Pokemon – Water Blast (Vol. 18)

Pokemon - Water Blast (Vol. 18)

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“Riddle Me This” finds Ash on his way to the island of Cinnabar to win his volcano badge, but when he, Misty, and Brock arrive, they discover that tourism has taken over the island, leaving only a dilapidated, deserted gym. When Togepi chances upon a secret entrance to the island’s volcano, the group finds a secret Pokemon gym headed by the riddle-loving Pokemon master Blaine. Do Squirtle, Charizard, and Pikachu stand a chance against Blaine’s arsenal of fire Pokemon? “Volcanic Panic” begins with Ash’s admission of defeat–he just can’t sacrifice Pikachu in the hopes of winning his seventh badge. The evil Team Rocket has followed Ash’s group to the volcano and is plotting to freeze and capture Blaine’s fire Pokemon Magmar. You’ll never guess which of Ash’s Pokemon helps thwart Team Rocket’s attempt, saves the island from a deadly volcanic eruption, and eventually defeats Magmar in a badge-winning battle. Ash’s plans to return to the Viridian City for his eighth badge are interrupted in “Beach Blank-Out Blastoise,” when the group encounters a frantic Wartortle that leads them to the Island of Turtle Pokemon. Upon their arrival, the group encounters a host of sleeping turtles and a snoozing Blastoise. It seems that Jigglypuff has become wedged in the Blastoise’s water cannon and is putting everyone to sleep. Can Squirtle and Pikachu wake up the island and save the Blastoise from Team Rocket? Parents concerned about violence should, of course, be vigilant. (Ages 5-10) –Tami Horiuchi



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Ash, Pikachu and friends travel to Cinnabar Island to find the Pokemon gym, but the whole island has become a tourist trap! Can Ash track down the hidden gym? Then, it’s a battle between Magmar and Charizard with the Volcano Badge at stake! And, can Ash solve the mystery of the sleeping turtle Pokemon before Team Rocket steals the island’s only Blastoise? Plus, Misty is the star of the Cerulean Gym’s underwater play! But Team Rocket are playing the too-real villains!


Angel Links – Eternal Angel (Vol. 4)

Angel Links - Eternal Angel (Vol. 4)

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Meifon is tormented by the memories she has been having and by the realization of her true destination. In an attempt to escape from reality, she disbands the Angel Links and the Links Group and relocates to a small village on a remote planet. But the past cannot be escaped, and it comes looking for her. So, however, do her friends and comrades. But when Yayoi suddenly falls ill, Meifon is forced into a final confrontation with the evil pirate Goryu. The battle is hard and only one of them will survive.


Lupin the 3rd – Royal Scramble (TV Series, Vol. 7) (2003)

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Paranoia Agent – Serial Psychosis (Vol. 3)

Paranoia Agent - Serial Psychosis (Vol. 3)

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Satoshi Kon’s eerie fantasy grows darker and more disquieting as it progresses. All Tokyo is fixated on the seemingly random violence of Lil’ Slugger. In episode 9, a group of gossipy housewives trades increasingly outrageous stories: Lil’ Slugger brained a pitcher during a major league baseball game; he attacked a man on a desert island; he appeared in a pregnant woman’s ultrasound. After swapping lies, one of the women is ecstatic to discover her husband has been beaten by the mysterious adolescent. Episode 8 reveals Kon’s black sense of humor: An old man, a younger man, and an adolescent girl ineptly try to fulfill an online suicide pact. When they see Lil’ Slugger at an inn, they eagerly pursue him. Kon loops back to the main narrative when violence strikes the studio that’s animating Maromi, the cute little dog created by Tsukiko, the first victim. (Rated 16 and older: violence, tobacco and alcohol use) –Charles Solomon


Gate Keepers – Infiltration (Vol. 3)

Gate Keepers - Infiltration (Vol. 3)

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The tone of this comic sci-fi adventure darkens as the threat from the Invaders increases. The cast of teenage humans who possess psychic powers to fight the aliens continues to expand with the arrival of Fen Fei-Ling, a precocious Chinese student who talks like Shampoo in Ranma 1/2, and the alienated, intelligent Megumi Kurogane. The Invaders have begun using more subtle attacks: a history teacher at Tategami High turns out to be an Invader puppet in episode 8. Shun is devastated when he has to fight–and destroy–someone he knows. He’s not prepared to encounter the frightening new phenomenon of an evil Gate Keeper: a human teenager who’s actively working for the Invaders. The comic interplay between Shun and Ruriko and the rivalry between Ruriko and Kaoru for Shun’s affection balance the CG-augmented action sequences. Suggested 13 Up: Violence, mild risque humor. –Charles Solomon


Ultra Maniac – Magical Stone (Vol. 3)

Ultra Maniac - Magical Stone (Vol. 3)

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Ultra Maniac Vol. 3 DVD ~ (Contains episodes 9, 10, 11, and 12) Because of the arrogant Maya, everyone’s life is turned on end. Firstly she engages Yuta’s help to look for the Holy Stone, then sends a cursed doll to disrupt Nina’s life, and then Maya’s butler comes from the Magic Kingdom which causes problems for everyone including Maya! After all this, Ayu catches Kaji and Maya embracing by the riverside. What is going on here?!


Fighting Spirit – The First Step (Vol. 1)

Fighting Spirit - The First Step (Vol. 1)

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Based on a manga by Jyoji Morikawa, Fighting Spirit is an upbeat Rocky story that follows a high school nerd from cowardice to pugilistic stardom. Clumsy, maladroit Ippo Makunouchi helps his widowed mother with the family fishing boat business–when he’s not being pounded into paste by bullies. After years of abuse, he lacks the will to defend himself against their taunts and fists. A chance meeting with rising boxing star Takamura convinces Ippo to reinvent himself. Under the guidance of Takamura and crusty gym owner Kamogawa, Ippo applies himself with a mixture of stalwart dedication and puppy-like enthusiasm. The story may be a cliche, but the filmmakers manage to make Ippo so likable that viewers who would never dream of watching a real boxing match may find themselves rooting for the irrepressible kid when he steps into the ring. (Rated 13 and older: violence, nudity, risque humor) –Charles Solomon