The simple plot revolves around Fuu searching for the Sunflower Samurai. The group of ninjas trek through 19th-century Japan in search of the samurai who smells of sunflowers but I’ll admit that most recent shows of note have been visually striking, but Champloo really stands out. The big thing is the fighting, which occurs early [...]

Cowboy Bebop showcases phenomenal jazz music and exquisitely detailed animation that perfectly captures the mean streets and spaceways of a future world that’s simultaneously strange and familiar, with technology that’s grungy and realistic. It is perfectly believable and you never question the outlandish scenario’s that Spike gets himself into.  The basic synopsis breaks down as [...]

Devil May Cry, the anime series, mainly revolves around Dante who’s still down on his luck as a “devil hunter” that is out to hunt evil supernatural creatures called devils. I originally only watched this anime series because it was short and I thought it would be another of those lame half-assed attempts at milking [...]

In the 24 episode series Desert Punk, Japan has been reduced to a giant sun scorched desert called Kanto. It’s so rough there that most people have to commit crimes just to get by. Meet your main hero Kanta, armed with a shotgun, a Handyman hat, cloak, and a fishbowl-like helmet. Well perhaps I spoke [...]

Shigurui: Death Frenzy is a twelve episode anime series that nearly covers the initial seven volumes of the Shigurui manga by Takayuki Yamaguchi. I’ll start out the gate by saying, this one isn’t for the kids. No sir. Japanese Anime, widely known for its extremely graphical content, has given birth to a new gem that [...]

Japan Cinema reviewed a movie called Afro Samurai: Resurrection which was the continuation of this original series. Back in 2007, SpikeTV brought a new animated show to its network. Taking a dare to back a five episode anime mini-series, which featured killing, afro’s, and samurais. Thats all I needed to know to heavily anticipate this. [...]