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Shelf Life - Fairy Complex
Catch up with all of this week's new releases, plus full reviews of more Fairy Tail and Buddy Complex!
― A new anime season is getting started, but you wouldn't know if from looking at my streaming queues. Thanks in part to a very hectic holiday season, I'm playing catch-up on just about everything that I wasn't watching on a weekly basis for episode reviews. The good news is that by the time I'm re...
Shelf Life - Piece of Mind
The first Shelf Life of 2016 involves talking about Dragonar Academy again, but we quickly segue into some of the most impressive shelves this column has ever seen. PLUS: this week's new releases and more One Piece!
― After two weeks without any new releases to speak of, we've finally got some new anime on the horizon this week. It may only be three things, and one of them may only be a rerelease of...
The Shelf Life Year in Review
Paul counts down some of the best, most interesting, coolest, or otherwise awesome and remarkable anime home video releases of 2015.
― With only a few days left in 2015, I thought it'd be good to take a short break from the usual format in order to look back on what's been a very eventful year for Shelf Life. Rather than trying to produce a definitive top 10 list for the year, I've gone through the ...
Shelf Life - A Glass Half Fullmetal
There are no new releases this week, so Gabriella and Paul busy themselves with Fullmetal Alchemist and Danganronpa!
― Well, the impossible has finally happened: there are no new anime releases to be found in the US this week. With the holiday countdown approaching zero, all the distributors and retailers are getting ready to settle down for a short winter's nap. Never fear, though, because the Shel...
Shelf Life - Capture the Flag
This week: Gabriella straps in for some vintage 1979 Gundam action, while Paul determines what happens If Her Flag Breaks. Plus: the last big flood of anime releases for 2015!
― As far as I can tell, there's no new anime coming out on disc in the US next week. Like, genuinely none at all. Not a single, solitary disc, not even a rerelease of some obscure OVA from ten years ago. If that turns out to b...
Shelf Life - Dragon Lagoon
This week it's all fighting and explosions as Black Lagoon and Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F get full reviews, along with a complete list of this week's new anime releases!
― I've had a pretty bad run with the holiday season post office lottery this year. Everything from presents for my relatives to review copies for this column have spent extra time in shipping limbo. Maybe we should all unite and ...
Shelf Life - Umi, Myself, and I
This week on Shelf Life: the second half of Turn-A Gundam and a low-key, relaxing journey through some tough adolescent feelings with Umi Monogatari. Plus this week's releases! You can't go wrong!
― Thanks have been given, turkeys have been eaten, and we're in the midst of the frenzied holiday sale season. If you went out and fought the crowds last Friday, congratulations on surviving the hordes of ...
Shelf Life - Familiar with Zero
Shape-shifting dragons, love charms, talking swords, and sentient trading cards abound in this week's Shelf Life, featuring this week's releases and full-length reviews of Familiar of Zero and Wixoss! Plus: a new reviewer appears!
― After spending more than a few Saturday mornings looking up prices for the new release section of this column, I've found that I can usually guess which shows will be ch...
Shelf Life - The Ghoul, the Bad, and the Ugly
Another avalanche of this week's new releases, alongside full-length reviews of Tokyo Ghoul and Please Twins, two shows that really couldn't be more different.
― One would think that, after two and a half decades of dealing with daylight savings time, I'd be used to this time of year by now. One would be wrong, though, because I feel a tiny flash of personal outrage whenever I go outside around 5:30...
Shelf Life - Full Metal Disorder
An enormous truckload of new releases appears as we head into the Christmas season, plus full reviews of Full Metal Panic Fumoffu and Inari Kon Kon!
― I feel like I've been visited by the ghost of franchises past this week. I reviewed a series that I first watched when I was around fourteen years old (see below) and played entirely too much of the newest Halo game, whose predecessors were the most w...
Shelf Life - Finer and Dandier
A boatload of this week's new releases PLUS full reviews of two fantastic shows: Space Dandy season 2 and Tamayura!
― As I was putting together the list of this week's new releases, I noticed that we're getting quite a few lower-priced rereleases of older titles. Most of the big companies have at least one product line for bringing their older licenses back into circulation, and it's nice to be able...
Shelf Life - One Good Turn
A particularly head-turning installment of Shelf Life includes all of this week's new releases and reviews of Turn-A Gundam and Sasami-san@Ganbaranai!
― I was all set to gripe humorously about the number of new releases that I had to look up this week, but then I saw the schedule for next week. And the week after that, and the week after that. The holidays are upon us, which means mountains of new a...
Shelf Life - Don't Panic
It's a bountiful cornucopia of this week's anime releases, plus fresh reviews of Argevollen and Full Metal Panic: Fumoffu!
― I'm going to take a brief detour from my usual quips and observations to point out that the Mets and Cubs are playing one another for a shot at the World Series. I don't follow baseball as closely as I once did, but that's still an amazing clash of perpetual underdogs. If some...
Shelf Life - Breaking Wind
This week's treasure trove of new releases, plus reviews of Sentai Filmworks' Windy Tales and Brynhildr in the Darkness!
― By the time this column comes out, I'll be getting ready to come home from a ten-day vacation with my extended family. While my relatives are generally lovely people, visiting them means traveling to places where the Internet connection can barely handle standard-def video and t...
Shelf Life - Under The Sea
Paul and Gabriella take in two very, very different shows: A Lull in the Sea and Sabagebu! Plus: an enormous flood of this week's new releases.
― I'm rather fond of the brief lull between anime seasons. For a week or so, we all get to reflect on the ups and downs of whatever shows we followed and scour the latest round of simulcast announcements for the shiny new titles that we're looking forward to...
Shelf Life - That's Extremely Raven
Paul does double duty and takes in the rest of Tokyo Ravens and The Comic Artist and His Assistants, along with a long list of this week's fresh anime releases!
― Coming up with an anime or manga title is easier than you might think. Just take the word "Tokyo" and add a second word that vaguely describes your series. It worked for Tokyo Ghoul, it worked for Tokyo Godfathers, it worked for Tokyo Rave...
Shelf Life - Patlabor Dispute
This week's new releases, a Shelf Obsessed you have to see to believe, and reviews of Hamatora and the third Patlabor film. What more could you ask for?
― As I compile the lists of new releases each week, I can't help but notice that we've been seeing a lot of big, expensive collector's editions lately. I'd hesitate to spend over a hundred dollars on anything except my all-time favorite shows, but I...
Shelf Life - Captain SNAFU
This week's new releases, including the 2003 Fullmetal Alchemist on bluray. Plus: reviews of Captain Earth part 2 and SNAFU in HD!
― Well, folks, it's my second appearance as the new Shelf Life guy, and that can only mean one thing: I've managed to go a whole week without causing the column to burst into flames! Go me! Really, though, thank you for your support and continued readership. Let's jump r...
Shelf Life - Rhythm and BlazBlues
Shelf Life has a new captain! Paul Jensen takes over the column with a look at this week's new releases, plus reviews of Re:Cyborg 009 and BlazBlue Alter Memory.
― Hi everyone, Paul here. Welcome to my very first outing as the new face of Shelf Life! I was an avid reader of this column for years before I started writing for it a few months ago. I'll do my best to keep it a fun and useful source of r...
Shelf Life - Changing of the Guard
It's the end of an era as Bamboo passes the torch to a new generation of Shelf Lifers. PLUS: reviews of Patlabor 2, Vampire Hunter D, and .Hack//G.U.
― Dear readers... it's been a good ride, but I'm saying good-bye once again. After writing for Anime News Network for half my life, I am bidding farewell to my dear column, as well as any opinion-related content on the site. While I will deeply miss wo...
