Cosplay Boy of The Week #100 (Sam Flynn From Tron Legacy)
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This week's Cosplay Boy of The Week comes from The Grid as Sam Flynn takes the scene.
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Cosplay Girl of The Week #115 (Quorra From Tron Legacy)
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This week's Cosplay Girl of The Week comes from the grid. Quorra one of the most popular female cosplay characters in Tron Legacy is done flawlessly by cosplayer Annisse.
Read MoreTHE WALKING DEAD: ALL OUT WAR As Never Seen Before
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In October, fans of Robert Kirkman’s THE WALKING DEAD will see the New York Times best-selling comic as never before with the publication of THE WALKING DEAD: ALL OUT WAR ARTIST PROOF EDITION. In this 248-page hardcover from Image Comics/Skybound, artist Charlie Adlard’s raw pencils for the twelve-issue arc are reproduced, uninked and unaltered from how they appear on his artboard.
The ALL OUT WAR story arc marks a major turning point in THE WALKING DEAD, as Rick Grimes unites several communities to fight the villainous Negan and his “Saviors,” while around them the dead continue to roam. The future of the Survivors, Hilltop, and Kingdom communities depends precariously on Negan’s right-hand man, who has turned against him — and not everyone is going to see it through the war alive. Check out the preview stills below.
The ALL OUT WAR story arc marks a major turning point in THE WALKING DEAD, as Rick Grimes unites several communities to fight the villainous Negan and his “Saviors,” while around them the dead continue to roam. The future of the Survivors, Hilltop, and Kingdom communities depends precariously on Negan’s right-hand man, who has turned against him — and not everyone is going to see it through the war alive. Check out the preview stills below.
Five Actors Who Will Make A Good John Stewart (Green Lantern)
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Since the Justice League movie will be in the not too distant future. There is still one main concern about the movie and that is which Green Lantern will be featured. It has already been well known that Ryan Reynolds will not be returning as Hal Jordan. However that doesn't mean a new Hal Jordan might not be cast. With so many Green Lantern's of earth to choose from Kyle, Guy and John studios have a lot of arcs and plotlines to use for the future. If Warner Bros and DC decide not to use Hal and go with the other well known Lantern John Stewart, the question is who should play him. Today I have chosen five actors I think will be great as John Stewart.
1. Idris Elba
The most popular choice on the list is a no brainer. Idris Elba would make the perfect John Stewart should he be included in the Justice League. There is no doubt in my mind that Elba will knock the role right out of the park. He has the acting range to play almost anything he sees fit. Playing the miltary no nonsense Green Lantern will be great to see. However his role in both Thor movies as Heimdall might be a problem for fanboys.
2. Chad Boswick
This my personal favorite choice. While I would love to see Idris Elba's take on the character. I would love to see what Chad Boswick would do with the role. The casting so far with DC has been a lot of shockers and surprises. I think giving Chad Boswick a chance in the role will be a great idea. He has already shown that he has the acting range to play two legends James Brown and Jackie Robinson. How about seeing him in a genre we haven't seen him yet and that is the superhero role. I think Boswick can pull off the serious mannerism, voice and body language John Stewart with ease.
3. Isaiah Washington
Isaiah Washington is someone I will cast. He has played a lot of dramatic and serious roles and he definitely has the look. If they decided to make John Stewart a little bit older I will definitely go this route. Washington can been seen on CW's 100 as the main leader of the ship. He has proven of the years to be a serious actor.
4. Omari Hardwick
I have been watching "Power" on Starz and Omari Hardwick is doing one hell of a job on the show. He's really showing his acting chops and he is the most compelling character on the show. Casting him as John Stewart won't be bad choice at all. He can add dimensions, layers and he really has the tough guy persona to really show that John is the Green Lantern you don't want to mess with.
5. Common
Common was the first one to be rumored to be Green Lantern when the original Justice League movie was going to be filmed. However that movie was scrapped. Still Common has improve as an actor on Hell on Wheels and certainly has the look to play John Stewart. This one would be a toss up for me personality but he has enough acting experience to play John.
1. Idris Elba
The most popular choice on the list is a no brainer. Idris Elba would make the perfect John Stewart should he be included in the Justice League. There is no doubt in my mind that Elba will knock the role right out of the park. He has the acting range to play almost anything he sees fit. Playing the miltary no nonsense Green Lantern will be great to see. However his role in both Thor movies as Heimdall might be a problem for fanboys.
