Angel's Anime Rating Guide

I've rarely met a vampire, or in the case of Vampire Hunter D , a hunter of vampires, that I didn't like... Movie 1 The first animated horror film for adults! In the year 12,090 A.D. the earth is plagued by vampires who rule over small pockets of civilization in a mockery of ancient feudal land baronies. The stranglehold these arrogant immortals hold over their helpless victims is challenged by a mysterious vampire hunter known only as "D". A beautiful young villager, DORIS promises herself to this hunter in exchange for his eradication of the local vampires headed by COUNT MAGNUS LEE. But before "D" can put his plans into action, Magnus Lee kidnaps Doris. It is now up to "D" to fight through a horde of demons and supernatural assassins in order to rescue this brave girl and put an end to the tyranny of Magnus Lee. A thrilling and sophisticated animated horror film filled with bizarre imagery and exotic characters. Movie 2 Bloodlust D has

Way back in the misty dawn of time, I picked up the VHS version of Rurouni Kenshin aka Samurai X ... TV Series Volume 1 Legendary Swordsman Our saga begins over ten years after the bloody Meiji Revolution that marked the end of the rule of the Shogun and the Samurai in Japan. In Tokyo, where swords have been banned, Kaoru bumps into the wandering Kenshin while looking for the man that is tarnishing the name of her fencing school. This proves to be the beginning of a long, exciting adventure for herself, a master swordsman with a reverse-blade sword and a heart of gold. Now, the adventure starts as we are thrust into an era long gone, not only of blades and duels, but where honor and reputation were still a person's most prized possessions. Volume 2 Battle in the Moonlight As the battle between Kenshin and Sanosuke comes to an end, a new alliance against evil is formed. Their skill is duly tested as their first opponent proves to possess great ability. Kenshin faces a new

Sometime ago, I picked up Ogenki Clinic ... Ogenki Clinic Adventures (Anime) Check Into Ogenki Clinic Whatever problem a patient may have with sex, the wacky Dr. Okeguri and his sexy nurse, Ruko, are here to help! Using a variety of unconventional methods and an extremely affectionate bedside manner, this team is devoted to bringing pleasure to those in pain and joy to those in despair. Satisfaction is guaranteed! Return To Ogenki Clinic Dr. Okeguri has finally met his match! Although his reputation as a potent sexual healer has lured many a troubled soul to his doorstep, nothing has prepared Dr. Okeguri for the beautiful Yumeko Ranmaru, a woman whose pure sexual energy rivals even his own! The challenge is on, and Dr. Okeguri is determined to match his opponent, blow for blow! But, what's this? Is his faithful nurse, Ruko Tatase, really too busy to help him train? Or is she just the tiniest bit jealous? Welcone to the Ogenki Clinic (Live Action) It's the Live Ac

A while back, I picked up  Sorcerer on the Rocks aka Chivas 1-2-3 ... It's Shibas' job to rid his kingdom of powerful sorcerers and demonic monsters - for a price of course! In short, Shibas is a bounty hunter a very well paid bounty hunter! Although he may be debauched, debased and a real bastard at times, his services don't come cheap. He's that good! So good, that when a local nasty needs a powerful sorcerer to serve as a sacrifice, the "honor" goes to Shibas. It's just his bad luck that Shibas has no intention of cooperating... According to Anime On DVD... AD Vision has confirmed that Satoru Akihori's 2 episode fantasy/adventure/comedy Chivas 1-2-3 will debut in the US by the end of the year under the title "Sorcerer on the Rocks." The original Japanese title cannot be retained for legal reasons related to the alcohol brand name "Chivas." Janice Williams of ADV Films has announced that Shivas Scotch will be played by J

I've rarely met a vampire I didn't like, so, of course I picked up Blood: The Last Vampire ... At the Yokoto Air Force base in Japan, a nervous American military is on the brink of the Vietnam War. But a greater threat exists within the walls of the heavily guarded compound: Vampires. A team of top-secret undercover agents dispatches a mysterious young woman to destroy them... she is the last remaining original. Featuring brilliant character designs, top-notch animation and a stunning musical score, "Blood: The Last Vampire" is a breakthrough in digital filmmaking, taking anime to a whole new level. According to Wikipedia ... Production I.G's president Mitsuhisa Ishikawa wanted to produce a new project that was an original concept rather than being an adaptation of an existing anime or manga series. He approached Oshii Mamoru, who ran a series of lectures known as the "Oshii Jyuku" for teaching new filmmakers how to create their own projects,

Elf Princess Rane  is notable for being an unfinished series... Move over Indiana Jones! Here comes Go Takarada! He's brave! He's smart! He's handsome! But how many treasures can a high school student find in his own hometown? Well, that'll never stop our energetic hero from trying. His abundant enthusiasm does pay off one day when, while running away from a very aggravated priest whose shrine he has just trashed, he runs straight into an Elf Princess named Rane. Ignoring a language barrier of titanic proportions, Go starts tearing through the city trying to find the secret treasure that is foretold to appear. His treasure-hunting plans put the wealthy Yumenokata Foundation and the brave members of the Fire Department into a free-for-all melee of confusion, explosion, and intrigue. Meanwhile, in the middle of all the chaos, another elf named Leen appears before Mari, Go's neighbor and childhood friend. Will Go ever realize how Mari truly feels about him? Will

