Anime
Anime is the Japanese word for Animation. In Japan, the animation industry is more in the forefront than in the US, and animated shows covering virtually every genre can be found in the form of television shows, Original Animation Videos and feature films.
Much like any other entertainment medium, anime can range from the very silly to the very serious, and is not necessarily intended for children or any specific age group. Below is a hand-picked selection of titles that Alice's mavens consider the best of the genre on offer.
Right: 'Ghost In The Shell'
Bleach: Volume 17 (2009)
8.5/10
A powerful new enemy has appeared in Karakura Town. Known as Bounts, these creatures suck the souls from humans. Rukia, Yoruichi and Soi Fon are sent... Read more
Bleach: Volume 18 (2009)
8.5/10
The Bounts target Uryu and bring him before their leader, the megalomaniac Kariya, despite all efforts to stop them. Kariya's goal is to gain the uniq... Read more
Bleach: Volume 15 (2009)
8.5/10
Rukia's life has been spared - for the moment. While Renji races away from the execution grounds with Rukia in his arms, Ichigo's battle with Rukia's... Read more
Hellsing II: Blood Brothers (2003)
Director: Kohta Hirano
Starring: Steven Brand
A British taskforce, lead by the daughter of the vampire hunter Prof. Van Helsing, battles the supernatural with the aid of two vampires. Read more
Last Exile 04: Breakthrough (2003)
Director: Koichi Chigira
In the world of Prester, flight is the dominant mode of transportation, made possible by Claudia Fluid: a liquidized form of the crystals that are pro... Read more
Last Exile 05: Grand Stream (2003)
Director: Koichi Chigira
In the world of Prester, flight is the dominant mode of transportation, made possible by Claudia Fluid: a liquidized form of the crystals that are pro... Read more
Last Exile 02: Positional Play (2003)
Director: Koichi Chigira
In the world of Prester, flight is the dominant mode of transportation, made possible by Claudia Fluid: a liquidized form of the crystals that are pro... Read more
Last Exile 06: Taken Hostage (2003)
Director: Koichi Chigira
In the world of Prester, flight is the dominant mode of transportation, made possible by Claudia Fluid: a liquidized form of the crystals that are pro... Read more
Gun Sword: Volume Two (2005)
Director: Goro Taniguchi
The story is set on the "Planet of Endless Illusion", a place where rogues of all sorts gather. The protagonist, Van, travels the world searching for... Read more
Gun Sword: Volume Three (2005)
Director: Goro Taniguchi
The story is set on the "Planet of Endless Illusion", a place where rogues of all sorts gather. The protagonist, Van, travels the world searching for... Read more