2. Chad Boswick
3. Isaiah Washington
4. Omari Hardwick
I have been watching "Power" on Starz and Omari Hardwick is doing one hell of a job on the show. He's really showing his acting chops and he is the most compelling character on the show. Casting him as John Stewart won't be bad choice at all. He can add dimensions, layers and he really has the tough guy persona to really show that John is the Green Lantern you don't want to mess with.
5. Common
Common was the first one to be rumored to be Green Lantern when the original Justice League movie was going to be filmed. However that movie was scrapped. Still Common has improve as an actor on Hell on Wheels and certainly has the look to play John Stewart. This one would be a toss up for me personality but he has enough acting experience to play John.
Batman: Arkham Knight Set for June 2, 2015 Release
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Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and DC Entertainment today announced Batman™: Arkham Knight is scheduled to release worldwide beginning June 2, 2015. Also revealed, are two collector’s editions – Batman: Arkham Knight Limited Edition and Batman: Arkham Knight Batmobile Edition. Both will be available in limited quantities at launch in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand for the PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system and Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft. Batman: Arkham Knight Limited Edition will also be available in Europe, Australia and New Zealand for PC.
Batman: Arkham Knight Limited Edition will include:
Custom Art Book – 80 Page, Full Colour Art Book Showcasing the concept art of Batman Arkham Knight
· Limited Edition SteelBook™ – Unique SteelBook™ case and game disc
· Comic Book – Limited Edition DC Comics Batman: Arkham Knight #0 Comic Book
· Exclusive Character Skin Pack – Three Unique Skins from DC Comics – The New 52
· Batman Memorial Statue – Imposing statue commemorating Gotham’s Protector, the Dark Knight
· SRP:
o Console – $99.99 / 119.99 € / 89.99£
o PC – 99.99€ / 74.99£
Batman: Arkham Knight Batmobile Edition will include:
Custom Art Book – 80 Page, Full Colour Art Book Showcasing the concept art of Batman Arkham Knight
· Limited Edition SteelBook™ – Unique SteelBook™ case and game disc
· Comic Book – Limited Edition DC Comics Batman: Arkham Knight #0 Comic Book
· Exclusive Character Skin Pack – Three Unique Skins from DC Comics – The New 52
· Transforming Batmobile Statue – Fully transformable Batmobile statue realised in exquisite detail by TriForce
· SRP: $199.99 / 199.99€ / 169.99£ (Console only)
Batman: Arkham Knight Limited Edition will include:
Custom Art Book – 80 Page, Full Colour Art Book Showcasing the concept art of Batman Arkham Knight
· Limited Edition SteelBook™ – Unique SteelBook™ case and game disc
· Comic Book – Limited Edition DC Comics Batman: Arkham Knight #0 Comic Book
· Exclusive Character Skin Pack – Three Unique Skins from DC Comics – The New 52
· Batman Memorial Statue – Imposing statue commemorating Gotham’s Protector, the Dark Knight
· SRP:
o Console – $99.99 / 119.99 € / 89.99£
o PC – 99.99€ / 74.99£
Batman: Arkham Knight Batmobile Edition will include:
Custom Art Book – 80 Page, Full Colour Art Book Showcasing the concept art of Batman Arkham Knight
· Limited Edition SteelBook™ – Unique SteelBook™ case and game disc
· Comic Book – Limited Edition DC Comics Batman: Arkham Knight #0 Comic Book
· Exclusive Character Skin Pack – Three Unique Skins from DC Comics – The New 52
· Transforming Batmobile Statue – Fully transformable Batmobile statue realised in exquisite detail by TriForce
· SRP: $199.99 / 199.99€ / 169.99£ (Console only)
VIZ Media Premieres New Sailor Moon Episodes Tonight On Neon Alley
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VIZ Media has previewed an extensive selection of hot new anime content from a wide assortment of best-loved series that are scheduled to premiere on the company’s Neon Alley media streaming platform throughout the month of September.
Of keen interest to legions of fans is the availability of classic SAILOR MOON episodes that are presented as VIZ Media exclusives and available in the U.S. via Neon Alley, Hulu and Hulu Plus. English dubbed episodes 1-4 – featuring the brand new English cast – will be available to stream beginning Friday, September 5th at 8:00pm (PDT), and episodes 5-23 will debut 12:00am (PDT) September 7th, 2014. English dubbed episodes will be available for a limited time only. Classic SAILOR MOON Episodes 1-34 (in Japanese with English subtitles) are available now, with 2 new episodes debuting each Monday. Please visit NeonAlley.com and Hulu.com/sailor-moon for more information.
