Review | The Otaku's Study - Part 27

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  • Title: Honey and Clover Collection 1 Alternative Title: ハチミツとクローバー Published by: Madman Entertainment (Australia / New Zealand) Based on: Manga Series by Chika Umino Audio: English and Japanese Dubs Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (16:9) Runtime: 325 Minutes Cost: $AUD 59.95 Classification: This title has been rated M for Mature Themes Blurb: In the recent years, the art school theme has been used many times in anime, especially surrounding the genres of comedy, romance or a mix of both. Honey and Clover is no...

    Honey and Clover Collection 1 – Review

    Posted on March 28, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Title: Honey and Clover Collection 1 Alternative Title: ハチミツとクローバー Published by: Madman Entertainment (Australia / New Zealand) Based on: Manga Series by Chika Umino Audio: English and Japanese Dubs Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (16:9) Runtime: 325 Minutes Cost: $AUD 59.95 Classification: This title has been rated M for Mature Themes Blurb: In the recent years, the art school theme has been used many times in anime, especially surrounding the genres of comedy, romance or a mix of both. Honey and Clover is no...

  • Title: Summer Wars Alternative Title: サマーウォーズ Published by: Madman Entertainment (Australia and New Zealand) Based on: Original Title Audio: English and Japanese dubs Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 Runtime: 114 minutes Cost: $AUD34.95 for DVD and $39.95 for Blu-ray Classification: This title has been classified PG for Mild themes and animated violence. My Blurb: “Boasting a number of awards on the front cover, it is evident that Summer Wars is more then deserving of them. With a high standard for design and music...

    The First Net Crisis – Summer Wars Review

    Posted on March 25, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Title: Summer Wars Alternative Title: サマーウォーズ Published by: Madman Entertainment (Australia and New Zealand) Based on: Original Title Audio: English and Japanese dubs Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 Runtime: 114 minutes Cost: $AUD34.95 for DVD and $39.95 for Blu-ray Classification: This title has been classified PG for Mild themes and animated violence. My Blurb: “Boasting a number of awards on the front cover, it is evident that Summer Wars is more then deserving of them. With a high standard for design and music...

  • Title: Space Channel 5 Part 2 Alternative Title: スペース チャンネル5 Published by: SEGA (In most, if not all English regions) Based on: A continuation of Space Channel 5 Part 1 Console: Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Xbox Live / Playstation Network (TBC), Steam Genre: Music Rating: This title is rated PG for a low level of animated violence. Audio: Never checked for a Japanese dub, but the primary dub is in English. Subtitles: There are some English subtitles for certain parts of the game. Region: This review...

    Up, Down, Up, Down, Chu!, Chu!, Chu! – Space Channel 5 Part 2 Review

    Posted on March 15, 2011 | No Comments
    Title: Space Channel 5 Part 2 Alternative Title: スペース チャンネル5 Published by: SEGA (In most, if not all English regions) Based on: A continuation of Space Channel 5 Part 1 Console: Dreamcast, PlayStation 2, Xbox Live / Playstation Network (TBC), Steam Genre: Music Rating: This title is rated PG for a low level of animated violence. Audio: Never checked for a Japanese dub, but the primary dub is in English. Subtitles: There are some English subtitles for certain parts of the game. Region: This review...

  • Death Note Black Edition – Volume 1 Review

    Posted on March 12, 2011 | No Comments
    Name: Death Note Black Edition – Volume 1 Alternative Title: デスノート Story By: Tsugumi Ohba Art Design By: Takeshi Obata Published By: Viz Media (US) Distributed By: Madman Entertainment (Australia and New Zealand) Language: English Pages: 392 Cost: $19.95 Classification: Teen+ Previous Reviews: This is the first volume in the series. Blurb: “After having a normal release and a collectors set being released, don’t think the series is done and dusted yet! The new black edition of the series boasts two volumes in one book,...

  • Super Dimensional Console War Game – Hyperdimension Neptunia Review

    Posted on March 7, 2011 | No Comments
    Title: Hyperdimension Neptunia Alternative Title: Super Dimensional Game Neptune, Chou Jigen Game Neptune. Published by: Nippon Ichi Software America (US), Tecmo Koei (UK), Namco Bandai Partners (Australia and New Zealand) Based on: The Console War between the PS3, XBox and Wii. Console: Playstation 3 Genre: Role-playing Game Rating: This game has been classified as Teen for comic mischief, fantasy violence, coarse language *Takes a deep breath* Partial Nudity and Sexual Themes. Audio: Both the new English dub and the original Japanese dub can be used...

