"The Great Gail" has graced us with a grand group of reviews upon which we may gaze! Take a gander and see what catches your eye...
Black Cat: The Complete Series
Bad luck has just crossed your path. Black Cat follows the tale of a down-and-out bounty hunter named Sven and his ragtag group of loners, Train Heartnet the former Chronos eraser and Eve the bio-weapon, as they battle for more than just a paycheck to fill their empty bellies. The uncut 24 episode box set contains 6 discs and was released March 18th for the SRP of $69.98. The box set contains both the English 5.1 and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated PG. The action and drama of series is accented by the bold jewel-toned imagery giving the series a distinct look. Not a heavy series, Black Cat's drama is balanced with many moments of levity. If you are looking for a series that has multiple factions fighting for dominance, this is a series you should check out.
Rating: 3 out of 5
School Rumble: Volume 6
Let's get ready to rumble! The love connections are getting to the point you'll need a flow chart to keep track of everyone! The uncut DVD containing the final four episodes of the series was released March 18th for the SRP of $29.98. The release contains both the English and Japanese with English Subtitles. Rated PG. Comic deadlines, aliens and a complete break from reality all come together in this sixth and final DVD. School Rumble is a great silly high school comedy that has everything from wild animals, embarrassing haircuts to curry! No only that, it is really fun to watch.
Rating: 4.5 out of 5
Baki the Grappler: Season 2 Box Set
Fight Club gone anime. Baki the Grappler follows the title character as he battles the most talented martial artists of different disciplines such as kickboxing, karate and sumo in secret underground tournaments. In season two Baki faces off in the Maximum Tournament where he is the grand champion and must defend his title at all costs. The second season box set will be released March 25th for the SRP of $49.98. The box set contains both the English and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated PG. Character design is best described as "muscle bound". The men have muscles on top of muscles and the women are not far behind. Fans looking for a series filled with brawling, boxing and bloody bouts of brain-bashing bludgening uncluttered by intellectual story line should pick up this Ultimate Fighter-esque anime series.
Rating: 1.5 out of 5
Black Blood Brothers: Emergence - Chapter 2
Trouble has a first name - Jiro. The story finds Jiro and Kotaro in a less than welcoming Special Zone as different factions test the Silver Sword to see what the war hero can do for them. Things only become more unwelcoming when they discover Kowloon Children have breached the barrier into the Special Zone. Black Blood Brothers was released March 25th for the SRP of $29.98. The disc contains both the English and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated MA. Black Blood Brothers will have vampire loving anime fans at first bite.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
The Slayers: Try - Season Three
Spunky spitfire sorceress Lina Inverse and crew are back for the third season of this classic series. The uncut 26 episodes on 4 discs was released March 25th for the SRP of $39.98. The set contains both the English and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated PG. There is no need to tell fans why this is such a great series. Colorful characters in a fantasy world that RPG-ers will find very familiar accented by comedy and just a dash of drama make The Slayers a well rounded series for the ages. Magic, mages and misadventure has made the series a fan favorite for years.
Rated: 4.5 out of 5
Glass Fleet: Volume 5
The fifth volume of French Revolution inspired series Glass Fleet was released on March 25th with the SRP of $29.98. The release contains both the English and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated PG. The uncut episodes find the leaders of the People's Army reunited as the weight of the loss of war hangs heavy in their hearts. The truth behind a marriage is revealed and a new ally comes to aid the revolution. High drama deep in space as the two opposing factions continue to fight for their definition of peace and power. The tides of war are shifting in this latest volume of Glass Fleet.
Rated: 3 out of 5
Ragnarok: Volume 3
MMORPG adventure awaits for anime fans who love Ragnarok. The uncut eight episode, 2 disc set of the third volume of Ragnarok was released on March 25th with the SRP of $29.98. The release contains both the English and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated PG. The long and winding road Roan and his comrades has taken many twists and turns. The few moments of levity give way to the ever growing power of the Dark Lord as the darkness begins to cloud all hope. The journey is coming to an end and fans will not want to miss a single minute.
Rated: 3 out of 5
Shuffle: Volume 2
Talk about girl troubles! Rin is caught in a massive tug-of-war between a bevy of beauties all vying for this affection. Shuffle was released on March 25th with the SRP of $29.98. The release contains both the English and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated MA. This release comes with a pin-up poster. The girls are giving it their all to charm Rin. From mountains of omelets and cleaning house to silent stares with big, sad eyes, they are turning on the charms. Perhaps the perfect pair of panties will be the key. Harem anime fans will love the cute girls and fanboy dream life Rin is living in Shuffle: Volume 2.
Rated: 2.5 out of 5
xxxHOLiC: Volume 1
There is no such thing as coincidence, there is only the inevitable.... CLAMP fans rejoiced as xxxHOLiC was released on March 25th with the SRP of $29.98 ($39.98 for the starter set). The release contains both the English and Japanese with English subtitles. Rated PG. Watanuki has been plagued with a family curse and wants it gone. He is troubled by dark spirits who drive him mad, or at least make those around him think he is. After finding his way to the Dimensional Witch Yuko he finds that she can help him, but at a cost. The choice is yours... beware your desires. Fans of CLAMP's work will definitely not want to miss this series.
Rated: 4 out of 5
