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Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie - Based on the early 1990s fighting game, Street Fighter II: The Animated Movie (Japanese title: ストリートファイターツー ムービー Street Fighter II: Movie) is an animated movie directed by Gisaburo Sugii and features the characters from the Street Fighter II series such as ...

Manga - Manga (漫画) is the Japanese word for comics and/or cartoons (not necessarily animated, this includes print cartoons); outside of Japan, it usually refers specifically to Japanese comics. Manga developed from a mixture of ukiyo-e and Western styles of drawing, and took its current form shortly after World War II.

Rita and Runt - Rita and Runt were the stars of several musical segments in the animated television series Animaniacs. Rita (voiced by Bernadette Peters in the English version and by Emi Shinohara in the Japanese version) is a sassy, smart, street-wise cat; Runt (voiced by Frank Welker in the English version and by Kôzô Shioya in the Japanese version) is a dumb but sweet dog whose voice and mannerisms are reminiscent of Dustin Hoffman' ...

Voice actor - A voice actor (also a voice artist) is a person who provides voices for animated characters (including those in feature films, television series, animated shorts), voice-overs in radio and television commercials, audio dramas, dubbed foreign language films, video games, puppet shows, and amusement rides. The Japanese term for a voice actor is a seiyuu.


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Recommended Anime - Recommendations on Japanese animation masterpieces, with brief comments. Reviews done by a Japanese living in Tokyo.

Cosplay.com - Cosplay community anime, manga, role-playing games (rpgs), japanese rock (jrock), and japanese pop (jpop) can join. Has a forum and gallery for members to discuss and upload their photos from anime conventions.

Japanese Anime Image Gallery Database - Searchable index of image galleries. [English and Japanese]

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Anime Drawing - Anime Drawing Timing for Animation Written by two internationally acclaimed animators, this classic text teaches you all you need to know about ...

Animal Drawing - Animal Drawing Timing for Animation Written by two internationally acclaimed animators, this classic text teaches you all you need to know about ...


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Astro Boy (PS2) : Join Astro, the robotic superhero with a human mind, in a jet-fueled adventure to reunite the robotic race with humans. Working with Tezuka Productions and Sony Pictures Television, SEGA's SONICTEAM studio has faithfully recreated the Astro Boy universe, lending authenticity to the franchise and paying homage to a classic icon of Japanese anime that is now a featured series on Cartoon Network. Osamu Tezuka, who is known as the pioneer of Japanese animation and the "father of manga," created Astro Boy in 1952. Since then, Astro Boy has become one of the most recognized characters in Japanese animation and was the first Japanese animated television show shown in America. Airing in more than 40 countries and selling more than 80 million comic books and $3 billion in merchandise, the beloved character has amassed a global following that borders on cult status. In Astro Boy, gamers use Astro's Rocket Feet, Arm Cannon, 1,000,000-horsepower Strength, X-Ray Vision and other special abilities to help save Metro City. With each case solved, Astro's skills develop; preparing him to face off against the...

Death Note: Box Set, Vol. 2 [5 Discs] (Widescreen) : The human whose name is written on this note shall die... The "Death Note: Volume 2 Box Set" includes 17 episodes of "Death Note" on 5 discs. Over 2 Hours of Extra Content, New Bonus Disc, Japanese Creators Interviews, Behind The Scenes With the Japanese Voice Cast, . "Behind-The-Scenes With The Japanese Actors"; "Original Japanese 'Death Note' Interstitials"; "Conversations With The Japanese Cast And Crew".

Devil May Cry 4 - Collector's Edition (PS3) - Pre-Owned : Devil May Cry 4 includes the following features: From the producer of the original Devil May Cry and Resident Evil 4 2 playable characters ? take control of both Nero and Dante High-definition visuals moving at 60 frames per second Blend of familiar and new: newcomer Nero clashes with veteran Dante plus appearances from Trish, Lady and others from the DMC series Exceed System allows Nero to easily charge up his sword with a throttle effect, revving up to three levels with powerful and varied attack options Deep combo system rewards stylish dispatching of enemies Unique "Devil Bringer" arm opens up a range of never seen before combo options Distinct set of weaponry and moves for Nero and Dante New active style change system for Dante allows him to switch styles and weapons on the fly, producing crazy combo possibilities Numerous new characters and environments Signature blend of guns and swordplay Devil May Cry 4 Collector's Edition contains the following extras: Volume 1 of ADV Film's Devil May Cry: The Animated Series on DVD, including four complete episodes of the anime (a retail value of ...

Metropolis / Cowboy Bebop : Double Feature contains "Metropolis" and "Cowboy Bebop" "Metropolis" - Brace yourself for a totally new experience in cutting-edge animation. Based on the classic comic created by Osamu Tezuka ("Astro Boy"), written by Japanese anime legend Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) and directed by Rintaro ("Galaxy Express 999"), "Metropolis" is a spectacular film featuring stunning imagery and unforgettable characters. In the industrial, tri-level world of Metropolis, Duke Red is a powerful leader with plans to unveil a highly advanced robot named Tima. But Duke Red's violent son Rock distrusts robots, and intends to find and destroy Tima. Lost in the confusing labyrinth beneath Metropolis, Tima is beginning a friendship with the young nephew of a Japanese detective. But when Duke Red separates the two innocents, Tima's life - and the fate of the universe - is dangerously at stake. "Cowboy Bebop (SE)" - Mars. Days before Halloween 2071. Villains blow up a tanker truck on Highway One, releasing a deadly virus that kills hundreds. Fearing a bigger, even more devastating biochemical attack, an astronomical rewar...

