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The Appletree Maiden (Jabloňová panna) (Břetislav Pojar, 1973)

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Břetislav Pojar and Miroslav Štěpánek #3: “Who Threw That, Gentlemen?” (1970-73) and “The Appletree Maiden” (1973)

After some 10 months of writing, and almost a year since the last article, here at last is my extensive look at the second Bears series and Břetislav Pojar’s…

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Břetislav Pojar: Multi-Talent of Czech Animation (Part 2)

Here is the second half of my in-depth (though not exactly comprehensive) look at the films of the great Czech animator Břetislav Pojar. The first half can be…

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Břetislav Pojar and Miroslav Štěpánek #1: Pojar’s “Hey Mister, Let’s Play!” entries (1965)

Watch the films discussed in this article with English subtitles on YouTube! …or, download files of them for personal viewing here! In the years since I initially spoke…

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Dec 23, 2020 • Subscribe

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Břetislav Pojar and Miroslav Štěpánek #2: The largely Štěpánek-directed “Hey Mister, Let’s Play!” entries (1966-67)

Watch the films discussed in this article with English subtitles by viewing them on YouTube here! …or, download copies for personal viewing here! When we left off in…

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Anime (1963 - 1973)

Reference for the latest documentary "Anime and the Economic Miracle" https://youtu.be/xYZXTQX_wXE Anime includes: Astro Boy 鉄腕アトム Eight Man エイトマン Galactic Boy Team 銀河少年隊 Gigantor 鉄人28号 Hermit Village 仙人部落 Locus 軌跡…

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Ninpu Kamui Gaiden, Cleopatra: Queen of Sex, Donkikko, Panda no Daibouken, Kyojin no Hoshi

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The Fisherman and the Moon Maiden

Pearly and lustrous white, like a cloud in the far-off blue sky, seemed the floating figure of the moon maiden, as she flew to earth. She was one…

Japan Powered

Feb 28, 2021 • Subscribe

S4E8 - Lady Snowblood (1973)

 Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, we resume our fourth season to talk about the iconic revenge film, Lady Snowblood (1973). We talk about the historical significance…

Heroic Purgatory

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Golgo 13 (1973) review

A pleasant action-narrative that is all about celebrating the character Golgo 13

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Sep 16, 2023 • Subscribe

Golgo 13: The Professional, Golgo 13

Manga: Maiden Railways

By Shelley Pallis. So many things came to mind when I saw the title of Asumiko Nakamura’s Maiden Railways manga for the first time. And I thought, well,…

All the Anime

Aug 16, 2022 • Subscribe

Maiden Railways Review

Title: Maiden Railways (Tetsudo Shojo Manga)Genre: Romance, Slice of LifePublisher: Hakusensha (JP), Denpa (US)Creator: Asumiko NakamuraSerialized in: Melody (2008-2009), Rakuen (2009-2010)Localization Staff: Jocelyne Allen (Translator), Nicole Dochych (Production)Release…

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The Midnight Maiden War (2022) review

“A visually exciting experience that shows that the only revolutionary thing that can give life its worth is desire that remains desire.”

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Maiden of the Needle, Vol. 2

By Zeroki and Miho Takeoka. Released in Japan as “Hariko no Otome” by Kadokawa Shoten. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Kiki Piatkowska. I’m still…

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Maiden of the Needle, Vol. 1

By Zeroki and Miho Takeoka. Released in Japan as “Hariko no Otome” by Kadokawa Shoten. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Kiki Piatkowska. This book’s…

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Kanada between 1973 and 1974

One of the most difficult periods to retrace in Kanada’s career is his early days. His first credit dates from late 1970, as an in-betweener on the Tôei…

Animétudes

Mar 6, 2021 • Subscribe

Akado Suzunosuke

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Three little Geisha (1973) review

A pleasant but largely forgettable experience.

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Apr 18, 2023 • Subscribe

Vintage Report 1: 1973-74

As Yamato Resurrection approached in 2009, this website took on a new dimension when the Yamato saga returned to real time and there was news to report every…

CosmoDNA

Apr 29, 2022 • Subscribe

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Aim for the Ace! (1973): Growth and Tennis

The Influence of Aim for the Ace This is a strange case where I wish a lot of older series were more popular in the United States. Especially…

Mechanical Anime Reviews

Jul 12, 2023 • Subscribe

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The Iron Maiden Pirate Tavern at Popfancy

The Iron Maiden Tavern is a pirate themed anime cafe in Houston, TX inspired by One Piece.

