STACK NZ Dec #69

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ANIME ROUND-UP

MUST HAVE

Whether you’re shopping for something special for the otaku in your life, for a burgeoning anime fan or for a treat for yourself, here’s a quick look at some must-own anime favourites with something for everyone. Stuff your stocking with anime! This spit-and-polish of one of anime’s most enduring franchises is not only gorgeous to look at, but condenses much of the story into a tight little feature-length production. Still expect much angst and wailing. Fullmetal Alchemist Brotherhood A series that delivers on just about every front, FMA:B is sure to elicit laughs, tears and adrenalin in the beautiful and action-packed story of brotherly love. K-On! Don’t expect the same sort of action and adventure in the series, which instead delivers a heartfelt look at a group of high school friends and their hard fought struggle to take the stage at Budokan. Cowboy Bebop An absolute classic which really needs no introduction, Bebop melds action, adventure, comedy and drama into a wonderfully animated, bounty hunting romp, backed by one of the best soundtracks in all of anime. My Neighbour Totoro Ghibli fans love Totoro. Berserk fans love Totoro. Everyone loves Totoro! The eponymous Ghibli character grunts and howls his way into our hearts in this magical, timeless classic. Evangelion 1.11: You Are [Not] Alone

Tokyo Ghoul: Season 1

O ne of the biggest hit series of recent years, Tokyo Ghoul: Season 1 has something for your average punter and mega-fan alike, with a standard DVD edition, standard Blu-ray edition, and a Limited Edition

house themselves, friend. As persistent a fan favourite as you're likely to find, Persona 4:The Golden Animation Complete Series hits DVD shelves in a flurry of action, adventure and mystery – all of which inexplicably seem to

DVD & Blu-ray Combo Pack. And for a couple of extra woolongs, a special edition of the first season on DVD and Blu-ray as well as postcards, a fabric banner and an absolutely gorgeous art book. Local releases of quality Japanese cinema are sporadic at best, so the release of the live-action

revolve around transfer student Yu Narukami. Not just for fans of the video game source material, this series also has a brilliant soundtrack and gorgeous animation by the always reliable A-1 Pictures. All loved up and being in a meaningful relationship should be all that's needed in life, right? Wrong. Love,

Parasyte: Part 1

Chunibyo & Other Delusions - Heart Throb (Season 2) will explain why, with much lulz.

adaptation of Parasyte: Part 1 on DVD and Blu-ray is worth getting excited about. Not only that, the manga turned anime turned live-action film has all of the action, comedy and gore that you'd expect from this razor sharp franchise. One of my favourite recent series comes to an end (for now) with the release of Sword Art Online 2 - Part 2 , and in spectacular fashion no less. You could cheap out and grab the standard DVD or Blu-ray edition, or prove your otaku cred by grabbing the Limited Edition DVD or Blu-ray which includes an art book and a limited edition box to hold Part 1 and Part 2. Those parts won't

Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions - Heart Throb

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