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Why are they complaining about the tools when it's apparent that it's the workmanship that's at fault?

For an excellent counter example, check out the beautiful work that Animeigo did restoring the original Macross series when they released it on DVD a few years ago. The cleaned up print makes the series look like it was ten years newer.

Nope, KOR is Kimagure Orange Road... Find your own damned acronym!

B) A car careens around a curve and drives into your living room

B) A car careens around a curve and drives into your living room

Long live the small mom-and-pop business. Animeigo, a US anime company, does things like this. They allowed people to trade in their laserdiscs of an anime series called "Kimagure Orange Road" for DVD sets. They still had to pay money, but it was a nice gesture to recoup some trade-in value.

Of course, they now seem to be selling used LD sets on their website... :)

Near the bottom, a yummy Lum.

AnimEigo released the entire original Japanese Macross series with English subtitles and the original Macross story at the end of 2001, and this year started releasing the discs individually. They spent $1 million to completely remaster and re-shoot the video, and it makes it look a lot better. And even if you're a Robotech fan, you should definitely think about checking this out so you can see the original story. ADV is planning on releasing the original Japanese versions of Mospeada and Southern Cross, but they won't be doing video remastering or anything.

-Tom

Yep, I love Ranma 1/2 too. As someone mentioned previously they are available on DVD with both Subtitles and Dubbing now! Finally anime companies are getting DVD right. No more arguments about subbing/dubbing. But who could imagine Ranma in English???
If you like Ranma you should also check out Rumiko Takahashi's other works, especially Urusei Yatsura. If you thought Ranma was funny you have never met Lum yet. Search the web, and for the DVDs check out Animeigo.

Actually there are a few misconceptions about the release: -There are two box sets currently available for order. The Robotech: The Macross Saga (DVD 1 and 2 + bonus DVD) and the Complete Macross Saga Collection. The Robotech series is the one that most children grew up watching here in the states, while the Macross Saga is the series that originally aired in Japan. Robotech is actually an adaptation of the Japanese version Macross, and the stories are slightly different (I won't ruin it with spoilers, BUT VERY DIFFERENT ENDING!) -The Robotech DVD's (put out by ADV) are completely UNREMASTERED (no remaster of video or audio). So all the original bad audio and film scratches are there. They are just flat copies from the original tape put together by Macek and Harmony Gold. These are English Dubbed with a few silly song clips in other languages (see here). - The Macross DVD's (put out by Animeigo) are completely REMASTERED (both video and audio). They are quite beautiful in the rework (see here). BIG DIFFERENCE. However, they will be released only in Japanese with English Subtitles. - Also, the entire Robotech Saga will run you close to $100 after tax. The entire Macross Saga will run you $250 if you preorder it. Yes, I'm a fan. The only man somewhat proud to have a Lisa Hayes 12" doll to keep him warm at night.

The problem with that is that they would have to put both the American and Japanese episodes on the DVD seperatly. Robotech frequently reordered scenes and episodes (especially in Southern Cross) so. I don't know if you have the Perfect tapes (I do), but if you do watch them some time. Southern Cross tape one is the best example if I remember correctly (I haven't watched Southern Cross in a couple of years though; dull as toast) If you want the Japanese for Macross, preorder it from Animeigo

Robotech is the cut up Americanize version of Macross. The real version is Macross which is reintroduce by http://www.animeigo.com/products/macross.t

You might also want to check out Macross: Do You Remember Love. One of the best anime movie ever made!

I am not named after the capital of Tasmania, nor am I named after an industrial dough mixer brand.

