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May 2012

Making the Midnight Run Our series suggestions for the returned Toonami block on Cartoon Network.
All Points Bulletin: Zorg of Versailles
Fate/Zero S2 TV #008: The Downhill Masters of Fuyuki City Hisui’s in-depth look continues.
Ongoing Investigations: Case #171 The Earl and the Fairy anime, Excel Saga vol. 23, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn ep. 5, Rurouni Kenshin: Restoration ch. 1, Sono Kuchibiru Itadakimasu.
Modern Shojo: Narutaki’s Most Wanted Part 2 This time Narutaki talks about series that were licensed for U.S. release but never finished.
Misaka Mikoto: Possessing the Spark of a Main Character Hisui looks at Railgun’s popularity as a side character and how she spins into a great main character.
The Speakeasy #029: Red-headed Stepchild, A Macross II Discussion Andrew from Collection DX joins us to discuss this much disliked piece of the franchise.
All Points Bulletin: Up with Frankenweenie!
Fate/Zero S2 TV #007: Survival Tip #1, Don’t Fall in Love With Kiritsugu Hisui’s in-depth look continues.
Ongoing Investigations: Case #170 Broken Blade: Bastion of Sorrow (movie 6), Earl and Fairy vol. 1, Hayate the Combat Butler vol. 18-19, Young Miss Holmes vol. 1-2.
Dengeki Stryker Demo: Hard Working Foreigners For World Domination Hisui discusses the demo of this from MangaGamers.
Modern Shojo: Narutaki’s Most Wanted Part 1 Narutaki discusses current shojo authors who’ve only had a limited release in English.
The Dream of Space Twin Spica and Space Brothers reinvigorate the hope for space travel.
All Points Bulletin: Prime Rose Gun Days
Fate/Zero S2 TV #006: Kiritsugu is Forced to Murder Everyone He Ever Loved, Part 2 Hisui’s in-depth look continues.
Ongoing Investigations: Case #169 Guilty Crown end, Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Kira OVA, Kekkaishi vol. 31, Master Keaton Remaster ch. 1, Motorcity eps. 1-2, The Story of Saiunkoku S2 eps. 1-8.
Odette Loves Asao Narutaki discusses the romance of Karakuri Odette.
The Society for the Study of Modern Holy Grail Wars Hisui has a little fun with the cast of Genshiken.
No Case Too Small: My Little Pony – Friendship Is Magic Four legs is no reason to neglect having detectives!
Free Comic Book Day: Mighty Heroes, Politicized Robots, and Boring Hookers We review our stack of comics!
All Points Bulletin: From Dubai to Sternbild City
Fate/Zero S2 TV #005: Kiritsugu is Forced to Murder Everyone He Ever Loved, Part 1 Hisui’s in-depth look continues.
Ongoing Investigations: Case #168 My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S2, Star Wars: The Clone Wars S1 eps. 1-4, The Story of Saiunkoku vols. 1-7, Twin Spica end, Young Justice S1 end and S2 ep. 1.
Just Think of Tomorrow: Aniblog Tourney We were seeded to Round 2 so this kicks off the 2012 Aniblog Tourney for us!
The Ending to Jellyfish Princess was Fine Narutaki doesn’t understand why people thought the anime ending was a big disappointment.
Manga of the Month: Yamada and the Seven Witches Hisui picks a series that recently started in Japan.