Fans of the new SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL will not want to miss the Neon Alley simulcast premiere of 2 new subtitled installments from the rebooted fantasy/action series – Episodes 5 and 6 – that will become available beginning September 5th and 19th respectively. Based on the legendary manga series, SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL (rated ‘TV-PG’), retells the story of Sailor Moon as she searches for her fellow Sailor Guardians and the Legendary Silver Crystal to stop the dark forces of Queen Beryl.
The original smash hit SAILOR MOON anime series was inspired by the bestselling manga series created by Naoko Takeuchi (published in North America by Kodansha). In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation!
The latest Neon Alley monthly update is also further augmented by more than 80 additional dubbed and subtitled episodes as well as feature films from top-rated anime series, including:
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
·Don’t miss simulcasts of the latest subtitled episodes of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN every Thursday, which add to the current library of 374 subtitled episodes.
·Neon Alley also welcomes the addition of English dubbed Season 4 Volume 2 (episodes 180 – 192) as they join 66 dubbed episodes currently available.
·Fans will also be able to catch both subbed and dubbed versions of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE for a limited time starting September 6th!
NARUTO
·Season 1 Volume 2 (episodes 26 – 38) of the English dubbed NARUTO anime will be available starting September 6th for a limited time.
·Check out a total of 38 English dubbed episodes and the complete subtitled anime (all 220 episodes)!
BLEACH
·English dubbed episodes 218 – 229 will be added to the current library of 217 episodes of this action-packed series!
·Fans may currently catch the entire series subtitled on Neon Alley (366 episodes total)!
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·Fans can catch all 13 episodes both subtitled and dubbed of this stylish anime!
RANMA ½
·Joining 23 dubbed episodes this month are English dubbed episodes 93 – 100 of this classic martial arts comedy!
·Catch the entire series (161 episodes) subtitled on Neon Alley now!
Neon Alley is VIZ Media’s consolidated online destination for FREE streaming anime content in the U.S. with over 3,200 subtitled and English dubbed episodes and movies from more than 36 series! Neon Alley also reaches an expansive on-demand U.S.-based audience on the free, ad-supported Hulu and Hulu Plus subscription service, which enables viewers to watch shows anytime, anywhere across devices including Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 (PS3®) or PlayStation®4 (PS4™) systems Roku, Chromecast, and mobile devices. A full list of Hulu and Hulu Plus-enabled devices can be found at http://www.hulu.com/plus/devices.
Of keen interest to legions of fans is the availability of classic SAILOR MOON episodes that are presented as VIZ Media exclusives and available in the U.S. via Neon Alley, Hulu and Hulu Plus. English dubbed episodes 1-4 – featuring the brand new English cast – will be available to stream beginning Friday, September 5th at 8:00pm (PDT), and episodes 5-23 will debut 12:00am (PDT) September 7th, 2014. English dubbed episodes will be available for a limited time only. Classic SAILOR MOON Episodes 1-34 (in Japanese with English subtitles) are available now, with 2 new episodes debuting each Monday. Please visit NeonAlley.com and Hulu.com/sailor-moon for more information.
Fans of the new SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL will not want to miss the Neon Alley simulcast premiere of 2 new subtitled installments from the rebooted fantasy/action series – Episodes 5 and 6 – that will become available beginning September 5th and 19th respectively. Based on the legendary manga series, SAILOR MOON CRYSTAL (rated ‘TV-PG’), retells the story of Sailor Moon as she searches for her fellow Sailor Guardians and the Legendary Silver Crystal to stop the dark forces of Queen Beryl.
The original smash hit SAILOR MOON anime series was inspired by the bestselling manga series created by Naoko Takeuchi (published in North America by Kodansha). In the series, Usagi Tsukino is a clumsy but kindhearted teenage girl who transforms into the powerful guardian of love and justice, Sailor Moon. Meeting allies along the way who share similar fates, Usagi and her team of planetary Sailor Guardians fight to protect the universe from forces of evil and total annihilation!
The latest Neon Alley monthly update is also further augmented by more than 80 additional dubbed and subtitled episodes as well as feature films from top-rated anime series, including:
NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
·Don’t miss simulcasts of the latest subtitled episodes of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN every Thursday, which add to the current library of 374 subtitled episodes.
·Neon Alley also welcomes the addition of English dubbed Season 4 Volume 2 (episodes 180 – 192) as they join 66 dubbed episodes currently available.
·Fans will also be able to catch both subbed and dubbed versions of NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE for a limited time starting September 6th!