Shelf Life - Group Therapy
This week's new DVD and Bluray releases, alongside fresh reviews of Kamigami no Asobi and the first season of fan favorite K-ON in HD!
― Jump to this week's reviews: Kamigami no AsobiK-ON! On Shelves This Week Fairy Tail - Part 16 BD+DVD Funimation - 300 min - Hyb - MSRP $54.98Currently cheapest at: $32.12 Rakuten Synopsis: Lucy and Yukino are arrested for their involvement in crimes against the sta...
Shelf Life - Love Me Like You Do
A jam-packed Shelf Life this week with three new reviews, plus week's new releases!
- My Little Monster
- Noragami
- Please Teacher ― Jump to this week's reviews: My Little MonsterNoragamiPlease Teacher! On Shelves This Week Hayate the Combat Butler Season 1 Complete Collection BD, DVD Sentai - 1300 min - Sub - MSRP $99.98|$79.98Currently cheapest at: $58.42 Rakuten|$46.73 Rakuten Synopsis: Because ...
- My Little Monster
- Noragami
- Please Teacher ― Jump to this week's reviews: My Little MonsterNoragamiPlease Teacher! On Shelves This Week Hayate the Combat Butler Season 1 Complete Collection BD, DVD Sentai - 1300 min - Sub - MSRP $99.98|$79.98Currently cheapest at: $58.42 Rakuten|$46.73 Rakuten Synopsis: Because ...
Shelf Life - Cutie Honeys
This week, cute baristas, cute magic weapons, and even some cute new releases.
- Is the order a rabbit?
- Soul Eater NOT! ― Jump to this week's reviews: Is the Order a Rabbit?Soul Eater NOT! On Shelves This Week Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! BD+DVD 1 (Collector's Edition) Ponycan USA - 109 min - Sub - MSRP $89.99Currently cheapest at: $71.98 Right Stuf Synopsis: The boys of the Binan High Schoo...
- Is the order a rabbit?
- Soul Eater NOT! ― Jump to this week's reviews: Is the Order a Rabbit?Soul Eater NOT! On Shelves This Week Cute High Earth Defense Club LOVE! BD+DVD 1 (Collector's Edition) Ponycan USA - 109 min - Sub - MSRP $89.99Currently cheapest at: $71.98 Right Stuf Synopsis: The boys of the Binan High Schoo...
Shelf Life - Video Game Girl Ai
Video games! Breasts! Alchemy! All that and more.
- Atelier Escha & Logy
- Hyperdimension Neptunia
- Solty Rei ― Jump to this week's reviews: Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk SkyHyperdimension NeptuniaSolty Rei On Shelves This Week Please Twins! - Complete Collection DVD Nozomi Entertainment - 325 min - Hyb - MSRP $39.99Currently cheapest at: $23.99 Right Stuf Synopsis: Maiku grew up an ...
- Atelier Escha & Logy
- Hyperdimension Neptunia
- Solty Rei ― Jump to this week's reviews: Atelier Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk SkyHyperdimension NeptuniaSolty Rei On Shelves This Week Please Twins! - Complete Collection DVD Nozomi Entertainment - 325 min - Hyb - MSRP $39.99Currently cheapest at: $23.99 Right Stuf Synopsis: Maiku grew up an ...
Shelf Life - Sporty Spice
This week we get athletic with Ping Pong the Animation and Wanna Be the Strongest in the World.
― Jump to this week's reviews: Ping Pong the AnimationWanna Be the Strongest in the World! On Shelves This Week 009 Re: Cyborg BD+DVD Funimation - 104 min - Hyb - MSRP $34.98Currently cheapest at: $20.14 Amazon Synopsis: Long ago, nine humans were captured and weaponized into cyborgs. However, they rebell...
Shelf Life - No Pain No Game
This week, characters go head-to-head in culinary and card game match-ups:
- No Game, No Life
- Yakitate!! Japan Pt 2 ― Jump to this week's reviews: No Game, No LifeYakitate!! Japan Pt. 2 On Shelves This Week .hack//G.U. Trilogy DVD Funimation - 94 min - Sub - MSRP $29.98Currently cheapest at: $17.26 Rakuten Synopsis: Things in "The World" are once again slipping into chaos. Haseo and his friend Ato...
- No Game, No Life
- Yakitate!! Japan Pt 2 ― Jump to this week's reviews: No Game, No LifeYakitate!! Japan Pt. 2 On Shelves This Week .hack//G.U. Trilogy DVD Funimation - 94 min - Sub - MSRP $29.98Currently cheapest at: $17.26 Rakuten Synopsis: Things in "The World" are once again slipping into chaos. Haseo and his friend Ato...
Shelf Life - Don't You Forget About Me
This week, a slice-of-life about friendship and relationships, and an action show about historical figures with giant guns:
- Nobunagun
- One Week Friends ― Jump to this week's reviews: One Week FriendsNobunagun On Shelves This Week A Lull in the Sea Vol. 1 DVD, Vol. 2 NIS America - 308 min - Hyb - MSRP $49.99|$49.99Currently cheapest at: $37.99 Right Stuf|$37.99 Right Stuf Synopsis: Humans used to ...
- Nobunagun
- One Week Friends ― Jump to this week's reviews: One Week FriendsNobunagun On Shelves This Week A Lull in the Sea Vol. 1 DVD, Vol. 2 NIS America - 308 min - Hyb - MSRP $49.99|$49.99Currently cheapest at: $37.99 Right Stuf|$37.99 Right Stuf Synopsis: Humans used to ...
Shelf Life - Woman Power
This week, a timely look at the energetic Michiko & Hatchin, and a dive into the past with Bubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040.
― Jump to this week's reviews: Michiko & HatchinBubblegum Crisis: Tokyo 2040 On Shelves This Week Atelier, Escha & Logy: Alchemists of the Dusk Sky Complete Collection BD, DVD Sentai - Sub - MSRP $59.98|$49.98Currently cheapest at: $34.49 Amazon|$29.20 Rakuten Synopsis: Escha has ...
Shelf Life - Alien HQ
This week, scrappy volleyball players and a sinister race of sex aliens.
- Captain Earth
- Haikyu!! ― Jump to this week's reviews: Captain Earth Collection 1Haikyu!! Collection 1 On Shelves This Week A Lull in the Sea - Complete Collection BD [Premium] NIS America - Hyb - MSRP $179.99Currently cheapest at: $134.99 Right Stuf Synopsis: Humans used to inhabit the seas, until one day, a group of humans...
- Captain Earth
- Haikyu!! ― Jump to this week's reviews: Captain Earth Collection 1Haikyu!! Collection 1 On Shelves This Week A Lull in the Sea - Complete Collection BD [Premium] NIS America - Hyb - MSRP $179.99Currently cheapest at: $134.99 Right Stuf Synopsis: Humans used to inhabit the seas, until one day, a group of humans...
Shelf Life - Star Power
This week's releases, a pint-size girl bent on world domination and a particularly lethargic entry in the .hack franchise.
-World Conquest Zvezda Plot
-.hack//Roots ― Jump to this week's reviews: World Conquest Zvezda Plot.hack//Roots On Shelves This Week Bleach - Season 25 Uncut Box Set DVD Viz - Hyb - MSRP $44.82Currently cheapest at: $27.58 Amazon Synopsis: Ichigo has been without powers for a ye...
-World Conquest Zvezda Plot
-.hack//Roots ― Jump to this week's reviews: World Conquest Zvezda Plot.hack//Roots On Shelves This Week Bleach - Season 25 Uncut Box Set DVD Viz - Hyb - MSRP $44.82Currently cheapest at: $27.58 Amazon Synopsis: Ichigo has been without powers for a ye...
