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I wanted to pop in to make sure you’re going to the Death Note movie this week. It will be showing in select theaters for 2 nights only. You can get more info and see an awesome Death Note II trailer at NCM Fathom. I am really excited to see how everything comes to an end in the movie (you know . . . how much does it stray from the manga and anime). This time I’m arriving super early as to get a good seat and foods from the concession stand (what’s a movie without overly priced popcorn and drink?)

You can also get these really cool wallpapers for your PC and mobile device and ringtones here at NCM Death Note II: The Last Name. I tried to download an image but for some reason it was saved as a pdf file (why not a jpeg?) So, I didn’t bother with trying to upload it here for you to see (I don’t even know if that is possible) UPDATED: I tried downloading a different image (see above) and this time it was saved as a jpeg.

Well, anyway I hope you check out Death Note II: The Last Name in theaters this week only!

Later,
T.A.G.

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DVD 5 of Fate Stay Night Medea deals with the Servant of the Master class, Caster. She has some unusual plans for obtaining the Holy Grail. Obviously, Rin, Saber, and Emiya are not going to stand by and watch as Caster drains the souls from the innocent. They become even more invested when one of the innocent victims turns out to be a person who is very close to them all.

But this disc isn’t all about Caster and her quest for the Holy Grail, it also deals with Emiya and Saber. Starting with Episode 19 Emiya begins to acknowledge his true feelings for Saber. Read what exciting new battles and situations the characters of Fate/Stay Night encounter in these episodes found on Disc 5:

Episode 17 The Mark of the Witch
Episode 18 Decisive Battle
Episode 19 The Golden King
Episode 20 Distance Trace of A Dream

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Okay, just when I thought I got through all my paperwork and To List another wave of things To-Do came pouring in and when that happens it means less time for me to do the things I love to do like posting to the blog.

September was ridiculously crazy busy. It may not seem like it on the outside but we’ve been very busy behind the scenes trying to make your shopping experience with us more pleasant and smooth.

Last month we enlisted the help of some visitors to take part in a site survey. They provided us with a wealth of information to help us structure the site for visitors like you. So, to those individuals who participated in our site survey we want to send out a HUGE THANK YOU for your time and input!

After receiving all responses from the surveys we then went through each one and come up with a plan to implement the suggests that we felt were the biggest issues. We’ve been working around the clock and behind the scenes to implement the necessary changes. Unfortunately, it’s a long and time intensive process. We hope to have most of the changes implemented by the end of the year (December) or by the beginning of the New Year. Everyone is working as hard as they can to get everything up sooner but we want to make sure everything is in place correctly and runs smoothly before it goes live.

I hope we will also have another survey available that gets your input on what products you would like to see more of in the store. We’ve been discussing doing this for sometime now so hopefully we will be able to put this into action. I’m really curious to see what products you guys are more interested in having in your collections.

Hmm, smells like someone is having lunch now. Well, that’s my cue to check out of here (maybe I’ll be able to sneak in a few bites or two). I’ll do my best to break away and update you guys on what’s going on and what’s coming up.

Until then take care,
T.A.G.

Coming up this week: Fate/Stay disc 5 summary

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We continue our exploration into the various Reoccurring Scenes in Anime Series with Part III. In this installment we will be looking at food in Anime. We will examine how the tasty, yummy foods affect a storyline and how food can also be a representation of the characters as well.

Food is great for eating but in Anime it can be so much more than simply satisfying one’s hunger or appetite. Check out A Look at Foods in Anime Series to discover the different ways food is presented in various shows.

Do you have a reoccurring scene you would like us to explore? Leave your comments below and your topic maybe the next one we discuss.

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Let’s see how smart you really are. Can you guess who I am? Let’s see. I am a Battle Vixen extraordinaire, lovely, lithe little body, and strong beyond reason. I have spectacular eyes that show through my long flowing hair. But let’s face it; I tend to dress in a half shirt and a sorta-not-there skirt, so who’s looking at my eyes anyway? I don’t care if all the guys in town are ogling over my creamy skin, I have eyes for Ryuubi. Yes, I’m convinced that my destiny is to die protecting Ryuubi and I quickly begin to see Ryuubi in another light, a much more intimate light, if you will. So take a deep breath and a cold shower, boys. I will do what I will do, even if only in my mind and without Ryuubi‘s participation. Yet!

