The Anime Beat

Reviews, news, interviews, events: The Anime Beat covers the anime world. But even a little feature film and gaming will appear from time to time. Subjected to far too much education, James Brusuelas is a scholar and writer at large. Raised on an iconic diet of Voltron, Robotech, Megazone, and Bubblegum Crisis (amongst many others) he spends most days dodging the piles of anime and books engulfing his room, or just plotting the next venture to Caesar's for dinner at the Palm and a little roulette. You can reach him at theanimebeat@gmail.com.

Halo Legends Anime: “Origins”

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Halo Origins
Halo Origins

 

This is your last chance to see the Halo Legends anime preview on Halo Waypoint and Xbox LIVE. On Saturday January 2nd the final preview episode will run for 24-hours. Remember, DVD, Blu-Ray, and digital formats will be released on February 16th 2010. 

 

El Cazador de la Bruja, Part 1 and 2

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El Cazador de la Bruja
El Cazador de la Bruja

 

Ellis is an amnesiac who exudes eccentricity. From her obsessive love of the “taco” song to her supernatural powers, this young girl is special. So special, in fact, that there is a bounty on her head, and no one knows why. To find the answer, Ellis must travel the dusty, Spanish roads south. With Nadie, the bounty that has supposedly caught her, these two girls will shoot their way to revelation! 

 

Gunslinger Girl Il Teatrino, OVA

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Gunslinger Girl OVA
Gunslinger Girl OVA

 

Things haven’t changed much for the Social Welfare Agency. The Five Republics Faction and the Mafia still plague Italy’s peace and security. And amidst this lurking chaos, the cybernetic guns of innocent little girls are the gatekeepers of tranquility

CRUNCHYROLL Announces Release of Cobra The Animation, a Sci-fi Space Opera

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Cobra The Animation
Cobra The Animation

 

Already streaming on Crunchyroll, this pirate tale follows the rogue Cobra. With a gun for a left arm, a surgically altered face, and a cybernetic companion called Lady, he’s been trying to live the peaceful life. But with these attributes, how can trouble overlook you? Soon Cobra finds himself back on his favorite ship, cruising the universe and looking for adventure.

 

Dragon Ball Z: Dragon Box One

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Dragon Ball Box
Dragon Ball Box

 

Five years have past since Piccolo’s defeat at the Tenkaichi Budoukai tournament. Peace reigns. Even Son Goku has nestled into a quiet life with his new son Gohan. But for these fighters, peace can only last for so long! An alien race, the Saiyans, soon arrive. 

PlayStation Network’s 12 Days of Christmas Sale

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For those already tapped into the streaming vein of PlayStation Network, anime is definitely on its Christmas list. Here’s the latest post from my friends at PSN. And, evidently, this is only a small part of the 12-day promotion.  

 

4th Bleach and Naruto Film Announced

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As perhaps the worst decade in global economic history comes to a close, 2010 won't be so bad for Naruto and Bleach fans.

Ichi

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Ichi
Ichi

 

Ichi is the latest reimagining of the familiar Zatoichi story. Yet, from one glimpse of the box art your assumptions will immediately stumble. The blind swordsman is now a beautiful young woman that trudges the countryside as a poor musician. On this path she searches for her place in the world and the blind sensei that long ago taught her swordplay. However, this journey is obstructed by a town bled by extortionists, their ominous leader, and a failing samurai in need of inspiration. With each step and accurate slash, Ichi will both find what she seeks and what she truly cannot see.

 

Bleach: Season Four Box Set Part 1

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Bleach Season 4
Bleach Season 4

 

After Ichigo’s epic battle with Byakuya and the release of Rukia, the substitute Soul Reaper and friends return to the world of the living to reclaim their normal lives. But when Orihime is abducted, followed by Chad, Ichigo, Renji, and the usual Soul Reaper suspects are ultimately drawn into conflict with the mysterious Bount.

 

Sony Pictures' Mobile Voltron Game

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Voltron
Voltron

 

I love this game! Okay, surely there is some bias, since my affair with Voltron goes back to childhood – don’t forget, I still own the original Bandai GoLion. But this game should fulfill the expectations of mobile gamers.