Shelf Life - Act A Fool
This week, people with superpowers, and a gathering of historical figures in a world very much unlike our own.
- Darker than Black s2
- Nobunaga the Fool collection 1 ― Jump to this week's reviews: Darker Than Black - Season 2 + OVAsNobunaga the Fool - Collection 1 On Shelves This Week Captain Earth - Collection 1 BD, DVD Sentai - 325 min - Sub - MSRP $59.98|49.98Currently cheapest at: $34.46 Amazon...
- Darker than Black s2
- Nobunaga the Fool collection 1 ― Jump to this week's reviews: Darker Than Black - Season 2 + OVAsNobunaga the Fool - Collection 1 On Shelves This Week Captain Earth - Collection 1 BD, DVD Sentai - 325 min - Sub - MSRP $59.98|49.98Currently cheapest at: $34.46 Amazon...
Shelf Life - Fight to Survive
This week, two shelf-worthy sci-fi titles: Knights of Sidonia and the Mardock Scramble trilogy. Plus, a look at this week's new releases.
― Jump to this week's reviews: Mardock Scramble: The TrilogyKnights of Sidonia - Season 1 On Shelves This Week Tsubasa RESERVoir CHRoNiCLE & xxxHOLiC DVD (S.A.V.E.) Funimation - 100 min - Hyb - MSRP $9.98Currently cheapest at: $5.99 Rakuten Synopsis: A double-feat...
Shelf Life - Space Invaders
This week, monsters that you can vanquish with your smartphone, and the next wave of space pioneers.
- Devil Survivor 2
- Space Brothers v.2 ― Jump to this week's reviews: Devil Survivor 2: The AnimationSpace Brothers Collection 2 On Shelves This Week 5 Centimeters Per Second DVD Eastern Star - 63 min - Hyb - MSRP $24.95Currently cheapest at: $15.22 Rakuten Synopsis: Named for the speed at which che...
- Devil Survivor 2
- Space Brothers v.2 ― Jump to this week's reviews: Devil Survivor 2: The AnimationSpace Brothers Collection 2 On Shelves This Week 5 Centimeters Per Second DVD Eastern Star - 63 min - Hyb - MSRP $24.95Currently cheapest at: $15.22 Rakuten Synopsis: Named for the speed at which che...
Shelf Life - Killer Instinct
This week, a celebrated classic from someone's who's never seen it before, and an alien dud.
- Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse v2
- Ninja Scroll ― Jump to this week's reviews: Ninja ScrollMuv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse collection 2 On Shelves This Week Ceres, Celestial Legend Complete TV Series DVD Eastern Star - 580 min - Hyb - MSRP $44.95Currently cheapest at: $27.44 Rakuten Synopsis: Frate...
- Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse v2
- Ninja Scroll ― Jump to this week's reviews: Ninja ScrollMuv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse collection 2 On Shelves This Week Ceres, Celestial Legend Complete TV Series DVD Eastern Star - 580 min - Hyb - MSRP $44.95Currently cheapest at: $27.44 Rakuten Synopsis: Frate...
Shelf Life - Springtime for Panties
We're chasing away the rainy-day blues with two comedies this week: Denki-Gai vol. 2 and D-Frag. Plus, a rundown of this week's new releases.
― Jump to this week's reviews: Denki-gai volume 2D-Frag On Shelves This Week .hack//Roots Complete Series DVD Funimation - 650 min - Hyb - MSRP $39.98Currently cheapest at: $23.28 Rakuten Synopsis: A new version of The World is out, and Haseo and his new guild...
Shelf Life - That's So Ravens
This week's heap of new releases. Plus, a trip back in time, and a magical high school, with reviews of Rose of Versailles part 2, and the first part of Tokyo Ravens.
― Jump to this week's reviews: Rose of Versailles Part 2Tokyo Ravens Part 1 On Shelves This Week Denki-Gai Volume 2 BD+DVD (Collector's Edition + CD) Ponycan USA - 100 min - Sub - MSRP $89.98Currently cheapest at: $71.98 Right Stuf Syn...
Shelf Life - The Sound and the Fuuri
A list of this week's new releases. Plus, gravure idols and espers abound in this week's reviews of Super Sonico and Unlimited Psychic Squad!
― Jump to this week's reviews: Super Sonico the AnimationUnlimited Psychic Squad On Shelves This Week Free! Season 1 DVD Eastern Star - 280 min - Sub - MSRP $39.95Currently cheapest at: $24.38 Rakuten Synopsis: Four boys from Iwatobi High School have their eye...
Shelf Life - The Valley of Machine Dolls
A lot more new releases this week. Plus, a variety of schemes and dreams with reviews of Madoka Magica -Rebellion- and Unbreakable Machine-Doll.
― Jump to this week's reviews: Madoka Magica the Movie -Rebellion-Unbreakable Machine-Doll On Shelves This Week D-Frag! Complete Series BD+DVD, Limited Edition Funimation - 300 min - Hyb - MSRP $64.98|$69.98Currently cheapest at: $37.84 Rakuten|$40.21 Amazo...
Shelf Life - False Hopes
Lots of new releases this week. Plus, love triangles, angsty romances, and more:
- A Certain Scientific Railgun s1
- Looking Up At The Half-Moon
- Nisekoi v3 ― Jump to this week's reviews: Looking Up At the Half-MoonA Certain Magical Railgun season 1Nisekoi volume 3. On Shelves This Week Devil Survivor 2: The Animation - Complete Collection Sentai - 325 min - Hyb - MSRP $69.98Currently cheapest at: ...
- A Certain Scientific Railgun s1
- Looking Up At The Half-Moon
- Nisekoi v3 ― Jump to this week's reviews: Looking Up At the Half-MoonA Certain Magical Railgun season 1Nisekoi volume 3. On Shelves This Week Devil Survivor 2: The Animation - Complete Collection Sentai - 325 min - Hyb - MSRP $69.98Currently cheapest at: ...
Shelf Life - Ultimate Space Pirate
This week's releases. Plus, space adventures, harems, and the end of the world with She, The Ultimate Weapon, Space Pirate Mito, and Student Council's Discretion.
― Jump to this week's reviews: She, The Ultimate Weapon (Saikano), Space Pirate Mito, and Student Council's Discretion. On Shelves This Week Noir Complete Collection BD (Anime Classics) Funimation - 650 min - Hyb - MSRP $49.98Currently che...
Shelf Life - Space Candy
Lots of new releases this week. Plus, reviews for Space Dandy season 1, Outbreak Company, and The Chronicles of the Going Home Club!
― Paul and I are bringing you three new reviews this week. You can jump straight to the reviews for Space Dandy season 1 BD+DVD, The Chronicles of the Going Home Club BD, and Outbreak Company BD. On Shelves This Week .hack//Legend Of The Twilight Complete Series DVD Fu...
Shelf Life - A Gluten For Punishment
This week's new releases! Plus, three new reviews, including the tasty Yakitate!! Japan, Place to Place, and the third season of The World God Only Knows.
― We've got three reviews for you this week. I sank my teeth into the delectable Yakitate!! Japan, while Paul tackled Place to Place and the third season of The World God Only Knows. Jump to this week's reviews: Place to Place Complete Collection ...
Shelf Life - Spirits Away
Gabriella Ekens joins the Shelf Life family with a review of Gingitsune. Also this week, You're Being Summoned, Azazel.
