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Pythagora Switch DVD Book 1

Sun, 10 Jun 2007 23:22:53 -0400

Pythagora Switch DVD Book 1

The Rube Goldberg Machine is a complex creation that is powered by a domino effect that sets off a chain reaction of activities to ultimately result in a desired (often very simple) action. One prime example of the Rube Goldberg Machine is a famous scene from the movie Goonies that triggers events to open a gate. In NHK's effort to spark the ingenuity in children, the program Pata Gora Suichi (Pythagora Switch) was created, which featured a fantastic and elaborate Rube Goldberg Machine to which...

Mobile Suit Gundam III ~ GUNDAM 30th ANINIVERSARY COLLECTION (Region 2)

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:47:46 -0400

Mobile Suit Gundam III ~ GUNDAM 30th ANINIVERSARY COLLECTION (Region 2)

This is where it all began! The original Gundam TV anime started a revolution in narrative 'giant robot' storytelling, with a cast of bold, realistically human characters and robots that obeyed (at least internally consistent) laws of physics. Names since enshrined in legend: Amuro, Char, Fraw Bow, Ramba Ral, Zeon, Zaku, and of course the Mobile Suit Gundam itself all star in this compilation film that takes the best of the original TV animated series and puts it on display with updated and...

Mobile Suit Gundam F91 ~ GUNDAM 30th ANINIVERSARY COLLECTION (Region 2)

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:42:08 -0400

Mobile Suit Gundam F91 ~ GUNDAM 30th ANINIVERSARY COLLECTION (Region 2)

Legendary Gundam director Yoshiyuki Tomino's re-imagination of the Gundam franchise! The the second original Gundam film debuted in 1991, taking place 30 years after Char's Counterattack but featuring many of the themes familiar to the series: Seabrook Arno is the unwilling civilian pilot of the F91 Gundam, forced into defending his colony against the Crossbone Vanguard militia. This new presentation is part of the Gundam 30th Anniversary collection series, including remastered footage and a...

Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Counterattack ~ GUNDAM 30th ANINIVERSARY COLLECTION (Region 2)

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:42:08 -0400

Mobile Suit Gundam Char's Counterattack ~ GUNDAM 30th ANINIVERSARY COLLECTION (Region 2)

A remastered edition of the classic 1988 film, produced to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Gundam franchise. Char's Counterattack brings to a close the epic struggle between Amuro Ray and Char Aznable, as they clash over the fate of the Earth and the destiny of mankind's life among the stars. The first original cinematic entry to the Gundam universe and the first to use CG imagery, this is considered to be the pinnacle of Gundam visual storytelling by many fans. This edition is...

Porco Rosso ~ Kurenai no Buta (region 2)

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 01:29:44 -0500

Porco Rosso ~ Kurenai no Buta (region 2)

Another excellent DVD release in the "Ghibli ga ippai" (Ghibli Everywhere) collection, this fabulous 2-DVD set is highly recommended for all fans of Hayao Miyazaki for its depth and great story and characters. A popular animated feature film about pilots in Italy after World War I, it's filled with charming Miyazaki characters and great animation. This DVD set is extra-special because it comes with FULL English subtitles and an English dubbed track, so you can enjoy the rich story in...

Seven Days in Japan

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 08:29:42 -0400

Seven Days in Japan

"Seven Days in Japan" is a fascinating documentary made by student film director and anime fan Joe Doughrity, who fulfilled his lifelong dream of coming to Japan. Over the course of a week, Joe explores the ins and outs of Tokyo, sampling the traditional, the otaku-inspired and the silly, experiencing such bizarre aspects of Japan as ganguro girls (the dark-skinned kogals in Tokyo), JPOP music, the nightlife of Shibuya, and even fighting champ Bob Sapp. Join Joe as they explore Ueno Park...

Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete (Blu-ray Disc)

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:29:10 -0400

Final Fantasy VII Advent Children Complete (Blu-ray Disc)

Final Fantasy VII Advent Children is now available on Blu-Ray disc and in High Definition! The film is based on the highly successful 1997 console role-playing game Final Fantasy VII. It is set two years after the events of the game, and follows Cloud Strife as he unravels the cause of a mysterious plague called "Geostigma" that has beset the population. With a 100 min running time, 2 documentaries and an OAV included as bonus, this blu-ray is definitely a must have for all fans of the...

Domo-Kun Complete Bag Box (Region 2)

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:51:55 -0400

Domo-Kun Complete Bag Box (Region 2)

All the world loves Domo-kun, the official spokesmonster for NHK, Japan's public broadcasting arm and today J-List is happy to bring in this official Complete Bag/Box Domo-kun DVD Collection to your door. A highly anticipated production, this nifty package consists of 3 DVD's featuring nothing but Domo-kun. The first one is a Domo Collection of shorts spanning 1998-2008 which includes his very first sighting (Domo no Tanjoyoubi). The other DVD focuses on DOMOTV series, which showcase his...

