Anime Reviews
This section provides reviews for anime films, anime series, and anime-related merchandise
Akira 
This is a review of the classic anime film, Akira. Catnapped
Catnapped! is an anime film from 1995 that was directed by Takashi Nakamura. Chobits Collection
This is a review of the Chobits Collection box set, which contains seven DVDs of Chobits episodes, and a CD soundtrack. Chobits Soundtracks 001 and 002
This is a review of the two soundtrack albums released for Chobits. Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato
Farewell to Space Battleship Yamato: In the Name of Love was the second theatrical film released in Japan for the Space Battleship Yamato franchise. Final Fantasy - The Movie
The animation in this movie is simply stunning, at some points approaching photo-realistic! Fruits Basket The Complete Series
Fruits Basket The Complete Series is a four disc DVD set containing all 26 episodes. Grave of the Fireflies
Grave of the Fireflies is an animated account of Japan during World War 2 - as seen through the eyes of a young brother and sister. GunGrave
GunGrave is a fantastic anime series that has video games associated with it. Many of the themes involve death and issues of honor. Interstella 5555
A review of Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem, a film animated by Leiji Matsomoto and set to the music of Daft Punk's Discovery album. Metropolis
Based on the comic created by Osamu Tezuka, Metropolis is an animated exploration of a potential future. Rintaru directed this 2001 release. Noein Soundtracks
This review takes a look at the two CD soundtracks released in Japan for Noein: To Your Other Self. Noein The Complete Series
Noein: To Your Other Self - The Complete Series is a box set comprised of the five individually released DVDs for Noein. Revolutionary Girl Utena Rose Collection
The Revolutionary Girl Utena Rose Collection is a box set that includes two DVDs of episodes, a DVD of the Adolescence of Utena film, and a bonus DVD of trailers. She And Her Cat - Shinkai Makoto
She and her Cat, by Shinkai Makoto, is a gorgeous 5 minute anime short. It is more like an anime poem than a full story. Space Battleship Yamato The Movie
Space Battleship Yamato: The Movie is essentially a warp speed version of the first season of Space Battleship Yamato. Speed Racer Collectors Edition
The Speed Racer Collector’s Edition is a single DVD that includes the first eleven episodes of Speed Racer, as well as a few extras. Steamboy - Katsuhiro Ôtomo - Review
Steamboy has only been released to a limited theater audience. We had to drive an hour, but we were there to see it on the big screen! The Anime Review  [offsite link]
The Anime Review provides reviews for everything from the most popular animes like Ghost in the Shell and Akira, but also lesser known animes. The Anime Review provides objective reviews from a personal point of view and makes a point to hide spoilers. The Place Promised in Our Early Days
This is a review of Makoto Shinkai's film The Place Promised in Our Early Days, which is set in Japan in the late 1990s in an alternate timeline. Voices of a Distant Star - Makoto Shinkai
In many ways, Voices of a Distant Star by Makoto Shinkai is a labor of love. He did almost all of the work himself, and the voices are done by he and his wife. This explains the only 30 minute run time. You're Under Arrest - Taiho Shichauzo
In You´re Under Arrest, two policewomen return to their home precinct after time training in other areas. Their lives are immediate disrupted by a series of bizarre events. Links marked with the [offsite link] designation point to websites not associated with BellaOnline.com. BellaOnline.com is not responsible for the material found there.
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