For the uninitiated, FUNimation is a U.S. company known for their dubs and domestic distribution of Japanese anime.
You might just find a favorite you overlooked or a new addition to your catalog you might have missed!
These eager beauties volunteered to have their bodies genetically-enhanced to fight deadly alien invaders plaguing the planet.
Let’s get this one out of the way.
Judging from the Blu-ray box art alone, I figured this one would beheavyon the fan service.
The camera lingers on an exposed breast and nipple during an early fight scene just because.
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That’s what I get for watching a 2011 fan-service anime in 2019.
Except the way this is handled is not nearly satisfying in any way, shape, or form.
Most importantly, the biggest improvement comes from dialing back the physical/sexual assault by a metric ton.
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It’s still fully ridiculous but at least it’s more fun and slightly more fulfilling, narratively speaking.
That’s a shame because the fantasy-focused animation promises some fun adventures that really just aren’t delivered.
I gave it the ol' three-episode try; this one isn’t for me.
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With this ability, Lelouch can get anyone to do as he wills.
But the power of Geass: is it a blessing…or a curse?
This mistake throws what was previously a tenuous peace into all-out chaos.
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And that’s when the mecha action really ratchets up a few notches.
He takes on the moniker of Knight of Zero and attempts to earn that title in battle.
Good thing detective Banba is on the case!
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Interesting premise, the story just doesn’t do enough with it.
Style over substance for this one.
With egos as strong as their talent, will these five young stars ever get along?
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While it seems like everyone is out to get her, she always has her adoptive siblings.
But for all their struggle, should such a poison be allowed to live?
), thenScrapped Princessshould be on your radar.
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Oddly, it looks older than it is.
Part of that is due to the ratio but it also just looks kind of rushed and half-finished.
That’s a shame considering it hails from BONES and features character designs fromCowboy Bebop’s ownTakahiro Komori.
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(I am still here for a battle between space dragons though.)
There’s something to be said for a happy ending of course.
It really is the animation that lets this one down the most though.
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*Extras include Japanese piracy warnings, which are delightful.
Dimension W
In the near future, devices known as coils harness the power of another dimension.
Seeking illegal coils, bounty hunter Kyoma Mabuchi spends his days resisting the use of dimensional energy.
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That is, until a very realistic and adorable robot, Mira, gets mixed up in things.
Partnering with the reluctant Kyoma on his missions, together they uncover the truth behind the mysterious power.
As far asCowboy Bebopclones go, this is one of the best.
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Burst Angel
The futures looking bleak.
Its a good thing theres a new sheriff in town.
Her name is Jo and shes an enigma even to herself.
Alongside her partners Sei, Amy, and Meg, Jo fights for the citizens who cant defend themselves.
But despite solid character designs and action-packed animation from Gonzo,Burst Angelstarts out as your basic harem anime.
However, high school student Ren Fuji is poised to stop them.
6/10
Ultimate Otaku Teacher
Teaching is the last thing otaku Junichiro Kagami yearns to do.
But his students are about to teach him a thing or two.
Lots of pop culture references throughout and they all work seamlessly in a very clever script.
I’ve got to say that I didn’t see that coming and it was a pleasant surprise.
