alias has popped up over the years and is winked at with the Thor's fake ID in the film.
THE AVENGERS TOWER
Right before The Avengers cuts to the credits, though, we see Tony Stark and Pepper Potts in the damaged Stark Tower, throwing together some new plans on that awesome computer thing. If you look closely ( PAUSE THE DVD LOL) there are symbols for each of the member's quarters symbolized by their icons: Thor's hammer, Hawkeye's bow, Cap's Shield etc.
THE LEADER (INCREDIBLE HULK)
Dr. Samuel Sterns (Tim Blake Nelson) ends up with the Hulk's radioactive blood dripping into an open head wound and his entire head begins to expand, he smiles. The Leader, Hulks nefarious nemesis BIO: Born Samuel Sterns in Boise, Idaho, he worked for a chemical plant there in a menial capacity. While moving radioactive materials into an underground storage area, some of the radioactive materials exploded, bombarding Sterns with gamma radiation. He recovered, and found that the radiation had changed him from an ordinary human into a green-skinned, super-intelligent entity with an oversized brain housed in a towering cranium. As was the case with most individuals mutated by gamma radiation early-on, the particular set of characteristics Sterns acquired by exposure to it were said to result from a subconscious desire; in his case, the desire to be as smart as his brother Philip, who was a physicist in the employ of the same facility. Calling himself the Leader, Sterns embarked on various ambitious criminal schemes.
SUPER SOLDIER SERUM AND WEAPON X
General Ross dusts off a Stark Industries branded liquid serum to give Blonsky, revealing the name Dr. Reinstein. In comic cannon, Reinstein was the man who administered the Super Soldier Serum to Steve Rogers making him into Captain America. Weapons PLUS is also a Marvel reference to the Weapon's program that brought us Wolverine, (Weapon X) and Deadpool etc.
GWEN STACY"S DEATH
Most comic fans knew Gwen Stacy was going to die once they saw the Green Goblin in Amazing Spiderman 2. But the most subtle nod was when the broken hands of the clock finally stop spinning to point at 1:21, Gwen Stacy died back in Amazing Spider-Man #121
THE COLLECTORS COLLECTION
Adam Warlock's cocoon appears in The Collector's chamber. The character debuted in Fantastic Four #66-67 (Sept.-Oct. 1967) in a story written by Stan Lee and pencilled and co-plotted by Jack Kirby. After a second appearance as "Him" in Thor #165-166 (June–July 1969), writer and then Marvel editor-in-chief Roy Thomas and penciler Gil Kane significantly revamped Him as the allegorical Messiah Adam Warlock in Marvel Premiere #1 (April 1972)
DOCTOR STRANGE (CAPT AMERICA WINTER SOLDIER)
In a scene when Capt America and Falcon are Interrogating Jasper Stitwell, He mentions Stephen Strange as one the people they are keeping an eye on as a potential threat to hydra. This leads us to believe there will be a Doctor Strange Movie Coming soon and will be linked to the Avengers Universe.
S.H.I.E.L.D'S MAP
At the end of Iron Man 2, a map on the wall at S.H.I.E.L.D's HQ shows some parts of the map Highlighted. Africa (Possible appearance of Black Panther in future Movies) and the Atlantic Ocean (Namor a Member of the Avengers) This could also be a good way for the studios to connect the Universes as NAMOR, Professor X, Reed Richards, Iron Man, and Doctor Strange are all apart of the Illuminati.The group forms at some time in the aftermath of the Kree-Skrull War, and probably after the Avengers/Defenders war. Iron Man realizes that each of the individual members had information about these alien races beforehand, and they could have collectively stopped it. He brings together the Illuminati with the Black Panther in Wakanda, and proposes that they form a government of superhumans.
There are many other Marvel Easter Eggs though out different movies, Like Capt. America's Body in a Deleted/Alternate Opening in the Incredible Hulk and when Agent Coulson hands Tony Starks a file that reads:"Project Pegasus" and "Project 42". These are codenames for a project Iron Man works on during the Civil War storyline, a prison for super villains called Project 42, at a place called Project Pegasus.
If you saw any Easter Eggs I missed let me know in the comments Below!
By Sean Tucker
Amazon Purchases Twitch
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It is official as of August 25, 2014 Twitch the number one video game streaming service has been purchased by Amazon. Contrary to earlier reports that google were the ones who were gonna purchase Twitch fora billion dollars, Amazon instead bought them for $970 million. Why go with Amazon instead of Google's cool billion, Twitch CEO Emmett Shear states-
An excerpt from Emmett's Letter from the CEO Insinuating the deal from Google was more restricting and planned to point twitch in a different direction.
Now what does this mean for twitch? Essentially it means Twitch can now support their rapid growth in the form of more servers and having access to all of amazon's resources. But does Partnering with Amazon and more money mean a better twitch only time will tell.
25 Essential Anime Shows You Must Watch
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Anime has a ton of great shows to watch. If you're a beginner you will find it a daunting task to try to figure out where to start. After re-watching my collection and shows online I have finally come up with a list. These shows come from all genre's and some are obvious choices and others are sleeper hits. Here is the "25 Essential Anime Shows You Must Watch." As always leave a comment and tell me your list in the comment section.
25. Tenchi Muyo
If you're looking for action romantic comedy then look no further than Tenchi Muyo. This anime is packed with some of the most unique female anime characters put in anime. Each girl has their own layers and dimensions. If you're looking to get into anime this is a great way to kick it off.
Synopsis - "Tenchi Masaki is a hapless school boy who suddenly finds himself in the midst of a bunch of women from outer space - among them, space pirate Ryoko, princess Ayeka and her little sister Sasami, scientific genius Washu, ditzy space cop Mihoshi, and the adorable little "cabbit"(part cat, part rabbit), Ryo-ohki. This sets the scene for a hilarious romantic farce as the girls fight for Tenchi's affection, while he fights off various galactic threats and discovers that his family is also connected to the outer space world."
24. Eureka Seven
Eureka Seven is one of my personal favorites. It's actually my favorite of the new generation anime. The great thing about Eureka Seven is the love story between the two protagonist. It reminds me of the innocent high school love back in the days. But this anime is now all about a boy and girl. This anime has a lot of heart, great characterization with proper pacing and screentime for each character. The antagonist is not just a one dimensional villian but a character with a goal and layers. The action is great and the music by Naoki Sato is top notch.
Synopsis - "Renton Thurston, the fourteen-year-old son of Adrock Thurston, a military researcher who died saving the world. He lives what he considers a boring life with his grandfather in a boring town. He loves lifting, a sport similar to surfing but with trapar, a substance abundant throughout the air, as the medium. He dreams of joining the renegade group Gekkostate, led by his idol Holland, a legendary lifter."
23. You're Under Arrest
You're Under Arrest is a comedy centered around two female protagonist as they go through their daily job as police officers. What I love about You're Under Arrest is the comedy. This is a legitimately funny show with some really quirky, off beat characters. Another plus for the show is this one of the animes with strong female cast. The most funniest character to me is Aoi Futaba the crossdressing cop.