As the strongest toushi out there, I lead a lusty life, full of danger and high drama. To me swords play is like hot chocolate with marshmallows. Being captured and tortured is like a visit with Santa Claus. And protecting Ryuubi with my very life is like playing with kittens.

So how am I? I am the baddest and toughest toushi around Read more…

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See if you can figure out who I am, OK? I’m one of the beautiful and sexy Battle Vixens, bisexual they say and I will admit I do like variety in my lovers. Not just who they are but what they do, if you get my drift. Hunky guys turn me on as well as some of the other sexy Vixens I know. I may have a fatal illness but it hasn’t curbed my fashion sense which leaves a lot of bare skin showing. Most of the Battle Vixens dress in a similar manner, so this isn’t really going to help you figure out who I am, is it?

Here’s another clothing clue for you though. I enjoy wearing my school uniform from Rakuyou, except that old jacket can get mighty hot so I usually don’t have anything under it. Although some say I have an attitude and I guess I can be a bit overbearing at times,  I also like to flirt and tease so you better watch out. Powerful women like me know what they want so when I gaze at you with my sparkling, sexy green eyes, don’t think you’ll ever be able to resist. I don’t imagine you’d want to anyway, would you? So do you give up? Who am I? Read more…

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See if you can figure out my identity. I’m a Battle Vixen, sleek and sexy of course, aren’t we all? I really look sexy in my French maid outfit which I just love to wear. I endured a painful life many years ago and now my favorite thing is fighting. And I am good at it. That’s just fact, not bragging. Here’s a good clue for you, I’m one of the Four Divas of Nanyo. Have you figured me out yet?

OK, my left eye is covered with an eye patch and a dragon lives in there. What? Yep, the  dragon used to belong to Ryubi and it snatched my eye, but we‘re good together now, and he makes me very powerful and helps me heal my wounds.

My best friends are Teifu and Saji but actually I think of Saji as much more than simply a friend. And I try not to think of it, but Teifu thinks of me as more than just a friend. Ah, love. Such a complicated thing. Ah, sex. I am a psychosexual, by the way. An even more complicated thing. Did you figure out who I am yet? Read more…

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Hey there! So, like, I’m supposed to introduce myself now … but … uh, I don’t know what to say.  I mean I’m just a totally normal high school girl … well, OK, so maybe not completely normal, I mean I am like one of the most awesomest fighters in all of Nanyo Academy, which is burstin’ with great fighters, but then, like d’uh, I mean I’m just great, even if they only gave me a low ranking.  They don’t know what they’re talking about, besides that stuff doesn’t mean anything anyway, all that matters is that I kick ass! Yeah!

Plus I got this Magatama jewel thing which is kinda cool I guess and then there’s some stuff about all these old dead guys, I don’t know what’s about, totally boring, what I’m interested in is the fighting, man it gets me so worked up! Lucky I’ve got my cousin Koukin to help me keep my cool, even if he is a pervert!

So which Battle Vixens am I? Read more…

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On this disc of Fate Stay Night entitled Archer: Saber, Emiya, Rin, and Archer take on Illya and her Berserker! We also learn what “really” happened to Shinji and Rider after their battle with Saber and Emiya.

Obviously, this DVD deals with Archer or they won’t have named it Archer. So, be prepared for some unfortunate events to happen with him and Rin. This disc also deals with Saber and her relationship with Emiya (it’s getting a bit hot in here!) Overall it’s an entertaining set of episodes that you will want to check out.

Below are the episodes that appear on this volume of Fate Stay Night:

Episode 13 – Winter Castle
Episode 14 – End of the Ideal
Episode 15 – The Twelve Trials
Episode 16 – The Sword of the Promised Victory

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For a limited time we are offering Free Shipping and Handling on all Anime Key Chains. What does that mean for you? More amazing key chains of course. You don’t have to enter any codes. Just place the key chain(s) you want in your shopping cart and the discount will be applied during checkout. It’s that easy.