― I'd like to welcome Gabriella Ekens to the Shelf Life team! I'm very excited to have her on board, as her writing and analysis about anime is some of the best I've ever had the pleasure to read. You can read her Winter 2015 daily streaming reviews of Maria the Virgin Witch, GARO ...
Shelf Life - Devils Advocate
This week's new releases. Plus, a look at Devils & Realist, as well as the ultra scrappy Ben-To.
― Jump to this week's reviews: Ben-To Complete Collection BD, Devils and Realist Complete Collection BD. On Shelves This Week Bleach Uncut Set 24 DVD Viz - Hyb - MSRP $44.82Currently cheapest at: $27.94 Rakuten Synopsis: This set covers episodes 330 to 342, which finishes out season 15 and the anime-only...
Shelf Life - Between the Lines
This week's releases, plus reviews of Genshiken: Second Generation, and both seasons of Hiiro no Kakera.
― Jump to this week's reviews: Genshiken: Second Generation BD, Hiiro no Kakera Complete Series Seasons 1 & 2 BD. On Shelves This Week Fairy Tail - Part 15 BD+DVD Funimation - 275 min - Hyb - MSRP $54.98Currently cheapest at: $32.02 Rakuten Synopsis: The adventures keep rolling in this next insta...
Shelf Life - Hellfire and Ice
Lots of new releases this week. Plus, reviews of The Ambition of Oda Nobuna, and Hozuki's Coolheadedness.
― Jump to this week's reviews: Ambition of Oda Nobuna BD, Hozuki's Coolheadedness BD. On Shelves This Week Chronicles of the Going Home Club - Complete Series [Premier Edition] BD NIS America - 288 min - Sub - MSRP $64.99Currently cheapest at: $47.99 Right Stuf Synopsis: New high school student ...
Shelf Life - Space Case
It's a big week for releases! Plus, reviews of Space Brothers, Maid Sama, and My mental choices are completely interfering with my school romantic comedy!
― Jump to this week's reviews: Space Brothers Volume 1 BD, My mental choices are completely interfering with my school romantic comedy BD, and Maid Sama Complete Series BD. On Shelves This Week .hack//SIGN - Complete Series DVD Funimation - 700 mi...
Shelf Life - Illusions of Grandeur
A run down of this week's new video releases. Plus, a glimpse at the new dub for Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions, and a review of Okamikakushi: Masque of the Wolf.
― Jump to this week's reviews: Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! - Limited Edition BD+DVD and Okamikakushi: Masque of the Wolf BD. On Shelves This Week A Certain Magical Index - The Miracle of Endymion BD+DVD Funimation - 90 min - Hyb - ...
Shelf Life - The Rose Garden
A look at this week's new releases. Plus, a look at the Rose of Versailles by new contributor Lynzee Lamb, and a review of Fantastic Detective Labyrinth.
― Jump to this week's reviews: Fantastic Detective Labyrinth Complete Collection DVD and Rose of Versailles Part 1 DVD (Litebox). On Shelves This Week Digimon Fusion - Season 1 DVDCinedigm/New Video - 660 min - Dub - MSRP $44.99Currently cheapest a...
Shelf Life - Shafted
A look at the titles hitting shelves this week! Plus, three tales of love and loss, packed into two tidy boxes.
- ef: a tale of memories & melodies
- Nisekoi: False Love v2 ― Jump to this week's reviews: Nisekoi: False Love Vol. 2 BD and ef: a tale of memories & melodies BD. On Shelves This Week Comic Party - Complete Original Series Collection DVD Eastern Star - 300 min - Hyb - MSRP $39.95Currently...
- ef: a tale of memories & melodies
- Nisekoi: False Love v2 ― Jump to this week's reviews: Nisekoi: False Love Vol. 2 BD and ef: a tale of memories & melodies BD. On Shelves This Week Comic Party - Complete Original Series Collection DVD Eastern Star - 300 min - Hyb - MSRP $39.95Currently...
Shelf Life - True Luv
A look at this week's new releases and a new contributor to Shelf Life joins the team. Plus, alien invasions and other uninvited guests!
- Engaged to the Unidentified
- Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse ― Jump to this week's reviews: Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse Complete Series BD and Engaged to the Unidentified Complete Series BD. On Shelves This Week A-Channel Complete Collection BD Sentai ...
- Engaged to the Unidentified
- Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse ― Jump to this week's reviews: Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse Complete Series BD and Engaged to the Unidentified Complete Series BD. On Shelves This Week A-Channel Complete Collection BD Sentai ...
Shelf Life - Fool's Gold
A rundown of this week's releases. Plus, a heartwarming story about a family of tanuki, and a classic that's been shined and polished for a new generation.
― Jump to this week's reviews: Eccentric Family Complete Series BD and Bubblegum Crisis Ultimate Edition BD Set. On Shelves This Week Little Busters! Refrain Complete Collection BD, DVD Sentai - 325 min - Hyb - MSRP $69.98 | $59.98 Currently chea...
Shelf Life - Over the Horizon
A rundown of this week's new releases. Plus, reviews of Log Horizon collection 2 and A-Channel.
― Jump to this week's reviews: Log Horizon collection 2 and A-Channel. On Shelves This Week Amagami SS+ Complete Collection BD Sentai - 325 min - Sub - MSRP $59.98 Currently cheapest at: $34.49 Amazon Synopsis: This sequel of Amagami SS follows the events of the first series, and continues to expand on Ju...
New Year, New Shelf Life
It's 2015 and some big changes have come to Shelf Life! Check out the new format and peruse this week's releases along with reviews of:
A Certain Magical Index II
Cat's Eye Season 2 ― It's a new year, which seems almost hard to believe. Each day goes by so fast, that I can never seem to catch my breath and appreciate the passing of the seasons. Before I know it, I'll blink and it'll be summer, and I...
A Certain Magical Index II
Cat's Eye Season 2 ― It's a new year, which seems almost hard to believe. Each day goes by so fast, that I can never seem to catch my breath and appreciate the passing of the seasons. Before I know it, I'll blink and it'll be summer, and I...
Shelf Life - The Year in Review
A look back at some of the most memorable (or worth revisiting) home video releases from 2014
― Another year has come and gone, with mountains of anime to go along with it. And while readers and numerous ANN staff alike have given their thoughts on the top five new shows of the year, I wanted to impart my thoughts on what I think are some of the top physical video releases of the year. I chose these ...
Shelf Life - Designated x Diver
This week, characters dive into ancient caves, voluptuous breasts, and also some good old fashioned nostalgia.
- Cowboy Bebop
- Fatal Fury the Movie
- High School DxD New ― Shelf Worthy Cowboy Bebop Complete Series BD Fatal Fury: the Movie DVD Boob Show High School DxD New BD+DVD Rental Nothing this week Perishable Nothing this week Revisiting old classics is sometimes a little scary. There's always...
- Cowboy Bebop
- Fatal Fury the Movie
- High School DxD New ― Shelf Worthy Cowboy Bebop Complete Series BD Fatal Fury: the Movie DVD Boob Show High School DxD New BD+DVD Rental Nothing this week Perishable Nothing this week Revisiting old classics is sometimes a little scary. There's always...
Shelf Life - Love and Other Thugs
This week, budding romance, fresh starts, homemade food, and the eternal search for happiness.
- Log Horizon set 1
- Nisekoi BD 1
- Silver Spoon s2 ― Shelf Worthy Log Horizon Collection 1 BD Nisekoi: False Love Volume 1 BD Silver Spoon Complete 2nd Season DVD Rental Nothing this week Perishable Nothing this week This week yielded three anime titles that I thought were Shelf Worthy, which is rare. Us...