Synopsis- "The story revolves around Natsumi Tsujimoto and Miyuki Kobayakawa, two female members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and the protagonists of the show as they are stationed at the fictional Bokuto Police Precinct located at Sumida, Tokyo. The series is largely episodic, and much of it focuses on the interaction between the main characters and the humorous supporting cast."
22. Boys Be...
What I really like about Boys Be... is that it's a romantic anime from the guys point of view. Boys Be... shows how guys feel, the insecurities and even dealing with heartbreak. It has some really interesting male protagonist, you have the jock, the pervert and the nice guy. All three central characters are looking for that special someone.
Synopsis - "Six students struggle to find the perfect partner and their adolescent limitations. While several characters are taken from stories in the manga, the story of the anime is unrelated to the manga. Each episode begins and ends with a philosophical quote which sums up the episode's content.The anime, while centered on Kyoichi and Chiharu, revolves around seven or eight main characters and their love lives."
21. Elfen Lied
Part horror, part drama, part psychological Elfen Lied truly has it all when it comes to story. The characters are compelling, emotional invested and I must say this anime is violent. There is torture, a high body count so this is not for your kids. Look past the violence and you find a moving story about acceptance, a theme on discrimination and forgiveness.
Synopsis - "Elfen Lied takes place in Kamakura, Japan, and focuses on the "Diclonius", a newly evolved species. Their appearance is similar to humans, albeit with several differences, namely horn-like protrusions on the forehead and the presence of telekinetic invisble arms called "Vectors". One such Diclonius, Lucy, is the main character of the series: Initially held in a facility built for experimentation, located off the coast of Kamakura, she manages to escape and wreak havoc, but is injured in the process, an event which causes her to develop a secondary, childlike personality known as Nyu."
20. FullMetal Alchemist
Two brothers in search of a stone to revive their mother back to life. Heartwarming, funny as heck and has some really great action. The animation is great and the relationship between the brothers is a must see.
Synopsis - "Edward and Alphonse Elric are alchemist brothers searching for the legendary catalyst called the philosopher's stone, a powerful object which would allow them to recover their bodies. The brothers were born in a village called Resembool in the country of Amestris (アメストリス Amesutorisu?), where they lived with their mother Trisha Elric. Their father, Von Hohenheim, left home for unknown reasons and years later, Trisha died of a terminal illness."
19. Monster
Monster is an anime that truly lives up to it's title. This anime is about suspense and an all around thriller. The story and characters are so good you will forget that this is an anime. Suspense will keep you invested in this anime till the end. Warning this anime is graphic and not for kiddies, it is about a serial killer after all.
Synopsis - "Dr. Kenzō Tenma is a young Japanese doctor, working at Eisler Memorial Hospital in Düsseldorf in 1986. An accomplished brain surgeon, he seems to have everything: a promotion in the offing; the favor of the hospital's director, Udo Heinemann; and Heinemann's daughter Eva as his fiancée. However, Tenma is increasingly dissatisfied with the political bias of the hospital in treating patients, and seizes the chance to change things after a massacre brings fraternal twins Johan and Anna Liebert into the hospital."
18. Death Note
A book where you write anybody's name and they perish. The concept alone is worth checking out. Death Note is a very story driven show and at times will keep you in the dark until the final moment.
Synopsis - "Light Yagami is a bored young genius who resents all things evil. His life undergoes a drastic change when he discovers the "Death Note", a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. After experimenting with the notebook, Light confirms its authenticity and is joined by an unexpected house guest - the notebook's previous owner, a shinigami called Ryuk. Light tells Ryuk of his plan to exterminate all the criminals in the world, until only people whom he has judged to be honest and kind remain. Once he finishes creating this utopia, he means to rule over it as what he calls "the god of the new world."
17. Ouran High School Host Club
Kiss Kiss fall in love is the first thing you hear from the theme song of Ouran High School Host Club. Why should you watch Ouran? Mainly because it is a very unique fish out of water story. A poor girl who manages to get into a rich establishment, but has to pose as a boy. Not to the mention the characters are off beat, quirky characters and the show stealer's are the twins.
Synopsis -Haruhi Fujioka is a scholarship student at the prestigious Ouran Academy, a fictitious high school located in Bunkyo, Tokyo. Looking for a quiet place to study, Haruhi stumbles upon the Third Music Room, a place where the Ouran Academy Host Club, a group of six male students, gathers to entertain female "clients." During their initial encounter, Haruhi accidentally knocks over and breaks an antique vase valued at ¥8,000,000 (US$80,000 in the U.S. English manga) and is told to repay the cost in service to the club as an errand boy. Haruhi's short hair, slouching attire and gender-ambiguous face cause her to be mistaken by the hosts for a male student. After a brief run as such, the Hosts soon realize that she's a "natural" in entertaining girls and promote her to full-Host status. She agrees since Hosting will help her pay off her debt more quickly. The members of the club discover her true gender one by one, but they keep this fact a secret.
16. Gunslinger Girl
Hitmen but unlike any other. These hitmen little girls. Another anime that pushes kids into adult situations. This anime is not for the weak at heart and not for kids either. It's dark, gritty and some of the stories from the girls are heartbreaking. However this is an anime that you can't afford to miss.
Synopsis- "Set in Italy, Gunslinger Girl follows the exploits of the Social Welfare Agency (often referred to as simply "the Agency"), ostensibly a charitable institution sponsored by the Italian government. While the Agency professes to aid the rehabilitation of the physically injured, it is actually a military organization specializing in counter-intelligence and counter-terrorism. It is composed of two independent branches: Public Safety, its surveillance and intelligence-gathering division, and Special Ops, the anti-terrorist division. Special Ops is itself divided into Sections 1 and 2, the latter of which employs young girls who have experienced traumatic and near-death experiences fitted with cybernetic implants as agents."
15. Yu Yu Hakusho
Probably one of the best fighting anime's of all time beside DBZ. Yu Yu Hakusho has it all when it comes to fighting anime's. I can't tell you how great the main lead Yusuke Urameshi is. He's a loud mouth, smart ass that backs it up. But beyond that tough guy image lies a heart of a lamb. This is one anime you have to check out. The highlight is the Dark Tournament Saga.
Synopsis - Yusuke Urameshi, a street-brawling delinquent who, in an uncharacteristic act of altruism, is hit by a car and killed in an attempt to save a young boy by pushing him out of the way. His ghost is greeted by Botan, a woman who introduces herself as the pilot of the River Styx, who ferries souls to the "Underworld" or Spirit World (霊界 Reikai?) where they may be judged for the afterlife. Botan informs Yusuke that his act had caught even the Underworld by surprise and that there was not yet a place made for him in either heaven or hell. Thus Koenma, son of the Underworld's ruler King Enma, offers Yusuke a chance to return to his body through a series of tests.
14. Rurouni Kenshin
Assassin's, epic battles and one hell of a story. That's all you need to know watch this anime as soon as possible.