I am named after one of the two protagonists from The Adventures of Hobart Floyt and Alacrity Fitzhugh trilogy by Brian Daley, who died on Feb 11, 1996. He wrote the novelization of Tron. He also wrote many Han Solo novels, and Robotech novels under the pseudonym "Jack McKinney". The trilogy is a pretty decent read, it includes:
REQUIEM FOR A RULER OF WORLDS
JINX ON A TERRAN INHERITANCE
FALL OF THE WHITE SHIP AVATAR
Unfortunately I believe all three are out of print. It'd be nice if Del Rey or someone would release never-to-be-reprinted novels on the 'net under some free license :-P

Further history: Upon getting a modem in 1985 at age 11 for my Atari 8-bit, the first handle I used with any regularity was Asmodeus, then The Shadow. When I signed on to DiversiDial #6 (DDials were a 6-line 300 baud multiuser chat system run on Apple IIs with all 6 slots filled with modems! They were networked to each other like some giant realtime Fidonet!) which was "Silly Chat", I ran into "Alacrity" who was already a user (and I think another Atari user). He pretty much said that there were several other "The Shadow"s, and suggested Hobart. The name stuck.

For the record, I've also been using the nick on EFNet since 1990, and I am not the alternative-lifestyled gent from Australia. ;-)

Many years ago, AnimEigo[the seller] obtained several hand-made hardsuit costumes crafted by Mr. Takagi Ryoosuke, a professional modeller. These particular pieces were showcased in an article of B-Club Magazine in Japan, and one of them (the Nene costume) was worn in the article by Nene's voice actress.

The pedigree on these suits is not some guy slapping this stuff together in his garage with chicken wire and Bondo.

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So you get to dress up like an anime character, right? Isn't that a big departure from the historical cultural purpose of anime: the appreciation of innovative graphic arts? If you're wearing that helmet then doesn't it make it harder to read the comics?

I'm staring at the pictures, and I can't get the impression out of my head that anime has devolved into Power Rangers. The storyline may be more sophisticated and the drawings might be cleaner, but if you take it off the page and dress a grown man in it, then it ends up looking like Power Rangers. That can't be good for the artform.

Toonami stopped playing Robotech because it wasn't being watched (see this interview, question 8). But don't let it get you down; Animeigo has picked up the rights to release Macross (the first of three series that was altered to make Robotech), and ADV is apparently going to be releasing Robotech. Both releases on DVD.

Alan Zabaro

Well, I haven't heard any news about Robotech being released on TV anytime soon (although it was on Cartoon network a couple of years ago, if my memory serves me correctly). But if you really want to watch it again, Animeigo is going to be releasing the first generation (36 episodes) on DVD soon. They're offering a nice deal where if a lot of people pre-order it, they'll drop the price per person. It's currently down to $270 for the box set and can be dropped to $250 if enough people continue to sign up. You can pre-order it from Animeiogo here.

Well, I haven't heard any news about Robotech being released on TV anytime soon (although it was on Cartoon network a couple of years ago, if my memory serves me correctly). But if you really want to watch it again, Animeigo is going to be releasing the first generation (36 episodes) on DVD soon. They're offering a nice deal where if a lot of people pre-order it, they'll drop the price per person. It's currently down to $270 for the box set and can be dropped to $250 if enough people continue to sign up. You can pre-order it from Animeiogo here.

However, anyone in the mood for something a bit more off-kilter, check out Urusei Yatsura. A very funny series, with a seriously off-beat sense of humor. If you decide you like it, you can get it from AnimEigo.

Just in case anyone's wondering, my first (re)exposure to anime happened to be Beautiful Dreamer the second movie of Urusei Yatsura. And it just happens to be my all-time favorite series ...

David Breakey
Professional Lum Fanatic

I'm eagerly awaiting the Macross DVDs, but I have to wonder if it's worth the extra money over a VCD box set from Ebay. [Finally on-topic] I think Animeigo's move to go exclusively DVD is a good one. As they explain, VHS sales for anime are way down. Going DVD should increase profitability, and more importantly, showcase extra features like different language tracks. This is what makes the Buena Vista "Mononoke" decision so appalling. I mean, can you imagine releasing "Life is Beautiful" on DVD with only the English dub? Just painful.

Incidentally, there was a great website that discussed the merits of subtitling over dubbing. It's no longer at its old URL (http://www.sig.net/~slogan/anti-robotech.htm), but if someone knows the current location of "The Anti-Robotech Web Site, Home of the Campaign Against Bad Dubbing," please point it out; it addresses every reason why releasing "Princess Mononoke" without the Japanese track (and subtitles based on a direct translation) is a crime against art. If you haven't done it yet, sign the petition at www.dvdtalk.com".