- Log Horizon set 1
- Nisekoi BD 1
- Silver Spoon s2 ― Shelf Worthy Log Horizon Collection 1 BD Nisekoi: False Love Volume 1 BD Silver Spoon Complete 2nd Season DVD Rental Nothing this week Perishable Nothing this week This week yielded three anime titles that I thought were Shelf Worthy, which is rare. Us...
Shelf Life - Kings of Reon
This week, the trials and tribulations of magical retail work, and invading parasitic aliens.
- Fatal Fury: Legends of the Hungry Wolf
- Parasyte ep 1-6
- Yu-Sibu ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Stream Worthy Parasyte ep 1-6 Rental Fatal Fury: Legends of the Hungry Wolf DVD Perishable Yu-Sibu Complete Collection BD I say this every year, but I hate it when Daylight Savings Time ends. I think instea...
- Fatal Fury: Legends of the Hungry Wolf
- Parasyte ep 1-6
- Yu-Sibu ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Stream Worthy Parasyte ep 1-6 Rental Fatal Fury: Legends of the Hungry Wolf DVD Perishable Yu-Sibu Complete Collection BD I say this every year, but I hate it when Daylight Savings Time ends. I think instea...
Shelf Life - The Haunting
This week, ghosts from our past, present, and future. Also, more girl power than you can shake a Moon Stick at!
- A Certain Scientific Railgun S pt 2
- Ghost in the Shell Arise pt 1
- Sailor Moon pt 1 ― Shelf Worthy A Certain Scientific Railgun S Part 2 DVD Rental Sailor Moon Part 1 DVD/BD Ghost in the Shell: Arise Part 1 DVD/BD Perishable Nothing this week For the most part, I don't really eat cand...
- A Certain Scientific Railgun S pt 2
- Ghost in the Shell Arise pt 1
- Sailor Moon pt 1 ― Shelf Worthy A Certain Scientific Railgun S Part 2 DVD Rental Sailor Moon Part 1 DVD/BD Ghost in the Shell: Arise Part 1 DVD/BD Perishable Nothing this week For the most part, I don't really eat cand...
Shelf Life - Angels and Demons
This week, vampires, witches, and gods. Everything you need for a post-Halloween bash.
- Bayonetta: Bloody Fate
- DBZ: Battle of Gods
- Hellsing Ultimate v.3 ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Hellsing Ultimate Volume 3 DVD/BD Bayonetta: Bloody Fate DVD/BD Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods DVD Perishable Nothing this week Halloween feels like the last barrier to the winter holidays, in that everyth...
- Bayonetta: Bloody Fate
- DBZ: Battle of Gods
- Hellsing Ultimate v.3 ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Hellsing Ultimate Volume 3 DVD/BD Bayonetta: Bloody Fate DVD/BD Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods DVD Perishable Nothing this week Halloween feels like the last barrier to the winter holidays, in that everyth...
Shelf Life - Four Your Eyes Only
This week, a special club for a special aesthetic, grave diggers, and good ol' hijinks.
- Dr. Slump Movies 1-5
- Meganebu
- Sunday without God ― Shelf Worthy Sunday without God Complete + OVA BD Rental Dr. Slump Movies 1-5 DVD Perishable Meganebu Complete Series BD This may sound like an insignificant thing, but a few years ago, I turned off the notification sound on my iPhone for new emails. Leavin...
- Dr. Slump Movies 1-5
- Meganebu
- Sunday without God ― Shelf Worthy Sunday without God Complete + OVA BD Rental Dr. Slump Movies 1-5 DVD Perishable Meganebu Complete Series BD This may sound like an insignificant thing, but a few years ago, I turned off the notification sound on my iPhone for new emails. Leavin...
Shelf Life - The Sound of μic
This week, happy pop tunes, a buffet of exotic foods, and larger-than-life robots.
- Gurren Lagann Movies 1 & 2
- Love Live! School Idol Project s1
- Toriko Collection 1 ― Shelf Worthy Gurren Lagann Movie Double Feature BD Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1 BD Toriko Collection 1 DVD Rental Nothing this week Perishable Nothing this week After sifting through some of the new fall anime simulcast...
- Gurren Lagann Movies 1 & 2
- Love Live! School Idol Project s1
- Toriko Collection 1 ― Shelf Worthy Gurren Lagann Movie Double Feature BD Love Live! School Idol Project Season 1 BD Toriko Collection 1 DVD Rental Nothing this week Perishable Nothing this week After sifting through some of the new fall anime simulcast...
Shelf Life - QB of the Year
This week, good fights evil in the battle against titans, witches, and high school dating.
- Attack on Titan pt 2
- Madoka Magica movies 1 & 2
- Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun ― Shelf Worthy Attack on Titan Part 2 BD+DVD Stream Worthy Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun ep. 1-12 Rental Madoka Magica Movies 1 & 2 BD+DVD Perishable Nothing this week It has been almost one year since I started managing the interest f...
- Attack on Titan pt 2
- Madoka Magica movies 1 & 2
- Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun ― Shelf Worthy Attack on Titan Part 2 BD+DVD Stream Worthy Monthly Girls' Nozaki-kun ep. 1-12 Rental Madoka Magica Movies 1 & 2 BD+DVD Perishable Nothing this week It has been almost one year since I started managing the interest f...
Shelf Life - Meat Market
This week, a visit to the farm, the local market, and a girls academy that has a special Airsoft zone worthy of movies.
- Silver Spoon s1
- Stella Women's Academy C3-bu
- Tamako Market ― Shelf Worthy Silver Spoon Complete 1st Season DVD Rental Stella C3-bu Complete Series DVD Tamako Market Complete Series DVD Perishable Nothing this week This week's anime selection was remarkably pleasant. Often, I ...
- Silver Spoon s1
- Stella Women's Academy C3-bu
- Tamako Market ― Shelf Worthy Silver Spoon Complete 1st Season DVD Rental Stella C3-bu Complete Series DVD Tamako Market Complete Series DVD Perishable Nothing this week This week's anime selection was remarkably pleasant. Often, I ...
Shelf Life - Personal Demons
This week, monsters, blood-suckers, and cute girls all around.
- Fate/kaleid Liner Prisma Illya
- Tokyo Ghoul ep. 1-10
- Yuyushiki ― Shelf Worthy Yuyushiki Complete Series BD Stream Worthy Tokyo Ghoul ep. 1-10 Rental Fate/kaleid Liner Prisma Illya Complete Season BD Perishable Nothing this week It finally rained in SoCal today, which is the answer to the internal prayer I chant multiple times a day....
- Fate/kaleid Liner Prisma Illya
- Tokyo Ghoul ep. 1-10
- Yuyushiki ― Shelf Worthy Yuyushiki Complete Series BD Stream Worthy Tokyo Ghoul ep. 1-10 Rental Fate/kaleid Liner Prisma Illya Complete Season BD Perishable Nothing this week It finally rained in SoCal today, which is the answer to the internal prayer I chant multiple times a day....
Shelf Life - Clone Wars
This week, a classic magical girl show, as well as some other girls with supernatural powers, including one that defies gravity.
- A Certain Scientific Railgun S pt 1
- Card Captor Sakura
- Senran Kagura ― Shelf Worthy Card Captor Sakura Complete Series BD A Certain Scientific Railgun S Part 1 DVD Mildly Entertaining Booby Show Senran Kagura: Ninja Flash Complete Series BD+DVD Perishable Nothing thi...
