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Season of the Sun

Seishun Anime Zenshuu (translated as Animated Classics of Japanese Literature for its English release) is a 1986 anthology series that retold well-known stories from modern Japanese literature. It's…

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Growing Up

Seishun Anime Zenshuu (translated as Animated Classics of Japanese Literature for its English release) is a 1986 anthology series that retold well-known stories from modern Japanese literature. It's…

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A Ghost Story (Hoichi the Earless)

Seishun Anime Zenshuu (translated as Animated Classics of Japanese Literature for its English release) is a 1986 anthology series that retold well-known stories from modern Japanese literature. It's…

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Nessa no Wakusei

Okizari presents the first English-subtitled release of the original version of Nessa no Wakusei (Desert Planet or Hot Sandy Planet), a mid-1990s borderline hentai OVA. It's better known in North America…

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Shinji Aramaki on Virtual Reality and the Potential of AI

Evan Minto (Editor-in-Chief): We’ve still got a big interview backlog we’re working through here at Ani-Gamers, so here’s another treat for you all! At Otakon back in 2023,…

Ani-Gamers

Anime Grindhouse: The Slam Dunk Movies

Born on January 12, 1967 in Isa, Kagoshima , Takehiko Nariai loved to draw as a child & while growing up found inspiration in wanting to mak...

The Land of Obscusion: Home of the Obscure & Forgotten

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The First Slam Dunk (Collector’s Edition 4K Ultra HD & Blu-ray) Unboxing

The First Slam Dunk finally lands on home video in the UK by Anime Limited, and it’s also in 4K with Dolby Atmos & Vision support.

The Normanic Vault

Reader's Digest Condensed Anime - Cello Hiki no Gauche (1998)

Some Japanese stories are so beloved that the have been made into an anime many times. One of them is Miyazawa Kenji' s Cello Hiki no Gauche...

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Tenjou Hen: Utsu no Miko

And now the other shoe drops. Orphan presents the first English-subtitled release of the movie version of Tenjou Hen: Utsu no Miko ( Prince...

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Vagabond Definitive Edition Volume 1 Manga Review

Inoue’s art is startlingly good. His keen eye for composition and posing, already put to amazing use in Slam Dunk, almost makes the characters leap from the pages.

Anime News Network - Views

The First Slam Dunk Movie UK Home Video Release Details

The good folks from Anime Limited have just announced the UK home video release details for The First Slam Dunk. The first movie adaptation ...

Otaku News - World Edition

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#120 Chameleon Jail: A Slam Dunk? Or a Slam Flop?! ft Manga Analyst Josu_ke

This series by the creator of Slam Dunk misses the rim   We and our guest Manga Analyst Josu_ke discuss Shonen Jump manga Chameleon Jail.    Show Notes:…

Shonen Flop

#120 Chameleon Jail: A Slam Dunk? Or a Slam Flop?! ft Manga Analyst Josu_ke

This series by the creator of Slam Dunk misses the rim   We and our guest Manga Analyst Josu_ke discuss Shonen Jump manga Chameleon Jail.    Show Notes:…

Shonen Flop

Mikosuri Han Gekijou

Mikosuri Han Gekijou dates from 2013. It's basically a collection of short (30-40 second) dirty jokes grouped together by setting. It's bas...

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Seirei Tsukai (Elementalors)

Seirei Tsukai ( Elementalors ), not to be confused with Seirei Tsukai no Blade Dance , is a one-shot OVA based on a manga by Okazaki Takesh...

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The First SLAM DUNK Review: Life After Loss

This review contains major spoilers for The First Slam Dunk. When I envisioned myself watching The First Slam Dunk, I…

The Wonder Of Anime

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Episode 162: Cinematic Crossover Clusterf***

In this season finale the hosts dish out a couple of “quick” reviews in The Quick and the Dead. After that they mix things up and review a…

Anime Brain Freeze

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“Slam Dunk” Tourism Spot Installs Camera to Deter Naughty Tourists

A site in Kamakura made famous by Slam Dunk is the latest Japanese tourism destination trying to clamp down on bad manners.

Unseen Japan

Do Not Watch Stardust Memory

12 Days of Aniblogging 2024, Day 3The Universal Century Gundam OVAs are pretty well-regarded as a whole. War in the Pocket is an antiwar Christmas classic from the…

Floating Catacombs

Portrait of the Psychopath as a Young Man (Aoki Honoo v2)

Aoki Honoo is a one-shot OVA from 1989, based on a six-volume manga by Yanagasawa Kimio, a prolific mangaka who is almost unknown in the…

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The Speakeasy #165: Tsukihime Remake, Slam Dunk, Gundam SEED Freedom + More

Screenshot This month episode is a catch all of things we’ve been watching and playing. Tsukihime Remake: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon (spoiler review: 27:00 – 38:33)…

Reverse Thieves

517 – Manga in Motion 65 – The First Slam Dunk

While Seamus is out we talk about Astro Bot, Dracula, Ryukishi Senmon Gakkou, Go! Happy Mania, and more! Then, our Manga in Motion on Takehiko Inoue directing debut,…

Manga Machinations

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5 Shonen Sports Manga to Ignite Your Passion

Are you looking for the best sports shonen manga? Explore the thrill of competition, teamwork, and dedication through these must-read sports manga series. Perfect for fans of sports…

All About Anime and Manga

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The Big 3: Anime's Biggest Lie

The Big Three are One Piece, Naruto and Bleach. But have you ever asked why? Since the mid to late 2000s the history surrounding this name has been…

Totally Not Mark

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The First Slam Dunk Anime Blu-ray Review

The First Slam Dunk serves as a fantastic introduction to Takehiko Inoue's classic while simultaneously functioning as its own self-contained experience.