STEPHANO

Sep 30, 2023 • Subscribe

Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, Vol. 2

By Umikaze Minamino and Kochimo. Released in Japan as “Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston: Byōjaku Reijō ni Tenseishita Kami-goroshi no Bujin no Kareinaru Musō Roku” by HJ Bunko. Released…

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Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, Vol. 3

By Umikaze Minamino and Katana Canata. Released in Japan as “Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston: Byōjaku Reijō ni Tenseishita Kami-goroshi no Bujin no Kareinaru Musō Roku” by HJ Bunko.…

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Destiny of the shrine maiden [Animé review]

Kannazuki no miko Seasons: 1 Episodes: 12 Runtime: 23 min/Eps Genres: Shoujo-ai, Yuri, Romance, Slice of life Destiny of the shrine maiden is a Yuri animé following Himemiya…

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Zombieland Saga: Revenge – 07 – The Celestial Maiden

This is it, the much-anticipated backstory episode(s) for the oldest (by more than a century), wisest, and most elegant and domestically capable members of Franchouchou. One and a…

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May 27, 2021 • Subscribe

ZOMBIE LAND SAGA

Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, Vol. 4

By Umikaze Minamino and Katana Canata. Released in Japan as “Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston: Byōjaku Reijō ni Tenseishita Kami-goroshi no Bujin no Kareinaru Musō Roku” by HJ Bunko.…

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Holiday Review #14: MAIDEN OF THE NEEDLE

There's all sort of female-led fantasy stories to choose from these days, isekai or otherwise.  Sadly they can't all be good, though.  MAIDE...

The Manga Test Drive

Dec 14, 2023 • Subscribe

Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, Vol. 1

By Umikaze Minamino and Kochimo. Released in Japan as “Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston: Byōjaku Reijō ni Tenseishita Kami-goroshi no Bujin no Kareinaru Musō Roku” by HJ Bunko. Released…

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Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, Vol. 5

By Umikaze Minamino and Katana Canata. Released in Japan as “Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston: Byōjaku Reijō ni Tenseishita Kami-goroshi no Bujin no Kareinaru Musō Roku” by HJ Bunko.…

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Holiday Review #14: MAIDEN OF THE NEEDLE

There's all sort of female-led fantasy stories to choose from these days, isekai or otherwise.  Sadly they can't all be good, though.  MAIDE...

The Manga Test Drive

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Nia Liston: The Merciless Maiden, Vol. 6

By Umikaze Minamino and Katana Canata. Released in Japan as “Kyōran Reijō Nia Liston: Byōjaku Reijō ni Tenseishita Kami-goroshi no Bujin no Kareinaru Musō Roku” by HJ Bunko.…

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Mar 30, 2025 • Subscribe

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Dororon Enma-kun (1973) — Anime Review

Like with the original Devilman anime, Dororon Enma-kun isn't particularly faithful to its source material.

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Oct 1, 2024 • Subscribe

Dororo, Dororon Enma-kun, Demon Prince Enma, Dororo

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3 Reasons To Skip: Aim for the Ace (1973)

Aim for the Ace is desperate to make any amount of actual animation last, but its shortcuts are far too obvious and painful.

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Mar 14, 2022 • Subscribe

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Review #76- Rozen Maiden: Ouverture

Greetings! Welcome to the next review. RishRaff Reviews has decided to revisit the Rozen Maiden franchise recently, and to help herald that in, we are reviewing the 2…

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Aug 10, 2017 • Subscribe

Rozen Maiden

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The Petrified Forest (化石の森, Masahiro Shinoda, 1973)

An angst-ridden medical student wrestles with truth and responsibility while drawn into a toxic relationship with a childhood friend and trying to avoid the estranged mother he resents…

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Jan 21, 2024 • Subscribe

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Anime Top Scholar

Feb 12, 2023 • Subscribe

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The Twilight Years (恍惚の人, Shiro Toyoda, 1973)

A middle-aged woman struggles to care for her father-in-law as his dementia intensifies in Shiro Toyoda’s empathetic drama.