- A Certain Scientific Railgun S pt 1
- Card Captor Sakura
- Senran Kagura ― Shelf Worthy Card Captor Sakura Complete Series BD A Certain Scientific Railgun S Part 1 DVD Mildly Entertaining Booby Show Senran Kagura: Ninja Flash Complete Series BD+DVD Perishable Nothing thi...
Shelf Life - Popular Culture
This week, the challenges of high school, fighting alien menaces, and evil masterminds.
- Gatchaman Crowds
- Terror in Resonance ep. 1-6
- Watamote ― Shelf Worthy Watamote Complete Series BD Gatchaman Crowds Complete Series BD Stream Worthy Terror in Resonance ep. 1-6 Rental Shelf Nothing this week Perishable Nothing this week Even though Otakon was a full week ago, I still feel the side-effects of ...
- Gatchaman Crowds
- Terror in Resonance ep. 1-6
- Watamote ― Shelf Worthy Watamote Complete Series BD Gatchaman Crowds Complete Series BD Stream Worthy Terror in Resonance ep. 1-6 Rental Shelf Nothing this week Perishable Nothing this week Even though Otakon was a full week ago, I still feel the side-effects of ...
Shelf Life - Flowers For Baudelaire
This week, armored gangsters, sexy cyborgs, giant robots, and stolen gym uniforms.
- Appleseed Alpha
- Flowers of Evil
- Majestic Prince collection 1 ― Shelf Worthy Flowers of Evil Complete Series BD (Sub) Rental Shelf Appleseed Alpha BD Majestic Prince Collection 1 BD Perishable Nothing this week I love convention season, but it is a little exhausting. I feel like I've just barely recovered from Co...
- Appleseed Alpha
- Flowers of Evil
- Majestic Prince collection 1 ― Shelf Worthy Flowers of Evil Complete Series BD (Sub) Rental Shelf Appleseed Alpha BD Majestic Prince Collection 1 BD Perishable Nothing this week I love convention season, but it is a little exhausting. I feel like I've just barely recovered from Co...
Shelf Life - Multiple Choice
This week, lots and lots of lovely ladies, a healthy mix of pretty boys, and even a few animal-folk as well.
- Date A Live
- Karneval
- Problem Children Are Coming From Another World, Aren't They? ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Shelf Date A Live Complete Series BD/DVD Problem Children Are Coming From Another World, Aren't They? BD Perishable Karneval Complete Series BD+DVD In less than a we...
- Date A Live
- Karneval
- Problem Children Are Coming From Another World, Aren't They? ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Shelf Date A Live Complete Series BD/DVD Problem Children Are Coming From Another World, Aren't They? BD Perishable Karneval Complete Series BD+DVD In less than a we...
Shelf Life - All Thinking Men
This week, monsters and demons and bears, oh my! As well as magical powers and a post-apocalyptic tale involving automatic tanks.
- Mekakucity Actors ep. 1-12
- Red Data Girl
- Short Peace ― Shelf Worthy Short Peace BD Stream Worthy Mekakucity Actors ep. 1-12 Rental Shelf Red Data Girl Complete Series DVD Perishable Nothing this week Shortly after Anime Expo, I boarded a plane for southern China to ...
- Mekakucity Actors ep. 1-12
- Red Data Girl
- Short Peace ― Shelf Worthy Short Peace BD Stream Worthy Mekakucity Actors ep. 1-12 Rental Shelf Red Data Girl Complete Series DVD Perishable Nothing this week Shortly after Anime Expo, I boarded a plane for southern China to ...
Shelf Life - Never Forget
This week, excitement abounds as the titans come to town. Also, demons that spring forth from smartphone apps, and a tale of amnesia you want to forget.
- Amnesia
- Attack on Titan pt 1
- Devil Survivor 2 ― Shelf Worthy Attack on Titan Part 1 BD/DVD Rental Shelf Devil Survivor 2: The Animation BD Perishable Amnesia - Complete Series BD I was shocked last week to realize that Anime Expo is right arou...
- Amnesia
- Attack on Titan pt 1
- Devil Survivor 2 ― Shelf Worthy Attack on Titan Part 1 BD/DVD Rental Shelf Devil Survivor 2: The Animation BD Perishable Amnesia - Complete Series BD I was shocked last week to realize that Anime Expo is right arou...
Shelf Life - S P O R T S
This week, a handful of sports anime worth watching for those who don't like sports.
― In honor of the World Cup, which is currently taking place in Brazil, I wanted to dedicate an entire column to soccer anime. However, I also wanted people to be able to watch the shows without having to track down old, out-of-print DVDs, or otherwise resort to sordid, illegal means. So instead, I decided to focus o...
Shelf Life - Say Yes to A Dress
It's been... one week since she looked at me, lost her memories and in sunlight she turns green.
- Eureka Seven Movie
- Samurai Bride
- One Week Friends ep. 1-9 ― Shelf Worthy None this week (Mostly) Stream Worthy One Week Friends ep. 1-9 Rental Shelf Eureka Seven movie BD+DVD Samurai Bride BD Perishable Nothing this week People who know me know that I'm a big sports fan (with the exception of baske...
- Eureka Seven Movie
- Samurai Bride
- One Week Friends ep. 1-9 ― Shelf Worthy None this week (Mostly) Stream Worthy One Week Friends ep. 1-9 Rental Shelf Eureka Seven movie BD+DVD Samurai Bride BD Perishable Nothing this week People who know me know that I'm a big sports fan (with the exception of baske...
Shelf Life - Dance Revolution
This week, love stories, both pure and impure, and plenty of heart.
- Eureka Seven part 2
- Love Live! s2 ep. 1-8
- Maria Holic Alive ― Shelf Worthy Eureka Seven Part 2 BD Stream Worthy Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season ep. 1-8 Rental Shelf Maria Holic Alive Complete Collection BD Perishable Nothing this week Inevitably, as one ages, their taste in entertainment changes as well. When I was y...
- Eureka Seven part 2
- Love Live! s2 ep. 1-8
- Maria Holic Alive ― Shelf Worthy Eureka Seven Part 2 BD Stream Worthy Love Live! School Idol Project 2nd Season ep. 1-8 Rental Shelf Maria Holic Alive Complete Collection BD Perishable Nothing this week Inevitably, as one ages, their taste in entertainment changes as well. When I was y...
Shelf Life - The Little Princes
This week, a menagerie of characters, as well as a collection of beautiful boys, and butt-kicking girls.
- Cuticle Detective Inaba
- Ikki Tousen: Xtreme Xecutor
- Uta no Prince-sama s1 ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Shelf Uta no Prince-sama S1 Complete Collection BD Cuticle Detective Inaba Complete Collection BD Ikki Tousen: Xtreme Xecutor Complete Collection DVD Perishable Nothing this wee...
- Cuticle Detective Inaba
- Ikki Tousen: Xtreme Xecutor
- Uta no Prince-sama s1 ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Shelf Uta no Prince-sama S1 Complete Collection BD Cuticle Detective Inaba Complete Collection BD Ikki Tousen: Xtreme Xecutor Complete Collection DVD Perishable Nothing this wee...
Shelf Life - Dog Days
This week, surfing robots, delusions of grandeur, and dog people.
- Eureka Seven part 1
- Fusé: Memoirs of a Huntress
- Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions ― Shelf Worthy Eureka Seven Part 1 BD Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions DVD Rental Shelf Fusé: Memoirs of a Huntress BD Perishable Nothing this week It's supposed to be in the high-90s again by the middle of the week. For those of you with air condit...
- Eureka Seven part 1
- Fusé: Memoirs of a Huntress
- Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions ― Shelf Worthy Eureka Seven Part 1 BD Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions DVD Rental Shelf Fusé: Memoirs of a Huntress BD Perishable Nothing this week It's supposed to be in the high-90s again by the middle of the week. For those of you with air condit...
