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Dragon Ball Z Dragon Box 5

Plot Synopsis: I don’t think they put a plot synopsis on the back of these. Pretty sure there’s just a piece of paper stuck to the back explaining that this is the most definitely best definitive ultimate form of Dragon Ball Z. I can’t remember what actually happens in these episodes, but I can only assume that Goku powers up and punches some dudes.

I’ve bought all of the Dragon Boxes so far, but haven’t bothered watching any of them. Each one has about 40 episodes in it, and I just never quite feel like sitting down and watching them. The only reason I even buy them is because I like Dragon Ball Z, and I like the nice chipboard box these come in. Still, one of these days I’ll sit down and actually watch these.

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One Piece Season 3 Fifth Voyage

Plot Synopsis: “When their descent from the sky doesn’t go as planned, the Straw Hats find themselves trapped in the Marine stronghold of Navarone. This impenetrable island is surrounded by scraggy stone walls and governed by a military mastermind known as Commander Jonathan. Pirates imprisoned within Navarone’s walls seldom live to see the other side, but not even the great Commander Jonathan has ever faced foes as formidable as Luffy and his crew. Eager to escape the island and get back in the water, the Straw Hats hatch a plan to spring Zoro from the clink, reclaim their confiscated gold, and rendezvous at the Going Merry for a life-or-death, do-or-die, daring dash into the freedom of the deep blue sea! The sailing certainly won’t be smooth, and it’ll take all hands on deck to survive this scrape!”

I bought this before the rest of season 3 because it was $29.99, and I figured that price wouldn’t last long. Now with the current RightStuf sale they’re all $29.99 so I guess I was wrong about that one. You should buy them. Seriously.

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Eden of the East: The King of Eden (DVD/Blu-Ray Combo)

Plot Synopsis:”The intrigue goes international in The King of Eden, a feature-length conspiracy thriller that continues the action of Eden of the East. The deadly game that began in Japan now intensifies on the streets of New York City. The rules are the same: do whatever it takes to win. Die if you lose. Takizawa prevented Japan’s destruction – and then he vanished. Six months later, clues lead Saki to the Big Apple in search of her missing friend. Meanwhile, the remaining Selecao are plotting their final move. Some of them would prefer Takizawa dead and out of the way. Some might even be willing to help him achieve his goals. Unfortunately, some are prepared to destroy everything if it means claiming checkmate in Mr. Outside’s puzzling game.”

I watched Eden of the East a few months ago, and really liked it, so it’s kind of obvious I’d buy the movie too. Although I’ve heard from absolutely everyone that the movie isn’t very good and doesn’t answer anything that was left open in the series. So that sounds great. It also comes in a DVD size case so it doesn’t match my BD of the TV series. I plan to whine about this all week on Twitter.

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Kiddy Grade – Anime Classics

Plot Synopsis: “In Star Century Zero-One-Sixty-Five, the Global Union was born. To provide an impartial mediator to the various planetary governments of the G.U., the Galactic Organization of Trade and Tariffs, or G.O.T.T., was simultaneously formed to settle economic disputes amongst the member planets. Existing in the shadows of the G.O.T.T., the ES Force serves as the G.O.T.T.’s primary law enforcement organization. ES Force members Eclair and Lumiere are on the front line, pursuing all manner of criminals and bringing them to justice. This is their story.”

I don’t really remember why I bought this. Just looking at the cover should have been enough to make me turn away. There’s a little girl in a weird revealing outfit. There’s the Gonzo logo. Both great reasons to not buy something (coincidentally both of these things are also featured on the Strike Witches cover). Maybe it was really cheap. Maybe I was drunk. Who knows.

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Slayers – The Motion Picture

Plot Synopsis: “Enveloped in mists, the island of Mipross has been shrouded in mystery since the dawn of time! Now, two mighty sorceresses will attempt to pierce the veil of secrecy and silence that has hidden the horrible truth about Mipross from the eyes of men for hundreds of year! Join the short-statured and even shorter tempered master mage Lina Inverse and her over endowed associate Nahga the Serpent as they untangle a Dreamweaver’s spell and find themselves ensnared in a deadly web of intrigue and danger! Phantom dragons, amphibious demons and the promise of aesthetic enhancement… year, the Slayers will be there!”

I got into Slayers recently, finally managing to slog through the 3 season box set that I bought well over a year ago, so I figured I’d go after the movies. ‘Cause there’s nothing like trying to hunt down old and hard to find DVDs. This thing is so old it has DVD ROM features. I bought it used on eBay for like $5. It came with candy, specifically the American version of Smarties. I decided not to eat them.

Fruits Basket Volumes 16 – 20

Plot Synopsis: “Tragedy continues to smother the Sohma family, and it seems to be spreading to those connected to the Sohmas as well. Kyo has met Tohru’s mother in the past, and his memory involves Tohru’s birth. Is she ready to hear the truth about her mother and father? Meanwhile, Yuki declares his independence from the actions of others. How will Akito handle Yuki’s declaration?”

Since Stu Levy decided that publishing manga was so 2010 and closed Tokyopop I figured I should finish getting Fruits Basket before it becomes hard to find. I don’t know if it ever will be hard to find, but I don’t really want to take any chances.

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