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Appleseed Ex Machina [Blu-ray]Appleseed Ex Machina [Blu-ray]
Buy new: $22.95 / Used from: $18.03
This is just freaking amazing! Great story, animation mixed with CG is flawless, and the music is engrossing. This IS the total package to date!
AkiraAkira
Buy used from: $31.99
This movie started the Anime revolution in America (1988)
Steamboy - Director's Cut (Widescreen Edition)Steamboy - Director's Cut (Widescreen Edition)
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $3.29
It's not what you would expect. Movie takes place in the 1800's.
Ghost in the ShellGhost in the Shell
Buy new: $7.49 / Used from: $6.98
Mature, Violent, and Deep --- Perfect!
Ghost in the Shell 2 - InnocenceGhost in the Shell 2 - Innocence
Buy new: $14.99 / Used from: $4.80
Even though in Japanese dialog - a superior follow up!
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Volume 01 (Episodes 1-4)Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, Volume 01 (Episodes 1-4)
Buy new: $11.99 / Used from: $0.07
Get ALL of SAC. The series has an incredible story. If you are a fan, these are a must own. Music is awesome!!!
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, 2nd GIG, Volume 01 (Episodes 1-4)Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex, 2nd GIG, Volume 01 (Episodes 1-4)
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $1.89
Get all of 2nd GIG. Again, excellent story, hardcore, and unique!
Armitage III - Poly-MatrixArmitage III - Poly-Matrix
Buy used from: $1.79
Good story, great voice acting, unique blend of violence and dialog.
Wicked CityWicked City
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $10.99
A good DVD to watch with the wife. It's exciting and sexy.
Royal Space Force - Wings of HonneamiseRoyal Space Force - Wings of Honneamise
Buy used from: $10.95
Can be a little boring - but certainly dazzling to the eyes. The sound is superior.
Patlabor 1 - Mobile PolicePatlabor 1 - Mobile Police
Buy used from: $5.19
A masterpiece from the maker of Ghost in the Shell. Animation is sooooo good!
Patlabor 2Patlabor 2
Buy used from: $8.00
Brilliant in delivering a sequel to the characters you love!
Grave of the FirefliesGrave of the Fireflies
Buy used from: $15.00
A harsh reality about the people in Japan shortly after WW2. Can be depressing, but WOW , what a story you can learn from!!!
Ninja ScrollNinja Scroll
Buy new: $7.49 / Used from: $7.91
Sexy fun with incredible action. You have to see it to believe it...
Robotech - The Macross Saga - Complete CollectionRobotech - The Macross Saga - Complete Collection
Buy used from: $31.98
Even though scaled down on the violence scale (Japanese version has more graphic violence), it's still a great series. This is what started it all for me when I was just 16.
Macross Plus, Vol. 1Macross Plus, Vol. 1
Buy new: $17.99 / Used from: $3.50
A supurb follow up to Robotech. This is the Top Gun of anime.
Macross Plus, Vol. 2Macross Plus, Vol. 2
Buy new: $26.99 / Used from: $5.11
A continuance of Vol 1. Story and action pick up and it will leave you breathless.
Cowboy Bebop - The Perfect Sessions (Limited Edition Complete Series Boxed Set)Cowboy Bebop - The Perfect Sessions (Limited Edition Complete Series Boxed Set)
Buy used from: $100.00
This series is the "Firefly/Serenity" of anime. All around a solid collection.
Katsuhiro Otomo Presents: MemoriesKatsuhiro Otomo Presents: Memories
Buy new: $19.99 / Used from: $6.50
Surprisingly pensive and real. 4 great stories, 1 DVD.
Final Fantasy - The Spirits Within (Single Disc Edition)Final Fantasy - The Spirits Within (Single Disc Edition)
Buy new: $12.99 / Used from: $0.31
The story is not that great (it's about the Earth -- they call Gaia), but the animation and acting is really, really good!
Final Fantasy VII - Advent Children (Two-Disc Special Edition)Final Fantasy VII - Advent Children (Two-Disc Special Edition)
Buy new: $9.49 / Used from: $3.98
A very well done movie. It's a throw back to the Final Fantasy games in the late 90's. It's definately worth owning.