For those of you who haven't read the visitor's guide, I'm only posting for the first 4 Thursdays of any given month. For this fifth Thursday in March, instead of giving you nothing, I'm giving you the chance to win one of the titles I'll be reviewing in April. April's theme will be "Smackdown Toons". To be eligible, you must live in the continental USA, answer the following questions and e-mail your answers to andycondablog@gmail.com
1. Which anime in January had a character who sold edible rocks?
2. What was the occupation of the male lead in Outlanders?
3. Which Japanese historical figure was used as a villain in two of the March anime titles?
4. Which review from the site has been your favorite?
5. Had you seen any of the titles on this site prior to reading about them here?
6. Have you rented/purchased/pirated any of the titles reviewed because of this blog?
7. Do you have any suggestions for themes you'd like to see on the blog in the future?
Entries must be submitted by April 30th. One entry per person. The winner will be randomly selected from eligible entries. If you win I'll contact you for a mailing address. The prize in question is a former Blockbuster rental DVD purchased during a going-out-of-business sale. Any questions about this drawing can also be sent to andycondablog@gmail.com.
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
Out Like a Ninja Part 4: Wrath of the Ninja - The Yotoden Movie
Couldn't decide on the final ninja anime for the month. I narrowed it down to two that I could not remember well. After watching the first few minutes of each, I chose the one that made me feel less like turning off the DVD player. That is how we wound up with:
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Out Like a Ninja Part 3: Ninku The Movie
History can be a lot of fun, whether it be in the subject of world events or popular culture. By watching older anime you can see how they influenced the current generation of animators and manga artists. If you've seen much of the current and popular ninja series "Naruto" some bits of this older title may seem very familiar.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Out Like a Ninja Part 2: The Puppet Princess
I know several people who are scared of dolls and puppets. Never understood this fear myself, I assume the idea is that tiny, little, people-shaped objects would be easier for ghosts to possess. Or that their little, soulless eyes are watching you. On that note I present to you deadly ninja puppets.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Out Like a Ninja Part 1: Black Lion
As the saying goes, March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. This year March will come in like a lion and go out like a ninja. A month of ninja anime for your enjoyment. And to keep the saying semi-accurate, we'll start this month off with the perfectly named:
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