....

• Ayashi-no Seles
  • Ayashi.net
• Bubblegum Crisis
  • Bubblegum Crisis page
  • Tokyo 2040: Rare and Useless Pages
• Neon Genesis Evangelion
  • Neon Genesis Evangelion site
• A.D.V. Films
• AnimEigo
• Anime Grapevine
• Anime Hideaway
• Anime International Company
• Anime Marriage Prospects
• Anime Nation
• Anime On DVD
• AniPike
• AniSound
• Ex
• OX-11 ("Gall Force: The Web Page")
• U.S. Manga Corps

...I'd like to suggest some older shows that have apparently been forgotten under the current blitz of Lain, Slayers, Evangelion, Gundam Wing, etc.

Otaku no Video (Fanboy's Video), available in English from AnimEigo:
This mockumentary is requisite viewing for every fan. Think your anime addiction is just a harmless hobby? Watch as these otakus (fanboys) redefine obsession as they spread the joy of anime and quite literally take over the world. The first time you watch it, it's hilarious. The second time through, it's humiliating; you can't help but see yourself in the none-too-flattering mirror they hold up.

Kimagure Orange Road (Whimsical Orange Road), available in English from AnimEigo:
A charming high school comedy/drama about Kyosuke Kasuga, a teenager stuck in a love triangle between the irrepressably cute Hikaru and the quietly enchanting Madoka. The story takes its time to develop over 48 TV episodes, 8 OAVs, and a full-length series-ending movie, with everything coming together to paint a memorable, almost nostalgic view of growing up in a more innocent time.

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, available in English from ADV Films:
From the people who brought you Neon Genesis Evangelion, a romping-good comedy/adventure loosely based on the works of Jules Verne -- or as some would say, set in a Verne-esque world. It is the story of circus acrobat Nadia, her pet lion cub King, her friend Jean the boy-genius, and the band of misfits they gather as they try to escape from a mysterious organization.

Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, available in English from Anime Village:
Almost universally considered by hardcore fans to be the best Gundam series ever; today's Gundam Wing is just a mediocre, angst-saturated rehash in comparison. Four years after the One Year War (UC 0079), the forces of Zeon have regrouped for one last attack on the Earth Federation. This time, however, they have their own prototype heavy weapons Gundam -- complete with an outlawed nuclear warhead...

Koko wa Greenwood (Here is Greenwood), available in English from Software Sculptors:
Kazuya Hasukawa starts the semester late because of ulcers he developed when his own brother stole away his first love. When he finally gets to Greenwood Dormitory, he discovers his roommate looks like a girl, his classmates are sadistic freaks, and the brother he left home to get away from is the school doctor! Aaaauugghhh! Often underrated by fans hyped up on more frenetic shows, this is yet another wacky, charming OAV series about high school life in Japan.

Video Girl Ai, available in English from Viz Communications:
Youta is heartbroken: the girl he secretly loves has confided in him that she has a crush on another boy. Hurt and confused, Youta wanders into a mysterious video store and rents a Video Girl video to help him forget his pain. At first blush it seems like just another "dream-girl come true" contemporary fantasy like Oh! My Goddess, but it quickly descends into a surreal nightmare as the truth behind the video store and its magical Video Girls is revealed.

Giant Robo, available in English from Manga Video:
It's "Johnny Sako and His Giant Robot" retooled for the 90's! It's Big Fire versus the Experts of Justice! It's campy super-spy action kicked up several notches and crammed to the gills with gut-wrenching cliffhangers and positively THUNDEROUS music!

Wings of Honneamise, available in English from Manga Video:
A favorite of mine, this film is nominally about the early days of the space program on an alternate earth. However, it gradually delves into the meanings of and frequent conflicts between war, religion, politics, history, love, celebrity, and heroism. Admittedly not for everyone.

Grave of the Fireflies, available in English from Central Park Media:
No list is complete without this profoundly human film about a brother and sister struggling to survive during the last days of World War II. Words fail me, so I'll just defer to Roger Ebert who has named it one of the Great Movies of all time. Warning: you WILL cry -- it is impossible to not -- so if you insist on remaining a manly-man, you'd better steer clear.

