The Anime Blog - We Go Beyond Anime!

Jim Henson’s 1985 film Labyrinth is one of my all-time favorite movies. Needless to say, I was thrilled to hear that Tokyopop was publishing a continuation of the story in manga format. This Christmas, I received volume one from Rachel - which made me very, very happy. So how did the first volume hold up? Well, there are a few hits and misses, but overall it’s an entertaining continuation of the original story.... Continue Reading...

Scott is currently running a Disgaea anime giveaway. The contest runs through January 12, 2007.... Continue Reading...

Check out MSN Movies/2006 Year In Review/Year in TV where Samurai 7 was awarded “best new anime of the year“. Surprising, considering the great titles that came out this year. What are some of your favorites of 2006? Post ‘em in the comments!!!... Continue Reading...

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Merry Christmas Eve! At The Anime Blog homebase (of St. Louis), we’re preparing to visit our family. In the meantime, check out the latest AnimeAICN article!... Continue Reading...

Final Fantasy XII

After I played the demo, I had no intention of picking up this game for a while. A friend of mine got lucky playing poker, however, and I received it as a gift. Lucky me. Well, in spite of that, fate did not seem to want me playing this game. I couldn’t play it for over a week due to broken controllers, a scratched disc, and several other unlucky circumstances. Maybe I should have seen it as a sign.... Continue Reading...

I’m a huge fan of anime style art and fan-art. When I say huge, I mean I go on deviantArt late at night and browse the literally, thousands upon thousands of pics for GOOD art. I use some of the best pics I find on my desk top and as wallpaper for my cell. When I see a great pic, I bookmark it and go back from time to time to see if that artist has done something new. Hell, if it’s really good, I send it to people I know, saying “Isn’t this soooo awesome!!!”... Continue Reading...

Katsuhide Motoki’s Ge Ge Ge no Kitaro has gone from manga to anime to…live action! The main character Kitaro (who was - gasp - born in a cemetery) tries to help people and to get goblins and humans to live in peace together. You’ll notice his striped sweater, which gives him magic powers that he can control with his mind!... Continue Reading...