A while ago, I picked up  Gasaraki ... Volume 1 The Summoning The flames of war explode in the Middle East as two shadow forces unleash monstrous new weapons of mass destruction! But in a world in which giant robots are real, the most dangerous weapon of all lies buried within a human mind. Yushiro, the fourth son of the mysterious and powerful Gowa family, finds himself at the center of events that will change the future of mankind forever! Nothing can prepare the human race for what is about to be unleashed in Gasaraki! Volume 2 The Circle Opens... Giant robots meet in combat for the first time as betrayals and bloodshed tear the allied coalition apart. Friend and foe become meaningless words as brother sacrifices brother in a desperate battle for control of the secrets behind the T.A. And even as the T.A. team attempts to rescue Yushiro from the forces of an unknown enemy, his mysterious opponent reveals herself to him. Nothing is as it seems as the mysteries compund in the

Long ago, I picked up Gate Keepers ... Volume 1 Open The Gate 1969. Strange invaders threaten Japan's recovery from the devastation of World War II with a shocking form of guerilla warfare. Fortunately, a new type of hero has been discovered among the teenage population of Japan - the Gatekeepers! Able to channel "gates" to other dimensions, this new generation of heroes are the only thing standing between Earth and total annihilation! Volume 2 New Fighters Team Chaos! The AEGIS Agency scours Japan searching for more Gatekeepers to join the fight against the invaders. Soon, Bancho (Big Boss) and Kaoru Konoe are recruited to join Shun, Ruriko and Reiko in their training for battle. Unfortunately, they quickly discover that making these wildly different teenagers work together may be more challenging than fighting the invaders! Volume 3 Infiltration While struggling to locate Invaders suspected of causing airplane accidents around the world, the Gate Keeper

Years ago, I picked up Masquerade ... Volume 1 Darkness of Love 19-year-old Gen has been alone for most of his life - maybe that's why he seeks comfort with so many women. But in their arms, he transforms into a mindless supernatural being! Luckily, he's met a sexy scientist to extremely interested in his condition! Can beauty tame this savage beast? Volume 2 Eternal Life Gen's family has a secret that everyone would like to know - the key to immortality. A seductive scientist has been observing him, and now wants to start a more hands-on investigation. But Gen has a mystery of his own to solve - who is the mysterious beauty haunting his dreams? With Masquerade , the story tellers took a perfectly reasonable piece of depravity and ruined it with WAY too much story. There are, of course, some naughty bits, but, there are also better examples of depravity to choose from. I gave Masquerade a 1 out of 5.

Maze looked like it might be a lot of fun, so, years ago, I picked up the VHS version of Maze ... TV Series Volume 1 Ultimate Rage Transported through time and space, Maze wakes up with amnesia in a zany fantasy world, only to find herself surrounded by evildoers and babysitting a spoiled young princess. Luckily, she has developed explosive superpowers to help her cope. But, these new powers come with a price... Every night, she transforms into a lecherous man! To top it all off, she must rescue a fugitive (and overly affectionate) princess from a mysterious warrior cult. But Male Maze would rather be chasing the ladies... every night, Maze transforms into a flirtatious man! Volume 2 Whirlwind Showdown Maze can't stand her insensitive male counterpart! And he's not too shy to call her a royal wimp. Tensions explode when Maze is forced to defend a village - by blasting the enemy with her Mega-Burst powers! Volume 3 Evil Labyrinth Princess Mill is captured by an

I picked up the soundtrack CD years before Memories was ever available in the US... Memories is a beautiful anthology of three unique animations, based on stories by the director of Akira, Katsuhiro Otomo. Each piece features a different director. Episode 1 Magnetic Rose Who expects to find an opera diva in the dark recesses of space? She dwells alone in a rose garden with her cherished memories and one very dark secret. Directed by Koji Morimoto. Episode 2 Stink Bomb He's under odors - uh, orders, that is to reach Tokyo. But events turn, and he thinks something smells rotten... And it could be him. Directed by Tensai Okamoto. Episode 3 Cannon Fodder Know your place. Know your job. Know your enemy. Live to fulfill your duty. And Shoot without question. Directed by Katsuhiro Otomo. According to Wikipedia ... Magnetic Rose was directed by Kōji Morimoto and animated by Studio 4°C. Script by noted anime director Satoshi Kon, based on a story by Katsuhiro Otomo. Th

Sometime in 2001, I came across a preview for Mezzo on the Green Bunny web site... OVA Mezzo Forte For Mikura, danger is routine and killing is as easy as breathing. Sleek and sexy, she was born with a gun in each hand and a grin on her face. Even though she specializes in taking risks, things get a little too hot when her company takes a kidnapping job. The target is a baseball team owner named Momokichi, but he turns out to be a powerful underworld boss! Mikura and her team are beset by countless heavily armed bodyguards, along with Momokichi's vicious daughter, Momomi. She's used to getting what she wants, and her lethal skills make her the perfect match for Mikura! Take time off to clean the guns, because this year's action masterpiece is waiting. Mezzo Forte is from the acclaimed writer, director and animator, Yasuorni Umetsu, creator of the best selling Kite. TV Series Shell One Her name is Mikura and she's all about service with a smile. So what if t

At a time when VCRs still walked the Earth, Pioneer made the switch to DVD-only releases with  NieA Under 7 ... Volume 1 Poor Girl Blues How Do You Solve A Problem Like NieA? As a starving student Mayuko's life consists of many part-time jobs. A small apartment over a bathhouse, and sleepless study nights. Unfortunately for her sanity, this hard life is complicated by NieA. NieA is a young 7th class under-alien who is living in Mayuko's closet building flying saucers out of trash, eating Mayuko's food and being a bum. Compared to this stress, the man eating plants and the curry wars are nothing... Volume 2 Funky Water Blues Some of My Strangest Things. In an attempt to draw in more customers, the bathhouses of Enohana resort to strange gimmicks. Mayuka's company holds a video game contest, to lure young customers, while Chada starts a rival bathhouse that relies upon secret advantages. Which will triumph!? Meanwhile, Mayuko begins to face her own confusion and