Synopsis - "In the early Meiji era, after participating in the Bakumatsu war as
the assassin "Hitokiri Battōsai", Himura Kenshin wanders the countryside of Japan offering protection and aid to those in need as atonement for the murders he once committed. When arriving in Tokyo in the 11th year of Meiji (1878), he meets a young woman named Kamiya Kaoru, who is in the middle of a fight with a murderer - who claims to be the Hitokiri Battōsai - tarnishing the name of the swordsmanship school that she teaches. Kenshin decides to help her and defeats the fake Battōsai. After discovering that Kenshin is the real infamous assassin, Kaoru offers him a place to stay at her dojo noting that he is peace-loving and not cold-hearted, as his reputation implies."
13. FLCL
One word to describe FLCL is unique. This anime is probably one of the most original anime I've seen. The character of Naota and his supporting cast are hilarious. It's a show you have to watch more times than one to really see the brilliance. Also there is tons of easter eggs from other anime shows.
Synopsis - "FLCL revolves around Naota Nandaba, a 12-year-old, working class boy living with his widower father and grandfather. His life in the city of Mabase is interrupted by the arrival of Haruko Haruhara, who runs over Naota with her yellow Vespa 180 SS scooter, gives him CPR, then hits him on the head with a blue vintage Rickenbacker 4001 left-handed electric bass guitar."
12. Ranma 1/2
Ranma 1/2 is truly a classic anime with great characters and a great concept.
Synopsis- "On a training journey in the Bayankala Mountain Range in the Qinghai Province of China, Ranma Saotome and his father Genma fell into the cursed springs at Jusenkyo. When someone falls into a cursed spring, they take the physical form of whatever drowned there hundreds or thousands of years ago whenever they come into contact with cold water. The curse will revert when exposed to hot water until their next cold water exposure. Genma fell into the Spring of the Drowned Panda while Ranma fell into the Spring of the Drowned Girl."
11. Serial Experiments Lain
And maybe you will understand. The first few words from the opening theme really sets the tone of the show. One of the most catchy theme songs in anime. Lain can be describe in one word and that is complex. To really understand Lain and it's true meaning it will take multiple watches. This anime is smart and very brilliant.
Synopsis - "Follow along as fourteen year old Lain – driven by the abrupt suicide of a classmate – logs on to the Wired and promptly loses herself in a twisted mass of hallucinations, memories, and interconnected-psyches. Close the World. Open the Next. It’s as simple as the flip of a switch."
10.Pokemon (First Few Seasons)
I will probably get a lot of heat for this choice, especially since it's in the top ten. However you can't deny the impact Pokemon has had over the decades it's been here. Yes it's has the same episode and formula over and over, but damn it at the time it was release in the states it was a phenomna. The impact it had alone is worthy of the top ten spot. Very creative, very fun and it made you want to live in that world.
Synopsis - "Meet our hero, Ash, in his hometown of Pallet Town where boys and girls are encouraged to begin their Pokemon journeys. Join the Indigo League."
9. Inuyasha
Time travel, fun characters and a romance that you'll be screaming to the characters to go for it. The highlight of this anime is the relationship between Kagome and Inuyasha. My favorite episode is Sota Brave Confession of Love.
Synopsis- Kagome Higurashi an average ninth grader gets pulled into an ancient well by a demon bringing her 500 years in the past to the feudal era. There she meets Inuyasha a half-demon who seeks the Shikon Jewel to make himself a full-fledged demon. With Inuyasha and new friends Kagome's search for the Jewel of Four Souls begins...
8. Dragonball Z
Arguably the greatest action fighting anime of all time. Dragonball Z raise the bar and is still going. DBZ is not great when it comes to plot and themes, but it makes up it for with action and great characters. The characters you will fall in love with from Goku to the villain Freiza. The highlights of the show is the Freiza and Cell saga's.
Synopsis - "Dragon Ball Z picks up five years after the end of the Dragon Ball anime, with Goku as a young adult and father to his son Gohan. A humanoid alien named Raditz arrives on Earth in a spacecraft and tracks down Goku, revealing to him that he is his long-lost big brother and that they are members of a nearly extinct extraterrestrial race called the Saiyans."
7. Lupin The 3rd
The greatest anime thief of all time is Lupin The 3rd. A smooth talking, wise cracking, women loving type of guy. Lupin The 3rd has some many fun moments, great adventures and the real drawn in is the heist. The heist and the attempts make it all worth while.
Synopsis - "Arsène Lupin III, the grandson of the fictional gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin, is considered the world's greatest thief, known for announcing his intentions to steal valuable objects by sending a calling card to the owners of his desired items. His right-hand man and closest ally is Daisuke Jigen, an expert marksman who can accurately shoot a target in 0.3 seconds."
6. Sailor Moon
An all female cast, female team and you what even the boys loved it. Sailor Moon was one of kind. It was an anime girls can identify with, it didn't put the female characters into stereotypical roles and it was fun.
Synopsis - "A middle school student named Usagi Tsukino befriends Luna, a talking cat that gives her a magical brooch enabling her to become Sailor Moon: a "pretty soldier in a sailor suit" destined to save Earth from the forces of evil. Luna and Usagi assemble a team of fellow Sailor Soldiers to find their princess and the "Legendary Silver Crystal." They encounter the studious Ami Mizuno, who awakens as Sailor Mercury, Rei Hino—a local shrine maiden who awakens as Sailor Mars, Makoto Kino—a transfer student who awakens as Sailor Jupiter and Mamoru Chiba—a high school student who assists them as Tuxedo Mask. A young, aspiring idol named Minako Aino, who also operates as Sailor Venus, later joins them accompanied by her feline companion Artemis."
5. Now and Then, Here and There
Out of all the anime's on this list. This is the most emotional, the most powerful and truly the most shocking. Don't let the animation style, and opening scene of this anime fool you. Now and Then, Here and There is DARK!!! This anime has kids killing kids, kids getting rape and that is just the tip of the iceberg. The villain Hamdo is in my top five villain's in anime. He's menancing, scary and brutal. However beyond the tragic story lies a lot of heart and some uplifting inspiration.
Synopsis - "Shuzo "Shu" Matsutani, a rambunctious adolescent kendo student, encounters a mysterious girl named Lala-Ru in an abandoned factory near his home. When she's captured by hostile mecha, Shu is taken with her to another world, to the unfortunately named fortress-ship Hellywood, ruled by the psychotic King Hamdo. The apparently ancient Lala-Ru can produce vast quantities of water, which Hamdo desires."
4. Mobile Suit Gundam
The one that really made a fan of mech anime was Gundam. The original Mobile Suit Gundam is such a classic. It's action packed and filled with a great political undertones and theme. The characterization and pace is spot on and the battles are purely epic.
Synopsis - "In the year 2079 (Universal Century year 0079 according to the Gundam Calendar), the Principality of Zeon has declared independence from the Earth Federation, and subsequently launched a war of independence called the One Year War. The conflict has directly affected every continent on earth, also nearly every space colony and lunar settlement. Zeon, though smaller, has the tactical upper hand through their use of a new type of humanoid weapons called mobile suits. After half of all humanity perishes in the conflict, the war settled into a bitter stalemate lasting over 8 months."