Shelf Life - Idol Warship
This week, lots of dancing and singing, some screaming, and probably not enough chaos.
- AKB0048 next stage
- Nyaruko: Crawling with Love
- Pet Girl of Sakurasou Pt 2 ― Shelf Worthy AKB0048 next stage BD Rental Shelf Pet Girl of Sakurasou Collection 2 BD Perishable Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! S1 BD I've been haunting the store shelves of Target recently, picking up as much discounted Easter candy a...
- AKB0048 next stage
- Nyaruko: Crawling with Love
- Pet Girl of Sakurasou Pt 2 ― Shelf Worthy AKB0048 next stage BD Rental Shelf Pet Girl of Sakurasou Collection 2 BD Perishable Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! S1 BD I've been haunting the store shelves of Target recently, picking up as much discounted Easter candy a...
Shelf Life - Me, Myself, and Yourself
This week, evil alien life forms, psychokinetic kids, mutant rats, and something strange in the water.
- From the New World pt 1
- Myself;Yourself
- Space Battleship Yamato (live-ation) ― Shelf Worthy None This Week Rental Shelf Myself;Yourself DVD (subtitled-only) Space Battleship Yamato BD+DVD (live-action) From the New World Collection 1 BD Perishable Nothing this week Every time I go to an anime...
- From the New World pt 1
- Myself;Yourself
- Space Battleship Yamato (live-ation) ― Shelf Worthy None This Week Rental Shelf Myself;Yourself DVD (subtitled-only) Space Battleship Yamato BD+DVD (live-action) From the New World Collection 1 BD Perishable Nothing this week Every time I go to an anime...
Shelf Life - Hal I Met Your Mother
This week, the hardships of living on a farm, robo friends, and supercomputers that dictate your every move.
- Hal
- Psycho-Pass pt 2
- Silver Spoon s2 ― Shelf Worthy Psycho-Pass Part 2 BD+DVD Stream Worthy Silver Spoon ep. 1-11 Rental Shelf Hal DVD (early screener, subtitled-only) Perishable Nothing this week I'm headed to Sakuracon next weekend, which is very exciting for me. This is only my secon...
- Hal
- Psycho-Pass pt 2
- Silver Spoon s2 ― Shelf Worthy Psycho-Pass Part 2 BD+DVD Stream Worthy Silver Spoon ep. 1-11 Rental Shelf Hal DVD (early screener, subtitled-only) Perishable Nothing this week I'm headed to Sakuracon next weekend, which is very exciting for me. This is only my secon...
Shelf Life - The Other 1/2
This week, a beautiful old classic, and enough violence to saturate your nightmares for a week.
- Psycho-Pass pt. 1
- Pupa ep. 1-12
- Ranma 1/2 set 1 ― Shelf Worthy Ranma 1/2 Set 1 BD Psycho-Pass Part 1 BD+DVD Rental Shelf Nothing this week Perishable Nothing this week Flushable Pupa ep. 1-12 Can you believe it's almost April? Where did all that time go? It feels like just yesterday that I had made ...
- Psycho-Pass pt. 1
- Pupa ep. 1-12
- Ranma 1/2 set 1 ― Shelf Worthy Ranma 1/2 Set 1 BD Psycho-Pass Part 1 BD+DVD Rental Shelf Nothing this week Perishable Nothing this week Flushable Pupa ep. 1-12 Can you believe it's almost April? Where did all that time go? It feels like just yesterday that I had made ...
Shelf Life - Rise and Shine
This week, guns, ambitions, and more dreams than you can shake a stick at.
- Jormungand Perfect Order
- Robotics;Notes Pt 2
- Wake Up Girls! ep. 1-10 ― Shelf Worthy Jormungand Perfect Order BD+DVD Stream Worthy Wake Up Girls! Ep. 1-10 Rental Shelf Robotics;Notes Part 2 BD+DVD Perishable Nothing this week With a large group of my hometown friends in Japan on a PacSet Tour and what feels like 80% of m...
- Jormungand Perfect Order
- Robotics;Notes Pt 2
- Wake Up Girls! ep. 1-10 ― Shelf Worthy Jormungand Perfect Order BD+DVD Stream Worthy Wake Up Girls! Ep. 1-10 Rental Shelf Robotics;Notes Part 2 BD+DVD Perishable Nothing this week With a large group of my hometown friends in Japan on a PacSet Tour and what feels like 80% of m...
Shelf Life - Gunslinger Girls
This week, girls with guns! Who are also guns! As well as a heaping helping of beautiful boys, deities, and henchmen.
- Dragonball Z s2
- Kamisama Kiss
- Upotte! ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Shelf Kamisama Kiss Complete Series BD+DVD Upotte! Complete Collection BD DBZ Shelf Dragonball Z Season 2 BD Perishable Nothing this week I stuffed my face full of kaiten sushi yesterday, which is one...
- Dragonball Z s2
- Kamisama Kiss
- Upotte! ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Shelf Kamisama Kiss Complete Series BD+DVD Upotte! Complete Collection BD DBZ Shelf Dragonball Z Season 2 BD Perishable Nothing this week I stuffed my face full of kaiten sushi yesterday, which is one...
Shelf Life - Love;Stories
This week, a scintillating tale of modern politics and voter fraud, along with giant robots, AI girls, and child soldiers. All in a week's work.
- Jormungand s1
- Love, Election & Chocolate
- Robotics;Notes part 1 ― Shelf Worthy Robotics;Notes Part 1 BD+DVD Rental Shelf Love, Election & Chocolate Complete Series BD Jormungand the Complete First Season BD+DVD Perishable Nothing this week The past few...
- Jormungand s1
- Love, Election & Chocolate
- Robotics;Notes part 1 ― Shelf Worthy Robotics;Notes Part 1 BD+DVD Rental Shelf Love, Election & Chocolate Complete Series BD Jormungand the Complete First Season BD+DVD Perishable Nothing this week The past few...
Shelf Life - Baked Apple Tartaros
This week, we explore the life and times of a family restaurant and the folks who staff it, learn the Angler Fish dance, and shoot at robots.
- Appleseed XIII: Tartaros & Ouranos
- Girls und Panzer OVA collection
- Working!! Second Season ― Shelf Worthy None this week Rental Shelf Girls und Panzer OVA Collection BD Wagnaria!! Second Season Premium Edition BD Perishable Appleseed XIII: Tartaros & Our...
- Appleseed XIII: Tartaros & Ouranos
- Girls und Panzer OVA collection
- Working!! Second Season ― Shelf Worthy None this week Rental Shelf Girls und Panzer OVA Collection BD Wagnaria!! Second Season Premium Edition BD Perishable Appleseed XIII: Tartaros & Our...
Shelf Life - Friendship is Magi
This week, the magic of friendship... even if your friend is a giant genie with a flute for a head. Also, a sports show about bicycles.
― Shelf Worthy Magi - The Labyrinth of Magic Part 1 DVD Rental Shelf Haganai Complete Series BD+DVD Perishable Nothing this week Stream-Worthy Yowamushi Pedal 1-16 Last night I had a lovely stand-off with an upstairs neighbor. The plumbing in our apartment complex w...
Shelf Life - Age of Aquarion
This week, strong ladies, floating men, and a whole lot of schoolgirls.
- Aquarion Evol pt 1
- Michiko & Hatchin
- Yuruyuri s2 ― Shelf Worthy Michiko & Hatchin Complete Series BD+DVD Rental Shelf Aquarion Evol Part 1 BD+DVD Yuruyuri Season 2 Premium Edition BD Perishable Nothing this week At some point, I did a rough calculation of how much time I've spent watching anime in my lifetime. The number i...
