If you’ve ever been to your local Gamestop, odds are you’ve seen Chris Burnett alongside Brina Palencia on the TVs they have in there. In addition to that, Chris is also in tons of neat Funimation anime like Romeo X Juliet! How to stalk Chris Burnett Official site Wikipedia IMDB
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I don’t know if Oizaki Fumitoshi is a good director or not.  Based on his credentials, he has mostly excelled in character designing.  However, he has directed at least three works:  the Gonzo production of Romeo X Juliet, the Gonzo production of Welcome to the N.H.K., and Diomedia production of Astarotte no Omocha.  Though Welcome [...]
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About a year ago Mr. Bear recommended this anime to me and I said sure, I’ll get around to it once I finish my honors thesis! Silly me, I had no idea that after that a little booklet called The Pavan, would take over my life. . . that said, I have finally had enough
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Christmas took over the show, and had an awesome time with Sean Teague. Most people probably recognize Sean as Koenma from Yu Yu Hakusho, but he’s played big roles in series like Dragonball Z, Samurai 7 and Romeo x Juliet! Go ahead and have a listen. How to stalk Sean Teague Wikipedia IMDB Sequel Central
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It's high time to do the seasonal anime lineup preview thing, as Spring is approaching quite fast. Like every time, it's divided into three categories based on my interest in that anime: anime I'm definitely going to watch, anime I will check out(and end up watching ^^'), and anime I might check out.Anime I'm definitely going to watchHidan no AriaBased on light novel.Tokyo Butei High school--- It was a special school where armed detectives, also known as "Butei" are being brought up. Touyama Kinji is a sophomore student who has the unique body which activates a "super mode" when it was stimulated by "something". He tries to hide it to others in order to live a peaceful life. But trouble came to find him when he became a victim of a bombing incident, where he met the Butei high "Assault" department elite, Aria H. Kanzaki.Animation: J.C.StaffDirector: Watanabe Takashi (Slayers, Shakugan no Shana, Ichiban Ushiro no Daimaou, Freezing)Writer: Shirane Hideki (Hayate no Gotoku!!, Yumekui Merry)Seiyuu: Kugimiya Rie, Majima Junji, Ise Mariya, Takahashi Mikako, Nakahara Mai, Eguchi Takuya, Hotogi Shirayuki, Ishihara KaoriMusic: OP sung by May'n<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="311" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3ux7G0wLeb0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Steins;GateBased on visual novel.The story of Steins;Gate takes place in Akihabara and is about a group of friends who have managed to customize their microwave into a device that can send text messages to the past. As they perform different experiments, an organization named SERN who has been doing their own research on time travel tracks them down and now the characters have to find a way to avoid being captured by them.Animation: White FoxDirector: Satou Takuya (Mayoi Neko Overrun, Seitokai no Ichizon, Ichigo Mashimaro), Hamasaki Hiroshi (Texhnolyze, Shigurui)Writer: Hanada Jukki (Seitokai no Ichizon, Sola, H2O:Footprints in the Sand, Rozen Maiden, Special A)Seiyuu: Miyano Mamoru, Hanazawa Kana, Imai Asami, Momoi Halko, Seki Tomokazu, Gotou Saori, Kobayashi YuuMusic: Abo Takeshi (Monochrome Factor), OP by Itou Kanako, ED by Sakakibara Yui<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="311" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0UFtmzfs3MQ?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Ore-tachi ni Tsubasa wa NaiBased on visual novel.Haneda Takashi has a secret he cannot speak of. To leave his dull school-life, he was supposed to have escaped to another world. However, he is reeled in by certain ties on his heart. One of these is Kobato, his awkward younger sister. The other is Watarai Asuka, his negligent girlfriend.Chitose Syusuke is a poor freeloader. He passes his days working at various part-time jobs. One day, he has a disastrous first encounter with Tamaizumi Hiyoko. The next time they meet, Syusuke discovers that they are fellow employees at his part-time job.Narita Hayato sees himself as a "hard-boiled" person. Back-breaking jobs are nothing to him. Hayato shuns normal human contact, but, during the nights, he would get together with delinquents and other denizens of the night. One such night, he meets the cheerful and oblivious Otori Naru.Animation: NomadDirector: Ushiro Shinji (Shukufuku no Campanella, Omamori Himari, D.C.if: Da Capo if)Writer: Kouno Takamitsu (Lamune, Ayakashi, Kyou no Go no Ni 2008)Seiyuu: Gotou Yuuko, Shimono Hiro, Matayoshi Ai, Ono Ryouko, Yoshida Mayumi, Sugita Tomokazu, Takahashi ChiakiMusic: <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="311" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jARC6Yw5Ku4?