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Witch Hunter Robin
People cheered when Bandai announced the license, but now that a price and some scant details (albeit tentative ones) regarding the volume 1 + box + extras combo have made their way onto the net, the cheering isn’t quite as unequivocal. The lack of a simple volume 1 + box combo is distressing to some, while the lack of immediate info on the extra contents of the box is distressing to others (although not quite as seriously). Contribute your own brand of nonsense in these threads!

SMJ Ultimate Collection – only 5000 to be made
In an incredible fit of collector’s insanity, Bandai has made the decision to limit their upcoming Saber Marionette J Collection to 5000 copies, with each one bearing the signature of Tsukasa Kotobuki, the series character designer. The biggest issue seems to be potential availability, although Jerry Chu has mentioned the possibility of direct allocation to certain online retailers. The other usual recommendations and box/collection issues have been raised as well.

Love Hina Again “movie”
Just one word, and the fans go crazy! The standard off-the-cuff comments were thrown about, and then Jerry stepped in to reassure everyone that “movie” was not indicative of editing. However, it’s still interesting how a simple marketing decision can justify calling a set of three episodes a “movie”. That said, where’s that movies box announcement!

Noir Opinions
If any show were the embodiment of the “love it or hate it” concept, Noir would be it. Middle ground? The fans know not this concept when it comes to Noir. Clever, stylish, and sexy? Or dry, repetitive, and flawed? Step into the minefield and tell everyone why you love it or hate it!

Can you "Describe yourself in one word?"
Simply question, hard answer. How in the world can you sum up your knowledge, accomplishments, and quirky personality into a single word. There are some unique answers out there...

Bandai's "Junkers Come Here" Website launches
Bandai Entertainment has put together a website for their upcoming 'Junkers Come Here' movie. Sign on and learn about young Hiromi Nozawa and her talented talking schnauzer named Junkers. For those looking for a sweet and loving film, you should check out the trailer and list of upcoming theatrical screenings across America.

The Big-O: Season 2 has landed, the man in black is back
The first R2 release of The Big-O: Season 2 is now available for import from many fine online retailers. It's finally time to see Roger Smith take on the cliffhanger which has held many fans around the world on edge. And for those who missed the first 13 before, it looks like The Big O will be coming to Cartoon Network's Adult Swim lineup on July 7th. Catch up on the first batch before CN starts to run the dubbed version of Season 2 later this year. This is a series worth making the time for.

Worship the power of a woman in a kimono for a 2nd time
Forum poster and AYA fan "jupiterstar" has posted up some news which has made everyone happy so far: Ai Yori Aoshi will have a second season. Titled "Ai yori Aoshi ~ Enishi ~", the series will be taking place one year after the first season (currently being released by Pioneer Entertianment). And following the link to Natsume Maya's website (scroll down to May 24th) shows that an additional special is in the works titled "Aoi Santa no O-hanashi". Spoiler space has been provided in the thread for those who do not want to possibly ruin the end of the first series. We know what series many fans will eagerly be awaiting for Pioneer to announce picking up in the future.

How to dub the Evangelion Director's Cut episodes
After the feedback of how the two Evangelion movie dubs turned out, "Arcturus" has raised an intresting question of how ADV should approach taking on the DC version of the TV series they recently licensed. When it comes to Eva, everyone seems to have an opinion of the "good & bad" of the past and possible future.

Newtype USA June 2003 issue thoughts...
As usual, some bum named "asagiri2040" has gotten ahold of the next issue of NTUSA before many other people. Time to start weighing in those opinions of how this issue stacks up against all the others out there. Reviews have been fairly mixed of late with each new issue expanding coverage to the other topics of life over the "hardcore" fan it was originally suggested to be aimed at.

All your money are belong to Shawne K.
Another week, another list of TRSI specials for the forum members to dig in to. Grab early and grab often or you could end up missing on a good, cheap deal (like a certain person missing The Guyver discs for $14.99 last week *cries*). And Shawne always keeps an open ear to those items people wouldn't mind seeing pop up some time in the future...

Save LeVar!
OK, it has nothing to do with anime but I'm sure most people remember a show called "Reading Rainbow". Unfortunately, it looks like the plug may finally be pulled on the now twenty year old series. For something that has touched generations of children over the years, it's heartbreaking that the educational series hosted by LeVar Burton (Kunta in Roots, Geordi in Star Trek: TNG) may finally come to an end.

Quote of the Week

"I like Noir because it has hot chicks who shoot things." - TuxedoFred

Runner-up Quote of the Week

"Hmmm, I thought he already took over the forums when he forced Sean to hand over the Forum Buzz to him and his minion." - LOUiE

When not stopping trouble (or starting it) on the AoD Forums, S-Man can be found working on the database project at Crystal Acids and asagiri2040 can be found not updating his Rising Sun Alternative website. Macross Zero's second episode is now on DVD and well worth the wait. Bang Zoom! is dubbing Witch Hunter Robin so that will easily sell more then a few fans on picking up the title. And forum member VeG1Ta made it into the winners circle by getting his YUA fan artwork onto the 3rd bonus disc. Congrats dude.