In “Fullmetal Alchemist,” alchemy is bound by “Equivalent Exchange” — to create, you must sacrifice something of equal value. That’s why reviving the dead is the science’s ultimate taboo. Ed and Al…
Tag: Anime
One Piece Is An Epic Adventure Anime Worth Its Legendary Reputation And Long Journey – /Film
Let’s get something out of the way. “One Piece” is quite long, yes. But while that is the biggest barrier to getting started on the anime, it’s also its biggest strength. The…
Best Anime Of The Fall 2023 Season: From Frieren To Scott Pilgrim – /Film
Naoki Urasawa is one of the greatest living manga authors, and the adaptation of his manga “Monster” remains a brilliantly plotted story and anime’s answer to prestige TV drama. Now, Urasawa is…
An Oral History Of Cowboy Bebop’s English Dub – The Best Anime Dub Ever – /Film
Despite his initial reluctance to consider himself an actor, Steve Blum has become prolific. His roles since include Wolverine in many “X-Men” cartoons, the Green Goblin in “The Spectacular Spider-Man,” Starscream in…
Cool Stuff: The Code Geass Anime Box Set Is Worthy Of The Black Knights – /Film
Designed and compiled over three years, this Collector’s Edition comes in an extravagant boxing, with four shelves and pull-out compartments. The packaging has a mostly black color scheme with flashes of gold…
Attack On Titan Ending Explained: The Epic Anime Gets The Ending It Deserves – /Film
Attack on Titan ended just as it began, with brutal violence, great action, and moments of joy amidst horror. So let’s talk about the Attack on Titan ending.
Mononoke Is A Visually Dazzling Supernatural Detective Horror Anime – /Film
From the get-go, “Mononoke” is simply stunning. The show employs a unique art style that recreates the aesthetic of Kabuki theater and Ukiyo-e paintings. Like the phenomenal “Gankutsuou: The Count Of Monte…
Pluto Review: Astro Boy Meets Watchmen In Stunning New Anime – /Film
As I read the manga and then absorbed this new anime, the thought of “Watchmen” couldn’t escape my mind, and not just because both it and “Pluto” are murder mystery comics. What…
An Anime Easter Egg In Gen V Hints At A Deeper Connection – /Film
Griffith has a dream to be a king, which he places above all. Through bonding with the Band of the Hawk, Guts realizes they all have their own dreams; not as ambitious…
Best Anime Of The Summer 2023 Season: From Undead Murder Farce To Jujutsu Kaisen – /Film
Who knew all you needed to make the best show of the season was to put a disembodied talking head, Sherlock Holmes, Arsène Lupin, the Phantom of the Opera, Frankenstein’s Monster, vampires,…