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai IIBased on manga.Following the events of the first series Keima has managed to capture the hearts of four girls and thus the spirits which hid in their hearts. But the way to escape the real world is still long and his quest has only just begun. Suddenly a beautiful girl chasing a spirit appears before him. She is Haqua, Elsea's friend and an outstanding student back in hell, who was promoted to the rank of a district chief. However, it seems that she is hiding something. And once again Keima has to become a god.I wasn't a huge fan of the first season, but recently I've picked up the manga and it's really good. And the following events are much better than what was in the first season.Animation: ManglobeDirector: Takayanagi Shigehito (Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai 1st season, Kanamemo)Writer: Kurata Hideyuki (Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai 1st season, Dragon Crisis, Ore no Imouto, Kannagi, Bamboo Blade)Seiyuu: Shimono Hiro, Itou Kanae, Hayami Saori, Koshimizu Ami, Asumi Kana, Toyosaki AkiMusic: Matsuo Hayato (Kami Nomi zo Shiru Sekai 1st season, Mahou Kishi Rayearth)<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="311" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/C6JNG3ID9FQ?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Maria+Holic: AliveBased on manga.Following after the first season. The story takes place at an all-girls school, where the main heroine, who likes girls and hates boys, has transferred to. However, she has gotten herself involved with a sadistic boy who attends the school disguised as a girl.Animation: ShaftDirector: Shinbou Akiyuki (Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, Maria Holic, Bakemonogatari), Tokoro Tomokazu (Haibane Renmei)Writer: Yokotani Masahiro (Maria Holic, Beelzebub)Seiyuu: Kobayashi Yuu, Sanada Asami, Inoue Marina, Gotou Saori, Sugita Tomokazu, Shintani Ryouko, Kanda Akemi, Hirano Aya, Sawashiro MiyukiMusic: I will check out (and probably end up watching)Nichijou TVSet at a strange school where you might see many unbelievable events. But still, even normal stories take place there.Animation: Kyoto AnimationDirector: Ishihara Tatsuya (Air, Suzumiya Haruhi, Clannad)Writer: Hanada Jukki (Rozen Maiden, Seitokai no Ichizon, Sola)Seiyuu: Honda Mariko, Togashi Misuzu, Horikawa Chika, Konno Hiromi, Choo, Mizuhashi Kaoru, Naka HiroshiMusic: <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="311" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/CD6VdVDVDXI?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Denpa Onna to Seishun OtokoBased on light novel.The story revolves around a highschool boy named Niwa Makoto. He lives with his aunt’s family since his parents are away on business. It is there where he meets his mysterious cousin of the same age Touwa Erio — who happens to tie a futon mattress around her upper body and is a self-proclaimed alien. Her staple food is pizza. Erio had been missing for half a year and was found floating in the sea. She doesn't remember anything about what happened during that period of time, but she began to think that it was the act of an alien and wanders the neighbourhood wrapped in the futon.Animation: ShaftDirector: Shinbou Akiyuki (Sayonara Zetsubou Sensei, Maria Holic, Bakemonogatari)Writer: Seiyuu: Irino Miyu, Oogame Asuka, Fuchigami Mai, Katou Emiri, Nonaka AiMusic: Starchild Records<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="311" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/hQWwo80p5KM?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Astarotte no Omocha!Based on manga Lotte no Omocha!.In the medieval fantasy world of Alfheimr, succubus princess Astarotte Ygvar, the first princess of the kingdom of Ygvar, has just reached the age of 10. For the coming years of a young succubus' life, it is necessary for them to have a male harem. In order to maintain their body and preserve their beautiful appearance, they must consume a substance only found on males. This substance is a liquid called Sauzfryma, better known as semen. The princess, however, bears a great dislike against men, and only agrees to create a harem if a human male is to join.Animation: DiomedeaDirector: Oizaki Fumitoshi (Ontama, Romeo x Juliet)Writer: Akao Deko (Arakawa Under the Bridge, Asura Cryin 2)Seiyuu: Kugimiya Rie, Tamura Yukari, Horie Yui, Satou Rina, Nabatame HitomiMusic: <iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="311" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/tR0fGoQwS14?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="311" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/gU69n8QKp_Q?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Hana-Saku IrohaOriginal project.The story revolves around 16 year-old Matsumae Ohana, who begins working at a hot spring inn. Like most girls her age, she hopes and dreams of the future.Animation: P.A. WorksDirector: Andou Masahiro (Canaan)Writer: Okada Mari (Gosick, Fractale, Hourou Musuko, Otome Youkai Zakuro, Canaan, True Tears)Seiyuu: Itou Kanae, Toyosaki Aki, Tomatsu Haruka, Omigawa Chiaki, Suwabe Junichi, Honda Takako, Noto MamikoMusic: Hamaguchi Shirou (Kiddy Grade, Ookiku Furikabutte, One Piece)<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="311" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/49YKWxUmCcc?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="311" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/jSs8lwqc88I?