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  1. Re:Ghost on my mind by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Ghost in the Shell 2 in Theaters Late This Summer

    You've got the links reversed, but the GITS soundtrack on Amazon US is way overpriced. This site has it for ~$40 with shipping. (Disclaimer: Not affiliated with the site, just a happy customer.)

  2. eX-Driver by Lord_Breetai · · Score: 0, Offtopic · on Automobiles Evolve to Live Up to Their Name

    Sweet, next thing you know we'll have this. Bring it on.

  3. Re:Interestingly, not really his best... by superjaded · · Score: 1 · on Miyazaki's 'Spirited Away' Wins Best Animated Picture

    Unfortunately Nausicaa is one of the many titles Disney has decided to sit on for the time being, but hopefully we'll get a release date from them about that..

    Heh, if you're interested in seeing how the plot for Nausicaa flows out without having to resort to pirating -- I'd recommend checking out the manga, written and drawn by Miyazaki himself.

    Four volumes long and possibly one of the most beautiful and breathtaking manga I've ever read.

    I've not seen the movie myself so I can't compare the two, but for those who want some legit domestic Nausicaa-ness, check it out. :)

    Also FYI, from what I remember, the movie only covers about 1-2 vols of the manga, so if you want to see the whole story, you'll definitely have to get it. :)

    While I don't know if you'll get the best deal here or not, I usually get most of my manga from Robert's Anime Corner. Here's a direct link to the manga in question.

  4. Re:Interestingly, not really his best... by superjaded · · Score: 1 · on Miyazaki's 'Spirited Away' Wins Best Animated Picture

    Unfortunately Nausicaa is one of the many titles Disney has decided to sit on for the time being, but hopefully we'll get a release date from them about that..

    Heh, if you're interested in seeing how the plot for Nausicaa flows out without having to resort to pirating -- I'd recommend checking out the manga, written and drawn by Miyazaki himself.

    Four volumes long and possibly one of the most beautiful and breathtaking manga I've ever read.

    I've not seen the movie myself so I can't compare the two, but for those who want some legit domestic Nausicaa-ness, check it out. :)

    Also FYI, from what I remember, the movie only covers about 1-2 vols of the manga, so if you want to see the whole story, you'll definitely have to get it. :)

    While I don't know if you'll get the best deal here or not, I usually get most of my manga from Robert's Anime Corner. Here's a direct link to the manga in question.

  5. Re:Why is anime so great? by superjaded · · Score: 1 · on An Extensive History of Anime
    it's too commercial


    That's a bit misleading. I don't know if you weren't trying to imply that anime is less commercialized, but if you were -- you're wrong.

    I suppose you have somewhat of a skewed perspective because anime is indeed a niche market in America, but if anything, the Japanese anime market is MORE commericalized than Hollywood is. Granted, we have formulaic cookie cutter movies with the cute new actor the girls swoon over making a few millions in the box office when decent, albeit low budget and more experimental movies like Memento all but bomb in the box office.

    But it's much the same in Japan. Anime is a business, first and foremost. If I had to make a guess, as to which animation studio has been the most successful animation studio in the last few years (aside from Sunrise, probably).. judging by "the fansub scene," it wouldn't be the ones who brought us Boogiepop Phantom or Neon Genesis Evangelion (or more recently, His & Her Circumstances and Mahoromatic.. and, gag.. Abenobashi Mahou Shoutengai)..it would be the ones who brought us such formula anime such as Vandread, Full Metal Panic and RORI Grade (er, excuse me, Kiddy Grade, rather) -- where the only thing bigger than the obvious lack of imagination is the set of knockers the main female character is totin'.

    Let me just say this -- it's a sad day in Japan when Chii wins NewType magazine's award for 2002 female character of 2002 -- a robot with no personality and amounts to not much more than a fuckdoll fantasy for the fanboys. And people into anime wonder why the "all anime=pr0n" stereotype still exists.. sigh.

    And formulaic cookie cutter anime isn't where it ends -- if you thought the commercialization is bad here, where you can buy action figures for your favorite Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle or Transformer.. Just take a look at places like Robert's Anime Corner or CDJapan and you'll easily probably be able to find pretty much any nick, nack or merchandise based on your favorite series. Not that I'm particularly complaining about that part, though -- being able to own the score for my favorite show is a godsend.. even if with shipping I end up paying about 3x more than you probably would for "overpriced" domestic CDs. :)

    Now, don't get me wrong, as much as I seem to be flaming it, it's only my shameful nature and common sense that I don't go out roaming the streets proclaiming myself an otaku in my spare time. Anime (as could cartoons, if people could get past the mentality that their maturity is somehow threatened if they watch something WITHOUT REAL PEOPLE!) is a great medium for expression and, like you say -- does really hold more potential than live action does, if power is given to the right person. IMHO, of course.

    Basically, I appreciate your appreciation for anime, but don't put it on a pedistol it doesn't belong on.

    Aside from that, I pretty much agree with you -- if you don't like anime, nobody's forcing you to watch it. I don't bother asking teenie boppers why I should like N'Sync.. why should anime be any different? :/
  6. Buy your anime online by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0 · on Anime Stores, Rentals and Theaters?

    When I just started getting into anime I had the same problem. I gave up looking for anime at retail stores, comic book shops would have some anime but at a huge markup and Worst Buy had some anime with ok pricing although theyve gotten better as it got more popular. I then started buying from Amazon, but found that they didnt have the best prices. There are plenty of online retailers but the one Ive been most happy with is the Anime Corner Store. They have the cheapest prices out there, and have great customer service. They also have more than just anime DVDs, they have manga, figurines, books, and any merchandise you can think of. They also have free shipping for orders over 200 dollars, and of course the best thing about ordering online is no tax.

  7. Finding Anime Online by _xeno_ · · Score: 2 · on New Anime Block Starts Tonight Cartoon Network
    For just reviews, try CmdrTaco's Animefu, or try a Google search.

    As for buying anime, the above-mentioned Animefu gives links to AnimeNation; I've used Robert's Anime Corner Store before. You can also try looking for anime stores via Google. (Which, strangely enough, gives the exact two places I mentioned as the first and second links in the same order I mentioned - weird :).)

    The best way to find anime though is to find a friend who likes it and watch what they have. That's how I found out about anime first and why I have a growing collection of anime DVDs.