Anime Archives
The Adventures of the Mini Goddesses
Sassy. Sexy. Three inches tall. Who says anime is goofy? (By Kevin Pezzano, June 03, 2002.) Agent Aika: Naked Missions
Wondering where all the panty-shots went in anime? They went here. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Alien Nine
Three adorable little girls, a gaggle of funny-looking little aliensÖ and enough gory violence, brutal psychological torment, and deep allegorical mysteries to leave you in therapy for years to come. (By Kevin Pezzano, September 03, 2003.) All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku
It's Divorce Court with battle mecha. And a catgirl android. You can't go wrong with catgirl androids. (By Kevin Pezzano, February 10, 2003.) The Animatrix
It's anime! It's The Matrix! Do you really need to know any more than that? (By Kevin Pezzano, May 30, 2003.) Anime You've Probably Never Seen, But Damn Well Ought To: Part 1
If you've missed these, you've missed out: Revolution's anime editor picks a few of the reasons to watch anime! (By Kevin Pezzano.) Anime: Experiencing Contemporary Japanese Animation
How popular is anime in America? Well, now they're writing academic treatises about it. (By Kevin Pezzano, January 05, 2003.) Arjuna
Acclaimed director Shoji Kawamori gives a hoot and doesn't pollute in this environmentally-conscious anime. But can he avoid "Captain Planet" syndrome? (By Kevin Pezzano, December 08, 2002.) Assemble Insert
She’s here to kick ass and release hit pop singles, and she’s all out of singles! (By Kevin Pezzano, December 25, 2003.) Aura Battler Dunbine Volume 1: Tales of Byston Well
Giant robot angst, old-school style! (By Kevin Pezzano, November 04, 2003.) Azumanga Daioh
Girls just wanna have fun. (By Kevin Pezzano, August 06, 2004.) Azumanga Daioh Volumes 4, 5, & 6
Bittersweet, cute, funny, and pretty much insane. Don’t you DARE miss this series. (By Kevin Pezzano, December 01, 2004.) The Big-O
If you can catch it, you'll be glad: the short lived Big-O is grim animation every science fiction fan can enjoy. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Bill Timoney: Legend of the Over-Voice
Veteran anime producer and dubber Bill Timoney talks art, biz, and paying the bills in this exclusive RevolutionSF interview. (By Kevin Pezzano, July 04, 2002.) Burn Up
Ah, the '80s. Neon sport jackets, legwarmers, and bad, bad anime. (By Gabe Glick, May 11, 2005.) Casshern
The cinematic equivalent of a supermodel who can discuss Kierkegaard but can't walk and chew gum at the same time. (By Jayme Lynn Blaschke, October 23, 2007.) Castle in the Sky
More spiffy anime from Oscar-winner Miyazaki. (By Jason Myers, April 18, 2003.) The Cat Returns
The fact that it's a sequel to a movie that never made it to the U.S. is only one of this film's problems. (By Jayme Lynn Blaschke, February 21, 2005.) Chobits Volume 1: Persocom
The series that gives a whole new meaning to the term "a really sweet computer setup". (By Kevin Pezzano, March 24, 2003.) Chobits Volume 2: Empty City
The sugary sweet tale of a boy and his computer gets a little dose of spice in this volume, and it makes things a lot more interesting.... (By Kevin Pezzano, July 25, 2003.) Comic Party volumes 1 and 2
An anime by geeks, for geeks, and about geeks that hits a wee bit too close to home.... (By Kevin Pezzano, May 30, 2004.) Cosmo Warrior Zero: Cold Steel Immortals
Space Pirate Captain Harlock returns in a brand-new series! Except he's not really in it that much. And the animation kinda sucks. Has anime's most famous buccaneer finally met his match? (By Kevin Pezzano, October 14, 2002.) Cowboy Bebop
"It's as if The French Connection were crossed
with Babylon 5, with Louis Armstrong doing the background music..." (By Kevin Pezzano.) Cowboy Bebop - Week Two
Not as groundbreaking as its premier, the second "session" of Cowboy Bebop is still stylishly dark fun. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Cowboy Bebop: Weeks 3 - 5
Some strong, one uneven, and a show-defining classic thrown in the middle: Cowboy Bebop stays at the top of the game.