3. Robotech
Hailed as anime's first soap opera. One thing Robotech is filled with drama. However the characters are so flushed out, so well written that you forget you're watching an anime. This anime had a lot of first times. The first time an interracial couple was put in an anime was one of the first groundbreaking moments. It has great characters, great story and very cool unforgettable soundtrack.
Synopsis - "The saga is told through the eyes of characters caught up in a series of wars that erupts when a mysterious spacecraft crashlands on Earth at the turn of the millennium. The secrets of alien knowledge aboard this vessel were unlocked, leading to the development of "Robotechnology" and the creation of a vast arsenal of robotic "mecha" to defend the Earth against the alien threats that would eventually strike to lay claim to the mysterious power source known as "protoculture."
2. Cowboy Bebop
Fun, fun, fun! What can I say about Cowboy Bebop that hasn't been said? The anime is nearly flawless. Great voice work in English and Japanese dub. The characters are walking classic especially Faye Valentine. The soundtrack by Yoko Kanno is some of her best work. The ending is heartbreaking but it is one hell of a ride.
Synopsis - Protagonist Spike Spiegel, an exiled former hitman of the criminal Red Dragon Syndicate, and his partner Jet Black, a former ISSP officer who retired following a mob hit that cost him his arm, as two bounty hunters who travel on Jet's spaceship the Bebop. Through unintended circumstances, the duo are eventually joined by three new members: Ein, a hyper-intelligent genetically-engineered Welsh Corgi dog, Faye Valentine, an amnesiac femme fatale con artist, and Edward, a barefooted preteen female prolific computer hacker.
1. Neon Genesis Evangelion
Number one on the list is Neon Genesis Evangelion. This anime has it all from romance, drama, psychological elements, slice of life, action and many more. What makes this anime the must watch out of them all is the characters. Each character supporting or major has something you can relate too. Family issues like Shinji and Misato. Death issues like Asuka. Socially awkard like Rei and many more. It also has a great soundtrack which I still listen too till this day.
Synopsis - "The year is 2015, and half of the Earth’s population is dead, victims of the disaster called Second Impact! Answering a summons from his enigmatic father, 14-year-old Shinji Ikari arrives in the rebuilt city of New Tokyo-3 just as a gigantic creature identified as an "Angel" attacks! Forced into the cockpit of a giant bio-mechanical construct known as an Evangelion, Shinji must defend the city from the rampaging Angel or die trying!"
Do you agree with the list? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
25. Tenchi Muyo
Synopsis - "Tenchi Masaki is a hapless school boy who suddenly finds himself in the midst of a bunch of women from outer space - among them, space pirate Ryoko, princess Ayeka and her little sister Sasami, scientific genius Washu, ditzy space cop Mihoshi, and the adorable little "cabbit"(part cat, part rabbit), Ryo-ohki. This sets the scene for a hilarious romantic farce as the girls fight for Tenchi's affection, while he fights off various galactic threats and discovers that his family is also connected to the outer space world."
24. Eureka Seven
Eureka Seven is one of my personal favorites. It's actually my favorite of the new generation anime. The great thing about Eureka Seven is the love story between the two protagonist. It reminds me of the innocent high school love back in the days. But this anime is now all about a boy and girl. This anime has a lot of heart, great characterization with proper pacing and screentime for each character. The antagonist is not just a one dimensional villian but a character with a goal and layers. The action is great and the music by Naoki Sato is top notch.
Synopsis - "Renton Thurston, the fourteen-year-old son of Adrock Thurston, a military researcher who died saving the world. He lives what he considers a boring life with his grandfather in a boring town. He loves lifting, a sport similar to surfing but with trapar, a substance abundant throughout the air, as the medium. He dreams of joining the renegade group Gekkostate, led by his idol Holland, a legendary lifter."
23. You're Under Arrest
You're Under Arrest is a comedy centered around two female protagonist as they go through their daily job as police officers. What I love about You're Under Arrest is the comedy. This is a legitimately funny show with some really quirky, off beat characters. Another plus for the show is this one of the animes with strong female cast. The most funniest character to me is Aoi Futaba the crossdressing cop.
Synopsis- "The story revolves around Natsumi Tsujimoto and Miyuki Kobayakawa, two female members of the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department and the protagonists of the show as they are stationed at the fictional Bokuto Police Precinct located at Sumida, Tokyo. The series is largely episodic, and much of it focuses on the interaction between the main characters and the humorous supporting cast."
22. Boys Be...
What I really like about Boys Be... is that it's a romantic anime from the guys point of view. Boys Be... shows how guys feel, the insecurities and even dealing with heartbreak. It has some really interesting male protagonist, you have the jock, the pervert and the nice guy. All three central characters are looking for that special someone.
Synopsis - "Six students struggle to find the perfect partner and their adolescent limitations. While several characters are taken from stories in the manga, the story of the anime is unrelated to the manga. Each episode begins and ends with a philosophical quote which sums up the episode's content.The anime, while centered on Kyoichi and Chiharu, revolves around seven or eight main characters and their love lives."
21. Elfen Lied
Part horror, part drama, part psychological Elfen Lied truly has it all when it comes to story. The characters are compelling, emotional invested and I must say this anime is violent. There is torture, a high body count so this is not for your kids. Look past the violence and you find a moving story about acceptance, a theme on discrimination and forgiveness.
Synopsis - "Elfen Lied takes place in Kamakura, Japan, and focuses on the "Diclonius", a newly evolved species. Their appearance is similar to humans, albeit with several differences, namely horn-like protrusions on the forehead and the presence of telekinetic invisble arms called "Vectors". One such Diclonius, Lucy, is the main character of the series: Initially held in a facility built for experimentation, located off the coast of Kamakura, she manages to escape and wreak havoc, but is injured in the process, an event which causes her to develop a secondary, childlike personality known as Nyu."
20. FullMetal Alchemist
Two brothers in search of a stone to revive their mother back to life. Heartwarming, funny as heck and has some really great action. The animation is great and the relationship between the brothers is a must see.
Synopsis - "Edward and Alphonse Elric are alchemist brothers searching for the legendary catalyst called the philosopher's stone, a powerful object which would allow them to recover their bodies. The brothers were born in a village called Resembool in the country of Amestris (アメストリス Amesutorisu?), where they lived with their mother Trisha Elric. Their father, Von Hohenheim, left home for unknown reasons and years later, Trisha died of a terminal illness."
19. Monster
Monster is an anime that truly lives up to it's title. This anime is about suspense and an all around thriller. The story and characters are so good you will forget that this is an anime. Suspense will keep you invested in this anime till the end. Warning this anime is graphic and not for kiddies, it is about a serial killer after all.