NARUTO
·Season 1 Volume 2 (episodes 26 – 38) of the English dubbed NARUTO anime will be available starting September 6th for a limited time.
·Check out a total of 38 English dubbed episodes and the complete subtitled anime (all 220 episodes)!
BLEACH
·English dubbed episodes 218 – 229 will be added to the current library of 217 episodes of this action-packed series!
·Fans may currently catch the entire series subtitled on Neon Alley (366 episodes total)!
K
·Fans can catch all 13 episodes both subtitled and dubbed of this stylish anime!
RANMA ½
·Joining 23 dubbed episodes this month are English dubbed episodes 93 – 100 of this classic martial arts comedy!
·Catch the entire series (161 episodes) subtitled on Neon Alley now!
Neon Alley is VIZ Media’s consolidated online destination for FREE streaming anime content in the U.S. with over 3,200 subtitled and English dubbed episodes and movies from more than 36 series! Neon Alley also reaches an expansive on-demand U.S.-based audience on the free, ad-supported Hulu and Hulu Plus subscription service, which enables viewers to watch shows anytime, anywhere across devices including Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation®3 (PS3®) or PlayStation®4 (PS4™) systems Roku, Chromecast, and mobile devices. A full list of Hulu and Hulu Plus-enabled devices can be found at http://www.hulu.com/plus/devices.
First Look At: Bucky Barnes - The Winter Solider #1
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Hey Otakus and Geeks here is your first look at the brand new Winter Solider #1. Read the sypnosis and check out the preview stills below.
This October, James Buchanan Barnes steps into his new role as intergalactic protector inBUCKY BARNES: THE WINTER SOLDIER #1, the out-of-this-world series from rising star creators Ales Kot & Marco Rudy. Following the shocking finale ofOriginal Sin, what has the Winter Soldier more driven than ever before? Be there when the master assassin takes on his new role as the “man on the wall,” protecting the Earth from extraterrestrial and extra-dimensional threats by any means necessary. Inherited from his predecessor Nick Fury, Bucky will go to any lengths to accomplish his new mission. From the depths of Limbo to the far reaches of space to the hallowed halls of Asgard – no challenge is too great for the Winter Soldier. But he is not alone in his quest – former S.H.I.E.L.D. director Daisy Johnson a.k.a. Quake is along for the ride, and she brings her own set of skills and expertise to Bucky’s new shadow war. He’s toppled dictators and foiled terrorist plots, but how can one man measure up to aliens, demons, monsters and gods? Clearly they’ve never met the Winter Soldier! A new mission begins this October, and the Winter Soldier brings his years of battle-hardened experience to the Marvel Universe’s grandest stage!
This October, James Buchanan Barnes steps into his new role as intergalactic protector inBUCKY BARNES: THE WINTER SOLDIER #1, the out-of-this-world series from rising star creators Ales Kot & Marco Rudy. Following the shocking finale ofOriginal Sin, what has the Winter Soldier more driven than ever before? Be there when the master assassin takes on his new role as the “man on the wall,” protecting the Earth from extraterrestrial and extra-dimensional threats by any means necessary. Inherited from his predecessor Nick Fury, Bucky will go to any lengths to accomplish his new mission. From the depths of Limbo to the far reaches of space to the hallowed halls of Asgard – no challenge is too great for the Winter Soldier. But he is not alone in his quest – former S.H.I.E.L.D. director Daisy Johnson a.k.a. Quake is along for the ride, and she brings her own set of skills and expertise to Bucky’s new shadow war. He’s toppled dictators and foiled terrorist plots, but how can one man measure up to aliens, demons, monsters and gods? Clearly they’ve never met the Winter Soldier! A new mission begins this October, and the Winter Soldier brings his years of battle-hardened experience to the Marvel Universe’s grandest stage!
Comic Preview: Stalking a Serial Killer In Nailbiter
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Here is a comic preview of Nailbiter from Image Comics. Check out the synposis and preview stills below.
From the outside, Buckaroo, Oregon seems like a typical small town, but there’s something that makes it extraordinary. The setting of NAILBITER by Joshua Williamson (GHOSTED) and Mike Henderson (MASKS AND MOBSTERS), a new graphic novel coming in October from Image Comics is the hometown of sixteen of the world’s most heinous serial killers. Random chance? FBI profiler Eliot Carroll didn’t think so, and his investigations led him deep into Buckaroo’s secrets… where he disappeared without a trace.