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>A ChannelBased on 4koma mangaThe story revolves around the everyday life of four high school girls: the flighty Run, the reckless Tooru, the timid Yuuko, and the level-headed Nagi.Animation: Studio GokumiDirector: Ono Manabu (Saki, Mayoi Neko Overrun)Writer: Urahata Tatsuhiko (Cardcaptor Sakura, Strawberry Pani, Saki)Seiyuu: Yuuki Aoi, Kotobuki Minako, Fukuhara Kaori, Uchiyama Yumi, Sawashiro Miyuki, Ono Daisuke, Chihara MinoriMusic: Kousaki Satoru (Ore no Imouto, Hourou Musuko, Bakemonogatari, Kannagi, Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuutsu/Shoushitsu, Lucky Star)<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="311" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/Sw1aA8-yx2A?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>I might check outDOG DAYSPrincess Millhiore of the Biscotti Republic decides to summon a brave warrior from an alternate world to defend her country from the neighboring fiefdom of Garrett. The "brave warrior" turns out to be a boy named Sink.Animation: Seven ArcsDirector: Kusakawa Keizou (Mahou Shoujo Lyrical Nanoha, Mayoi Neko Overrun)Writer: Seiyuu: Horie Yui, Miyano Mamoru, Mizuki Nana, Taketatsu Ayana, Koshimizu Ami, Asumi Kana, Hikasa YoukoMusic: Ao no ExorcistBased on manga.This world consists of two dimensions joined as one, like a mirror. The first is the world in which the humans live, Assiah. The other is the world of demons, Gehenna. Ordinarily, travel between the two, and indeed any kind of contact between the two, is impossible.Animation: A-1 PicturesDirector: Okamura Tensai (Wolf's Rain)Writer: Yamaguchi Ryouta (Digimon Savers)Seiyuu: Okamoto Nobuhiko, Fukuyama Jun, Kitamura Eri, Satou Rina, Kamiya Hiroshi, Hanazawa Kana, Kaji Yuuki, Nakai KazuyaMusic: Sawano Hiroyuki (Yoake Mae Yori Ruriiro na)<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="405" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PmCODldy-JA?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>Hen ZemiBased on manga.Matsutaka Nanako is a normal university student, who happened to enroll in Abnormal Physiology Seminar. She tries to keep her mental state sound, but other abnormal classmates start to influence her personality...Animation: XebecDirector: Kato Takao (Pandora Hearts, OverDrive, Busou Renkin)Writer:Seiyuu: Hanazawa Kana, Shintani Ryouko, Mori Norihisa, Ishida Akira, Shiraishi MinoruMusic: Yokoyama Masaru (Freezing, Arakawa Under the Bridge)<iframe title="YouTube video player" width="500" height="311" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/u56OAKgHx1M?hd=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen=""></iframe>That's it! But there's always the possibility that I'll check out something else too if it has a good reception and it is in my field of interest. I'm also going to watch Kampfer fur die Liebe, but it's supposed to be only two new episodes so I think it's more of two special episodes than a new season. Also Moshidora, but I've covered that one in the Winter Lineup as it airs in March and that should still count as the Winter season. There are also some OVAs I'm interested in coming out soon, namely Amagami SS, Nichijou, xxxHolic, Highschool of the Dead, Seitokai Yakuindomo, and another episode of Koe de Oshigoto and BakaTest Matsuri.
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Happy Valentine’s Day and White Day to all our lovebirds in 91.8 land (though I am certain you have gotten past that by now) and to those whom I have shared the alternative holiday known as Singles Awareness Day with each passing February, I welcome thee into my humble review. In keeping with the inevitably [...]
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Sometimes you need something to do while you’re making a snack. Brina Palencia decided to cook up a little stir-fry. Other than her amazing cooking talents, Brina can be heard in One Piece, Dragonaut, and Romeo x Juliet. She also sings many English version of anime themes, so make sure you check it out! How [...]
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Show ▼ Chiba is still pissed at the current turn of events: Sarashina, Momoko, Takatsuki, Makoto (male), and Sasa-chan are now part of the Romeo x Juliet team, leaving Nitori (male) and Chiba with less nasty-time. To make matters worse, Fumiya Ninomiya, Chiba’s Church friend, decides to drop by. He instantly recognizes Shuu and confidently [...]
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My never-ending quest to find good fantasy anime has its ups and downs. Sometimes I find really great stuff like Berserk, Moribito, or Escaflowne. Then there’s stuff that’s just kind of okay like Romeo X Juliet. Then there’s stuff that just makes me want to give up entirely. The Sacred Blacksmith tells the story of [...]
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It’s been about two months since I reviewed the first half of Romeo X Juliet. I meant to review the second half sooner, but distractions kept coming up and preventing me from watching it. Well I finally had a few nights without mountains of school work taking up my time, and have decided to halt [...]
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