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What OtakuAnthony bought this week January 20th
Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Complete Collection 2 (Anime Legends)
Plot Synopsis: “The White Base is the target of constant attacks by Zeon, and Amuro and the others have offcially become soldiers of the Earth Federation Forces. They return to space to fght in the fnal campaign, and here Amuro meets the mysterious and beautiful Lalah Sune.
As the war builds to its conclusion, the final battle pits Federation against Zeon, brother against sister, and Newtype against Newtype. The Federation is weakened! Zeon is in turmoil! Will the Zeon fortress of A Baoa Qu stand or fall? It all ends here!”
I wanted to get last set for this show and TRSI had it on sale back in December so I decided that would be a great time to pre-order it
Mobile Suit Gundam 0079 Complete Collection 2 (AL) is available from Right Stuf
Complete Collection 1 is also available
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Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Complete Collection (Anime Legends)
Plot Synopsis: “On August 10th of the year 2010 the Holy Empire of Britannia began a campaign of conquest, its sights set on Japan. In the span of one month the island nation was conquered. As a dominion of the Empire the newly acquired territory was renamed Area 11. The rights of its citizens were severely limited and an economic depression followed for the Japanese, now known as Elevens.
Just as things seemed at their bleakest one man chose to stand up and fight, the masked crusader Zero. Leading his Order of Black Knights, Zero instigated a full scale revolution against Britannia culminating in one final battle, the Black Rebellion. Heavy casualties were seen by both sides but ultimately Britannia stood the victor resulting in Zero’s execution. And thus was history written.
The year is now 2018. With Zero dead and the remnants of the Black Knights being swept up by the Britannian forces, a forced state of peace settles over Area 11. The rights of the Elevens remain limited but with no one to lead them and the defeat during the Black Rebellion hanging over them, the Japanese people remain under the boot of Britannian oppression with no hope to overcome.”
I liked the first season of Code Geass and with Mobile Suit Gundam listed above TRSI had this on sale back in December so I wanted to pre-order it and have it for my collection
Code Geass Lelouch of the Rebellion R2 Complete Collection (AL) is available form Right Stuf
The complete collection of the first season is available from Right Stuf
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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time BD
Plot Synopsis: “Makoto Konno is having one of those days. After getting up late for school she’s hit with a pop quiz. She started a fire while cooking in her home economics class and then she gets knocked down by some of the guys while they wrestle. How much worse can this day get? While performing an errand for her mother, Makoto loses the brakes on her bike and barrels headlong down the street into an oncoming train. This would have been the capper for a horrible day, but for some reason something strange has happened. Time has suddenly stopped and moved her backward.
With her newly discovered ability to literally leap backwards in time, Makoto finds that tests become a piece of cake, embarrassing situations are corrected and she can have her favorite food anytime she wants. Unfortunately, her care-free time traveling has adverse effects on the people she cares for.
With every successful leap Makoto somehow alters the fate of those around her. This wasn’t supposed to happen! As she races back in time to fix everything, she notices that her abilities are not limitless, but with every successful jump she’s one step closer to discovering the most wonderful secret in her young adult life.”
I never watched this film before, but with Bandai Entertainment pulling out of R1 I thought that if I wanted to watch it, I should just buy it now instead of trying to buy it another time and have the prices be over the MSRP. Buy.com had it for cheaper than TRSI so grabbing it from them was a no brainer.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time BD is available from Right Stuf
The DVD Version is also available
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High School of the Dead GN 5
Plot Synopsis “Takashi and his fellow students join up with a band of survivors who have barricaded themselves inside a local mall. Though the shopping center seems a well-stocked place to hide from the undead lurking outside, the policewoman in charge is having a hard time maintaining peace within. The group from Fujimi High would rather not get involved in a power struggle and tries to stay under the radar until they are ready to set off again. But with so many attractive, buxom girls among the students, it may be nearly impossible to avoid unwanted attention of the worst kind…”
I pre-ordered this back during the last Yen Press sale at TRSI since I am a fan of the series in both the anime and manga form.
