Sailor Moon Crystal: Season 1

In 1991, manga artist/wrtier, Naoko Takeuchi published a manga series for Japanese manga magazine Nakayoshi titled, “Sailor Moon.” The series follows a schoolgirl named, Usagi Tsukino who learns she’s destined to fulfill her role as a Sailor Guardian under her codename, “Sailor Moon.” Her goal is to find a silver crystal. Under the guidance of […]

Bleach: The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai Arc

Set before The Arrancar Arc, this filler storyline centers on Ichigo who’s assigned as a bodyguard to a little girl named, Rurichiyo Kasumiōji from bad guys. Meanwhile, Shūsuke Amagai is appointed as a new captain. Last but not least, conspiracy tied to the princess and villains. It’s up to Ichigo and his pals to find […]

Flashback Review: Spider-Man: The Animated Series: Season 1

In the 1990s, James Cameron was developing a live-action film adaptation of Spider-Man. I already covered the background regarding the character from my review of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man. Moving on. Season 1 officially aired in 1994 (same year The Mask came out) on Fox Kids. Like “X-Men: The Animated Series,” Spider-Man became an instant hit. […]

Bleach: The Arrancar Arc: Part 1

Set after The Soul Society Arc and The Bount Arc, Aizen betrays the Soul Society. He gathers the Arrancar. Stronger and deadlier evil counterparts of the Soul Society. Aizen orders them to eliminate Ichigo and his friends. As the storyline progresses, Aizen has a grand master plan up his sleeve. It’s up to Ichigo and […]

Kill la Kill

Following the success of “Gurren Lagaan,” Gainax animator, Hiroyuki Imaishi founded an independent animation studio known as, “Studio Trigger.” The company worked on their first original project titled, ” Kill la Kill.” It follows Ryuko Matoi who enrolls in high school to hunt down her father’s killer. She obtains an outfit with a mind of […]

Oliver and Company

After “The Great Mouse Detective” came out in 1986, former Disney CEO, Michael Eisner and future DreamWorks co-founder Jeffrey Katzenberg recruited producers to work on the company’s next project. An animated musical “Oliver and Company” inspired by “Oliver Twist,” but with animals. Mr. Katzenberg approved the idea along with “The Little Mermaid.” The latter sucks […]