  • Title: KenIchi – The Mightiest Disciple Collection 01 Alternative Title: 史上最強の弟子ケンイチ Published By: Madman Entertainment (Australia), Funimation Entertainment (United States and Canada) Based on: Manga series by Syun Matsuena Audio: English and Japanese dub Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: Full Frame Original Ratio (4:3) Runtime: 650 Minutes Cost: $59.95 from Madman Online Store Classification: This title has been rated PG for Animated Violence, Sexual References and Coarse Language (Yea….. apparently all that only gets a PG nowadays) My Blurb: “For those who like fighting anime, you...

    KenIchi – The Mightiest Disciple Collection 01 – Review

    Posted on March 4, 2011 | No Comments
    Title: KenIchi – The Mightiest Disciple Collection 01 Alternative Title: 史上最強の弟子ケンイチ Published By: Madman Entertainment (Australia), Funimation Entertainment (United States and Canada) Based on: Manga series by Syun Matsuena Audio: English and Japanese dub Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: Full Frame Original Ratio (4:3) Runtime: 650 Minutes Cost: $59.95 from Madman Online Store Classification: This title has been rated PG for Animated Violence, Sexual References and Coarse Language (Yea….. apparently all that only gets a PG nowadays) My Blurb: “For those who like fighting anime, you...

  • Title: Xam’d – Lost Memories Collection 01 Alternative Title: Bōnen no Zamudo Published By: Madman Entertainment (Australia and New Zealand), Sentai Filmworks (United States and Canada) Based on: Original Title Audio: English and Japanese Dubs Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 Runtime: 325 Minutes Cost: $AUD 59.95 Classification: This titled has been classified as M (15+ Mature) for Animated Violence. My Blurb: A rather unique series that takes the slice of life, military and robotic genres and utilizes them to make a rather unique...

    Xam’d Lost Memories – Collection 01 Review

    Posted on March 1, 2011 | No Comments
    Title: Xam’d – Lost Memories Collection 01 Alternative Title: Bōnen no Zamudo Published By: Madman Entertainment (Australia and New Zealand), Sentai Filmworks (United States and Canada) Based on: Original Title Audio: English and Japanese Dubs Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen 16:9 Runtime: 325 Minutes Cost: $AUD 59.95 Classification: This titled has been classified as M (15+ Mature) for Animated Violence. My Blurb: A rather unique series that takes the slice of life, military and robotic genres and utilizes them to make a rather unique...

  • Title: When they Cry – Part 1: Episodes 1 to 13 Alternative Title: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, When Cincadas Cry, ひぐらしのなく頃に Published by: Siren Visual (Australia), Geneon (US) Based on: The Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Visual Novel series by Ryukishi07. Audio: English and Japanese Dubs Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Full Frame, Original Ratio. Run Time: 300 Minutes over 3 DVD’s Cost: $AUD 49.95 from the Siren Visual online store. Classification: This title is rated MA15+ for Strong Animated Violence. My Blurb: “Not for...

    Attack of the Killer Lolis! – When They Cry: Part 1 (Episodes 1 to 13) Review

    Posted on February 25, 2011 | No Comments
    Title: When they Cry – Part 1: Episodes 1 to 13 Alternative Title: Higurashi no Naku Koro ni, When Cincadas Cry, ひぐらしのなく頃に Published by: Siren Visual (Australia), Geneon (US) Based on: The Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Visual Novel series by Ryukishi07. Audio: English and Japanese Dubs Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1 Full Frame, Original Ratio. Run Time: 300 Minutes over 3 DVD’s Cost: $AUD 49.95 from the Siren Visual online store. Classification: This title is rated MA15+ for Strong Animated Violence. My Blurb: “Not for...