What OtakuAnthony bought this week December 9th
KimiKiss Pure Rouge DVD Collection 1 and 2
Plot Synopsis (from Collection 1): “Kouichi always thought of Mao as his little sister, but when he wakes up from a dream and she walks into his house, he doesn’t even recognize her. It’s probably because after living in France for several years, Mao is definitely not anyone’s little sister anymore!
To further complicate things, Koichi’s mom has invited Mao to stay at their house while she attends the same high school as Kouichi and their mutual friend Kazuki. But given that Kouichi’s been trying to build a relationship with Yuumi, the revelation that he’s now sharing accommodations with a non-related girl is definitely going to cause some emotional waves – or maybe a tsunami by the time Kazuki’s sister Nana, her best friend Narumi, and all the other kids at school get overly involved.”
I have heard a few things about this series so after watching the first episode last month I decided to go ahead and grab the sets. Right Stuf had them as a bundle so I was able to get both sets together for less than the MSRP of each set.
KimiKuss Pure Rouge Bundle is available from Right Stuf
Collection 1 and Collection 2 are also available from Right Stuf
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Noir Complete Series DVD
Plot Synopsis: “Mireille makes a living killing as an international assassin. Kirika is an amnesiac with uncanny speed and stealth. Under the codename Noir, these two young mistresses of semi-automatics and improvised weapons track and execute criminal syndicates across the globe as they hunt for clues to their connected pasts – but it is they who are actually being hunted.
Caught in the crosshairs of a centuries-old conspiracy, the deadly beauties of Noir aim to expose the secrets of the ancient society orchestrating their lives. Will Mireille and Kirika have a future after they learn the truth about their pasts?”
I watched the first episode of Noir back in October on the Funimation Channel that Comcast has. Like the first episode enough that I decided I had to own this series. As with KimiKiss Pure Rouge TRSI had the newest Funimation release of the series on sale.
Noir Complete Series is available from Right Stuf
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Trigun: Badlands Rumble BD
Plot Synopsis: “In town surrounded by quicksand, an outlaw from Vash the Stampede’s past has resurfaced after twenty years. His name is Gasback – and he’s looking to cause a little trouble. It seems Gasback has a serious beef with the town’s mayor, who’s paying dozens of bounty hunters to protect his turf.
One of those hired guns is a beautiful woman with a vendetta against Gasback. Will she get a shot at revenge? Maybe, if she can get through Gasback’s bodyguard, Wolfwood. And what’s Vash got to do with this mess? Nothing much – except for the fact that he personally set off the entire chain of events two decades ago!”
I am a fan of the Trigun series. I have never watched the movie but I felt that I should see it. As with the titles listed above TRSI has it on sale with the twelve days of Christmas sale.
Trigun: Badlands Rumble BD is available from TRSI
The DVD version is also available
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Revolutionary Girl Utena DVD Set 3: Apocalypse Saga Limited Edition
Plot Synopsis: “As the final duel rapidly approaches, the Student Council’s will to continue is beginning to waver. After all, End of the World’s identity and motives remain a mystery, and Utena, fueled by her desire to protect Anthy, continues to prevail over the feeble ambitions that drive the Student Council to fight.
The Council’s ambitions are reignited, however, when they hear a sound. At first, it’s faint, but soon it becomes clear: the promised revolution is within reach – and the duels must go on.
And what of Utena’s own ambition? To become a prince, the duels may be only one of the trials she has yet to face.”
I have only seen the first four episodes of Utena but I knew that I had to have the rest of the series in my collection.
Revolutionary Girl Utena DVD Set 3 is available from Right Stuf
Set 1 and Set 2 is also available from Right Stuf
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Sister Princess DVD Complete Collection
Plot Synopsis “Wataru Minakami was at the top of his class in middle school and had a pretty comfy life in Tokyo. When he unexpectedly fails his only high school entrance exam because of a computer glitch, his life is suddenly thrown into utter chaos! Jeeves, Wataru’s trusted butler, sends him off to attend school at Stargazer’s Hill in a mysterious place called Promised Island. Upon his arrival, Wataru encounters many friendly, cute girls. This isn’t a problem – until he finds out they are all his sisters!