(By Kevin Pezzano.) Cowboy Bebop: the Movie DVDetails
An extras-packed disc that's just as stylin' and groovin' as the anime itself. (By Kevin Pezzano, July 03, 2003.) Divergence Eve Volume 1
Evangelion meets Xenosaga meets Baywatch. (By Gabe Glick, April 17, 2005.) The End of Evangelion
Giant robots, Freudian psychonalysis, religious iconography, and enough angst for a couple dozen WB teen dramas. For good or ill, this movie redefined all of anime. (By Kevin Pezzano, October 03, 2002.) Escaflowne: Forever and Ever
Gushing praise? Fanboy hyperbole? Nope, just the last Escaflowne review. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Escaflowne: Light and Shadow
Revelations and foreshadowing abound in the penultimate Escaflowne DVD. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Escaflowne: The Movie
Changes may throw off the die-hard fans, and too-dense plotting may be too much for newcomers, but Escaflowne: The Movie has enough beauty and drama to make up for all that. (By Kevin Pezzano, August 01, 2002.) Excel Saga Volume 1
It's insane, it's hyperactive, it's twisted, and it's sometimes a bit too much. (By Kevin Pezzano, August 21, 2002.) Final Fantasy VII: Advent Children
The ultimate expression of style over substance, but man is it good. (By Kevin Pezzano, May 29, 2006.) The Five Star Stories
This anime is epic. Perhaps a little TOO epic. (By Kevin Pezzano, July 24, 2005.) FLCL Volume 1
It's "Excel Saga" meets "Evangelion", and the whole is lamer than the sum of its parts. Even Gainax can't be brilliant and groundbreaking ALL the time... (By Kevin Pezzano, November 09, 2002.) Fruits Basket Volume 1: A Great Transformation
What do you do when the boy you love turns out to be a rat? Especially when it's the kind that eats cheese and spreads the Plague... (By Kevin Pezzano, January 27, 2003.) Gatekeepers 21
Itís the "Empire Strikes Back" to the originalís "Phantom Menace"! (By Kevin Pezzano, August 07, 2003.) GateKeepers Vol. 1: Open the Gate
Nothing original but plenty fun, GateKeepers is the ultimate in popcorn anime. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Gokudo Volume 6
Gokudo and Friends go out with a bang in this climactic DVD. Will Gokudo finally repent of his selfish ways? Shyeah, right! (By Kevin Pezzano, December 15, 2002.) Gokudo Volumes 2 and 3
Gleeful, insane, idiotic fun. Buy it. (By Kevin Pezzano, July 18, 2002.) Gokudo Volumes 4 and 5
Why do we keep reviewing this series? Because it's GOOD! (By Kevin Pezzano, October 24, 2002.) Gokudo: Volume 1
It should have been quite lame. It was anything but. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket
Gut-wrenching action from the best creators in anime: Gundam 0080 is what it's all about. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Gundam : The History
Wing? Waltz? Mobile what? Don't worry! You can get the whole sordid story here. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Gundam: 08th MS Team
Part Romeo and Juliet, part war story, part mecha action: 08th MS Team is must-see for anime action fans. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Gunslinger Girl Volume 1
Little girls, big guns, and a whole lotta angst. (By Kevin Pezzano, June 20, 2005.) Hand Maid May
It's goofy, it's cutesy, and it's... good?! (By Kevin Pezzano.) Haunted Junction
Surreal, disturbing, and hilarious, Haunted Junction is the show that redefines "school spirit". (By Sarah Dove.) Headline Studios : Behind the Scenes of an Anime Studio
Headline Studios' founder details the company's history. (By Joe DiGiorgi, May 31, 2006.) Heat Guy J Volume 1: Super Android
The guys responsible for the brilliant techno-fantasy series ìVision of Escaflowneî decide to tackle a little cyberpunk. (By Kevin Pezzano, September 17, 2003.) His and Her Circumstances: The Appearance of a Normal Life
Gainax shows us once again why they're THE anime production studio with this quirky, brilliant little romance of the soul. (By Kevin Pezzano, October 31, 2002.) Howl's Moving Castle
Sophie wastes little time in seeking out the wizard Howl to help her break the curse of the Witch of the Waste. But curses, apparently, are easier made than broken. . . . (By Jayme Lynn Blaschke, June 22, 2005.) Hyper Police Volume 2
Post-apocalyptic cityscapes! Magical beast invasions! Tense police drama! Cute ditzy catgirls! (By Kevin Pezzano, November 16, 2002.) I My Me! Strawberry Eggs - Volume 1: Make-Up Exam
It's "Mrs. Doubtfire" meets "Stand and Deliver," and it's better than it looks. (By Kevin Pezzano, August 29, 2002.) Idol Project Volume 1: Starland Festival
Where's Simon Cowell when you really need him? (By Kevin Pezzano, June 22, 2003.) Japanese Dream
You'd think it would be easy for an American to find quality anime in Japan. (By Alan Riquelmy, September 17, 2002.) Jin-Roh and Blood: The Last Vampire