This offer won’t last for long. So take advantage of it, Today!
(free shipping and handling applies to the key chains only)

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Hey my Death Note fans!

We just go in, for your viewing pleasure, the Death Note Live Action DVD. If you remember I saw this on the big screen and despite having horrible seats this movie was really good and now I can watch it in the comfort of my own home with my big, clear screen with surround sound. Now, how cool is that?! I am super excited to have a copy and even more excited that you too can have a copy. But that’s not all. When you purchase your DVD from us at AnimeJackpot you will receive an awesome Death Note gift. It’s our special way of saying thank you for your purchase and “You Rock!” for being a Death Note fan. (okay, I added the “You Rock” part but whatever Death Note fans do Rock!) But it’s for a limited time so be sure to get your copy of the disc and a special Death Note gift before they are all gone.

So, head on over and purchase your DVD, today. We’ll ship it out to you quickly so you can have it and watch it before most others will (awesome) and then you can watch it again and again.

Oh, more exciting news. The sequel to Death Note – Death Note the Last Name will also be showing in theaters. Make sure to get your tickets early. Both show dates for the last Death Note move, near us sold out.

I’ll be back to post more about the new items we have available for you to add to your collection like figures and messenger bags and more Fate/Stay Night summaries as well.

If you have any questions or suggestions just drop us line. We welcome your comments.

Later,
T.A.G.

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There are many reoccurring scenes that take place in anime series like: eating food, school activities, fashion, festivals, etc. So we decided we will continue exploring and explaining these fascinating scenes.

This idea originally began with Traditional Japanese Homes in Anime Series (check it out). And then we followed it with a more in depth look at the Japanese garden with: A Look at the Japanese Gardens in Anime Series.

The additional knowledge you gain from understanding the background of particular scenes and themes makes watching your favorite series that much better! You’ll enjoy and understand the series on a whole different level (like why the characters eat certain foods during dinner, or why they attend certain festivals in the summer, or why they wear school uniforms).

Get to know your favorite characters and series a little bit better by learning & understanding the numerous & reoccurring scenes in anime.

Read latest entry in the Exploring Anime Themes – A Look at Japanese Festivals in Anime Series

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Whoosh! I can finally see a small break in the sea of paperwork. I’ve been running around here like a race horse over the last few months. I did take a vacation of 1 lousy day but I guess its better then no day off at all.

So what’s been happening? As I stated above, I and the other team members have been working hard behind the scenes to make your shopping experience easier and more enjoyable.

If you haven’t been in the store in a while go check it out. We got new Death Note & Bleach figures and other great products. I know some of you may not be all that into Death Note or Bleach (I won’t hold that against you) so we are working to get more series and manga available (we also love to hear what series you would like to see more of). The problem/delay lies in the fact that we all are so passionate about a particular series or genre that all are meetings get bogged down with everyone championing their must have character good. So that by the end of the meeting, we still haven’t decided what to offer you guys. And for that, I apologize. What else can I say? When you’re “obsessed” with a particular anime or character it’s very difficult for others to change your mind about it (you know how it is).

So, as I continue to catch up on my work why not check out the bottom of this page where you can find out what’s new in the store. Also remember, when you sign-up to be a VIP you get 5% off your purchase for the whole month and you will also receive special discounts only available to VIP members.

Until next time (hopefully soon),
T.A.G.

Coming Soon:
Death Note playing cards, Light nendoroid, Ryuk nendoroid, Bleach figures series 2 and more!

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The Good Smile Company recently posted a warning about illegal, imitation figures being sold on the Internet and by other means. They will not offer any assistance on these types of counterfeit merchandise and who can blame them (It’s frustrating to put all the time and money into developing and producing something authentic just to have someone create an inferior knock-off with your name on it).

We, at AnimeJackpot dislike knock-offs and fake products. Not only is it illegal but it’s disrespectful to the artist who spent so much of their time and skill to perfect the figures to the correct likeness of the character.