For most kids, adjusting to life at a new school in a different town is tough enough. But for Wataru Minakami, high school will be the easy part! “
This is a complete blind buy for me. Until I saw the DVD sets I had never heard of this series before. Well DeepDiscount had an anime sale back on Black Friday and since this was series was going to for way cheap I decided to go ahead and purchase it.
Sister Princess DVD Complete Collection is available from Right Stuf
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Sailor Moon GN 2
Plot Synopsis: “Usagi Tsukino is a normal girl until she meets up with Luna, a talking cat, who tells her that she is Sailor Moon. As Sailor Moon, Usagi must fight evils and enforce justice, in the name of the Moon and the mysterious Moon Princess. She meets other girls destined to be Sailor Senshi (Sailor Scouts), and together, they fight the forces of evil!”
I just love Sailor Moon. I remember watching the TV series back when it was on US TV in the mid 90’s. I never did read the manga when Tokyopop released it so now that Kodansha Comics is releasing it having in my collection is important to me.
Sailor Moon GN 2 is available from Right Stuf
The other volumes of the manga are also available from Right Stuf
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Codename: Sailor V GN 2
Plot Synopsis: “Like Sailor Moon, Minako Aino is a normal 13-year-old schoolgirl until a fateful day when a white cat introduces himself to her and tells her she has the power to transform into the hero, Sailor V. Using a magic pen to transform, Sailor V fights the evil agents of the Dark Agency as she strives to protect the earth.”
Pretty much like Sailor Moon listed above the reason I purchase the last volume of this manga is that I am a fan of the franchise and wanted to see the last volume of this series.
Codename: Sailor V GN 2 is available from Right Stuf
The first volume is also available
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Bamboo Blade GN 11:
Plot Synopsis: “Up-and-coming TV personality Ryouko Toda is an ambitious young woman who’s willing to use any means necessary to claw her way to the top. For Ryouko, image is key, but it’s tough for this cutthroat celebrity to maintain her cool on-screen persona when she’s forced to appear alongside ditzy costar Erina Sawamiya on Burnish Academy, where silly, simple Erina manges to best Ryouko in every single sport! To defeat Erina in sports and in the ratings game, Ryouko must call upon her skills not as an actress, but as a master of the kendo ring!”
I enjoyed the TV series for Bamboo Blade. I was a fan of the manga first then I watched the TV series. I just have to keep my collection growing every week.
Bamboo Blade GN 11 is available from Right Stuf
The rest of the volumes are also available from Right Stuf
What OtakuAnthony bought this week November 4th
Angel Beats Complete Collection BD
Plot Synopsis: “It sucks being dead. It sucks even more to be trapped in a surreal afterlife where you’re caught between the living and the dead – where a mysterious, violent Angel is trying to pull you over to… somewhere. What do you do? Well, if you’re this group of rough-and-tumble teens, you grab every weapon you can get your hands on and give Heaven hell!”
I watched the first episode of Angel Beats the other day and I enjoyed what I watched. I was not planning on getting it right now however I had a $20 credit with Amazon and I decided to use it to save a bit of money on the order.
Angel Beats Complete Collection is available from RightStuf
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High School of the Dead GN 4
Plot Synopsis: “Takashi and his fellow students join up with a band of survivors who have barricaded themselves inside a local mall. Though the shopping center seems a well-stocked place to hide from the undead lurking outside, the policewoman in charge is having a hard time maintaining peace within.
The group from Fujimi High would rather not get involved in a power struggle and tries to stay under the radar until they are ready to set off again. But with so many attractive, buxom girls among the students, it may be nearly impossible to avoid unwanted attention of the worst kind…”
I enjoy High School of the Dead both the anime and the manga. I had pre-ordered this volume during the last Yen Press sale at Right Stuf.
High School of the Dead is available from Right Stuf
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Yotsuba&! GN 10
Plot Synopsis: “Yotsuba loooooves playing games! When Daddy’s the counter in hide-and-seek, he can never find Yotsuba, ‘cos I’m such a good hider! And when we go to the park, Yotsuba’s the bestest at swing-tag-shoe-races. Daddy says Yotsuba’s making up the rules as we go along, but Yotsuba thinks Daddy’s just a sour loser. But maybe Yotsuba will let him win once in a while…”
I love the Yotsuba&! manga. Like High School of the Dead I had pre-ordered this back during the last Yen Press sale.
