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What OtakuAnthony bought this week August 17th
Spice and Wolf II DVD/BD Complete Set Limited Edition:
Plot Synopsis:” The journey through the wild countryside continues for the merchant Lawrence and his traveling companion, Holo the untamed harvest goddess. As their winding path takes them from village to village, Lawrence and Holo reap the bounty of an ever-strengthening bond, depending on his street smarts and her animal instincts to lead them to the feisty deity’s northern home.”
If you remember I did a review of the first season of Spice and Wolf a few months ago and when I got a chance I decided to pre-order this set a few months ago and it shipped out nice and early.
Spice and Wolf II DVD/BD Complete Set LE is available from RightStuf
A normal set is also available from RightStuf
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Soul Eater BD Part 3 + 4:
Plot Synopsis: “As students of the Grim Reaper at Death Weapon Meister Academy, Maka is a Meister and Soul is her Weapon – literally. When they take on the supernatural forces of evil, Soul transforms into a razor-sharp scythe and Maka wields him in battle. He gets deadlier with every defeated soul he consumes and each victory strengthens their bond… but Maka, Soul, and their classmates might not be ready to face the darkness headed their way.
After 800 years, the witch Arachne has returned to spin a web of wickedness, leading an army of ghoulish minions in a war against Death Weapon Meister Academy. As demons from the past rise amid betrayal and madness, Maka and Soul are definitely in for the fight of their lives. Luckily for the fate of the world, they’re a freakin’lethal team!”
Having enjoyed what little I have seen of Part 1 of Soul Eater I decided that I needed to have the rest of series in my collection.
Soul Eater BD Part 3 + Part 4 is available from Right Stuf
The DVD set of this series is also available from Right Stuf
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Honey and Clover DVD Set 3:
Plot Synopsis: “Yuta returns from his journey of self-discovery only to find everyone around him deep in their own struggles to shape their futures. Ayumi finds herself increasingly included in projects involving Takumi and Rika, and the strain is breaking her. Far away in America, Shinobu and his brother’s endless quest for money finally helps them achieve their ultimate goal, while back home Hagumi must face the devastating consequences of an accident that could change her life forever. Can the pursuit of happiness and the pursuit of art ever be one and the same?”
Right Stuf had this set on sale as part of their Daily Deals yesterday and I decided to go ahead and order it.
Honey and Clover DVD Set 3 is available from Right Stuf
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Cardcaptor Sakura GN Omnibus 2:
Plot Synopsis: “The beautiful new teacher in Sakura’s class, Kaho Mizuki, soon reveals that she’s a shrine maiden with magic powers of her own. But as always, the struggle to capture the Clow cards is woven together with the mysterious – and complicated – threads of love and affection between Sakura and all the people in her life. Will her heart be strong enough as she faces the one who will judge her worthiness to master the cards at last?”
Pre-ordered this back in April during the last Dark Horse sale at Right Stuf and it shipped this week.
Cardcaptor Sakura GN Omnibus 2 is available from Right Stuf
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A Certain Scientific Railgun GN 1:
Plot Synopsis: “Welcome to a world where mysticism and science collide and supernatural powers are derived from either science or religion. At the heart of this world is Academy City, an advanced metropolis whose population is comprised mostly of students. The majority of students are enrolled in the city’s “Power Curriculum Program,” where they must learn to master their latent psychic powers. Out of several million students, only seven are deemed powerful enough to have Level 5 status.
Meet Mikoto Misaka, the third-most powerful Level 5 esper in Academy City. Together with her best friend Kuroko Shirai and the other members of Judgment, a student-run law enforcement agency, Mikoto delves deep into the dark heart of the scientific sprawl she calls home, and uncovers secrets she wishes she hadn’t!”
I have never read the manga or watched the anime of this series. Decided to get the first volume just to see if I would be interested in reading more of the manga and watch the anime when it gets released.
A Certain Scientific Railgun GN 1 is available from Right Stuf
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Dance in the Vampire Bund Gaiden: Dive GN
Plot Synopsis: “The Vampire Bund, a peaceful island nation of vampires off the coast of Tokyo and ruled by Princess Mina Tepes, has seen its share of conflict and turmoil. Yet there are times of relative tranquility when the Bund is a popular tourist destination.
When two teenage tourists visit the Bund and are unexpectedly turned into vampires, they appeal to Mina and her loyal lycanthrope bodyguard, Akira, for help. Their only hope is to find a cure to reverse their vampirism within forty-eight hours, or they will be stuck as vampires forever. Unfortunately for them, their race against time turns into a game of cat and mouse that takes them across the entire Bund in pursuit of the one person who holds the key to their salvation.”