Please do not fatten the wallets of such individuals or corrupt organizations by settling for fake anime figures. Give the credit where it is rightful due, to the artist and licensed manufacturer.

We at AnimeJackpot offer 100% genuine, authentic, licensed products. We purchase our products from the original manufacturer or an authorized distributor. You work hard for your money and it should be spent on authentic character goods and that is what you will find here.

Support the anime & manga original authors, artists, and manufactures by purchasing 100% genuine, authentic, licensed merchandise. Take a look at Good Smile Company’s website for information on how to identify the “authentic” figures from the “fake” figures. Some of their differences are obvious while some are subtle but as long as you purchase your items from honest places like us (yes, it’s a plug) then you will have nothing to worry about.

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So, I recently just finished watching the complete DVD’s of Witchblade and I have say that I’m a little disappointed with the ending. We spend all this intense time watching the series to have it fall flat at the end. It became less about the Witchblade and more about Masane. I wanted to know more about the Witchblade. Who or what was she, what are her true powers and who was her stylist? (just kidding) She came off as a half dress (more than half dressed) character who had this appetite to fight (and that was great!). The series was at its best when she was fighting and kicking a**. But then somewhere along the line it got all personal which equals boring (to me). I’m like “bring on the fights, skip this boring stuff”

I thought the story may take a different turn when the Witchblade powers began to increase and she took on a different appearance but no. It followed the plot line I was afraid it would (predictable, boring, and sad). It seemed as if they just threw in all these emotional scenes to get you to cry and stopped providing us with info about the Witchblade. Good grief, less tears and more scantily dress fighters (I mean come on!) They tease us with fight scenes, Witchblade & Cloneblade wearers and a tiny bit of additional information about the Witchblade and then in the end they leave us just as confused and demanding more information (I dislike series that do that). Were all 6 discs building up to a “Mother’s Love?”

When I first started watching Witchblade I was really into it and hoped against hoped that it would have a complete and satisfying ending. Nope, didn’t happen! The good thing about all of this is that now since the series is over and I can move on to another new series (you gotta find that silver lining). And as always, I’ll hope against hope that it will end with a complete and satisfying ending (nothing wrong with hoping, right?)

T.A.G.

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I caught the Wednesday showing of the Bleach movie. I (with my friends) arrived about an hour before the presentation and there was already a line of fans waiting to get in (geesh!) But it was all good. It wasn’t that many, yet. By 6:48pm we were able to go inside the theater. I thought the show would not sell out like the Death Note movie but by the time 7:00 pm came around there was a rush of Bleach fans entering the room (boy, was I glad we arrived early.) The seat selections got really slim, really fast.

Sorry to say, but it kind of made me chuckle a bit. I was like that at the Death Note movie. Came in late and had to sit in the very front row (I hope to never have to do that again).

Now, on to the movie. It was super cool and super awesome. I liked the fact that we saw more of the captains and lieutenants of the soul society. At the present moment, on Adult Swim, Ichigo and the gang have left the Soul Society and everything is happening in the human world. So, it was really nice to see the captains and lieutenants again and this time instead of fighting against Ichigo they were fighting with him (that was so cool).

We got an excellent chance to see the true form of many of their Zanpakutō. I really enjoyed the movie. There wasn’t as many screaming girls at my showing of Bleach which was great. I mean the sound system wasn’t all that great in the theater so when girls did scream you kind of missed what the characters were saying on the screen (this also happened in the Death Note movie but multiply it by 1000).

I was also thrilled that I could finally watch Bleach without being interrupted by commercials or by the to be continued . . . A whole Bleach story without interruptions (sweet!)

I mentioned that we saw most of the usual Bleach characters (except Yoruichi. Don’t know where the black cat was for this one) but we were also introduced to a new character Senna. This chick had some issues (she couldn’t remember things, was carefree, and didn’t take things too serious, and she wasn’t real) but the story was pretty much centered around her and Ichigo trying to protect her (as always . . . protecting those around him. He’s such a great guy).

