Anime

New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews

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Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including: Harlock Saga, Angel Links, Assemble Insert, Hermes: Winds of Love and Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water.

Confirming a New Tradition: Cal State Long Beach's 2nd Annual Japanese Animation Festival

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Fred Patten reports from CSLB's growing anime festival. Only in its second year, the festival featured quite an impressive line-up of screenings and guests.

New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews

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Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including: Martian Successor Nadesico, Pet Shop of Horrors, Moldiver, Black Jack and Amon Saga.

New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews

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Will Ryan sits down with Janet Waldo, the voice behind many classic cartoon ladies.

New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews

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Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including: Trigun, Shamanic Princess, Blue Seed, Silent Service and Maze.

New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews

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Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases inbluding: Outlaw Star, Cardcaptors, Cardcaptor Sakura, The Vision of Escaflowne, Cowboy Bebop and Generator Gawl.

New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews

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Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including: Jubei-chan, th e Ninja Girl, Tenamonya Voyagers, Phantom Quest Corp. Perfect Collection, Gasaraki and Dual! Parallel Trouble Adventure.

New from Japan: Anime Film Reviews

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Fred Patten reviews the latest anime releases including: The Legend of Black Heaven, Samurai X: Rurouni Kenshin, Virgin Fleet, Royal Space Force: The Wings of Honneamise and Sol Bianca: The Legacy.

Anime Theatrical Features

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With the success of such features as Pokemon, are beleaguered U.S. majors going to look for more Japanese imports? Fred Patten explains the pros and cons by giving a glimpse inside the Japanese film scene.

Turning Mangas into Wine Sales

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A Californian winery is experiencing a boom in
Japanese sales...why? Because one hot shot manga character chose to drink
their Pinot Noir.