...I'd like to suggest some older shows that have apparently been forgotten under the current blitz of Lain, Slayers, Evangelion, Gundam Wing, etc.

Otaku no Video (Fanboy's Video), available in English from AnimEigo:
This mockumentary is requisite viewing for every fan. Think your anime addiction is just a harmless hobby? Watch as these otakus (fanboys) redefine obsession as they spread the joy of anime and quite literally take over the world. The first time you watch it, it's hilarious. The second time through, it's humiliating; you can't help but see yourself in the none-too-flattering mirror they hold up.

Kimagure Orange Road (Whimsical Orange Road), available in English from AnimEigo:
A charming high school comedy/drama about Kyosuke Kasuga, a teenager stuck in a love triangle between the irrepressably cute Hikaru and the quietly enchanting Madoka. The story takes its time to develop over 48 TV episodes, 8 OAVs, and a full-length series-ending movie, with everything coming together to paint a memorable, almost nostalgic view of growing up in a more innocent time.

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, available in English from ADV Films:
From the people who brought you Neon Genesis Evangelion, a romping-good comedy/adventure loosely based on the works of Jules Verne -- or as some would say, set in a Verne-esque world. It is the story of circus acrobat Nadia, her pet lion cub King, her friend Jean the boy-genius, and the band of misfits they gather as they try to escape from a mysterious organization.

Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, available in English from Anime Village:
Almost universally considered by hardcore fans to be the best Gundam series ever; today's Gundam Wing is just a mediocre, angst-saturated rehash in comparison. Four years after the One Year War (UC 0079), the forces of Zeon have regrouped for one last attack on the Earth Federation. This time, however, they have their own prototype heavy weapons Gundam -- complete with an outlawed nuclear warhead...

Koko wa Greenwood (Here is Greenwood), available in English from Software Sculptors:
Kazuya Hasukawa starts the semester late because of ulcers he developed when his own brother stole away his first love. When he finally gets to Greenwood Dormitory, he discovers his roommate looks like a girl, his classmates are sadistic freaks, and the brother he left home to get away from is the school doctor! Aaaauugghhh! Often underrated by fans hyped up on more frenetic shows, this is yet another wacky, charming OAV series about high school life in Japan.

Video Girl Ai, available in English from Viz Communications:
Youta is heartbroken: the girl he secretly loves has confided in him that she has a crush on another boy. Hurt and confused, Youta wanders into a mysterious video store and rents a Video Girl video to help him forget his pain. At first blush it seems like just another "dream-girl come true" contemporary fantasy like Oh! My Goddess, but it quickly descends into a surreal nightmare as the truth behind the video store and its magical Video Girls is revealed.

Giant Robo, available in English from Manga Video:
It's "Johnny Sako and His Giant Robot" retooled for the 90's! It's Big Fire versus the Experts of Justice! It's campy super-spy action kicked up several notches and crammed to the gills with gut-wrenching cliffhangers and positively THUNDEROUS music!

Wings of Honneamise, available in English from Manga Video:
A favorite of mine, this film is nominally about the early days of the space program on an alternate earth. However, it gradually delves into the meanings of and frequent conflicts between war, religion, politics, history, love, celebrity, and heroism. Admittedly not for everyone.

Grave of the Fireflies, available in English from Central Park Media:
No list is complete without this profoundly human film about a brother and sister struggling to survive during the last days of World War II. Words fail me, so I'll just defer to Roger Ebert who has named it one of the Great Movies of all time. Warning: you WILL cry -- it is impossible to not -- so if you insist on remaining a manly-man, you'd better steer clear.

...I'd like to suggest some older shows that have apparently been forgotten under the current blitz of Lain, Slayers, Evangelion, Gundam Wing, etc.

Otaku no Video (Fanboy's Video), available in English from AnimEigo:
This mockumentary is requisite viewing for every fan. Think your anime addiction is just a harmless hobby? Watch as these otakus (fanboys) redefine obsession as they spread the joy of anime and quite literally take over the world. The first time you watch it, it's hilarious. The second time through, it's humiliating; you can't help but see yourself in the none-too-flattering mirror they hold up.