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Jan 6, 2025 • Subscribe

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MGM Centennial: Post-Golden Age, 1960-1973

As film buffs everywhere, led by TCM, celebrate the 100th anniversary of the merger that formed Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer on April 17, 1924, and rehash the litany of great films…

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Apr 17, 2024 • Subscribe

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THE GREAT ACROBUNCH REWATCH 8 – The Maiden of EMME YA

ACROBUNCH – THE QUEST FOR TREASUREEPISODE 8: The Maiden of EMME YA WRITTEN BY: Akira Goto BROADCAST DATE: July 28, 1982 So, as I said yesterday, there’s some…

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Jul 28, 2022 • Subscribe

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THE GREAT BRAIGER READ 9 – The Maiden of the Major Arcana

GALAXY CYCLONE BRAIGERPART TWO, CHAPTER 4 — Maiden of the Major ArcanaWRITTEN BY: Yuu YamamotoPUBLICATION DATE: September 29, 1984 Prologue Part OneMerciless Fly-ByeRasputin’s WarningThe Sun Sets a…

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Jan 19, 2025 • Subscribe

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The Films of 1973, Part 1: Cops, Crime and Kung Fu

1973 offered a wealth of riches for regular moviegoers, particularly those at neighborhood theaters. Hollywood released a ton of exemplary crime films, alternating hard-nosed cops with career crimi…

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Dec 23, 2023 • Subscribe

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Horror of the Wolf (狼の紋章, Masashi Matsumoto, 1973)

A traumatised werewolf is drawn into teen gang intrigue after returning to Japan in Masashi Matsumoto’s visually striking exploitation movie.

Windows on Worlds

Jun 27, 2022 • Subscribe

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The Films of 1973, Part 2: A Great Year for Movies

Since I covered so many cops, crime, Blaxploitation and kung fu films in Part 1, I decided to post a second entry for everything else from 1973: westerns,…

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Dec 30, 2023 • Subscribe

Tozai Snow Maiden Junmai Nigori Sake

An interesting one. I grade sake by its aroma. The stronger its aroma, the better. I also take its price into grading. If something is way too expensive,…

Akabasa

Jun 29, 2022 • Subscribe

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ANIME REVIEW: Dusk Maiden of Amnesia

Dusk Maiden of Amnesia weaves an unforgettable story of a forgetful ghost and the young man who tries to help her uncover her dark past.

Anime Obscura

Oct 1, 2021 • Subscribe

Dusk Maiden of Amnesia

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Rozen Maiden Collectors Edition Volume 1

While a classic, the series still holds up in humor, mystery, and art style. Both old and new manga fans will enjoy their time with it!

Behind the Manga

Mar 4, 2025 • Subscribe

Rozen Maiden

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Female Yakuza Tale: Inquisition and Torture (1973) review

Teruo Ishii is unable to deliver what made the first film so enjoyable: the visual celebration of Ocho Inoshika’s phallic fury.

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May 6, 2021 • Subscribe

Pinky

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Terrifying Girls’ Highschool: Lynch Law Classroom (1973) review

“Suzuki’s narrative offers an excellent critique of the exploitative dimensions of the phallic patriarchal society.”

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Jan 23, 2022 • Subscribe

Pinky

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Ken Takakura Shoots and Scores: Golgo 13 (1973)

“Name: Duke Togo Nickname Golgo 13 Nationality: Unknown Place of Birth: Unknown Date of Birth: Unknown Occupation: Sniper” Everything in that caption you see above you is all…

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Golgo 13: The Professional, Golgo 13

The Moon Maiden and the Man Named Nasa – Tonikawa Spoiler Review

Slice of Life edging towards Slice of Nothing hits a little different when its intentional, doesn’t it? Shows like Tonikawa (short for “Tonikaku Kawaii”, which translates to something…

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Feb 13, 2023 • Subscribe

TONIKAWA: Over The Moon For You

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The Blossom and the Sword (日本侠花伝, Tai Kato, 1973)

A young woman defies the expectations of a patriarchal society in resisting the rising militarism of the Taisho society in Tai Kato’s historical epic.

Windows on Worlds

Jul 12, 2022 • Subscribe

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The History of Mushi Pro – 06 – Towards the World Masterpiece Theater (1971-1973)

Rather than narrate Mushi’s supposedly inevitable fall, I’d like to paint a related, but different picture: that of a studio which, by the end of Tezuka’s presidency and…

Animétudes

Aug 19, 2023 • Subscribe

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Goblin Slayer S2 - Episode 5 - Sword Maiden

The Sword Maiden pouted that the Goblin Slayer visited her for goblins instead of social reasons. Goblin Slayer S2 - Episode 5

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GOBLIN SLAYER