Synopsis - "Dr. Kenzō Tenma is a young Japanese doctor, working at Eisler Memorial Hospital in Düsseldorf in 1986. An accomplished brain surgeon, he seems to have everything: a promotion in the offing; the favor of the hospital's director, Udo Heinemann; and Heinemann's daughter Eva as his fiancée. However, Tenma is increasingly dissatisfied with the political bias of the hospital in treating patients, and seizes the chance to change things after a massacre brings fraternal twins Johan and Anna Liebert into the hospital."
18. Death Note
A book where you write anybody's name and they perish. The concept alone is worth checking out. Death Note is a very story driven show and at times will keep you in the dark until the final moment.
Synopsis - "Light Yagami is a bored young genius who resents all things evil. His life undergoes a drastic change when he discovers the "Death Note", a notebook that kills anyone whose name is written in it. After experimenting with the notebook, Light confirms its authenticity and is joined by an unexpected house guest - the notebook's previous owner, a shinigami called Ryuk. Light tells Ryuk of his plan to exterminate all the criminals in the world, until only people whom he has judged to be honest and kind remain. Once he finishes creating this utopia, he means to rule over it as what he calls "the god of the new world."
17. Ouran High School Host Club
Kiss Kiss fall in love is the first thing you hear from the theme song of Ouran High School Host Club. Why should you watch Ouran? Mainly because it is a very unique fish out of water story. A poor girl who manages to get into a rich establishment, but has to pose as a boy. Not to the mention the characters are off beat, quirky characters and the show stealer's are the twins.
Synopsis -Haruhi Fujioka is a scholarship student at the prestigious Ouran Academy, a fictitious high school located in Bunkyo, Tokyo. Looking for a quiet place to study, Haruhi stumbles upon the Third Music Room, a place where the Ouran Academy Host Club, a group of six male students, gathers to entertain female "clients." During their initial encounter, Haruhi accidentally knocks over and breaks an antique vase valued at ¥8,000,000 (US$80,000 in the U.S. English manga) and is told to repay the cost in service to the club as an errand boy. Haruhi's short hair, slouching attire and gender-ambiguous face cause her to be mistaken by the hosts for a male student. After a brief run as such, the Hosts soon realize that she's a "natural" in entertaining girls and promote her to full-Host status. She agrees since Hosting will help her pay off her debt more quickly. The members of the club discover her true gender one by one, but they keep this fact a secret.
16. Gunslinger Girl
Hitmen but unlike any other. These hitmen little girls. Another anime that pushes kids into adult situations. This anime is not for the weak at heart and not for kids either. It's dark, gritty and some of the stories from the girls are heartbreaking. However this is an anime that you can't afford to miss.
Synopsis- "Set in Italy, Gunslinger Girl follows the exploits of the Social Welfare Agency (often referred to as simply "the Agency"), ostensibly a charitable institution sponsored by the Italian government. While the Agency professes to aid the rehabilitation of the physically injured, it is actually a military organization specializing in counter-intelligence and counter-terrorism. It is composed of two independent branches: Public Safety, its surveillance and intelligence-gathering division, and Special Ops, the anti-terrorist division. Special Ops is itself divided into Sections 1 and 2, the latter of which employs young girls who have experienced traumatic and near-death experiences fitted with cybernetic implants as agents."
15. Yu Yu Hakusho
Probably one of the best fighting anime's of all time beside DBZ. Yu Yu Hakusho has it all when it comes to fighting anime's. I can't tell you how great the main lead Yusuke Urameshi is. He's a loud mouth, smart ass that backs it up. But beyond that tough guy image lies a heart of a lamb. This is one anime you have to check out. The highlight is the Dark Tournament Saga.
Synopsis - Yusuke Urameshi, a street-brawling delinquent who, in an uncharacteristic act of altruism, is hit by a car and killed in an attempt to save a young boy by pushing him out of the way. His ghost is greeted by Botan, a woman who introduces herself as the pilot of the River Styx, who ferries souls to the "Underworld" or Spirit World (霊界 Reikai?) where they may be judged for the afterlife. Botan informs Yusuke that his act had caught even the Underworld by surprise and that there was not yet a place made for him in either heaven or hell. Thus Koenma, son of the Underworld's ruler King Enma, offers Yusuke a chance to return to his body through a series of tests.
14. Rurouni Kenshin
Assassin's, epic battles and one hell of a story. That's all you need to know watch this anime as soon as possible.
Synopsis - "In the early Meiji era, after participating in the Bakumatsu war as
the assassin "Hitokiri Battōsai", Himura Kenshin wanders the countryside of Japan offering protection and aid to those in need as atonement for the murders he once committed. When arriving in Tokyo in the 11th year of Meiji (1878), he meets a young woman named Kamiya Kaoru, who is in the middle of a fight with a murderer - who claims to be the Hitokiri Battōsai - tarnishing the name of the swordsmanship school that she teaches. Kenshin decides to help her and defeats the fake Battōsai. After discovering that Kenshin is the real infamous assassin, Kaoru offers him a place to stay at her dojo noting that he is peace-loving and not cold-hearted, as his reputation implies."
13. FLCL
One word to describe FLCL is unique. This anime is probably one of the most original anime I've seen. The character of Naota and his supporting cast are hilarious. It's a show you have to watch more times than one to really see the brilliance. Also there is tons of easter eggs from other anime shows.
Synopsis - "FLCL revolves around Naota Nandaba, a 12-year-old, working class boy living with his widower father and grandfather. His life in the city of Mabase is interrupted by the arrival of Haruko Haruhara, who runs over Naota with her yellow Vespa 180 SS scooter, gives him CPR, then hits him on the head with a blue vintage Rickenbacker 4001 left-handed electric bass guitar."
12. Ranma 1/2
Ranma 1/2 is truly a classic anime with great characters and a great concept.
Synopsis- "On a training journey in the Bayankala Mountain Range in the Qinghai Province of China, Ranma Saotome and his father Genma fell into the cursed springs at Jusenkyo. When someone falls into a cursed spring, they take the physical form of whatever drowned there hundreds or thousands of years ago whenever they come into contact with cold water. The curse will revert when exposed to hot water until their next cold water exposure. Genma fell into the Spring of the Drowned Panda while Ranma fell into the Spring of the Drowned Girl."
11. Serial Experiments Lain
And maybe you will understand. The first few words from the opening theme really sets the tone of the show. One of the most catchy theme songs in anime. Lain can be describe in one word and that is complex. To really understand Lain and it's true meaning it will take multiple watches. This anime is smart and very brilliant.
Synopsis - "Follow along as fourteen year old Lain – driven by the abrupt suicide of a classmate – logs on to the Wired and promptly loses herself in a twisted mass of hallucinations, memories, and interconnected-psyches. Close the World. Open the Next. It’s as simple as the flip of a switch."
10.Pokemon (First Few Seasons)
I will probably get a lot of heat for this choice, especially since it's in the top ten. However you can't deny the impact Pokemon has had over the decades it's been here. Yes it's has the same episode and formula over and over, but damn it at the time it was release in the states it was a phenomna. The impact it had alone is worthy of the top ten spot. Very creative, very fun and it made you want to live in that world.