Two films couldn't be more different. But with Mamoru Oshii behind both, you know they'll both be more than worth watching. (By M. Christian.) K.O. Beast Volume 1: Password to Treasure
An amusing little action comedy dragged down into mediocrity by a hefty overdose of cliches. (By Kevin Pezzano, July 13, 2003.) Karas: The Revelation DVD Contest
The latest in the anime action series is on DVD, and five RevolutionSF fans have won it from us. (By Joe Crowe, October 17, 2007.) Kiki's Delivery Service
No giant robots, no explosions, no overwhelming CGI. Just a damn good movie. (By Kevin Pezzano, April 27, 2003.) Knight Hunters: Dead Ringer
Either it sucks rocks, or it's goofy anime fun. Or maybe both. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Love Hina Volume 1: Moving In
Love Hina... if you can. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Macross Plus: The Movie
Two decades ago, Macross helped put anime in front of a generation of fans. Macross Plus: The Movie proves the stories have grown with the viewers. (By Kevin Pezzano, August 08, 2002.) Mahoromatic - Automatic Maiden Volume 1: Combat Maiden
Even a gun can have dreams. Though hopefully not all of them are quite this perverted... (By Kevin Pezzano, February 28, 2003.) Marriage
Is it comedy? Is it advice? Or is it just mind-twistingly strange? Our anime editor tries to figure out Marriage. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Martian Successor Nadesico - Volume 5
Volume 5 isn't the best place for newcomers to start, but Nadesico is pure fun for anime fans. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Martian Successor Nadesico - Vol. 6: Endgame
Great anime; lame-ass ending. Move along, now. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Martian Successor Nadesico the Movie: The Prince of Darkness
It doesn't have much of a plot, and it doesn't wrap up the storyline any better than the TV series did, but it's still a damn funny anime. (By Kevin Pezzano, December 04, 2003.) Megas XLR
Giant robots from Jersey. Cool. (By Kevin Pezzano, May 11, 2004.) Metropolis
Like so much anime, Metropolis is wondrous to look at... but does it have a story to match? (By Jason Myers.) Midori Days
Just when you thought anime couldn’t get any weirder. . . . (By Kevin Pezzano, September 12, 2005.) Mobile Suit Gundam: Char's Counterattack
Finally! An anime with both giant robots AND superpowered schoolgirls! (By Kevin Pezzano, September 18, 2002.) My Neighbor Totoro
More good news for those of us who belong to the cult of Miyazaki. (By Navin Vembar, March 23, 2006.) My Neighbors the Yamadas
The Yamadas are your typical, average, dysfunctional Japanese family. And you know what? They're also surprisingly similar to your typical, average, dysfunctional American family as well. (By Jayme Lynn Blaschke, August 25, 2005.) Nadia: Secret of Blue Water Volume 2: The Dark Kingdom
From the makers of Evangelion, Nadia was an early classic-to-be. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind
Before Hayao Miyazaki's ecological fable Princess Mononoke sent fanboys everywhere into spasms of anime ecstacy, he did a little film along those same lines that had a far more reaching impact. (By Jayme Lynn Blaschke, March 08, 2005.) Neon Genesis Evangelion Collection 0:8
This is the climax to one of the most popular and acclaimed anime series in history. Does it live up to its promise? (By Kevin Pezzano.) Neon Genesis Evangelion: Death and Rebirth
The first half of the climax to the Evangelion saga arrives on DVD. You wanted the real ending to the series? Well, be careful what you wish for... (By Kevin Pezzano, August 21, 2002.) Neon Genesis Evangelion: Resurrection (Director's Cut)
More claustrophobic conspiracy! More bizarre religious iconography! More angst-filled character study! More Shinji being a colossal wuss! (By Kevin Pezzano, February 02, 2004.) NieA Under Seven Volume 1: Poor Girl Blues
So much potential... and so much lameness. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Petite Princess Yucie Volume 1: Princess Academy
Lame, pointless, and so sugary sweet that you’ll have to brush your teeth after watching it. Ah, Gainax, what has become of thee? (By Kevin Pezzano, December 16, 2004.) Piano Volume 1: Secret Love
Play me a song, piano girl. . . . (By Kevin Pezzano, December 10, 2005.) Pokemon: Destiny Deoxys
A Pokemon movie that doesn't totally suck! (By Kevin Pezzano, February 28, 2005.) Pom Poko
When human development pushes a colony of Japanese raccoon-dogs to the brink, the raccoon-dogs push back. (By Jayme Lynn Blaschke, October 08, 2005.) Porco Rosso
Porco Rosso is without a doubt the best "seaplane piloted by a pig" movie ever made. It's also the only "seaplane piloted by a pig" movie ever made. . . . (By Jayme Lynn Blaschke, February 22, 2005.) RahXephon Orchestration 1: Threshold
It's not a ripoff, it's an HOMAGE! And it's really not that bad... (By Kevin Pezzano, May 11, 2003.) RahXephon Volume 2: Tonal Pattern