Now, Carroll’s best friend, army intelligence officer Nicholas Finch, has come to Buckaroo in search of him. The most obvious suspect is Edward “The Nailbiter” Warren — a psychopath acquitted of forty-five counts of first degree murder. Warren may be the key to finding Carroll — as well as the latest killer who has begun to menace Buckaroo.
From the outside, Buckaroo, Oregon seems like a typical small town, but there’s something that makes it extraordinary. The setting of NAILBITER by Joshua Williamson (GHOSTED) and Mike Henderson (MASKS AND MOBSTERS), a new graphic novel coming in October from Image Comics is the hometown of sixteen of the world’s most heinous serial killers. Random chance? FBI profiler Eliot Carroll didn’t think so, and his investigations led him deep into Buckaroo’s secrets… where he disappeared without a trace.
Now, Carroll’s best friend, army intelligence officer Nicholas Finch, has come to Buckaroo in search of him. The most obvious suspect is Edward “The Nailbiter” Warren — a psychopath acquitted of forty-five counts of first degree murder. Warren may be the key to finding Carroll — as well as the latest killer who has begun to menace Buckaroo.
JoJo's Bizarre Adventures Manga Debuts Digitally With Other New Updates From VIZ Media
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Leading off the latest monthly update is the exclusive digital-first premiere of creator Hirohiko Araki’s multi-generational action series, JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: PART 1 – PHANTOM BLOOD Vol. 1. Also available is TIME KILLERS, a stunning single-volume collection of manga short stories by Kazue Kato, creator of the smash hit manga series BLUE EXORCIST, also available digitally by VIZ Media.
The VIZ Select imprint will also delight fans with the debut of the previously out-of-print in North America zany gender-bending, high school demon drama KYO KARA MAOH! (launches Sept. 30th).
Additional notable updates to popular continuing manga series include the exciting conclusions of MIDNIGHT SECRETARY (Vol. 7; available now ONLY on VIZManga.com and from select partners), DAWN OF THE ARCANA (Vol. 13; available now), BOKURANO: OURS (Vol. 11; available Sept. 16th), ST. LUNATIC HIGH SCHOOL (Vol. 2; available Sept. 30th) and the finale of CHIBI VAMPIRE (Vol. 14; available Sept. 30th). These digital volumes join additions to 12 other popular VIZ Media series that will be updated throughout the month of September.
Readers can enjoy these latest manga updates that are available on VIZManga.com and the VIZ MANGA App for the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® touch, Android-powered smart phones and 7” tablets. The titles may also be purchased through the Nook, Kindle, Kobo, Comixology, iBooks and GooglePlay stores. These dynamic digital platforms offer fans the opportunity to explore and enjoy a massive catalog of new and classic manga titles that spans more than 2,300 volumes across over 200 different series.
New Titles Available Now!
JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: PART 1 – PHANTOM BLOOD, Vol. 1 ·
Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens · MSRP: $10.99 (U.S. / CAN)
The legendary Shonen Jump manga series is now available in English for the first time in a deluxe edition featuring color pages and new cover art! JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE is a groundbreaking series renowned for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles. Don’t miss this exclusive digital first debut of the multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!
TIME KILLERS · Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens · MSRP: $10.99 (U.S. / CAN)
Explore fantastic realms of imagination in this stunning collection of short stories by Kazue Kato, creator of the smash-hit manga series BLUE EXORCIST! With Kato’s amazing and distinctive art leaping from the page, TIME KILLERS includes her first work, Boku to Usagi (Me and the Rabbit), and features the stories and character designs that would become her breakthrough series, BLUE EXORCIST (also published by VIZ Media). Take off on a flight of fantasy with TIME KILLERS!
Other New Titles Debuting In September:
KYO KARA MAOH!, Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Sept. 30th
From the creator of Shinobu Kokoro comes an outrageous, gender-bending, high school demon love story! In this digital series debut from VIZ Select, Yuri Shibuya just can't catch a break. First, he had his head dunked in a toilet. Then he was transported to another world - where he finds himself king of the Mazoku's, a new race that expects him to lead them to war against all of humanity. And to top it all off, he's engaged - to a man!
The free VIZ Manga App continues to be the top application for reading digital manga and features a massive library of the most popular series in the world. Through the innovative VIZ Manga digital platform registered users are able to use one account to view their purchased manga across more devices than ever. New series and volumes are added every Tuesday. Fans can also find these titles and more for the NOOK, Kindle Fire, and Kobo ereaders, as well as in the comiXology, iBooks and GooglePlay Stores.