Since I am a fan of the manga series and a fan of the anime I decided to get the Gaiden GN for my collection.
Dance in the Vampire Bund Gaiden: Dive GN is available from Right Stuf
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Gunslinger Girl GN Omnibus Collection 2:
Plot Synopsis: “The Social Welfare Agency: a secret counter-terrorism unit for the Italian government that rescues troubled young girls and turns them into cybernetically enhanced, ruthless killers who do the government’s dirty work. Yet the child assassins are not as heartless as they were programmed to be. Henrietta struggles with her conflicted feelings towards her handler Jose, while fellow agent Triela combats her own inner demons as she strives to remember the girl she once was.
Meanwhile, the clash between the Social Welfare Agency and the covert radical group known as the Five Republics continues. As the Five Republics targets one of the Agency’s handlers, the Agency plans its own counter-strike that will pit Triela against the professional assassin and martial arts master known as Pinocchio in a rematch to the death.”
I enjoy both season of the Gunslinger Girl anime series, but I have not read most of the manga. Decided to add this to my collection which I ordered from a previous order.
Gunslinger Girl GN Omnibus Collection 2 is available from Right Stuf
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Hayate X Blade GN 6:
Plot Synopsis: “With the Tenchi Academy School Festival in full swing and the orphans from the Dandelion Garden in attendance, Ayana and Hayate have decided to sit out this week’s Hoshitori match and kick back with old friends. Trouble finds them when the Mikado Akira Fan Club takes one of the orphans hostage and demands that Hayate leave Tenchi Academy forever! This ignites one of Hayate X Blade’s most whacked-out battles – a massive melee of eighty fangirls with wooden swords vs. eight Sword Bearers with… ladles?!
Meanwhile, Ayana’s original partner Yukari has troubles of her own when she and her sister-in-arms, Maki, must deal with two psycho Sword Bearers out for blood!”
Part of previous order that shipped out yesterday from the last Seven Seas sale at Right Stuf.
Hayate X Blade GN 6 is available from Right Stuf
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Catherine (PS3)
Plot Synopsis: “Vincent is trapped in a nightmare, facing a choice of marrying his longtime girlfriend Katherine or moving on to the incredible blonde he just woke up next to – named Catherine! The worst part is, if he makes the wrong choice, he could end up dead.”
I had pre-ordered this game some time ago, however because of real life things (bills) I had to cancel my order so I could pay my car insurance. However I was able to get the copy used for a decent price.
What OtakuAnthony bought this week July 9
Ouran High School Host Club GN 7 and 9
Plot Synopsis (from GN 7): “Hunny’s little brother, Chika, pays a visit to the Host Club – and immediately starts attacking Hunny, using all his martial-arts prowess against his older brother! Chika seems to be the absolute opposite of his sweets-loving, Bun-Bun-toting sibling, but why is he so angry with Hunny? The Host Club is determined to find out the cause…”
Previous order and now the rest of the order shipped out.
Ouran High School Host Club GN 7 is available from RightStuf
Ouran High School Host Club GN 9 is available from RightStuf
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Bamboo Blade GN 9
Plot Synopsis: “After their disciplined training, the Muroe High kendo team is ready for action on the day of the practice meet. Their opponents from Kamasaki High, however, hardly seem pumped for competition. As the matches proceed and the scores are tallied, will even Ishibaki’s pupils find the passion for victory burning quietly within their neglected armor?
After all of the students have had their say, it’s time for high school rivals Ishibaki and Kojiro to take the floor once again in their first battle since Kojiro’s trophy-winning victory all those years ago!”
I am a fan of both the Bamboo Blade anime and manga. I felt like I should keep adding the manga to my growing collection, now I just need the anime in there.
Bamboo Blade GN 9 is available from RightStuf
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Sunshine Sketch GN 5:
Plot Synopsis: “With the innocent first years Nazuna-chan and Nori-chan rounding out the quirky cast of residents at the Hidamari Apartments, every day is shaping up to be quite… erm, interesting! When Yuno manages to lose a battle with a toilet for her house key, her clumsiness leads to a sleepover, which in turn becomes something of a habit. But with homesickness making the rounds through Hidamari, school trips for some residents resulting in others being left to their own wacky devices, and the pressures of college entrance exams looming, a girl like Yuno can use all the dedicated friends and fun sleepovers she can get!”