Synopsis - "Meet our hero, Ash, in his hometown of Pallet Town where boys and girls are encouraged to begin their Pokemon journeys. Join the Indigo League."
9. Inuyasha
Time travel, fun characters and a romance that you'll be screaming to the characters to go for it. The highlight of this anime is the relationship between Kagome and Inuyasha. My favorite episode is Sota Brave Confession of Love.
Synopsis- Kagome Higurashi an average ninth grader gets pulled into an ancient well by a demon bringing her 500 years in the past to the feudal era. There she meets Inuyasha a half-demon who seeks the Shikon Jewel to make himself a full-fledged demon. With Inuyasha and new friends Kagome's search for the Jewel of Four Souls begins...
8. Dragonball Z
Arguably the greatest action fighting anime of all time. Dragonball Z raise the bar and is still going. DBZ is not great when it comes to plot and themes, but it makes up it for with action and great characters. The characters you will fall in love with from Goku to the villain Freiza. The highlights of the show is the Freiza and Cell saga's.
Synopsis - "Dragon Ball Z picks up five years after the end of the Dragon Ball anime, with Goku as a young adult and father to his son Gohan. A humanoid alien named Raditz arrives on Earth in a spacecraft and tracks down Goku, revealing to him that he is his long-lost big brother and that they are members of a nearly extinct extraterrestrial race called the Saiyans."
7. Lupin The 3rd
The greatest anime thief of all time is Lupin The 3rd. A smooth talking, wise cracking, women loving type of guy. Lupin The 3rd has some many fun moments, great adventures and the real drawn in is the heist. The heist and the attempts make it all worth while.
Synopsis - "Arsène Lupin III, the grandson of the fictional gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin, is considered the world's greatest thief, known for announcing his intentions to steal valuable objects by sending a calling card to the owners of his desired items. His right-hand man and closest ally is Daisuke Jigen, an expert marksman who can accurately shoot a target in 0.3 seconds."
6. Sailor Moon
An all female cast, female team and you what even the boys loved it. Sailor Moon was one of kind. It was an anime girls can identify with, it didn't put the female characters into stereotypical roles and it was fun.
Synopsis - "A middle school student named Usagi Tsukino befriends Luna, a talking cat that gives her a magical brooch enabling her to become Sailor Moon: a "pretty soldier in a sailor suit" destined to save Earth from the forces of evil. Luna and Usagi assemble a team of fellow Sailor Soldiers to find their princess and the "Legendary Silver Crystal." They encounter the studious Ami Mizuno, who awakens as Sailor Mercury, Rei Hino—a local shrine maiden who awakens as Sailor Mars, Makoto Kino—a transfer student who awakens as Sailor Jupiter and Mamoru Chiba—a high school student who assists them as Tuxedo Mask. A young, aspiring idol named Minako Aino, who also operates as Sailor Venus, later joins them accompanied by her feline companion Artemis."
5. Now and Then, Here and There
Out of all the anime's on this list. This is the most emotional, the most powerful and truly the most shocking. Don't let the animation style, and opening scene of this anime fool you. Now and Then, Here and There is DARK!!! This anime has kids killing kids, kids getting rape and that is just the tip of the iceberg. The villain Hamdo is in my top five villain's in anime. He's menancing, scary and brutal. However beyond the tragic story lies a lot of heart and some uplifting inspiration.
Synopsis - "Shuzo "Shu" Matsutani, a rambunctious adolescent kendo student, encounters a mysterious girl named Lala-Ru in an abandoned factory near his home. When she's captured by hostile mecha, Shu is taken with her to another world, to the unfortunately named fortress-ship Hellywood, ruled by the psychotic King Hamdo. The apparently ancient Lala-Ru can produce vast quantities of water, which Hamdo desires."
4. Mobile Suit Gundam
The one that really made a fan of mech anime was Gundam. The original Mobile Suit Gundam is such a classic. It's action packed and filled with a great political undertones and theme. The characterization and pace is spot on and the battles are purely epic.
Synopsis - "In the year 2079 (Universal Century year 0079 according to the Gundam Calendar), the Principality of Zeon has declared independence from the Earth Federation, and subsequently launched a war of independence called the One Year War. The conflict has directly affected every continent on earth, also nearly every space colony and lunar settlement. Zeon, though smaller, has the tactical upper hand through their use of a new type of humanoid weapons called mobile suits. After half of all humanity perishes in the conflict, the war settled into a bitter stalemate lasting over 8 months."
3. Robotech
Hailed as anime's first soap opera. One thing Robotech is filled with drama. However the characters are so flushed out, so well written that you forget you're watching an anime. This anime had a lot of first times. The first time an interracial couple was put in an anime was one of the first groundbreaking moments. It has great characters, great story and very cool unforgettable soundtrack.
Synopsis - "The saga is told through the eyes of characters caught up in a series of wars that erupts when a mysterious spacecraft crashlands on Earth at the turn of the millennium. The secrets of alien knowledge aboard this vessel were unlocked, leading to the development of "Robotechnology" and the creation of a vast arsenal of robotic "mecha" to defend the Earth against the alien threats that would eventually strike to lay claim to the mysterious power source known as "protoculture."
2. Cowboy Bebop
Fun, fun, fun! What can I say about Cowboy Bebop that hasn't been said? The anime is nearly flawless. Great voice work in English and Japanese dub. The characters are walking classic especially Faye Valentine. The soundtrack by Yoko Kanno is some of her best work. The ending is heartbreaking but it is one hell of a ride.
Synopsis - Protagonist Spike Spiegel, an exiled former hitman of the criminal Red Dragon Syndicate, and his partner Jet Black, a former ISSP officer who retired following a mob hit that cost him his arm, as two bounty hunters who travel on Jet's spaceship the Bebop. Through unintended circumstances, the duo are eventually joined by three new members: Ein, a hyper-intelligent genetically-engineered Welsh Corgi dog, Faye Valentine, an amnesiac femme fatale con artist, and Edward, a barefooted preteen female prolific computer hacker.
1. Neon Genesis Evangelion
Number one on the list is Neon Genesis Evangelion. This anime has it all from romance, drama, psychological elements, slice of life, action and many more. What makes this anime the must watch out of them all is the characters. Each character supporting or major has something you can relate too. Family issues like Shinji and Misato. Death issues like Asuka. Socially awkard like Rei and many more. It also has a great soundtrack which I still listen too till this day.
Synopsis - "The year is 2015, and half of the Earth’s population is dead, victims of the disaster called Second Impact! Answering a summons from his enigmatic father, 14-year-old Shinji Ikari arrives in the rebuilt city of New Tokyo-3 just as a gigantic creature identified as an "Angel" attacks! Forced into the cockpit of a giant bio-mechanical construct known as an Evangelion, Shinji must defend the city from the rampaging Angel or die trying!"
Do you agree with the list? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section.
News: Axis Teaser
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Uncanny Avengers had the most blatant tease inside the pages of Marvel Comics for the upcoming AXIS event, with Alex “Havok” Summers permanently “disfigured,” and the Red Skull launching his campaign, putting his “S-Men” to work.