In the end everyone chips in to help Ichigo save this girl from the “bad people” and all is good again. Well, not exactly. I mean, after all that work they put in getting her back she had to return were she came from in order to prevent the human world and the Seireitei from colliding (yeah, she’s more than just your ordinary school girl). And then since apparently she never really existed anyway everyone who came in contact with her forgot about her (yeah, it sounds kind of complicated but it isn’t when you’re watching it).

Overall I really liked Bleach: Memories of Nobody (It Rocked!) I’m looking forward to checking in out on DVD (minus the screaming girls).

Later,
T.A.G.

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Sorry, I didn’t post these images until now (even though I had promised to post them last week). First I miss placed my camera. It somehow managed to fall under my car seat and I probably wouldn’t have even looked there had I not cleaned it this weekend. Then once I found my camera I lost the USB cable which enabled me to move the pics from my camera to my PC (yeah, I know I lose or rather misplace a lot of stuff). So, here are just a few images from my A-KON visit which was only week ago.

Oh, I forgot to mention that they also had a dealers room where you can by also sorts of interesting and cool anime & manga gear. It was a large room featuring many different vendors but the prices for these items were ridiculous! Honestly, $7.50 for an Ichigo chibi key chain and an Abel key chain. No way! You can save $3.00 buy shopping here at AnimeJackpot and that doesn’t take in the 10% discount you can also apply to any purchase when you sign up for our VIP newsletter. So, needless to say I did not purchase any character goods. Things were a little overpriced for my blood and it appeared it wasn’t only my blood that thought the prices where over the top. I ended up leaving with a few free posters and small promotional items.

But anyway, here are a few pictures and you’ll hear from me soon,
T.A.G.

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At the suggestion and prodding of other team members I attended my first anime convention here in Dallas, Texas – A-KON. It was held May 30 – June 1, 2008 at the Sheraton Conference Center.

I wasn’t able to attend all three dates but I did manage to attend the last day events. I really didn’t have a clue as to what to expect or what I would see or do. My fellow team members here gave me a few ideas of what to expect but you really can’t grasp it all until you attend and see & hear it all for yourself.

It was truly amazing. There were so many fans in cosplay. I mean a lot! I tried to get as many photos as I could. Some of the fans were really into their characters. They had it down to the very last detail (that’s an ultimate-mega fan there). I nearly filled up my internal camera memory with the different pictures I took. There were several characters that I knew instantly like Trigun, L, Light, Misa, Ichigo, Haruhi Suzumiya, and Naruto. Then there were others I had no idea what or who they were supposed to be but that didn’t matter. Whoever they were, they embodied that character and totally made me a believer.

I really got caught up in the taking of the pictures and talking to the many fans that I didn’t get much of a chance to stop by and take in the other activities like the gaming contest or the instructional and informative classes held throughout the building. But there is always next year!

Overall, I gotta say that was quite the experience. At first it was an overload of the senses but once I got into a groove and sorted a few things out it was an amazing experience that I look forward to doing again, next year.

I will upload a few of the pictures I captured at A-KON (I have to download them on to the PC first) then I will have them available for you to checkout and enjoy.

If possible, try to go to at least one anime convention in your anime and manga life. It truly is an occasion that you have to go and experience for yourself. Hearing, reading, or watching about it just isn’t the same as going and feeling the energy and excitement yourself. So, if you can and they have a convention near you, go and have fun!

T.A.G.
(pictures going up later this week)

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On this DVD of Fate Stay Night Master & Servant we are introduced to a new servant named Kojiro Sasaki. He is the servant to the person residing on Ryudou Temple. The name of his master was not revealed to us, yet. The story is starting to pick up momentum. Emiya finally starts to take being a Master a bit more seriously during the Temple of Blood episode. He is starting to see the bigger picture and how he can’t continue to avoid fights or race into battles without his Servant Saber (finally).