I’m a fan of the manga series though I have yet to watch the anime series.
Sunshine Sketch GN 5 is available from RightStuf
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Lucky Star GN 8:
Plot Synopsis: “When eating a chocolate cornet which end do you begin with, the top or the bottom? Which side is the top and which is the bottom? For that matter, what is a chocolate cornet? The proper way to eat pastries is only one of the many every day occurrences explored by the girls of Ms. Kuroi’s class. Witness this study in the human condition as our heroines explore the unexplored in questioning the ordinary!”
I am a fan of both the anime and manga version of Lucky Star. So I decided to stay current with the manga as it being released in English so this is an order from a few months ago when I pre-ordered it.
Lucky Star GN 8 is available from RightStuf
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Cowboy Bebop: Knocking on Heaven’s Door Blu Ray:
Plot Synopsis: “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 reward is offered for the arrest and capture of the person behind the destruction. On the spaceship “Bebop,” Spike Spiegel and his crew of bounty hunters (Jet Black, Faye Valentine, Ed, and Ein) are bored and short of cash. But with the news of the reward everything changes.
I’m a fan of Cowboy Bebop both the TV series and the movie. I heard the BD looks good so I decided to add it to my collection.
Cowboy Bebop: Knocking on Heaven’s Door BD is available from RightStuf
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Paranoia Agent DVD 2
Plot Synopsis: “When the detectives interrogate the boy arrested for the Lil’Slugger attacks, he claims to be a “Holy Warrior” who has only begun to help those waiting to be saved. However, he also only claims two of the five attacks! Just as the detectives begin to find witnesses and think they are uncovering the truth, a rash of attacks fuel the hysteria – especially the two inside the police station! As the police begin to doubt their own beliefs, even suicidal citizens begin to believe a golden bat can solve their problems.”
So here is a bit of a wacky confession. I thought that I had the first three volumes of Paranoia Agent in my collection and not the rare volume 4. Well after doing through some boxes that I have some of my collection in, I found that I had volume 4 and not volume 2.
Paranoia Agent DVD 2 is out of print but copies can still be found on Amazon.com
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3D Dot Game Heroes (PS3)
Plot Synopsis: “Control a hero on a quest to rid the Dotnia Kingdom of a dark plague caused by the forces of evil in order to restore peace to the land. Legend tells of an evil king known as the Dark King Onyx who brought tragedy and darkness to the kingdom by stealing six magical orbs. However a hero rose up against the Dark King and with his legendary sword and the power of the orbs, he sealed the Dark King Onyx away within another orb. Though the forces of evil rose again as the Dark Bishop Fuelle stole the orb and threw the Kingdom of Dotnia into a state of chaos once more.
I’m a taking a leap of faith on this one as I’ve never played this one before. Based on Janai’s review of the game I decided that I should get it.
3D Dot Game Heroes (PS3) is available from Amazon.com
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Resident Evil Code Veronica X (PS2)
Plot Synopsis: “A port of the Dreamcast hit, the PlayStation2 version of Resident Evil: Code Veronica X offers the same fantastic survival-horror adventure with some improvements in the graphics department. Taking place after Resident Evil 2, the game puts players in control of Claire Redfield as she continues to search for her brother and investigates the ominous Umbrella Corporation. Players also occasionally play as a partner character during the hours of puzzle solving and zombie killing.
I’m a fan of the Resident Evil franchise. I have never played RE:CVX before so I decided to add it my collection.
Resident Evil Code Veronica X (PS2) is out of print but copies can still be found on Amazon.com
Atlus USA possibly teasing Persona 2 for PSP
Anyone subscribing to Atlus’newsletter recently received an email claiming to be from June 23, 1999. The email features editorial about whether the Playstation or Nintendo 64 is better, how panicked we should be about Y2K, and even a review of Star Wars: The Phantom Menace.
The noteworthy part of the email is that it mentions no new games coming out in Japan that week. Not many people would actually know this offhand, but Persona 2: Innocent Sin came out June 24th, 1999 in Japan. The reference to this date makes it seem likely that Atlus is hinting they plan to bring the PSP port of the game to North America. This will be the first time the game made it to North America as previously only Eternal Punishment, an alternate telling of the game, was released here.
Here’s a full version of the email for anyone who doesn’t subscribe to the newsletter.
New Persona 4 Anime trailer
The Mayonaka TV website has had a few countdowns since the first one ended, and the most recent one gives us our first substantial look at the series. The video can be viewed by going to the website, but here’s one without the TV border around it:
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