Yesterday AXIS #1 teaser from Marvel is clearly following up on that. It’s the Red Skull and the sentence, “You’ll welcome this cleansing, Alex.” It seems Red Skull has plans directly in place for Havok, and will be targeting him in particular. With rumors that the Inversion in act two of AXIS will affect the younger Summers, it sure seems like they could be true.
Source: Newsarama
5 Opponents That Brock Lesnar Should Face
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OK, so after Summerslam, everyone is thinking the same thing, who can face Brock and look legitimate. After all, he destroyed the top guy in the company so how can anyone else stand a chance. I think I found 5 guys that can get it done.
1. Roman Reigns
Ok, so he is the most obvious choice. He has the size and power. His move set is ever increasing. But everyone says he's not ready yet because he's too green. BUT....keep this in mind. He has the crowd behind him like nobody else on the active roster right now, I mean he's over like rover. The most important thing about him though is he is the most believable to dethrone the beast. But this wont happen until Wrestlemania 31, my sources assure me of this.
2. Daniel Bryan
Why not? Its never happened before so the first time they square off is box office numbers. It has the potential to be quite a lengthy feud. By judging both on their in-ring work, it would be very much similar to Brock vs. Punk at last year's Summerslam, which was brilliant booking. You know D Bry will have to be in the main event seen once he returns because he never actually lost the title. With the latest reports having him rumored to maybe be back by Survivor Series, sounds like a good story to extend all the way to Royal Rumble.
3. Cesaro
So I did a previous article on creative wanting to do this over the summer. Obviously, plans fell apart as Paul Heyman was set to be the centerpiece. But a lot has changed since now and Money In The Bank PPV. Brock is now champ and Cesaro was on a serious losing streak. He has since won a couple in a row so things might be turning around again. Also, recently John Cena put him over for his personality on the Summerslam superstar panel. Any endorsement from Cena usually means something good might be in store (ex. Zack Ryder, Daniel Bryan), even if it is short lived.
4. Sheamus
Here is an interesting one. He has the US championship as if its just a place holder until they can find something better for him to do. He is a former champ so a return to the top of the card isn't far fetched. He has the support of Triple H. His look is impressive enough to compete with Brock and the fans can definitely buy him as a legitimate threat to Lesnar's title. His in-ring work is solid and he can go with the best of them. The only problem is I could see the crowd turning on him as they do with Cena because they have been flip flopping the Sheamus character over the past couple months its tough to get a read on where he's going.
5. Batista
So lets throw something out there. Batista has wanted to matchup with Brock on the big stage since they were both called up. Speaking of which, that would be a great story to lead with as he can say he was the lead dog in that developmental class. Batista, fresh off his return from Hollywood, we know h'es still under contract, can come in with a chip on his shoulder portraying himself as a real life Drax The Destroyer and demand a shot as Lesnar as no one can take him. Batista left wanting a title shot and now Triple H can grant him one.
There are other notable names I can conceive but I think these are the most legitimate 5 after Cena. I would love to hear what other think.
News: DC Names New Regular JUSTICE LEAGUE Artist
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After helping launch Batman Eternal, artist Jason Fabok is joining Geoff Johns for a run on Justice League. Starting with Justice League #36, as announced on Buzzfeed, Fabok will be the regular ongoing artist, replacing Ivan Reis and Joe Prado.
”How about getting a call from Geoff Johns at 12’oclock midnight and having him offer you the art duties on Justice League? I was so blown away I don’t think I slept all week,” the artist told Buzzfeed. “Geoff has been such a huge inspiration to me over the years reading his work and watching him weave these grand epics through the DC universe. In fact, one of my career goals was to get a chance to work with him on a project. To have the opportunity to draw the next chapter in his Justice League saga is an extreme joy and overwhelming to consider.”
Here is the original solicitation copy for Justice League #36:
“THE AMAZO VIRUS” continues! A bizarre disease has been unleashed, America has been quarantined and the whole world is at a stand still – but no one on the League may be more affected by this than Batman! What deadly secret about the League does the Amazo Virus hold? Where did it come from? Who unleashed it and why? And what does it mean for the future of the world’s greatest heroes?
Source: Newsarama
News: Rila Fukushima will be New KATANA in ARROW
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Arrow is Changing Katana this season. As one of Oliver Queen’s possible trainers and allies, Tatsu “Katana” Yamashiro has a new actress. Devon Aoki is out due to an ambiguous “scheduling conflict,” and Rila Fukushima is in.
Many may remember Fukushima from 2013’s The Wolverine, where she played another brash lone warrior’s ally. As Yukio she wielded, appropriately enough, a deadly katana, and in her first scene showed off her skills with her sword named “Separator.”
New AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON Set Pic Shows Off HAWKEYE's New Outfit
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It's not the classic kilt, or skirt, or whatever it was comic book Hawkeye used to wear in his more costumey days, but Jeremy Renner's new souped-up uniform for May's Avengers: Age of Ultron is a decent real-world facsimile.
Here's a new official image from the set of the production (which has completed principle photography) featuring writer/director/producer Joss Whedon apparently showing Renner what you're suppose to look like when shooting a bow and arrow. It also features a good new hi-res look at Hawkeye's new duds.
News: Edge Of Spider-Verse #3 First Look
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Today we have a first look at Marvel Comics Edge Of Spider #3. Written, drawn, and colored by Dustin Weaver (INFINITY, Avengers), the issue introduces readers to a brand new Spider-Man, Dr. Aaron Aikman.
“Unlike Peter, he chose to be Spider-Man,” says Weaver of his new creation, in an interview with Marvel.com. “He did it himself, to become a hero for his city. I guess that says a lot about the character of my Spider-Man. He’s got a big ego and being good at being Spider-Man is a point of pride. He doesn’t struggle with responsibility. He enjoys it. Other than his origin being different, he also has a completely different cast of supporting characters and villains.”
As Aikman dons the helmet of his Spider-Man suit composed of bleeding-edge technology, he confronts the evil that plagues his New York City. As the villainous Red Eye and Naahmurah wreak havoc on his world, only Spider-Man stands capable of saving the day! But is he prepared for the onslaught of Spider-Verse and the coming of Morlun?
Edge of Spider-Verse #3 goes on sale this September.
Indie Game Preview: From Beneath
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H
ey Otakus and Geeks fans. We attended Otakon and met some developers of a great mobile game coming soon to Tablets and Smart Phones. From Beneath is a survival horror game that keeps true to genre. Here is a quick bio about the game:
W
hen a group of people wake up in a strange, twisted version of their world, they must use their strength, wit, and survival skills in order to find a way out of the nightmare. But something sinister lurks, slowly eating away at their sanity, feeding from their fear. Their only hope is a unique ability, hidden deep within each of them. Will they embrace their gift?
“From Beneath” brings a console-quality stealth horror experience to iOS and Android devices.
Experience a story seen from 8 different points of view. With unique characters and intertwining paths.
Large explorable environments.
Mission based gameplay
Use your “gift” to sense nearby enemies.