GUNBUSTER vs DIEBUSTER Blu-ray Disc BOX (Blu-ray Disc)

Fri, 26 Dec 2008 04:21:56 -0500

GUNBUSTER vs DIEBUSTER Blu-ray Disc BOX (Blu-ray Disc)

In the near future, humans discover a large insect like alien known as the Uchu Kaiju who seem to be dedicated to wiping out the human race. In response, Earth has deployed battleships into space with an army of large robots and dedicated pilots as their main defense. However these robots are very complex and require pilots of great skill, which are hard to come by. World wide pilots are tested and selected. On the island of Okinawa, the clumsy Noriko Takaya seeks to follow in the footsteps of...

INNOCENCE ~ ABSOLUTE EDITION (Blu-ray Disc) (English Subtitled ver.)

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:59:54 -0400

INNOCENCE ~ ABSOLUTE EDITION (Blu-ray Disc) (English Subtitled ver.)

Bato is a living cyborg. His whole body, even his arms and legs, are entirely man-made. What only remains are traces of his brain and the memories of a woman. In an era when the boundary between humans and machines has become infinitely vague, Humans have forgotten that they are humans. This is the debauchery of the lonesome ghost of a man, who nevertheless seeks to retain humanity. Innocence... Is what life is... Innocence is the sequel to the original anime film Ghost in the Shell previously...

A One-man Kohaku Show of Keisuke Kuwata (region 2)

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 01:08:09 -0400

A One-man Kohaku Show of Keisuke Kuwata (region 2)

Keisuke Kuwata is one of Japan's most prolific performers, being multitalented as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Performing with his band the Southern All-Stars, they've paved the way of popular music in Japan, experimenting with various genres helping evolve Japanese pop music to the way we know it today. Each year, he, his band and other musicians collaborate in an annual concert as a fund raiser for AIDS research known as "Act Against AIDS." This DVD features Keisuke Kuwata...

Turn A Gundam II ~ GUNDAM 30th ANINIVERSARY COLLECTION (Region 2)

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:59:55 -0400

Turn A Gundam II ~ GUNDAM 30th ANINIVERSARY COLLECTION (Region 2)

The cinematic compilation of the popular Turn A Gundam series, the last Gundam series to be directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and one of the alternate universe conceptions of the franchise. Loran Cehack is the main character whose adventures are chronicled in this condensed version of the series, made of remastered, reanimated, and new original footage to show the greatest highlights in a new narrative conception of the struggle between the Moonrace and the Earthlings for rights to Earth's precious...

Turn A Gundam I ~ GUNDAM 30th ANINIVERSARY COLLECTION (Region 2)

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 23:59:55 -0400

Turn A Gundam I ~ GUNDAM 30th ANINIVERSARY COLLECTION (Region 2)

The cinematic compilation of the popular Turn A Gundam series, the last Gundam series to be directed by Yoshiyuki Tomino and one of the alternate universe conceptions of the franchise. Loran Cehack is the main character whose adventures are chronicled in this condensed version of the series, made of remastered, reanimated, and new original footage to show the greatest highlights in a new narrative conception of the struggle between the Moonrace and the Earthlings for rights to Earth's precious...

Kiki's Delivery Service 2-disc set (region 2)

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:25:02 -0500

Kiki's Delivery Service 2-disc set (region 2)

Available for the first time on DVD, this is the fabulously beautiful Kiki's Delivery Service (Japanese title "Majo no Takkyubin"), the excellent animated feature film by Miyazaki Hayao. A superb DVD release for collectors that is well worth the price, this 2-disc set includes the full Japanese version of the film, including both the English dubbed and subtitled versions, as well as the original Japanese trailer, comments from the director, and a complete storyboard version of the...

Mobile Suit Gundam II ~ GUNDAM 30th ANINIVERSARY COLLECTION (Region 2)

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 23:15:42 -0400

Mobile Suit Gundam II ~ GUNDAM 30th ANINIVERSARY COLLECTION (Region 2)

This is where it all began! The original Gundam TV anime started a revolution in narrative 'giant robot' storytelling, with a cast of bold, realistically human characters and robots that obeyed (at least internally consistent) laws of physics. Names since enshrined in legend: Amuro, Char, Fraw Bow, Ramba Ral, Zeon, Zaku, and of course the Mobile Suit Gundam itself all star in this compilation film that takes the best of the original TV animated series and puts it on display with updated and...

Castle in the Sky Laputa (region 2)

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 23:39:29 -0400

Castle in the Sky Laputa (region 2)

The long wait for one of Japanese animation director Hayao Miyazaki's most famous and best-ever works is over, with the release of Laputa Castle in the Sky on DVD. A superb film made in 1986, just as Mr. Miyazaki was beginning his climb to international fame as the leading anime creator in Japan, it tells the fascinating story of Pazu and Sheeta and their search for the fabled floating city of Laputa, the remnant of an ancient civilization. A fantastic DVD release from Studio Ghibli and Buena...

My Neighbor Totoro ~ Tonari no Totoro (region 2)