All manga volumes are available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the VIZ Manga application starting from $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) each and readers can also explore all titles with free Chapter 1 previews of every series. For more information, please visit VIZManga.com or www.VIZ.com/apps.
Download the free VIZ Manga App for Android and iOS devices at www.VIZ.com/apps.
The VIZ Select imprint will also delight fans with the debut of the previously out-of-print in North America zany gender-bending, high school demon drama KYO KARA MAOH! (launches Sept. 30th).
Additional notable updates to popular continuing manga series include the exciting conclusions of MIDNIGHT SECRETARY (Vol. 7; available now ONLY on VIZManga.com and from select partners), DAWN OF THE ARCANA (Vol. 13; available now), BOKURANO: OURS (Vol. 11; available Sept. 16th), ST. LUNATIC HIGH SCHOOL (Vol. 2; available Sept. 30th) and the finale of CHIBI VAMPIRE (Vol. 14; available Sept. 30th). These digital volumes join additions to 12 other popular VIZ Media series that will be updated throughout the month of September.
Readers can enjoy these latest manga updates that are available on VIZManga.com and the VIZ MANGA App for the iPad®, iPhone® and iPod® touch, Android-powered smart phones and 7” tablets. The titles may also be purchased through the Nook, Kindle, Kobo, Comixology, iBooks and GooglePlay stores. These dynamic digital platforms offer fans the opportunity to explore and enjoy a massive catalog of new and classic manga titles that spans more than 2,300 volumes across over 200 different series.
New Titles Available Now!
JOJO’S BIZARRE ADVENTURE: PART 1 – PHANTOM BLOOD, Vol. 1 ·
Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens · MSRP: $10.99 (U.S. / CAN)
The legendary Shonen Jump manga series is now available in English for the first time in a deluxe edition featuring color pages and new cover art! JOJO'S BIZARRE ADVENTURE is a groundbreaking series renowned for its outlandish characters, wild humor and frenetic battles. Don’t miss this exclusive digital first debut of the multigenerational tale of the heroic Joestar family and their never-ending battle against evil!
TIME KILLERS · Rated ‘T+’ for Older Teens · MSRP: $10.99 (U.S. / CAN)
Explore fantastic realms of imagination in this stunning collection of short stories by Kazue Kato, creator of the smash-hit manga series BLUE EXORCIST! With Kato’s amazing and distinctive art leaping from the page, TIME KILLERS includes her first work, Boku to Usagi (Me and the Rabbit), and features the stories and character designs that would become her breakthrough series, BLUE EXORCIST (also published by VIZ Media). Take off on a flight of fantasy with TIME KILLERS!
Other New Titles Debuting In September:
KYO KARA MAOH!, Vol. 1 · Rated ‘T’ for Teens · MSRP: $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) · Available Sept. 30th
From the creator of Shinobu Kokoro comes an outrageous, gender-bending, high school demon love story! In this digital series debut from VIZ Select, Yuri Shibuya just can't catch a break. First, he had his head dunked in a toilet. Then he was transported to another world - where he finds himself king of the Mazoku's, a new race that expects him to lead them to war against all of humanity. And to top it all off, he's engaged - to a man!
The free VIZ Manga App continues to be the top application for reading digital manga and features a massive library of the most popular series in the world. Through the innovative VIZ Manga digital platform registered users are able to use one account to view their purchased manga across more devices than ever. New series and volumes are added every Tuesday. Fans can also find these titles and more for the NOOK, Kindle Fire, and Kobo ereaders, as well as in the comiXology, iBooks and GooglePlay Stores.
All manga volumes are available for purchase and download in the U.S. and Canada within the VIZ Manga application starting from $4.99 (U.S. / CAN) each and readers can also explore all titles with free Chapter 1 previews of every series. For more information, please visit VIZManga.com or www.VIZ.com/apps.
Download the free VIZ Manga App for Android and iOS devices at www.VIZ.com/apps.
Film News: The Rock Apparently Confirms BLACK ADAM Role for DC/WB
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Hey Otakus and Geeks fans, It's been confirmed from the Great One himself .
”"Kneel at his feet or get crushed by his boot." My honor to become.. #BlackAdam #TheAntiHero #DCComics” That’s what Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson tweeted just moments ago late Wednesday morning, apparently confirming that he is in fact taking the role of Black Adam in an upcoming movie for DC Entertainment.
The actor has been teasing an upcoming role with DC and Warner Bros for months, and leaning heavily towards Black Adam, the “Anti-Hero” who acts as a foil for the hero now known as Shazam. The choice was reportedly Johsnon's to make, and his long-standing love for the darker character was well-known.