Anime News Network - Views

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Playing the Long Game - The Story of Slam Dunk in North America

Slam Dunk has been wildly popular across Asia—first in the 90s and once again with the release of The First Slam Dunk last year. But in North America,…

Anime News Network - Views

Bride of Deimos

Deimos no Hanayome: Ran no Kumikyoku ( Bride of Deimos: The Orchid Suite ) is a 1988 one-shot OVA. It's based on an incomplete 17-volume ma...

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Slam Dunk Anime Episodes 61-101

As Slam Dunk reached its final stretch, I can see why this series is considered the sports classic that it is today.

Anime News Network - Views

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The CANCELLED NBA ANIME Spin-Off About TRACY MCGRADY? | Ep 6 | The Vault

Did you know that in the 90s, Bandai had teamed up with PLEX to create a bizarre American Slam Dunk spin-off about NBA basketball player, Tracy McGrady? The…

Ray Mona

Nayuta

Nayuta is a 1986 sci-fi OVA,based on a three volume manga by Sasaki Junko. (The manga is not available in English.) It's another show that a...

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The First Slam Dunk Anime Loves Basketball As Much As I Do

The movie brilliantly translates the experience and attitude of being on the court to the medium of animation, and if you've so much as touched a basketball, you…

Anime News Network - Views

Mellow

Another year, another ecchi OVA about cross-dressing from Knack. This time it's 1993's Mellow , which is based on a manga by Kasahara Rin th...

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Staff Picks: The Best Anime of 2023

We continue our annual Staff Picks list with our second entry counting down our favorite anime series and movies from 2023 Any anime project released …

Ani-Gamers

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Sakugabooru Animation Awards 2023

It’s time for a last look at 2023 with the Sakugabooru Animation Awards. We’ve gathered directors, animators, designers, producers, and passionate fans to share their favorite, most res…

Sakuga Blog

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Let's Go! Anime in 2023

It’s the start of the new year! In that spirit, here’s a list of memorable moments from last year. Where has anime been? Where is it going?

ANIWIRE

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Anime OVAs You Missed - Boyfriend (1992)

To be real.. An anime titled boyfriend would never be my first choice of an anime to watch. And actually.. It wasn’t. I’ve seen over 500 before I got to this. All jokes…

animebackwhen

Holiday Review #22: MY LOVESICK LIFE AS A '90S OTAKU

 And now books set within my lifetime could technically be considered "historical." If you'll excuse me, I just have to go sit in the corner...

The Manga Test Drive

Holiday Review #22: MY LOVESICK LIFE AS A '90S OTAKU

 And now books set within my lifetime could technically be considered "historical." If you'll excuse me, I just have to go sit in the corner...

The Manga Test Drive

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Oricon’s Yearly Manga Volume Sales Ranking 2023 + Important Announcement

Please Read, It is Important I noticed a spike in views for the Blog waking up this morning. I guess many of you have been looking forward to…

Erzat

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30 Anime The Str8s DESERVE

Watch Uncensored w/Bonus Content: https://www.patreon.com/KrisPNatz Its that weird time of year in-between the two generous holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas so in the spirit of being GENEROUS lets discuss…

KrisPNatz

Sunday Veterans: Kazuhiko Shimamoto and Kazuhiro Fujita interview translation.

Hey-lo, Sunday fans. In what's become a strange tradition it's me, Sakaki updating the blog on my birthday rather than resting or doing anyt...

Weekly Shounen Sunday Edition

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The Emergency Heteronormative Character

There is an archetype in anime and manga that I’ve begun calling the “Emergency Heteronormative Character.”  In the beginning, many manga creators do not know where their comics…

OGIUE MANIAX

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THIS WHAT MY ROOM LOOMS LIKE

THIS is a room tour! I have a bunch of anime figures raging from a bunch of series  JoJo, bizarre adventure, one piece, Naruto, Dragon, Ball, Z…

DecafisHere

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Slam Dunk – Episode 9

Sorry Judo Club, your bribes won't work on Hanamichi. He's sticking with basketball!

AngryAnimeBitches Anime Blog

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DRAGON BALL: The Ultimate FILLER Review (100% Blind)

https://wtplay.link/totallynotmark — Download War Thunder for FREE and get your bonus! The filler of Dragon Ball's anime is for some the ultimate blemish on this long and highly acclaimed…

Totally Not Mark

The First Slam Dunk

If I had to express how I felt about The First Slam Dunk in one word, it would be weird. The decisions taken when converting this movie for…

AR Drift Club

The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - ep 123: The First Slam Dunk with Tricia

Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! Last month in North America, the f...

The Anime Nostalgia Podcast

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Slam Dunk – Episode 8

How strong is Hanamichi's loyalty to the basketball team? Arguably, very low. But his commitment to Haruko? He's absolutely committed to her.

AngryAnimeBitches Anime Blog

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Slam Dunk – Episode 7

And the match between the first years and their seniors continue! We start to see more of Rukawa's competitive side and it's so strong that even Hanamichi has…

AngryAnimeBitches Anime Blog

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An Incredible Experience: The First Slam Dunk Anime Movie Review

I went into basketball anime The First Slam Dunk with minimal expectations. I didn’t predict it would be one of the best anime movies…

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