April 2012

The April Line-Up New licenses, streams, and anime and manga announcements.
Rurouni Kenshin Shin Kyoto-hen Pt. 1: Battosai the Funslayer We review the first part of the new OVA which was a big disappointment.
All Points Bulletin: Midorikawa Nao, The Windy City Detective
Fate/Zero S2 TV #004: Azoth, Dagger of Ironic Murder Hisui’s continued adventures in Type-Moon land.
Ongoing Investigations: Case #167 Diablo 3 demo, Fate/complete material 3, Princeless issue 1, Sumo, The Massive one-shot.
Hayate the Combat Butler: A Butler Always Takes Care of Loose Ends Hisui discusses what details need to be resolved before the manga ends.
S.W.A.T. Reviews: Spring 2012 Pt. 6 Our final reviews of the season are Arashi no Yoru ni and Hyouka.
Fate/Zero: Spoilers, Anakin Skywalker Becomes Darth Vader Hisui discusses people watching Fate/Zero without prior knowledge of the universe.
The Speakeasy #028: The Portal Two – A Talk About Sequels, Re-tellings, and Extended Universes Expanding the reach of story can be a good thing. Or not.
All Points Bulletin: The Sexposition within Mr. Toad’s Wild Ride
Fate/Zero S2 TV #003: Heroes, Villains, Cowards, and Pawns Another detailed look from Hisui.
Ongoing Investigations: Case #166 Kekkaishi vol. 30, Fate/Zero S1, The Moon Moth, Comic-Con Episode IV: A Fan’s Hope.
REPOST: Shin Christmas Carol Z! A story we thought lost to the ages!
The Old Colony Effect 3 Podcast Hisui guests on OSMcast! to talk about Mass Effect 3.
S.W.A.T. Reviews: Spring 2012 Pt. 5 Another round featuring Dusk Maiden of Amnesia, Eureka Seven: AO, Ginga e Kickoff!!, Jormungand, Kids on the Slope, Natsuiro Kiseki, and Tsuritama.
Tampering with the Polling Figures Good Smile Company wants suggestions for new figures, we’ve got plenty!
All Points Bulletin: Centaur Glengarry Glen Ross
Fate/Zero S2 TV #002: Sword of Promised Victory Another detailed look from Hisui.
Ongoing Investigations: Case #165 Fate/Zero DVD extras: Please! Einzbern Consultation Room and Zecchan, Frangin, Game of Thrones S2 eps. 1-2, Hayate the Combat Butler! Heaven is a Place on Earth +99, Persona 4 anime end, Sailor Moon vol. 4.
S.W.A.T. Reviews: Spring 2012 Pt. 4 The season continues with reviews of Accel World, Gakkatsu, Kuroko’s Basketball, Lupin III: The Woman Called Fujiko Mine, Polar Bear Cafe, and Saint Seiya Omega.
Discotek: Soon to Be Everyone’s Favorite Company We discuss what is so exciting about Discotek.
All Points Bulletin: Biker Mice From Mars
Fate/Zero S2 TV #001: Kobayashi Was A Graduate of the AD Police School of Flight Hisui brings back episodic reviews for the new season.
Ongoing Investigations: Case #164 Another end, Justice League Dark issue 2, Last Exile: Fam the Silver Wing end, Lagrange: The Flower of Rinne S1 end, Star Wars Begins, Tiger & Bunny: Sky High SHFiguarts
Mahou Tsukai no Yoru Demo: House on Haunted Hill Hisui previews the new game.
Manga of the Month: Shoulder-a-Coffin Kuro Narutaki’s pick is shockingly a 4-koma series.
S.W.A.T. Reviews: Spring 2012 Pt. 3 Join us for first looks at Zetman, Space Brothers, and Folktales from Japan.
All Points Bulletin: The Highlander Express