Black Adam is a character born in the early days of civilization who was one of, if not the first, to wield the magical superpowers of Shazam. In some stories, he is a true anti-hero, just doing everything he can in the Service of his people (Think The Punisher with Superman’s powers), and in some he has been an outright villain, terrorizing the world. It seems we’ll see more of the former than the latter.
Warner Bros has not yet commented on the apparent hiring, nor on when and where Johnson will appear in the role of Black Adam.
Source: Newsarama.com
Akiba's Trip Undead & Undressed Review
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Set in Akihabara, the shopping area has been invaded by creatures known as "Synthisters" who prey on the patrons of Akihabara like vampires, feasting on their social energy and will to live. These enemies can only be stopped by direct exposure to sunlight, meaning that the player is required to defeat these demons by stripping off their clothes and exposing them to sunlight. The storyline revolves around a conspiracy behind the Magaimono organization that the player explores. Within the game, there will be over 130 real life Akihabara shops that the player is able to visit.
"Arrested Development" Fans Invited To Create Season Four DVD Cover Art
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Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment has teamed up with series creator Mitch Hurwitz to find the ultimate “Arrested Development” fan to create the cover art for the Season Four DVD Boxed Set! To enter the contest and see all the rules, go to the official “Arrested Development” Fan Art Tumblr page at ArrestedFanArt.com. Simply follow the instructions to upload your original artwork to the Tumblr page and you will see your artwork become part of the online gallery of entries into the contest. Mitch Hurwitz will select one lucky winner to have his or her artwork become the cover of the Season Four DVD and receive a $1,000 prize. All entries must be received by September 16, and just remember, even if you don’t win there’s always money in the banana stand!
Welcome to Season Four of the Emmy®-winning series* about the ethically questionable but unquestionably hilarious Bluth family. This season, when Michael asks Gob to help fill the vacant Sudden Valley housing development, the isolated location becomes a selling point to sex offenders, including…Tobias? After Buster’s testimony helps land Lucille in “prison,” her solution to hostile inmates is to build a great wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, where Oscar and George Sr. have a scam going. Lindsay seeks spirituality, Maeby likes high school too much and George-Michael has a very unlikely rival in “Arrested Development’s” funniest season yet!
Welcome to Season Four of the Emmy®-winning series* about the ethically questionable but unquestionably hilarious Bluth family. This season, when Michael asks Gob to help fill the vacant Sudden Valley housing development, the isolated location becomes a selling point to sex offenders, including…Tobias? After Buster’s testimony helps land Lucille in “prison,” her solution to hostile inmates is to build a great wall on the U.S.-Mexico border, where Oscar and George Sr. have a scam going. Lindsay seeks spirituality, Maeby likes high school too much and George-Michael has a very unlikely rival in “Arrested Development’s” funniest season yet!
3 Fall TV Shows Based On DC Comics
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Now that the summer is winding down it’s time for the new fall television premieres Hollywood has been slaving over since last January! With the success of Arrow on the CW, DC Entertainment has jumped into creating more innovative television based on other popular comic characters. Below are the run downs for three new DC inspired shows premiering this fall.
Gotham - Fox
Premieres - Monday September 22 at 8/7c
Where do villains come from? Are they born evil? Is there a haunted past which changes their moral standards and pushes them to the ‘dark side?’ Or is Gotham City itself a breeding ground for deceit, deception, and debauchery? Gotham is set during the crime that sparked a young Bruce Wayne’s pursuit of justice, the murder of his parents in front of his very own eyes, and seeks to answer all these questions. Follow Detective James Gordon, played by Ben Mckenzie, who on his mission to bring the real murderer to justice while crossing paths with minor criminal who later become super villains like The Penguin, Catwoman, The Riddler and Poison Ivy just to name a few.
The Flash - CW
Premieres- Tuesday October 7th at 8/7c
The Flash was planned as a spin off of Arrow. Barry Allen, played by Grant Gustin, was introduced on season 2 of Arrow but audiences won’t get to him him in the official Flash suit until the series premieres, or in the trailer above. The show will explore the early days of Barry Allen as he discovers his identity and purpose as the Flash. Expect a lot of crossover characters from Arrow to be making guest star appearances.
Constantine - NBC
Premieres- Friday October 24th at 10/9c
Constantine is a textbook example of an anti-hero. He lacks the empathy heroes like Batman and The Flash have innately, but everything thing he does is to improve the big picture. His television show is dark and grotesque. It follows him as he protects our world from being taken over by incredibly powerful demons that seek to enslave humanity. Matt Ryan brings a multidimensional Constantine to the table. While it is apparent he is suffering from the bad decisions and sins of his past, his quick witted, sarcastic personality brings a little color to the looming shadows ahead.
