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Lonely? Games shall make you feel all bubbly on the inside (with help from cute Jpop song)

Wait... so games can be my friends? Aww, now I have things to talk to. They always listen to me. :pets gaming library with affection:

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I.G Confirms License of Jin-Roh's Live-Action Rights

Production I.G Vice-President Maki Terashima-Furuta acknowledged at her company's Anime Expo panel on Sunday that... more

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senjou no varukyuria 14raw

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G.A Art 01

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Evangelion:1.0 to be screened in N. American Theaters

The North American anime distributor FUNimation Entertainment has confirmed that it will screen the original Evangelion: 1.0 You... more

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Live-action Kakurenbo plans revealed

Joshua Long, the production supervisor of 20th Century Fox's proposed live-action Cowboy Bebop film, has revealed on Thursday... more

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Trailer Time: Ponyo, Zombieland, & 2012

In Trailer Time we show you some of the newest trailers in the theaters and on the web. The Rotten Tomatoes Show is a movie... more

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NYTimes: A look back on 'Princess Mononoke'

The New York Times looks at Hayao Miyazaki's animated film, "Princess Mononoke," which deals with anxieties around... more

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The Trailer for Hayao Miyazaki's Ponyo

From the Academy Award®-winning director and world-renowned Japanese animation legend Hayao Miyazaki comes PONYO, a story... more

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14 Meter Tall Gundam Float and some more Giant Gundam Stuff

This is a short follow-up to my earlier Gundam vid. Here I talk about a 14 meter tall Gundam float made of Japanese paper - washi... more

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More Photos of Tokyo's Giant Gundam Model

Follow this link to about 20 photos of Tokyo's Giant Gundam model currently on display in Odaiba for the duration of the... more

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The Haruhi madness continues with Suzumiya Haruhi No Gensou orchestra CD

In just 5 days, the classical music CD Suzumiya Haruhi no Gensou will be released. Teaming up with the Japan Philharmonic... more

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New Moribito Episodes Start on Adult Swim on August 22

Cartoon Network's Adult Swim programming block has confirmed in its updated programming schedule that new episodes of... more

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Hello Kitty Theme Park Proposed in China for 2013

The Zhejiang Daily newspapers and other Chinese media sources are reporting that a Hello Kitty theme park has been proposed for... more

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Live-Action Akira Movie is Dead as a Doornail!

It was only a year ago when it was officially announced that Warner Brothers and Leonardo DiCaprio's Appian Way were... more

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Giant Gundam Gathers Gawking Geeks

Embrace your inner geek - in Tokyo a life-size Gundam almost 60 feet tall has been revealed in all its glory. Gundam for those not... more

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The following anime are the next to the last five series on the list. I must admit, it’s becoming difficult to narrow down the series. Along with the final five, the next post will contain a list of honorable mentions and runners up, which, depending on personal preference could have easily ended up on this top 20 list. I’m watching Berserk and Ergo Proxy as suggested by others, so if you have any suggestions, now is the time. In addition, I realize the series listed are fairly heavy, I’ll most definitely have a comedy or two on the last installment. I want to thank the hundreds of people who have followed this column and I hope you follow it till the end.

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion
Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion is many things; melodramatic, fan service ridden, and sometimes convoluted. However, with that said, Code Geass is intensely epic. The series contains grand battles, dramatic monologues, a riveting plot and beautiful character designs. But what sets Code Geass apart is its main character, Lelouch vi Britannia. Lelouch is the consummate Byronic-hero, consequently, he’s vastly different than other anime protagonists. Furthermore, Geass prompts an important question, and that is “can the ends justify the means?” Whatever your answer is Goro Taniguchi’s Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion is epic, must see material.

Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad
The 26 episode anime series Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad isn’t like other series. Beck doesn’t contain giant robots, knights, grand fight scenes, senseless fan service or an unbelievable plot. Beck is simply a slice of life anime about a group of musicians who struggle to make it to the big time. The main character Koyuki is not overly amazing, nor fantastic. The cast is well developed and emotional undertones are conveyed wonderfully. Beck features an appropriate soundtrack, a good, original plot and a great dub cast. If you’re remotely interested in music or just like anime in general, Beck: Mongolian Chop Squad is the series for you.

The Twelve Kingdoms
Based of off the exceptional light novels of the same name, The Twelve Kingdoms deserves to represent the fantasy-based anime genre. The series contains Chinese mythology, a strong cast and a well developed land with an intricate political system. In addition, The Twelve Kingdoms is exceptionally beautiful, with some of the nicest hand drawn scenes I’ve scene to date. The Twelve Kingdoms is simply wonderful, with intense fight scenes, a politically charged plot and beautiful designs it’s certainly one of the best fantasy series in that anime has to offer.

Rah-Xephon
Often written-off as an Evangelion copy-cat Rah-Xephon is generally overlooked and under appreciated. Though similarities are present between the series, they’re significantly different. The series is essentially a story of love, a somewhat tragic story at that. Rah-Xephon’s main character, Ayato Kamina, develops considerably throughout, he slowly matures and realizes that he must accept his origins and face his responsibilities. Xephon features good artwork (exceptional animation for it’s time, re; 2001) an emotional/compelling/dramatic plot and some fascinating Mayan/Aztec mythology. If you want to watch an under appreciated, fantastic, yet heavy mecha series, Rah-Xephon is for you.

Death Note
Death Note is the famous series that chronicles the battle of wits between Kira Yagami and L. The series features dark, moody animation, a set of interesting characters (many of whom have their quirks) and an intensely riveting plot. In addition, Death Note boasts some great opening animation and songs. Behind all of the stylized action of Death Note is a philosophical thought provoking series?. Can the world be truly rid of evil? Is wiping out criminals and innocents worth a world that’s more peaceful? Death Note, the anime, is not as good as the manga, and has it’s short comings, however it most certainly deserves to tank among the best modern anime series.The following anime are the next to the last five series on the list. I must admit, it’s becoming difficult to narrow down... more