Yotsuba&! GN 10 is available from Right Stuf
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Love Hina GN Omnibus 1
Plot Synopsis: “Keitaro Urashima’s dream is to attend Tokyo University with his childhood sweetheart, a girl he hasn’t seen in years – and can’t remember what she looks like! But when he fails the entrance exams, he’s in danger of losing his chance for good.
When Keitaro Urashima fails his entrance exams for the second time, he’s officially an unemployed and uneducated slacker. To make things worse, his parents have kicked him out of his house. Fortunately, his grandmother owns the fabulous Hinata Lodge and has agreed to take Keitaro in as caretaker. What he doesn’t know is that the lodge is actually a girl’s dorm and he’s the only guy around! Most guys would kill to live with five sexy ladies, but if Keitaro’s not careful, this job will kill him.”
I love Love Hina. Love Hina was the first manga series I bought back in 2004 (the Tokyopop releases then). I also enjoy the anime version of Love Hina as well. When Kodansha Comics said that they were going to release Love Hina again I was very happy to be able to have the newest version of this classic.
Love Hina GN 1 is available from Right Stuf
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Tokyo Mew Mew GN Omnibus 1
Plot Synopsis: “Ichigo is out on a date with her “crush” when suddenly she’s involved in an odd incident in which her DNA is merged with the DNA of an almost-extinct wildcat. When four other girls’DNA is merged with the DNA of four other almost-extinct animals, it’s apparent that they’re part of a much bigger plan. Ichigo and her friends have been chosen to become a part of a secret project called the “Mew Project.” Their mission: to protect the planet from aliens who are using animal to attack humans!”
I read the first volume of Tokyo Mew Mew back in the day with Tokyopop’s release of the series. For some reason which I do not remember I ended up not buying any more volumes of the series even though I wanted to. Once Kodansha Comics said that they were going to release the series I decided to grab it up.
What OtakuAnthony bought this week September 30th
Future GPX Cyber Formula
Plot Synopsis: “Cyber Formula is the future of Grand Prix auto racing where a mix of skilled driving and advance technology ultimately determines who wins and loses. Kazami Hayato is thrust into the fast paced world of Cyber Formula racing when he accidentally becomes imprinted to Team Sugo’s Asurada GSX after recovering the race car from would be thieves. Now the he must prove to himself and to his teammates that he can compete with the best racers in the world. Step into the world of Cyber Formula and prepare yourself for the fast lane.”
I never heard of this show before. However Mike Ferreira over at Anime Herald wrote an article about the show and the fact that I am also a fan of auto racing I decided that this was something I should get.
Future GPX Cyber Formula is out of print but is available from Amazon.com
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Honey and Clover DVD boxset 2
Plot Synopsis: “Can life’s answers be found where the road ends?
Shinobu has disappeared to America, leaving both Yuta and Hagumi with very mixed feelings. But talk about mixed up! If Takumi’s feelings are so tied up with Rika, why is he tied up in knots over his coworker Nomiya’s romantic pursuit of Ayumi? Plus, senior projects are getting everyone down, but none more than Yuta, who in a sudden burst of reckless abandon takes off on his bicycle on an epic journey of self-discovery… Ah, the enthusiasm of youth!”
Overstock.com had the series brand new for cheaper than some other sites and I needed the this set for my collection
Honey and Clover DVD boxset 2 is available from RightStuf
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Yu Yu Hakusho Season 3 BD
Plot Synopsis: “The Dark Tournament has come down to a final grudge match and Yusuke’s full wrath is unleashed as a friend’s blood stains the arena floor. But there will be no time for rest or recovery as kidnapping follows victory and further intrigue threatens the boundary between worlds. A tunnel is being carved, and when completed it will lay waste to the World of the Living. There are seven who seek an age of destruction and chaos, and hero must battle fallen hero.”