- Aquarion Evol pt 1
- Michiko & Hatchin
- Yuruyuri s2 ― Shelf Worthy Michiko & Hatchin Complete Series BD+DVD Rental Shelf Aquarion Evol Part 1 BD+DVD Yuruyuri Season 2 Premium Edition BD Perishable Nothing this week At some point, I did a rough calculation of how much time I've spent watching anime in my lifetime. The number i...
Shelf Life - Come At Me, Bro
This week, lots and lots of fanservice. Exploding clothes, bath scenes, swimsuit competitions, it's there. Also, superheroes.
- Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians
- OniAi
- Zetman ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Shelf Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians Complete DVD Zetman complete series BD Perishable OniAi Complete Series BD+DVD As anyone who knows me or follows my Twitter knows, I am a big Broncos fan...
- Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians
- OniAi
- Zetman ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Shelf Ikki Tousen: Great Guardians Complete DVD Zetman complete series BD Perishable OniAi Complete Series BD+DVD As anyone who knows me or follows my Twitter knows, I am a big Broncos fan...
Shelf Life - Girls und Anime
We start off the year with girls in tanks, and kids in robots.
- Dragon Ball Z S1
- Eureka 7: AO
- Girls und Panzer ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Shelf Girls und Panzer Complete Series BD Eureka 7: AO Parts 1 and 2 BD+DVD DBZ for People Who Like DBZ Dragon Ball Z Season 1 BD Perishable Nothing this week After several years of making resolutions and breaking most of them, this year I switch...
- Dragon Ball Z S1
- Eureka 7: AO
- Girls und Panzer ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Shelf Girls und Panzer Complete Series BD Eureka 7: AO Parts 1 and 2 BD+DVD DBZ for People Who Like DBZ Dragon Ball Z Season 1 BD Perishable Nothing this week After several years of making resolutions and breaking most of them, this year I switch...
Shelf Life - Last Second Gift Guide
Bamboo picks out some last-possible-second gift ideas from 2013's gems and favorites.
― If you're anything like me, then you don't start Christmas shopping until Christmas Eve. Or maaaaybe the day before that. It's not that I don't love the spirit of giving, or whatever, I'm just a serial procrastinator when it comes out to check off my gift list. So, if you've still got any anime fans left on your ...
Shelf Life - La Vie en Rogue
This week, little girls who save the world from dragons, hitmen who save the world from bad guys, and heroes who save... breasts, or something.
- Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero
- Golgo 13 TV
- Little Witch Academia ― Shelf Worthy Little Witch Academia BD Rental Shelf Golgo 13 Complete Collection BD Perishable Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero complete series DVD+BD Over the weekend I went to a miniature donkey...
- Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero
- Golgo 13 TV
- Little Witch Academia ― Shelf Worthy Little Witch Academia BD Rental Shelf Golgo 13 Complete Collection BD Perishable Aesthetica of a Rogue Hero complete series DVD+BD Over the weekend I went to a miniature donkey...
Shelf Life - You Da Bomb
This week, a show about murder, gore, and the "other"; a show about ... more murder and gore, and one about luck.
― Shelf Worthy Another Complete Collection BD Rental Shelf Good Luck Girl! Complete Series BD+DVD BTOOOM! Complete Collection BD Perishable Nothing this week December always sneaks up on me. I spend all year trudging along, only to suddenly realize, "Oh crap, this year is almost over." A...
Shelf Life - Breast in Show
This week, a lovely film about a mother and her children, and a pirate adventure. And then a show about boobs.
- Maken-Ki! Battling Venus
- One Piece: Strong World
- Wolf Children ― Shelf Worthy Wolf Children BD+DVD Rental Shelf One Piece: Strong World BD+DVD Perishable Maken-Ki! Battling Venus season 1 BD+DVD Yesterday, I listened to holiday music for the first time. I felt a little dirty about it,...
- Maken-Ki! Battling Venus
- One Piece: Strong World
- Wolf Children ― Shelf Worthy Wolf Children BD+DVD Rental Shelf One Piece: Strong World BD+DVD Perishable Maken-Ki! Battling Venus season 1 BD+DVD Yesterday, I listened to holiday music for the first time. I felt a little dirty about it,...
Shelf Life - Boys to Men
This week, a beloved classic, a glimpse into the minds of high school boys, and dangerous viruses.
- Akira
- Daily Lives of High School Boys
- Guilty Crown ― Shelf Worthy Daily Lives of High School Boys Complete Series Premium Edition BD Akira 25th Anniversary Edition BD+DVD Rental Shelf Guilty Crown Part 1 & 2 BD+DVD Perishable None this week Recently, on one of my runs, I discovered a small stretc...
- Akira
- Daily Lives of High School Boys
- Guilty Crown ― Shelf Worthy Daily Lives of High School Boys Complete Series Premium Edition BD Akira 25th Anniversary Edition BD+DVD Rental Shelf Guilty Crown Part 1 & 2 BD+DVD Perishable None this week Recently, on one of my runs, I discovered a small stretc...
Shelf Life - Ace of Bakes
This week, bread, bread, and more bread. Also, a slice of life show, so it's pretty much a whole bakery.
- Blood C: The Last Dark
- Shining Hearts
- Yuruyuri s1 ― Shelf Worthy Blood-C: The Last Dark BD+DVD Rental Shelf Yuruyuri Season 1 Premium Edition BD Perishable Shining Hearts Complete Collection BD Now that October is over, I feel like we can move on to the good holidays. I don't knock anyone f...
- Blood C: The Last Dark
- Shining Hearts
- Yuruyuri s1 ― Shelf Worthy Blood-C: The Last Dark BD+DVD Rental Shelf Yuruyuri Season 1 Premium Edition BD Perishable Shining Hearts Complete Collection BD Now that October is over, I feel like we can move on to the good holidays. I don't knock anyone f...
Shelf Life - Dead Girl Walking
This week's anime involves a zombie girlfriend, and lots of singing, dancing, and robots.
- AKB0048 s1
- Sakura Wars the Movie
- Sankarea ― Shelf Worthy Sankarea: Undying Love Complete Collection BD Rental Shelf AKB0048 Season 1 Complete Collection BD Sakura Wars - The Movie BD+DVD Perishable Nothing this week Every year, I get lazier and lazier about doing anything for Halloween. When I was a kid, ...
- AKB0048 s1
- Sakura Wars the Movie
- Sankarea ― Shelf Worthy Sankarea: Undying Love Complete Collection BD Rental Shelf AKB0048 Season 1 Complete Collection BD Sakura Wars - The Movie BD+DVD Perishable Nothing this week Every year, I get lazier and lazier about doing anything for Halloween. When I was a kid, ...
Shelf Life - Wing Man
This week, lost identities, swapped bodies, and a whole lot of explosions.
- Kokoro Connect
- Last Exile: Fam, the Silver Wing
- We Without Wings ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Shelf We Without Wings complete series DVD Kokoro Connect complete series BD Last Exile - Fam, the Silver Wing complete BD+DVD Perishable Nothing this week This is another one of those "meh" weeks where all of the re...
- Kokoro Connect
- Last Exile: Fam, the Silver Wing
- We Without Wings ― Shelf Worthy Nothing this week Rental Shelf We Without Wings complete series DVD Kokoro Connect complete series BD Last Exile - Fam, the Silver Wing complete BD+DVD Perishable Nothing this week This is another one of those "meh" weeks where all of the re...
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