The Anime Beat: Most Discussed Posts

Astro Boy

jbrusuelas — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 10:59:28 -0700

Regardless of possible complaints, this film will introduce Astro Boy to a new generation of fans. That is a good thing! And if they ultimately seek out and connect with Tezuka’s original creation, i.e. the original manga and anime, even better.

Notes from under the Otaku

jbrusuelas — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 10:36:05 -0800

Change always accompanies the new year. And The Anime Beat is no different. That's right folks, I'm continuously expanding this little dog and pony show!

Zélie Bérubé: Artist Profile

jbrusuelas — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:55:47 -0700

Whether you’re at Anime Expo LA, Comic-Con, or any of the various cons around the country young artists are intrinsic to the landscape; they are the future of the biz. The artist alley is always lined with individuals “hocking their wares” and producing impromptu sketches. These streets are teeming with creative, hungry talent.

Naruto Shippuden The Movie

jbrusuelas — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:48:01 -0800

Focused, artfully drawn, a steady pace, a much older protagonist, Naruto Shippuden The Movie extracts everything you love about a given episode and lets it pervade 94 minutes of film. That’s right.

El Cazador de la Bruja

jbrusuelas — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:49:25 -0800

While not compelling or even groundbreaking in character or content, I did enjoy the show. El Cazador de la Bruja is friendship and crazy times induced by gunpowder.

Bamboo Blade, Part 2

jbrusuelas — Sun, 03 Jan 2010 14:25:22 -0800

My previous words still stand: this is the underdog team we just love to root for! Bamboo Blade Part 2 delivers the same blend of comedy, high school drama, and sword-cracking action that made the initial DVD pack so enjoyable.

The Latest Acquisitions of FUNimation

jbrusuelas — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:57:20 -0800

Here are the latest anime titles soon to be released by FUNimation.

Viz Streams Cross Game

jbrusuelas — Thu, 20 May 2010 15:19:10 -0700

To help celebrate the preview of the Cross Game manga series, Viz is now also streaming the anime version on vizanime.com.

FUNimation Streaming Schedule 5/24/10

jbrusuelas — Mon, 24 May 2010 19:57:38 -0700

Here is the latest streaming schedule from FUNimation.

Notes From Under The Otaku

jbrusuelas — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 23:23:14 -0700

Anime Expo Los Angeles and the new - maybe even controversial - MAX event are coming soon. This should be an interesting July.