March 2012

The March Line-Up New licenses, streams, and anime and manga announcements.
Ongoing Investigations: Case #163 Fate/complete Material vol. 2, Mass Effect 3, Power Pack / Spider-Man issue 1, Saitama Prefecture Tourism shorts, The Daily Lives of High School Boys end, The Legend of Korra eps. 1-2.
S.W.A.T. Reviews: Spring 2012 Pt. 2 Up next is the worldwide release of OZMA.
All Points Bulletin: Reinhard D. Lohengramm
Ongoing Investigations: Case #162 Dorohedoro ch. 1, Ex Machina vol. 1, Fables vol. 2, Fate/complete Material vol. 1, Hayate the Combat Butler, Kamen Rider Fourze.
The Speakeasy #027: Pirate’s Grog-The Navy, Buccaneers, and Anime Piracy We talk about new piracy and new solutions.
All Points Bulletin: SPOILERS: Ataru Loves Lum
Ongoing Investigations: Case #161 Art of the Mass Effect Universe, Datapad App, Fate/complete Material vol. 5, Fate/Hollow Ataraxia, Kingyo Used Books vols. 3-4, Knight in the Area 2-10, Saga issue 1.
S.W.A.T. Reviews: Spring 2012 Pt. 1 Spring shows start early with this look at Hiiro no Kakera.
NYICFF 2012: Le Tableau, Paint Me a Movie Narutaki reviews this unique animated film.
NYICFF 2012: A Monster in Paris, The Voice of an Angel Narutaki looks at this comedy-adventure from France.
NYICFF 2012: A Letter to Momo, Letters to No One We take a look at this spirited children’s anime from the festival.
All Points Bulletin: Spider-Man and Empire
Ongoing Investigations: Case #160 Batman issue 3, Blade of the Immortal vol. 24, Gyo, Mass Effect 3: Infiltrator, Smile Precure! eps. 2-5, The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks.
What are the Ongoing Investigations? An in-depth explanation courtesy of Hisui.
Otakon’s Most Wanted The guests who top our wish list for Otakon!
All Points Bulletin: LEGO Minecraft
Ongoing Investigations: Case #159 Twin Spica vol. 11, Avatar: The Last Airbender – Lost Adventures, Mass Effect: Redemption and Evolution, Friends with Boys, Yamada and the Seven Witches ch. 1, Downton Abbey eps. 1-3.
Manga of the Month: GTO: The Early Years Hisui’s pick is starting back up in English thanks to Vertical Inc.

February 2012

The February Line-Up New licenses, streams, and anime and manga announcements.
Tite Kubo and Sodium Hypochlorite Our hopes for the final stretch of the Bleach manga.
All Points Bulletin: David Beckham and the Bolsheviks
Ongoing Investigations: Case #158 Avatar: The Last Airbender – The Promise Pt.1, Bodacious Space Pirates eps. 2-5, Chihayafuru eps. 9-20, Professor Layton and the Last Specter end, The Secret World Of Arrietty.
A Spring Loaded Top 5 List The titles Hisui is looking forward to most in the coming anime season.
RE: The Bygone Greatness of Zelda Narutaki responds to an article about the first Zelda game being the bast.
Keeping Abreast of Chihayafuru Hisui talks chests and their lack of prominence.
The Speakeasy #026: Pucker Up, Love in the Most Unexpected Places Romance in non-romance centered anime.
All Points Bulletin: Totally Tubular Space Pirates
Ongoing Investigations: Case #157 Comic Book Men ep. 1, Himuro no Tenchi Fate/School Life, Justice League: Doom, Mass Effect 3 demo, Sekien No Inganock, The Caves of Steel.
You’re Never Alone in Being Alone Hisui’s picks for top singles.
Obligatory Valentine’s Day Related Post: Our Favorite Couples of 2011 Who are your picks?
All Points Bulletin: Neoclassical Romanticism
Fate/Get Licensed Would Kickstarter work for Fate/Stay Night’s visual novel?
Ongoing Investigations: Case #156 D.Gray Man vol. 18, Guilty Crown eps. 8-15, Last Exile: Fam the Silver Wing eps. , Sailor Moon vol. 3, Sound of the Sky eps. 1-4.
Building a Golden AGE Hisui’s hopes for the next arc of Gundam AGE.
S.W.A.T. Reviews: Winter 2012 Pt. 4 Our last of season are two magical girl offerings, Smile Precure! and Black Rock Shooter.
The Heroines of Princess Knight We discuss the proto-feminist trappings of Princess Knight.
All Points Bulletin: Parfaits in Refrigerators
Ongoing Investigations: Case #155 Carnival Phantasm S3, Keep Walking promotional video, Magic Kaito eps. 4-6, Suite Precure end, Thermae Romae end, Tiny Tower, Where’s My Water.
Manga of the Month: D.Gray Man Narutaki’s pick isn’t unpopular but it doesn’t get much credit either.
Let’s ratchet up the drama in Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love 1000% S2! Narutaki speculates on the upcoming new season.