It's déjà vu all over again. (By Kevin Pezzano, October 14, 2003.) Real Bout High School Volume 1: Enter the Samurai Girl
Real Bout borrows from the best -- so why not just get the best instead? (By Kevin Pezzano, June 22, 2002.) Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie
Stylish animation, allegory, and flowers. This is one strange, compelling piece of anime. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Revolutionary Girl Utena: The Movie
Very symbolic. Very pink. Very odd. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Robotech: Battlefront
Dated as it is, Robotech (Macross, if you're hardcore) still stands out for its maturity and its groundbreaking impact on anime. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Robotech: The Shadow Chronicles
Hey, if Battlestar Galactica and Doctor Who can get modern revivals, why can't Robotech? (By Kevin Pezzano, February 14, 2007.) Sailor Moon S - Heart Collection 4
Mythic plots, the Holy Grail, and lots and lots of pink. No wonder so many fans are hooked on Sailor Moon. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Sailor Moon S - Heart Collection 6
Brutal, apocalyptic, and so darned cute: Heart Collection 6 is a moving climax to the best season of Sailor Moon. (By Kevin Pezzano.) Sailor Moon S: Heart Collection 1
A hefty dose of cutesy schoolgirl antics, but enough depth to appeal to anime fans of all genders and ages. (By Kevin Pezzano, January 24, 2003.) Sakura Diaries Chapter 2
How can they squeeze so much crap into such a small disc? (By Kevin Pezzano.) Samurai X: Reflection, Director's Cut
Beautiful, haunting, touching, tragic, and pretty much for fans of the Rurouni Kenshin saga only. (By Kevin Pezzano, January 22, 2005.) Samurai X: The Motion Picture
If you like the Rurouni Kenshin TV series, you’ll like this. Everyone else, though, will probably be a lot less impressed. (By Kevin Pezzano, January 31, 2005.) Samurai X: Trust and Samurai X: Betrayal
Blood, drama, romance, tragedy, and pure samurai action bliss. (By Kevin Pezzano, January 31, 2005.) Secret Origins of the Transformers
Ah... Hasbro's Transformers! A classic cartoon and toy series from... Japan?? (By Kevin Pezzano, April 05, 2004.) Serial Experiments Lain
Ever wondered what the world would be like if Bill Gates were God? (By Jupiter Strahan, March 17, 2003.) Shoiji Kawamori : A Brief Look Into the Mind of a Mecha God
In anime, if it's a giant robot that transforms, it was probably designed by Shoji Kawamori. Take a little peek into what makes him tick, in this mini-interview conducted at the recent Anime Expo 2002 con. (By "Webmistress Lizzard", August 29, 2002.) Space Battleship Yamato: The Making of an Anime Legend
Finally, a truly in-depth anime documentary. (By Raz Greenberg, November 12, 2005.) Space Pirate Mito Volume 1: Call Me Mom
And you thought YOUR mother was embarassing... (By Kevin Pezzano, January 13, 2003.) Spirited Away: DVDetails
The lowdown on the double-disk release of the award-winning anime. (By Jason Myers, April 15, 2003.) Steamboy
Full of hot air. (By Jonathan McCalmont, September 29, 2005.) Strange Dawn: Strange World
It's like the Ewoks meet The Seven Samurai... and don't suck! (By Kevin Pezzano.) Super Dimension Fortress Macross Volume 1
The digitally remastered reissue of the classic anime! …Again (By Kevin Pezzano, March 04, 2006.) Super GALS Rule 1: GALS Gotta Have Heart
It's "Sailor Moon" meets "Clueless"... and you just might learn something after watching it. (By Kevin Pezzano, April 11, 2004.) Trigun
Go west, young otaku! (By Kevin Pezzano, April 13, 2003.) Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
With some of the most beautiful visuals around and truly seamless CGI, Bloodlust brings action and art to entirely new levels. (By Jason Myers.) Video Girl Ai
It's one of the best anime romances... for guys? (By Kevin Pezzano.) Wandaba Style Vol. 1
The cover of the DVD says this is a “wacky science fiction series”. Brother, that ain’t the half of it. (By Kevin Pezzano, March 29, 2005.) Wedding Peach Volume 1: Love Wave
What do you get when you mix "Sailor Moon" with "Modern Bride Magazine"? We’re not sure, but it sure scared our anime reviewer. (By Kevin Pezzano, July 16, 2004.) A Week in the Life of An Anime Studio, Part 1
Our anime guy gives lip service to the hows, whys, and what-thes behind anime dubbing. (By Kevin Pezzano, May 31, 2006.) Whisper of the Heart
Carey Elwes returns for a second helping of the magical feline Baron in "Whisper of the Heart." Only this time, the Baron isn't quite so magical... (By Jayme Lynn Blaschke, April 07, 2006.) Wolf's Rain Volumes 1 and 2
It is better to die as a wolf than live like a dog. (By Kevin Pezzano, October 29, 2004.) X - The Movie
A little horror, a little gore, a little schoolgirl, and a battle for the end of the world. (By Kevin Pezzano.)
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