Boogiepop Phantom / Boogiepop & Others Collection (Japanese) : This Collection includes the animated TV Series "Boogipop Phantom" and the Live-Action movie "Boogiepop & Others". "Boogiepop Phantom TV Series": Five years ago, a string of grisly murders shook the city to its core. Now terror has returned, and this time it has a name: Boogiepop. Everyone knows about Boogiepop: death incarnate, she stalks the night in search of fresh victims. Meet her, and you simply... vanish. In the darkness, glass shatters and time stands still... There's something out there, and it's coming closer. Are you safe? "Boogiepop and Others Live-Action Movie": The cold dead of night is a dangerous time. Girls are mysteriously disappearing, and the Shinyo Academy is alive with rumors. With each new disappearance, the fear that death is prowling the streets grows ever stronger... Nagi Kirima is determined to uncover the truth, but she must hurry before more students end up missing - or dead. Art Gallery, Audio Commentary, Biographies, Featurettes, Music Videos, Producer Notes, Scene Selection, Storyboard Comparisons, Trailers. TV Series: English 5.1 Dolby Digital, Englis...

Kite : Dangerous things come in small packages... She may be cute. She may be young. She may seem innocent and naive, but don't be fooled. She's a cold-blooded killer, and if you're on the wrong side of the law, you may be her next target. After being orphaned at a young age, her parents victims of a brutal double murder, Sawa was taken in by the detective assigned to her case. Not content to just watch as the imperfect justice system lets more and more criminals go loose every day, he decides to train her to be his instrument of justice. After all, who'd suspect a pretty college student of being a deadly vigilante! Now she must decide between her allegiance to her guardian and her loyalty to her one and only friend, a fellow sword of justice. Watch as this brutal story unfolds with stunning animation from the lethal mind of Yasuomi Umetsu, the character designer & animation director of such anime classics as "MegaZone 23 Part 2," "Robot Carnival (Presence)," and the "New Gatchaman (G-Force)." This anime - a cross between "The Professional" and "La Femme Nikita" is sure to shock and entertain ever...

Madlax, Vol. 1 (Widescreen) : From the creative minds behind "Noir," a compelling saga of two lives and the dark circumstances surrounding their mysterious connection. "Madlax" - An assassin, head and heels above the rest. She is a deadly poison, yet irresistibly sugar-coated. Nothing can surpass her skill in the art of combat - except perhaps her skill in the art of deception. She will find you, she will charm you, and then she will most certainly harm you. It doesn't matter who you are. It doesn't matter where you are. It doesn't even matter if you know she's coming. Because in the end, strong or wise, rich or hardened, friend or foe, "Madlax" will have you eating bullets out of the palm of her hand. Margaret Burton - An orphaned schoolgirl with issues the size of plump juicy peaches. Haunted by bizarre and cloudy dreams, she must not only endure the horrifying images of her past, but she must also traverse the treacherous path of high school. Margaret is lost - lost in her way, lost in herself, lost instead of alive. Grasping for the truth, she flutters in and out of reality without ever letting her feet touch the gr...

Hellboy Animated: Sword Of Storms (Widescreen) : In this first animated feature from Director Tad Stones (Buzz Lightyear of Star Command), and Creative Producers Mike Mignola (creator of Hellboy comics) and Guillermo del Toro (writer/director of the Hellboy movie), a folklore professor becomes unwittingly possessed by the ancient Japanese demons of Thunder and Lightning. But when The Bureau of Paranormal Research & Defense dispatches a team of agents to investigate, a cursed samurai sword sends Hellboy (Ron Perlman) to a supernatural dimension of ghosts, monsters and feudal mayhem. Now while pyrokinetic Liz Sherman (Selma Blair) and fishboy Abe Sapien (Doug Jones) battle one very pissed-off dragon, a lost and cranky Hellboy must find his way home. Even if he can survive the perilous journey, how much crap does a guy have to put up with from the two most vengeful and ferocious spirits of Japanese legend. Audio Commentary, Spanish Language Track, DVD ROM: Weblinks, Storyboards. "To Hell and Back: The Creating of 'Hellboy"; "A New Breed: Creating the 'New Hellboy"; "Conquering Hellboy"; "A View From The Top: The 'Heads' Sequence".

Metropolis (UMD Video For PSP) (Widescreen) : Brace yourself for a totally new experience in cutting-edge animation. Based on the classic comic created by Osamu Tezuka ("Astro Boy"), written by Japanese anime legend Katsuhiro Otomo (Akira) and directed by Rintaro ("Galaxy Express 999"), "Metropolis" is a spectacular film featuring stunning imagery and unforgettable characters. In the industrial, tri-level world of Metropolis, Duke Red is a powerful leader with plans to unveil a highly advanced robot named Tima. But Duke Red's violent son Rock distrusts robots, and intends to find and destroy Tima. Lost in the confusing labyrinth beneath Metropolis, Tima is beginning a friendship with the young nephew of a Japanese detective. But when Duke Red separates the two innocents, Tima's life - and the fate of the universe - is dangerously at stake.
















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