Kimagure Orange Road (Whimsical Orange Road), available in English from AnimEigo:
A charming high school comedy/drama about Kyosuke Kasuga, a teenager stuck in a love triangle between the irrepressably cute Hikaru and the quietly enchanting Madoka. The story takes its time to develop over 48 TV episodes, 8 OAVs, and a full-length series-ending movie, with everything coming together to paint a memorable, almost nostalgic view of growing up in a more innocent time.

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, available in English from ADV Films:
From the people who brought you Neon Genesis Evangelion, a romping-good comedy/adventure loosely based on the works of Jules Verne -- or as some would say, set in a Verne-esque world. It is the story of circus acrobat Nadia, her pet lion cub King, her friend Jean the boy-genius, and the band of misfits they gather as they try to escape from a mysterious organization.

Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, available in English from Anime Village:
Almost universally considered by hardcore fans to be the best Gundam series ever; today's Gundam Wing is just a mediocre, angst-saturated rehash in comparison. Four years after the One Year War (UC 0079), the forces of Zeon have regrouped for one last attack on the Earth Federation. This time, however, they have their own prototype heavy weapons Gundam -- complete with an outlawed nuclear warhead...

Koko wa Greenwood (Here is Greenwood), available in English from Software Sculptors:
Kazuya Hasukawa starts the semester late because of ulcers he developed when his own brother stole away his first love. When he finally gets to Greenwood Dormitory, he discovers his roommate looks like a girl, his classmates are sadistic freaks, and the brother he left home to get away from is the school doctor! Aaaauugghhh! Often underrated by fans hyped up on more frenetic shows, this is yet another wacky, charming OAV series about high school life in Japan.

Video Girl Ai, available in English from Viz Communications:
Youta is heartbroken: the girl he secretly loves has confided in him that she has a crush on another boy. Hurt and confused, Youta wanders into a mysterious video store and rents a Video Girl video to help him forget his pain. At first blush it seems like just another "dream-girl come true" contemporary fantasy like Oh! My Goddess, but it quickly descends into a surreal nightmare as the truth behind the video store and its magical Video Girls is revealed.

Giant Robo, available in English from Manga Video:
It's "Johnny Sako and His Giant Robot" retooled for the 90's! It's Big Fire versus the Experts of Justice! It's campy super-spy action kicked up several notches and crammed to the gills with gut-wrenching cliffhangers and positively THUNDEROUS music!

Wings of Honneamise, available in English from Manga Video:
A favorite of mine, this film is nominally about the early days of the space program on an alternate earth. However, it gradually delves into the meanings of and frequent conflicts between war, religion, politics, history, love, celebrity, and heroism. Admittedly not for everyone.

Grave of the Fireflies, available in English from Central Park Media:
No list is complete without this profoundly human film about a brother and sister struggling to survive during the last days of World War II. Words fail me, so I'll just defer to Roger Ebert who has named it one of the Great Movies of all time. Warning: you WILL cry -- it is impossible to not -- so if you insist on remaining a manly-man, you'd better steer clear.

...I'd like to suggest some older shows that have apparently been forgotten under the current blitz of Lain, Slayers, Evangelion, Gundam Wing, etc.

Otaku no Video (Fanboy's Video), available in English from AnimEigo:
This mockumentary is requisite viewing for every fan. Think your anime addiction is just a harmless hobby? Watch as these otakus (fanboys) redefine obsession as they spread the joy of anime and quite literally take over the world. The first time you watch it, it's hilarious. The second time through, it's humiliating; you can't help but see yourself in the none-too-flattering mirror they hold up.

Kimagure Orange Road (Whimsical Orange Road), available in English from AnimEigo:
A charming high school comedy/drama about Kyosuke Kasuga, a teenager stuck in a love triangle between the irrepressably cute Hikaru and the quietly enchanting Madoka. The story takes its time to develop over 48 TV episodes, 8 OAVs, and a full-length series-ending movie, with everything coming together to paint a memorable, almost nostalgic view of growing up in a more innocent time.

Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water, available in English from ADV Films:
From the people who brought you Neon Genesis Evangelion, a romping-good comedy/adventure loosely based on the works of Jules Verne -- or as some would say, set in a Verne-esque world. It is the story of circus acrobat Nadia, her pet lion cub King, her friend Jean the boy-genius, and the band of misfits they gather as they try to escape from a mysterious organization.

Gundam 0083: Stardust Memory, available in English from Anime Village:
Almost universally considered by hardcore fans to be the best Gundam series ever; today's Gundam Wing is just a mediocre, angst-saturated rehash in comparison. Four years after the One Year War (UC 0079), the forces of Zeon have regrouped for one last attack on the Earth Federation. This time, however, they have their own prototype heavy weapons Gundam -- complete with an outlawed nuclear warhead...

Koko wa Greenwood (Here is Greenwood), available in English from Software Sculptors:
Kazuya Hasukawa starts the semester late because of ulcers he developed when his own brother stole away his first love. When he finally gets to Greenwood Dormitory, he discovers his roommate looks like a girl, his classmates are sadistic freaks, and the brother he left home to get away from is the school doctor! Aaaauugghhh! Often underrated by fans hyped up on more frenetic shows, this is yet another wacky, charming OAV series about high school life in Japan.

Video Girl Ai, available in English from Viz Communications:
Youta is heartbroken: the girl he secretly loves has confided in him that she has a crush on another boy. Hurt and confused, Youta wanders into a mysterious video store and rents a Video Girl video to help him forget his pain. At first blush it seems like just another "dream-girl come true" contemporary fantasy like Oh! My Goddess, but it quickly descends into a surreal nightmare as the truth behind the video store and its magical Video Girls is revealed.

Giant Robo, available in English from Manga Video:
It's "Johnny Sako and His Giant Robot" retooled for the 90's! It's Big Fire versus the Experts of Justice! It's campy super-spy action kicked up several notches and crammed to the gills with gut-wrenching cliffhangers and positively THUNDEROUS music!

Wings of Honneamise, available in English from Manga Video:
A favorite of mine, this film is nominally about the early days of the space program on an alternate earth. However, it gradually delves into the meanings of and frequent conflicts between war, religion, politics, history, love, celebrity, and heroism. Admittedly not for everyone.

Grave of the Fireflies, available in English from Central Park Media:
No list is complete without this profoundly human film about a brother and sister struggling to survive during the last days of World War II. Words fail me, so I'll just defer to Roger Ebert who has named it one of the Great Movies of all time. Warning: you WILL cry -- it is impossible to not -- so if you insist on remaining a manly-man, you'd better steer clear.

Of course, everyone's taste differs ... but it really boils down to as what kind of anime are you looking for? Japanese Anime, unlike historic American anime (read: Disney) doesn't just feature the cutesy animal stories ... there's a lot more variety in the Japanese anime world.

The two main "categories" of Anime are "girl-type" and "boy-type" Of the examples given, Cowboy Bebop and Trigun fall into the "boy-type" while "Battle Athletes" falls into the "girl-type", for example. Obviously, the boy-type focuses more on action, violence, etc. The girl-type is more story and relationship driven. When I list my favs at the end of this post, I'll put a (b) or a (g) (or a (bg) ... figure it out :o) )to indicate the type.

Most people, however, enjoy both sides of the fence, just be aware that there is a fence there ... the Japanese equivalent of "My Little Pony" vs. "GI Joe".

Also when looking at Japanese Anime, you need to determine whether or not you're interested in movies, or series ... with the series, if you get hooked, you could end up paying through the nose to get the entire series. Some of the Anime vendors, such as Viz (who makes the aforementioned "Ranma" and "Pokemon" animes) sell tapes/dvds with only 2 episodes per disk/tape. And sells 'em for about $30 per. There is 8 seasons of Ranma, I believe ... imagine paying $30 per 2 episodes for the entire 8 years. It gets pricy.