January 2012

The January Line-Up Our new segment with new licenses, streams, and anime and manga announcements.
Act your AGE! We look at the ways Gundam AGE combines young and old in the first arc.
All Points Bulletin: The Outlaws of the Digital Frontier
Ongoing Investigations: Case #154 My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic S2, Demon Knights issues 2-3, Gasaraki eps. 1-5, Malazan Book of the Fallen: Gardens of the Moon, Eureka Seven Ao ch. 1.
The Final Denouement of the Golden Witch Hisui’s feelings on the end of the Umineko game.
The Rebirth of the Witch and the Knight Hisui looks at this bonus re-telling in Fate/Prototype.
The Speakeasy #025: The Flying Penguin, A Revolutionary Girl Utena & Mawaru Penguindrum Discussion With guests Clarissa from AWO and Patz from Insert Disc.
All Points Bulletin: Humanities Oldest Friend
Ongoing Investigations: Case #153 Ano Natsu de Matteru ep. 1, D.Gray Man vol. 17, Young Miss Holmes preview, Macross: The First ch. 1, Nisemonogatari eps. 1-2, Recorder and Randsell eps. 2-3.
Onizuka Cram School An urget message to pick up the soon to be released GTO.
Fate/Extra’s Caster Route: Caster Might Make You Into A Horrible Person Hisui takes on the final route.
The Grail-kun Advice Column
10 Properties We’d Like Anime Of All very far-fetched but we’re pretending we have clout!
All Points Bulletin: Electric Barbarella
S.W.A.T. Reviews: Winter 2012 Pt. 3 We check out anime and live action offerings in Deka Kurokawa Suzuki, Inu x Boku SS, Thermae Romae.
Ongoing Investigations: Case #152 Detective Conan: Quarter of Silence (movie 15), Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure: Jojo Lion ch. 8, Twin Spica vols. 6-10, Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love 1000% eps. 8-13, Zettai Karen Children chs. 284-287.
Melty Sprites Hisui discusses Melty Blood’s Comiket 81 offering.
S.W.A.T. Reviews: Winter 2012 Pt. 2 This time we talk about the first episodes of Another, Brave 10, Lagrange: The Flower of Rin-ne, and The Daily Lives of High School Boys.
Fate/Extra’s Archer Route: Archer Has Officially Become My Roommate’s Hero! Hisui takes another path.
S.W.A.T. Reviews: Winter 2012 Pt. 1 We look at the first offerings of the new season: Bodacious Space Pirates, Recorder and Randsell, Knight in the Area, Senki Zessho Symphogear.
All Points Bulletin: Samurai Pizza Cats Join the Justice League
Ongoing Investigations: Case #151 Chihayafuru eps. 2-8, High Score eps. 1-4, Liar Game chs. 139-144, Twin Spica vol. 10, Umineko no Naku Koro ni final, Uta no Prince-sama Maji Love 1000% 2-7.
Top 5 Characters that Need to be Added to Ougon Musou Kyoku
You’re the Best Around! Hisui guests on Otaku in Review to talk about their anime picks for 2011.
Manga of the Month: Take Moon Hisui picks a little comedy series.
Mobile Suit Gundam 2012: The Last Blitz of Bandai What does it mean to lose Bandai in the U.S.?
All Points Bulletin: Tintin 81 in Which Tintin meets the Princess of the Crystal

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