So the following episodes appeared on this disc of Fate Stay Night:

Episode 9 – Elegance in the Moonlight
Episode 10 – The Calm Interlude
Episode 11 – Temple of Blood
Episode 12 – Splitting the Sky

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If you haven’t done so, get your tickets to Bleach: Memories of Nobody the Movie. It will be playing on the big screen for 2 nights only. June 11 & June 12 at 7.30pm. You can get more information and tickets at NCM Fathom.

I’ve already purchased my tickets. This time I’m leaving the kid sister at home and going with my friends & AnimeJackpot team members. This is going to be fun! I’m so looking forwards to seeing this movie, aren’t you?!

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Ah, ha! Guess who went and saw the live action movie of the Death Note on the big screen? That’s right, I did! The storyline was well constructed. It obviously followed the Death Note manga but it does stray away from the original path a bit but it really doesn’t hurt the overall storyline at all.

It was a nice change in how the characters met and interacted with one another (and Light is in college when he gets the Death Note). Most in important to note, is that the essence of the Death Note remained the same. We still had our favorite characters that we have grown so much to love or hate (just depends on who’s your fav). Ryuk was there. They did an excellent job and reconstructing him for the live action movie. Great job!

The movie lasted for 2 hours and 30 minutes and surprisingly it started right on time. The last 20-30 minutes went into how the director took a weekly manga and turned it into a live action movie. I think all cast & crew did a great job making the transition from manga to movie screen live action.

Now despite it being a great movie, I really didn’t get a chance to enjoy it as much as I wanted. I took my kid sister and a few of her friends to see it and that totally killed it for me. Due to them and their enable to stay on schedule we arrived at the theater about 5 minutes until the show started and the only seats that were available were on the very front row. That is not way to enjoy Death Note or any movie for that matter (my neck and eyes are still sore).

So as a word of advice, either get there early to get that best seats or don’t invite your kid sister and her friends to tag along (I vote for the later part). Also, be sure to order your tickets online if you can. When we arrived the show had already sold out. Luckily, for me I had purchased my tickets way in advance.

If you haven’t seen Death Note on the big screen and it is playing near or in your city go check it out. It will play one last time on May 21, 2008 at 7:30pm.

Oh yea, this is the first part of the live action movie and I am looking forward to seeing the second part to hit the big screen as well.

T.A.G. Out!

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That’s right the popular drama manga Nana is now available to purchase from AnimeJackpot. This a very admired book that you will truly get involved in. Volumes 6, 7, and 8 are $8.99. Why not grab your copy today. You can place Volume 6 in you cart now.

Price: $8.99 Quantity 1 2 3 Add to cart

Don’t wander to far off. More Shonen graphic novels are coming your way.

Until then,

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Usually this is where I would update you on the new characters introduced to us during the episodes and if you take a glance below you’ll find out that there weren’t any (bummer!). It’s all good though.

Episode 11 – None
Episode 12 – None
Episode 13 – None

Things are wrapping up in the final DVD. Will the fighters be able to go against the sacred bead & fate or succumb to it? Check out the episode reviews to find out.

T.A.G.

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We are so sorry. We know you’ve been looking for Naruto gear and we have not delivered but fear not we are working to get you the gear you want and deserve. So please don’t be too mad at us. We hear your calls loud and clear and we are preparing to answer.

Just hang in there a bit longer. Your time is coming, soon!

AnimeJackpot Team

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We now have the Battle Vixens manga volumes available. Perfect timing. I just finished watching Ikki Tousen on DVD (the review will be up shortly).

I haven’t read the manga, yet, but I’ve been told that it is slightly different from the anime. A friend of mine and a few team members here said the manga is more aggressive or was it that you see more of the beauties skin? Oh, I can’t remember. I’ll get a copy of Volume 1 and find out for myself.

I thought the anime, overall was really good but I do wonder what the others mean when they say more aggressive and/or more scenes of girls bodies? I thought the anime covered those areas pretty good. What more can they show in the manga (um, forget I asked. I’m sure there is plenty more. It is rated M for mature readers. So. . . . that answers that).

So, back to the point. Battle Vixens Vol. 1, Vol. 2, and Vol. 3 are now available for your reading enjoyment with more volumes on the way.

Enjoy,
T.A.G.

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