  • Karneval – Volume 1 Review

    Posted on February 23, 2011 | No Comments
    Title: Karneval – Volume 1 Alternate Title: カーニヴァル / K∀RNEVAL Written by: Touya Mikanagi Published by: Chuang Yi Publishing Pre Ltd. Distributed by: Madman Entertainment Language: English Pages: 194 Cost: $AUD 14.95 Classification: No Classification Provided Previous Reviews: This is the first volume Special Thanks: A big thanks goes to Madman Entertainment for providing a review copy of the book! This isnt a series I would usually pick off the shelf personally, however, it is a new series on our shelves, and it was one...

  • Title: Welcome to Irabu’s Office – Complete Series (Episodes 1 – 11) Alternative Titles: 空中ブランコ / Kūchū Buranko Produced by: Toei Animation Published by: Siren Visual (Australia / New Zealand – WORLD FIRST!) Based on: Psychiatrist Irabu Series Audio: Japanese dub Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Full-Frame Runtime: 330 Minutes Cost: $AUD 49.95 Classification: Rated M for Mature Themes, Sexual References and Coarse Language My Blurb: Welcome to Irabu’s Office is one of those series that makes an attempt at pulling off something incredibly weird. The animation, music and...

    (In)sane Psychiatry – Welcome to Irabu’s Office: Complete Series (Episodes 1 – 11) Review

    Posted on February 20, 2011 | No Comments
    Title: Welcome to Irabu’s Office – Complete Series (Episodes 1 – 11) Alternative Titles: 空中ブランコ / Kūchū Buranko Produced by: Toei Animation Published by: Siren Visual (Australia / New Zealand – WORLD FIRST!) Based on: Psychiatrist Irabu Series Audio: Japanese dub Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Full-Frame Runtime: 330 Minutes Cost: $AUD 49.95 Classification: Rated M for Mature Themes, Sexual References and Coarse Language My Blurb: Welcome to Irabu’s Office is one of those series that makes an attempt at pulling off something incredibly weird. The animation, music and...

  • Title: Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ Alternative Title: Rorona no Atorie Published by: Nippon Ichi Software America Developed by: GUST Based on: The next part in the Atelier series. Console: Playstation 3 Genre: Role-Playing, Item Collection Micromanagement Rating: PG (Australia) for Mild Violence and Infrequent coarse language. Teen:Adolescents (US). Audio: Never actually changed, but I presume both English and Japanese dubs. Text: English at least….. Region: No region constriction. Only one trophy list for all regions (So having two games won’t give you double trophies)....

    Not Iris…. Rorona – Atelier Rorona: The Alchemist of Arland Review

    Posted on February 14, 2011 | No Comments
    Title: Atelier Rorona ~The Alchemist of Arland~ Alternative Title: Rorona no Atorie Published by: Nippon Ichi Software America Developed by: GUST Based on: The next part in the Atelier series. Console: Playstation 3 Genre: Role-Playing, Item Collection Micromanagement Rating: PG (Australia) for Mild Violence and Infrequent coarse language. Teen:Adolescents (US). Audio: Never actually changed, but I presume both English and Japanese dubs. Text: English at least….. Region: No region constriction. Only one trophy list for all regions (So having two games won’t give you double trophies)....

  • Title: CLANNAD – Part 2 – Episodes 13 to 24 Alternative Title: ク ラ ナ ド Published By: Siren Visual (Australia) Based On: Clannad by Key / Visual Arts Audio: English and Japanese Dubs Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.78 : 1 Runtime: 300 minutes Cost: $AUD 49.95 from Siren Visual’s Online Store Classification: This title is rated M due to Mature Themes and Sexual References. My Blurb: “An overall enjoyable second part to a great series! At first it tries to convince you that it...

    Starfish Underload! – Clannad Part 2: Episodes 13 to 24

    Posted on February 11, 2011 | 1 Comment
    Title: CLANNAD – Part 2 – Episodes 13 to 24 Alternative Title: ク ラ ナ ド Published By: Siren Visual (Australia) Based On: Clannad by Key / Visual Arts Audio: English and Japanese Dubs Subtitles: English Aspect Ratio: 1.78 : 1 Runtime: 300 minutes Cost: $AUD 49.95 from Siren Visual’s Online Store Classification: This title is rated M due to Mature Themes and Sexual References. My Blurb: “An overall enjoyable second part to a great series! At first it tries to convince you that it...

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