Had ordered this off Amazon.com a few months ago since it was cheaper than RightStuf at the time.
Yu Yu Hakusho Season 3 BD is available from RightStuf/ DVD set is also available
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To Love Ru DVD Collection 1 and 2
Plot Synopsis (from collection 1): “One should always understand other people’s customs before making commitments. Unfortunately, Rito Yuki had no idea the planet Develuke even existed when their Princess Lala teleported naked into his bathtub, let alone that touching a girl’s breasts is how they propose marriage!
Given that he was in the tub when she appeared, and slippery soap suds being what they are, Rito’s now engaged to a beautiful girl with a pointed tail. Worse, various aliens are showing up on missions of varying hostile intent, the girl that Rito really loves is still completely unaware of his feelings, and all of the new customs he’s got to learn seem to involve touching a girl’s chest! (Okay, maybe he’ll get used to that last one, but he’s still in high school and a bit intimidated.) Can a nice boy from Japan become the next King of Galaxy A or will he just end up feeling like a boob?”
To Love Ru Collection 1 and collection 2 is available from Right Stuf
The Complete set is also available from Right Stuf
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Ichiroh! GN 2, 4-5
Plot Synopsis (from GN 2): “Nanako has been pouring all her effort into her exam prep class, however she still isn’t meeting her high expectations. But never say die! She’s ready to give it her all!
With the help(?) of her friends, Nanako struggles through procrastination and distraction, determined to reach her goal. Unfortunately, that goal comes with a hefty price tag, and as the cost of study guides, enrollment, and dorm fees climbs, the penny-pinching Nanako jumps on the chance to make some extra cash with a part-time job… at a maid cafe?! Now with even more work on her plate, will Nanako ever be able to pull up her grades and make it into the college of her dreams?”
Previous order from a YenPress sale at RightStuf and more of the order shipped out.
Ichiroh! GN is available from RightStuf
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Bamboo Blade GN 10
Plot Synopsis: “The Muroe High kendo team is finally stepping up their game when their regularly scheduled training routine is interrupted by… TV cameras?! Thanks to Miya-Miya’s #1 fan/stalker, Reimi, the team has been lined up to appear on Burnish Academy, a competitive sports program. The only opponent fit to clash with superstar Tama is Sakaki from Youryuu Academy, but how can Sakaki put her heart into a kendo match when she’s devoted all her love to another?”
Same as with the Ichiroh! order above part of an order that I had placed some time ago.
What OtakuAnthony bought this week September 9th
Twin Spica GN 2-6:
Plot Synopsis (from GN 2): “Where were you when the first International Space Station was scrapped and dropped into Earth’s atmosphere? It was Asumi’s first day in space school, and she promised Lion she wouldn’t cry or be homesick as she will be leaving her quiet seaside town for the big city.
Waiting for her in Tokyo will be a lot of work. She’s going to have to go through the rigors of space exploration training at the Tokyo Space School. After hours, Asumi will focus her efforts on homework when not earning her tuition at the neighborhood Denny’s. With all of the work she and her classmates are putting in, why does space still feel so far away?”
I have heard many good things about Twin Spica for a while now and after reading the first volume, I decided I had to add this to my collection.
Twin Spica GN is available from RightStuf
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Peepo Choo GN 2-3
Plot Synopsis (from GN 2): “The version of Tokyo that Milton is now witness to is nothing like what he saw in his favorite cartoons and comics. Instead, Tokyo is a bustling and surprisingly quiet megaopolis, where salarymen are seen more often than cosplayers and no one seems to have read the Peepo Choo manga. What’s more, those who do read comics – and they come from every age group and demographic – are reading comics about sports heroes, office employess, wine tasters, and politicians instead of ninjas and giant robots”
This was one manga that I kept hearing about time and time again. I read the first volume months ago and decided to get the rest of the series.
Peepo Choo GN is available from RightStuf
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Higurashi: When they Cry GN 2-4
Plot Synopsis (from GN 2): “The further embroiled in the investigation he becomes, the more Keiichi’s suspicions about his new friends grow. Their strange behavior only gives rise to more questions. Keiichi’s paranoia reaches a fever pitch… with good reason. Assaulted by one terror after another, he nears the inevitable, bloody solution to the series of mysterious deaths caused by “Oyashiro-sama’s Curse”!”