You mentioned that you prefer DVDs over VHS ... a very wise decision. The quality is much better, and the fact that they usually come subbed AND dubbed, with options to turn either one on/off as desired, makes the market less splintered than the VHS tapes and you always get what you want.

Some companies are doing limited runs of the anime that they can get licensed for ... I'd suggest checking out websites such as Animeigo ... they will be doing the Macross (aka Robotech) series very soon ... not the butchered American version that most of us are familiar with, but the original Japanese version ... and as such, there can't be an English track included, because they would have to re-record the English track to cover all the sections that was cut out of the original when the American version was made. They're also going to be doing the "Oh, My Goddess" anime, as well ... check 'em out, good stuff.

The definitive source of information about Anime available on DVD is Anime On DVD They've got reviews of just about everything released in Region 1 DVD (including the Hentai stuff), and they're working on the Region 2 and 3 ...

Purchasing your anime is a whole 'nother topic, however, you really can't go wrong with DVD Express. They've got a very large selection of anime, and ships fast ... be aware that they, more than other companies, pay attention to street dates, so don't expect to get your pre-ordered anime days/weeks sooner than everyone else! Though they sell all types of DVDs, anime typically makes its way into their "Top 15" list each week ... this week I think it's Neon Genesis Evangelion and Gundam Wing in the Top 15, at spots 3 and 4 ... very not bad.
Now, on to the actual Anime (all on DVD) ...

5 Star Anime:
Ghost in the Shell (b)
Macross Plus, Vol. 1 & 2 (b)
Trigun Vol. 1 (b)
Armitage III (b)
Cowboy Bebop (b)
Fushigi Yugi (g)
Revolutionary Girl Utena, Vol. 1 & 2 (g)
Neon Genesis Evangelion 0:1 (b)
Lain, Vol. 1-4 (bg)
Iria, Vol. 1 (bg)

4 Star Anime
Ranma 1/2 OAV (bg)
Tenchi Muyo! (bg)
Record of the Lodoss War (b)
Trigun Vol 2 (b)
Battle Athletes Victory Vol. 1-8 (g)
Blue Submarine, Vol. 1 (b)
El Hazard: The Alternative World, Vol. 1-4 (bg)
Dominion Tank Police (b)
Bubblegum Crisis (b)
Ninja Scroll (b)
Sol Bianca (bg)

3 Star Anime
The Venus Wars (b)
Eatman 98 (b)
Battle Athletes OAV, Vol 1-3 (g)
Ninja Ressurection (b)
Ranma 1/2: Big Trouble in Nekonron, China (b)
Ranma 1/2: Naiho, My Concubine (b)
Tenchi in Tokyo, Vol. 1-8 (bg)

2 Star Anime
A Wind Named Amnesia (bg)
Ninja Cadets (b)
Cybernetics Guardian (b)

1 Star Anime
Fist of the North Star (b)
Project A-KO (g)
Green Legend Ran (b)
Kite (too much cutting) (bg)
MD Geist (no plot) (b)
Darkside Blues (b)
Demon City Shinjuku (b)

This series is set in the years 2032 - 2033 and it is about a group of women who are vigilanties who wear powered armor (called Hardsuits) who fight against the evil Genom corporation and their android creations which cause havoc on the population of MegaTokoyo and are key to Genom to take control of the world. The whole series have a Blade Runner sort of feel to it and it explores some really interesting themes. It has loads of violence and brief nudity so you've been warned (of course, this might add to the viewing plesure for some of you... ;-> ). You can pick up the DVD's (which contain some extra footage not availabe on the VHS versions) here.

are Urusei Yatsura, Bubblegum Crisis, and Tenchi Muyo. The first two are distributed (in north america) by AnimEigo, the latter by Pioneer. Urusei Yatsura is not yet available on DVD (although it's supposed to be coming), but the other two are.
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robotech (Which was a basterdization of three seasons of macross)

Robotech was a bastardization of three completely unrelated series: SDF Macross, Southern Cross, and M.O.S.P.E.A.D.A. (or some similarly absurd acronym). The original Macross will be released as a DVD box set by AnimEigo.