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Okuyama Reiko Animation GashuOkuyama Reiko / ChoAbsolutely breathtaking
Wonderful collection of Reiko Okuyama's production art. I highly recommend this book to any animation fans, especially those of us who grew up with the classic Little Mermaid film by Toei!!
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Sarutobi Ecchan Vol.5AnimationStrange Strange Ecchan
Sarutobi Ecchan is an lesser-known magical girl series made in 1971. Sarutobi Ecchan is a series about a strange girl named Etsuko (nickname: Ecchan) who has a ninja-like skills. With the assistance of her talking dog Buku, she solves various problems in her town. Ecchan is a charming, and silly series. However it does not have a main theme or plot unlike other magical girl series. While most magical girls go through mental growth, Ecchan does not. She's a very intelligant, and mentally mature girl since episode 1. Unfortunely since it was cancelled due to low ratings, Ecchan does not have a proper ending. The last episode focuses around an American Ecchan doppleganger named Eiko, who wants nothing more than to see Mount Fuji. While Ecchan is a cute series, it's not for everyone. The typical magical girl fan may not enjoy this gem.
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Sarutobi Ecchan DVD BoxAnimationEcchan - The Strange Magical Girl
Sarutobi Ecchan is an unsuccessful magical girls made in 1971. It was cancelled due to low ratings, and only had 26 episodes. Sarutobi Ecchan is a series about a strange girl named Etsuko (nickname: Ecchan) who has a ninja-like skills. With the assistance of her talking dog Buku, she solves various problems in her town. Ecchan is a charming, and silly series. However it does not have a main theme or plot unlike other magical girl series. While most magical girls go through mental growth, Ecchan does not. She's a very intelligant, and mentally mature girl since episode 1. Unfortunely since it was cancelled, Ecchan does not have a proper ending. The last episode focuses around an American Ecchan doppleganger named Eiko, who wants nothing more than to see Mount Fuji. While Ecchan is a cute series, it's not for everyone. The typical magical girl fan may not enjoy this gem.
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Pretty Guardian (Bishojo Senshi) Sailor Moon SuperS Vol.7AnimationDreams Forever! Lights through the Sky!
The conclusion to the Sailor Moon SuperS series is my favorite. In this finale, the Sailor Soldiers enter the Dead Moon Circus to bring down the wicked Queen Nehelenia. Extras include 15 second previews, and a Clean opening/ending. Picture and Audio on this release is of much highly quality than the Pioneer DVDs.
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Majokko Chikkuru Vol.1AnimationGo Nagai's Magical Girl
Majokko Tickle, a 1979 series created by the genius Go Nagai. The series is about a girl, Tiko who releases a witch trapped in a book. The witch is Tickle, who was trapped for playing pranks on humans. She poses as Tiko's twin sister. Tickle was created years after the big "mahou shoujo" boom. (i.e. during the creation of the genre) So it in'st as well known as previous series. Tickle is also different from other magical girls, due to her look. She has a more "cheeky" and "naughty" look that witches like Sally, and Megu lacked. The series is also very kid friendly, and targetted a very young audiance. The series deals with lots of issues facing younger children. Such as kids being picked on because of looks, or weight problems. Despite the fact it's created by Go Nagai, there's not much adult humor here. No ecchi jokes, or any nudity. So you're typical Go Nagai fan may not like this. My advice is, only buy this series if you're a huge mahou shoujo fan. Otherwise, I suggest buying Cutie Honey, Sally the Witch, or Majokko Megu. It's a fun series, but it's not for everyone.
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Cutie Honey vol.2Animation"Tears in the Deep Valley"
The second volume of Cutie Honey feature some of the most complex episodes of the series. On the first disc, Honey goes through much drama has her secert is told to Danbei and Junpei. Add to injury, Sister Jill has planned to destory Honey's school! And even Honey's best friend Natsuko is in danger! The second disc deals with Honey-tachi going around the world. Stopping at places such as Monaco, where Panther Claw wants control of the famous casino. Other places include America, and even the lost continent, Mu! These are an outstanding set of episodes. This set even includes the famous "episode 12" which was showcased in Toei's 1974 Flim Festival. A must have, an excellent turing point to Cutie Honey.
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Cutie Honey vol.3AnimationThe Exciting Conclusion
The final 5 episodes are always my favorite. These set of episode episodes invole Honey attending the Paradise School, and meeting Danbei's nephew, Hayami Naojiro. Craziness awaits! As Honey is chased by the student body, and even tied to a cross! Not to mention she has to face the deadly Great Claw, and soon Scorpion Panther. The last two episodes conclude the series. The proud warrior, Drill Claw wants to challenge Honey to a one on one match. However, Sister Jill kidnaps the Hayami Family and plans to fix the fight. It's intense as Honey and Drill Claw battle to the death! In the last episode, Sister Jill finally brings it on herself to get rid of Honey. She sends out the wicked Eagle Panther, and lures Honey into the Panther Chateau. Faced with various illusions, and mind tricks does Honey stand a chance? It's Honey vs. Jill in this exiciting finale! Cutie Honey is my favorite anime series, and these final set of episodes are just outstanding. Masaki Tsuji is a excellent script writer, and does an outstanding job with the last episodes. Don't wait, snatch this one up!
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Devilman vol.3AnimationDevilman, classic anime at it's best!
Devilman, the TV adaption of Go Nagai's excellent manga series. Originally airing in 1972-73, the TV series had a more "super hero" feeling than the manga. In each episode Devilman will fight enemy after enemy. The TV series also has characters not featured in the manga, such as Lala the demon girl. This is the final volume of the series, including some of the best episodes. In this set we are introduced to Lala. Like Devilman, she has also betrayed the Demon Tribe. Devilman will also have to face many enemies such as Magdora, the flying lava demon. The final episode deals with Devilman's superior Yoju God, and Miki in dangering of finding out his secert.
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TV Original BGM Collection: Cutie HoneyAnimation SoundtrackFunky Fresh- Honey Style!
The best anime soundtrack ever! Takeo Watanabe does an amazing job with his music, and it really shines in Cutie Honey. The OST is very funky fresh, up beat, and fun. Highly recommended!
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Cutie Honey Flash [Theatrical Feature]AnimationHoney Flash!
The movie adaption of the "Cutey Honey Flash" TV series. Animation is very good, and a huge step up from the TV series. The motion picture is a fun ride, but it doesn't hold a candle to the Cutey Honey F TV series.
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Pretty Guardian (Bishojo Senshi) Sailor Moon S Vol.7AnimationSailor Moon S
Very excellent release from Toei. The video and audio are remastered, and have a very clean look. The original LCD artwork has been touched up for the DVD release, and it looks stunning. The colors are beautiful, and Ikuko Itoh's art is wonderful as always. The limited artbox is also a work of art. A huge improvement over the US release!
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Cutie Honey vol.1AnimationKawaru wa yo!
The series is about a young girl, Kisaragi Honey who finds out she is really an android when her father is killed. He is killed by "Panther Claw", a crime organization determinded to own his invention "Kuchu Genso Kotechi Shochi", with it they can create an endless supply of jewels. Honey makes a vow to avenge her father, and kill all of Panther Claw. Very fun series, the best of the Cutie Honey series!
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Cutie Honey Premium Box [Limited Release]AnimationAn excellent piece of 70's anime!
Cutie Honey is a stylish, fun, and sexy anime! Very unique character, crazy 70's plots, and excellent designs by the mastermind, Go Nagai. The DVD release is outstanding, the picture and audio have been completely remastered, and they look amazing! Highly recommended, escpically to Go Nagai fans!