A listing of all the anime DVD titles which are scheduled for release by Madman Entertainment for the month of January 2012. You will find all of these listed on this web site.
Maybe I'm going about this the wrong way by bringing the conclusion to the start. But, there is only one thing to say about this movie: you will be disappointed if you miss this one. I can easily see why it got so many awards as it has plastered across the top of the cover. Summer Wars brings a wholesome yet very relevant original story from the same director of "The Girl Who Leapt Through Time"; a large cast of engaging characters in a somewhat dysfunctional family; and a gorgeous visual presentation of "real life" plus jaw-dropping out-of-this-world CGI segments (if you've got Blu-Ray I can definitely recommend the Blu-Ray version).
Another "old school" movie, another good story, decent characters, plenty of action and classic art makes this a worthwhile watch. Some may say that this instalment is not "official" Macross canon (including Wikipedia), but I don't really care. There are many hints and references back to the original Macross saga that get picked up here in Macross II, so if it isn't canon it is a pretty good spin-off for an alternate universe. To be fair, I couldn't call this a "movie" as it really tops-and-tails the six OVA episodes by taking out the start/end credits and episode previews/reviews. This may make for some jarring transitions between episodes, but doesn't upset the overall flow of the show.
Tuesday, 08 February 2011 09:01
This collection brings together the final part of the series in episodes 40 to 51. Arachne has now unleashed the Kishin madness virus which could overtake the world in five days! After cutting a deal with Medusa the DWMA has been dispatched to try and stop the spread. Maka is having a crisis of confidence early on and, unsure of her abilities, becomes despondent and distrustful. The drama ramps up several notches and people get injured badly. Death turns his city into a robot, as does Arachne.
Friday, 28 January 2011 17:19
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Too hot for eBay!
As I was sorting through items for listing on eBay, I came across some adult product which I couldn't put there. Here is a list of those anime products. Please be aware that you must be over 18 years of age to order any of these items from me! I only have one of each of these. They are available now for immediate delivery.
US anime DVD prices slashed!
The prices of existing US anime DVDs have been reduced by 20-35+%!
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Blu-ray anime DVDs
For those of you into the latest and greatest technology, here's a list of anime available on Blu-ray in the US and Australia. I will be updating this list about every two months to try to keep it current (last updated May 26, 2011).
The Baron on YouTube
My alter ego, Baron Heinrich von Hosenscheisser 3rd, has decided to start a YouTube channel. Life will not be the same again.
Oz anime permanent price reductions!
The good folks at Madman have announced some permanent price reductions on selected Australian anime titles. Sure, these ones have been around for a while, but saving some money is a good thing, right 
Some US anime titles which you might have missed
One of the challenges when you have a web site which contains a lot of titles is that many of the good ones tend to get buried amongst all the dross. I presently have about 1,800 US anime DVDs listed, along with about 900 Australian ones. The following list is non-hentai titles which are not available in Australia, but which I should still be able to get from the US. Happy hunting!