Avoid prolonged exposure to enemies and gruesome scenes in order to maintain your character’s sanity.
As your character’s sanity depletes, the world changes and becomes even more nightmarish.
Seek out hidden documents throughout the levels in order to uncover more of the story and the dark secrets of the town.
F
irst Look:
From Beneath is due to be release sometime by the end of this year, but our first look and play of the demo..... It's pretty Awesome. It definitely keeps true to survival horror games and reminds me of games like Fatal Frame, Alone in the Dark, and Clock Tower. Each character in the game is unique and has their own unique skills to get them through the game. One thing I like about this game is when you encounter monsters and they spot you, it causes you to go into a state of fear that slows you down or you have an emotional response like crying. The graphics are really good for a mobile game. The environments look sharp and clear. I can't wait till it's released and we will keep you updated on the date.
Checkout the video interview below:
Ninja Slayer’s SatzBatz Knight “Figma Figure”
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From the mysterious cyberpunk ninja novel with an anime
series on the way, 'Ninja
Slayer' comes a figma figure of SatzBatz Knight!
Using the smooth yet posable joints of figma, you can act
out a variety of different scenes. A flexible plastic is used for important
areas, allowing proportions to be kept without compromising posability. He
comes with a number of hand parts allowing poses such as his 'aisatsu' and
'karate' poses. An alternate scarf part
for more dynamic action poses is also included. A huge 'Anti-Ninja Missile' and
'Shachihoko Gargoyle' are both included. Additional parts for the separately
sold figma Ninja Slayer are also included - a revealed head part, 'Osushisoba',
'Tsuyoi Suriken' and caltrops. A selection of speech bubbles are also included
on a plastic sheet to display with him. An articulated figma stand is included,
which allows various poses to be taken.
Pre-order now available from GOODSMILES.
Scroll down to see the gallery. Click on them for bigger and
better view.
MAX
FACTORY Ninja Slayer figma SatzBatz Knight
Release Date: November
2014
New York Comic Con Unveils Official Batman Poster
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ReedPOP and DC Comics have officially charged award-winning artist, Francis Manapul, known for his work on, The Flash, Justice League, Witchblade and The Necromancer with the epic task of creating the official NYCC poster! The custom design NYC feature takes Batman off the streets of Gotham city and casts his iconic image over amap of the five boroughs — the home of his creation in 1939.
ROBIN RISES Resurrection Theme and that HELLSUIT
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Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, As the Robin Rises story continue in Batman and Robin, more clues and themes are starting to emerge. Written by Peter Tomasi with art by Pat Gleason, Batman and Robin kicked off the new storyline in July, promising to bring "back" a Robin for Batman.Now readers have learned that the story is not only depicting Bruce Wayne's mission to resurrect his deceased son Damian, but also to "resurrect" the Bat-family after it was figuratively destroyed during "Death of the Family." In last week's Batman and Robin #34, readers saw a reconciliation of sorts between Bruce and former Robins Jason, Dick and Tim, as well as current Batgirl, Barbara Gordon.
Although the story still focuses on returning Damian from the dead, the focus on the other Bat-characters (and the family-focused cover now revealed for November's Batman and Robin #36), could Tomasi and Gleason be positioning one of the former Robins to come "back" into the job?
As the story takes a break until October — for the unrelated Futures End issue.
Source: Newsarama.com Image Credit: DC Comics
TATues: 10 Clever Doctor Who Tattoos
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Here's what I chose as the 10 Clever Doctor Who Tattoos ^^
Simple & Clean
Traditional/ New School Traditional
Detail/ Composition
Portraiture/ Realism
Be sure to put some imagination into your next fan favourite tattoo and make it yours!
~je t'adore
Imani K. Brown, tattoo INKPLAY artist
Ninja Slayer “Upcoming Anime”
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During last month Anime Expo 2014 held in Los Angeles, California from July 3-6 it was revealed that Studio Trigger will adapt the Ninja Slayer novel series to anime. Director Akira Amemiya (Inferno Cop) will direct the studio's upcoming animation. Amemiya also served as an episode director for Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt, Kill la Kill, and Black Rock Shooter. He also directed the Gurren Lagann Parallel Works video anime.
The "cyberpunk ninja action drama" is set in the
near-future city of Neo Saitama, where ninja souls have been unleashed. The
story follows Fujikido Kenji, a salaryman whose wife and children were killed
in a ninja battle. He is then possessed by a ninja soul and becomes a ninja
slayer, devoted to killing all ninja to avenge his family.
The story was originally posted piecemeal on Twitter by
Japanese "translators" Honda Yu and Sugi Leika, allegedly translating the
work of American authors "Bradley Bond and Philip Ninj@
Morzez." After the story grew in popularity, Enterbrain published
the first Japanese-translated volume in print, Ninja Slayer: Neo Saitama
in Flames, in September 2012. The story then inspired three comic adaptations from Enterbrain and Kodansha, as well as an audio
drama with Toshiyuki
Morikawa as the title character.
Tokyo Otaku Mode released the
first two novels online in English. The company also released the manga
version online in English. Read them here and check the Ninja Slayer
Novel’s English-Dubbed Trailer below.
TV News: Donald Glover is MILES MORALES in Ultimate Spider-Man Web Warriors
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Image Credit: Marvel Animation
Hey Otakus and Geeks Fans, Today we have some news from Marvel Animation. Donald Glover
( Star of NBCs Community ) will be the voice of Miles Morales in Disney XD Ultimate Spider-Man Web Warriors. Years back Donald Glover, a self-proclaimed Spider-Man fanatic, made headlines for launching a twitter campaign to get himself cast as Spider-Man in Sony’s reboot of the franchise. He gets his wish in a way voicing the young new Spiderman.
It all happens in the new season premiere of Web Warriors, airing this Sunday on Disney XD. From USA Today:
The cartoon Miles is very close to the comic-book version: The 13-year-old is still getting used to being a superhero when he meets the dimension-hopping Peter (Drake Bell), who's trying to stop his old nemesis the Green Goblin from collecting the DNA of various Spider-Men — from Spider-Man Noir to the porcine hero Spider-Ham— for nefarious reasons.
Glover told USA Today, ”I don’t think it’s hit me necessarily yet how big of a deal that is, I admire anybody who allows themselves to be themselves. Especially a kid.”
Ultimate Spider-Man: Web Warriors Premieres: August 31st on Disney XD
Slowpoke Music Video?
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So over in japan the latest advertisement Pokemon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire is in the form of this slow poke music video that features a Caribbean Mc by Anthony Gatlin video down below enjoy.
Cosplay Boy of The Week #99 (Bray Wyatt)
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"Catching his flies in his mouth tasting freedom while he dares. Then crawling back to the top, top of the stairs." This week's Cosplay Boy of The Week we followed the buzzards.
Read MoreCosplay Girl of The Week #113 (Xena Warrior Princess)
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This week's Cosplay Girl of The Week comes from Otakon 2014. The cosplayer name is Jessica Crouse and she played Xena Warrior.
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