So mark your calendars because this is some good television you won’t want to miss!
News: First Look at Avengers and X-Men: Axis #1
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Written by RICK REMENDER
Art by ADAM KUBERT
Cover by JIM CHEUNG
Inversion Variant by GABRIELE DELL’OTTO (AUG140721)
Deadpool Party Variant by CHIP ZDARSKY (AUG140724)
Young Variant by SKOTTIE YOUNG (AUG140719)
Variant Cover by Milo Manara (AUG140720)
Young Guns Variant by Mahmud Asrar, Nick Bradshaw, Dave Marquez,
Sara Pichelli, Valerio Schiti & Ryan Stegman (AUG140722)
This October, the Marvel Universe prepares for the biggest battle its ever faced, and today Marvel is proud to present your very first look inside the highly anticipated AVENGERS & X-MEN: AXIS #1! Blockbuster writer Rick Remender is joined by the star-studded artist line up of Adam Kubert, Leinil Yu, Terry Dodson and Jim Cheung for an epic conflict that will require the Avengers and the X-Men to stand together like never before!
From the ashes of Avengers vs. X-Men, rises a new threat. the Red Skull – a monstrous force of evil, now possesses the extraordinary mutant gifts of the late Charles Xavier. Exploiting the powers of the world’s most powerful telepath, he has amassed an army and broadcasts his message of hate across the globe. Residing in the once proud Mutant nation of Genosha, he has enslaved thousands of mutants in his bid for world domination.
“This is the big one,” says Marvel Editor-in-Chief Axel Alonso. “Super hero comics at their biggest and boldest. With the powers of Charles Xavier, the Red Skull is the biggest, baddest villain in the Marvel Universe. Rick’s story is massive and will touch all corners of the Marvel Universe in new and interesting ways.”
All that stands in the Red Skull’s path is the fragile alliance of Avengers and X-Men. Even united, they may not be enough to stem the coming darkness. Earth’s last hope hinges on these fractured squads fighting as one. But as the Age if Inversion looms upon us – have they already lost?
There’s a fine line between good & evil. Find out how thin as the battle commences in AVENGERS & X-MEN: AXIS #1!
Plus, before Avengers & X-Men: AXIS kicks off, follow the events leading up to the blockbuster comic event of the year with Avengers & X-Men: AXIS – The Story So Far. Relive the war between Avengers and X-Men over the Phoenix Force, the Avengers Unity Squad’s first battle with the Red Skull in the pages of Uncanny Avengers and more.
source: ComicVine.com
Marvel's AXIS Teaser 2: What did Tony Stark Do?
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Marvel's AXIS is on the way, and before the current event (Original Sin) even ends, we're getting the teasers for this next one. After yesterday's tease of a direct connection
or interaction between Red Skull and Alex "Havok" Summers, today focuses on Tony Stark - particularly something that he's done."This is Your Fault, Stark!" is the text that accompanies the image of Tony Stark in his new Superior Iron Man armor, and holding a drink. What did Tony do? Is this before or after he alters and releases Extremis into the general population? Yeah, this teasers asks more questions than it answers - which is exactly what a teaser is supposed to do.
source: Newsarma.com
New Resident Evil HD Trailer and Resident Evil Revelations 2 Officially Confirmed
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As part of today’s Sony Computer Entertainment event in Japan, Capcom showcased content from its popular Resident Evil survival horror franchise. The first trailer debuted for the definitive version of the critically acclaimed masterpiece Resident Evil. The game is set for release on PlayStation®4 computer entertainment system, PlayStation® 3 computer entertainment system, Xbox One, the all-in-one games and entertainment system from Microsoft, Xbox 360 games and entertainment system from Microsoft and PC in early 2015. See the trailer and still below.
Also at the event, Capcom unveiled Resident Evil Revelations 2. The title is planned for release in early 2015 on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC. More information and official details for Resident Evil Revelations 2.
Also at the event, Capcom unveiled Resident Evil Revelations 2. The title is planned for release in early 2015 on PS4, PS3, Xbox One, Xbox 360 and PC. More information and official details for Resident Evil Revelations 2.
Cosplay Girl of the Week #114 (Nekomura Iroha)
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Hello Kitty came is coming into her 40th with what seems to be breaking news to folks everywhere!
Read More15 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!"
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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!"
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