While I enjoy the Higurashi: When They cry anime I never read any of the manga. Bought the first volume back during the last Yen Press sale at Right Stuf and after reading it decided to go ahead and add this series to my collection.
Higurashi: When They Cry GN is available from RightStuf
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K-On! GN 3
Plot Synopsis: “As the dawn breaks on a new year, Azusa decides it’s time for the girls of the Pop Music Club to tuck away their tea and cakes, pick up their instruments, and bring the rock ‘n’roll with another performance! But even though Afterschool Tea Time is starting to sound like a real band, Mio’s stage fright is going to make any live show tricky. What better way to cure shyness than with a part-time job… at a maid cafe?!”
I like the K-On! anime and I also enjoy the manga as well. Decided to keep adding to my growing collection.
K-On! GN 3 is available from RightStuf
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Bunny Drop GN1
Plot Synopsis: “Returning to his family’s estate for his grandfather’s funeral, thirty-something bachelor Daikichi is floored to discover that the old man had an illegitimate child with a much younger lover! Needless to say, the rest of the family is shocked and embarrassed by this turn of events, and not one of them wants anything to do with the little girl, who refuses to say a word. In a fit of angry spontaneity, Daikichi decides to adopt her! But is living with an overgrown teenager who can barely take care of himself the key to making Rin come out of her shell?”
The little that I have seen of the anime made me decided to check out the manga. Yes, I do know about what happens later on since a lot of people are up in arms about it and spoiled it for everyone, but I do not care about that.
Bunny Drop GN 1 is available from RightStuf
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Omamori Himari GN 2
Plot Synopsis: “Sure, timid Yuuto Amakawa has his hands (and bed?!) full with his new housemate, the beguiling, sword-wielding cat spirit Himari, who has sworn to protect him from spirits out for his slayer blood! But Yuuto’s desire to coexist peacefully with the spirits his ancestors once hunted has a not-entirely-unwanted side effect: his life is suddenly chock-full of beautiful girls!
He’s got a Lolita water spirit now also freeloading at his place, and he keeps finding himself in the middle of random encounters with gorgeous female spirits of all shapes and sizes. Yup, Yuuto’s got it made! That is, until a trip to his late grandparents’house turns deadly…”
The first volume did not do a lot for me, but I decided that I would give it another shot and check out the 2nd volume before I decided if I want to read more of it or not.
Omamori Himari GN 2 is available from RightStuf
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Ichiroh! GN 3
Plot Synopsis: “Things are heating up as summer gets into full swing! But while the days of sunshine are great for beach outings and sunbathing, they are terrible for prep school students like Nanako and Akane. As if the temptation of summer fun wasn’t bad enough, the heat is making it even more unbearable to stay indoors and hit the books. Nanako needs to find a way to cool off, but her penny-pinching ways are making the decision to buy a fan or an AC much more complicated than she expected!”
While I ordered the other volumes of the Ichiroh! manga this volume shipped out. I liked volume 1 and wanted to read the rest of the series.
Ichiroh! GN 3 is available from RightStuf
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Mobile Suit Gundam DVD complete collection 1 (Anime Legend)
Plot Synopsis: “Universal Century 0079. The rebel space colonies of the Principality of Zeon launch a war of independence against the Earth Federation, using humanoid fighting vehicles called mobile suits to overwhelm the Federation Forces and conquer half of Earth’s surface. Months later, the Federation has finally developed its own prototype mobile suits at a remote space colony. But when the colony suffers a Zeon surprise attack, these new weapons fall into the hands of a motley crew of civilians and cadets, and fate places a youth named Amuro Ray at the controls of the white mobile suit Gundam…”
It should be known by now that I am a huge fan of the Gundam franchise. I bought the DVD’s from the first series way back in 2001 when they started coming out. I still those DVD’s to this day. I heard about this set coming out again with the original Japanese audio track so this was a must for me.
Mobile Suit Gundam DVD complete collection 1 is available from RightStuf
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