Ogy Anime Reviews: Dream Hunter Rem PART 2

Ogy Anime Reviews: Dream Hunter Rem PART 2

Comparing the pilot (special) to the 1st episode part a.Rem Power

 

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Ogy Anime Reviews: My Dear Marie OVA

Ogy Anime Reviews: My Dear Marie OVA

My Dear Marie DVD front

Show Index:

Other names:

  • Metal Angel Marie
  • Boku no Marie

Date Released: March 6, 1996
Genre: Supernatural, Fantasy, Sci-fi, Comedy, Fan Service
Age Range: 13+
Runtime: 3 episodes, minute range 27min > 30min
Original Creator: Sakura Takeuchi
– Other work from Sakura Takeuchi:

  • Chocotto Sister

Director: Tomomi Mochizuki
– Other work from Tomomi Mochizuki:

  • Ai Monogatari (OAV)
  • Brave Command Dagwon (T.V. Series)
  • Creamy Mami: Long Good-Bye (OAV)
  • Here Is Greenwood (OAV)
  • Hikari no Densetsu (T.V. Series)
  • House of Five Leaves (T.V. Series)
  • Momo: The Girl God of Death (T.V. Series)
  • Princess Nine (T.V. Series)
  • Seraphim Call (T.V. Series)
  • Twin Spica (T.V. Series)
  • Zettai Shonen (T.V. Series)

Script Written by: Go Sakamoto
– Other work from Go Sakamoto:

  • Brave Command Dagwon (T.V. Series)

Music: Hisaaki Hogari
– Other musical works from Hisaaki Hogari:

  • Aquarion (Series)
  • Kokoro Library (T.V. Series)

Production: Studio Pierrot
Other Media Chronology:

-Manga: Title: Boku no Marie. Written by: Sakura Takeuchi. Illustrated by: Sakura Takeuchi. Published by: Shueisha. Magazine: Weekly Young Jump. 1994. 10 volumes. Licensed by: No one in the U.S. & CAN.

Licensed by previously ADV films.

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New Anime Brew: Maria the Virgin Witch

New Anime Brew: Maria the Virgin Witch

Maria the Virgin Witch Title Card

Show Index:

Other Names:

  • Maria the Virgin: Witch by Will, Maiden by Force
  • Junketsu no Maria: Sorcière de gré, pucelle de force
  • Maria: Sorcière de gré, pucelle de force

Date Released: January 11, 2015
Genre: Drama, Supernatural, Fantasy, Comedy, Romance, Adventure, Historical Fiction
Age Range: 16+
Runtime: 12 episodes, 24 minutes
Original creator: Masayuki Ishikawa
– Other work from Masayuki Ishikawa:

  • Moyasimon: Tales of Agriculture (series)

Director: Goro Taniguchi
– Other works from Goro Taniguchi:

  • Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion (Original creator & Director of series)
  • S-CRY-ed (Director)

Script Written by: Hideyuki Kurata
– Other work from Hideyuki Kurata:

  • Battle Athletes Victory (Script for series)
  • Kamichu! (Original creator)
  • Magical Play (Script for series)
  • The World God Only Knows (Series composition for the whole series)

Sound Director: Jin Aketagawa
– Other Sound Directing from Jin Aketagawa:

  • AKB0048 (Series)
  • Anohana, The Flower We Saw That Day (Series)
  • Birdy the Mighty: Decode (Series)
  • A Certain Scientific Railgun (Series & Index movie)
  • Queen’s Blade (Series)
  • Shakugan no Shana (Series)
  • Milky Holmes (Series)
  • Zoids: ZERO(Bit Cloud Tournament) & Fuzors (not the other one)

Music: Masato Kōda
– Other musical works from Masato Kōda:

  • Aoki Hagane no Arpeggio: Ars Nova Cadenza
  • Arpeggio of Blue Steel
  • Magical Warfare

Productions: Bandai Visual, Kodansha, Junketsu no Maria Production Committee, Lantis, Production I.G, & Q-Tec
Other Media Chronology:

-Manga: Title: Maria the Virgin Witch. Written by: Masayuki Ishikawa. Published by: Kodansha. Magazine: Good! Afternoon. 2008. 3 volumes. Licensed by: Kodansha Comics USA.

-Manga: Title: Maria the Virgin Witch Exhibition. Written by: Masayuki Ishikawa. Published by: Kodansha. Magazine: Good! Afternoon. 2014. 1 volume. Licensed by: Kodansha Comics USA.

Licensed by FUNimation Entertainment (or the streaming is for the meanwhile)

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Ogy Anime Reviews: My My Mai, Make Me Wanna Be With You! OVA

Ogy Anime Reviews: My My Mai, Make Me Wanna Be With You! OVA

My My Mai DVD Box Show Index: Other Names:

  • My My Mai
  • Sono Ki ni Sasete yo My My Mai

Date Released: December 12, 1993
Genre: Supernatural, Comedy, Fan Service
Age Range: 16+
Runtime: 84 minutes and 30 seconds, 2 Episodes, 4 Parts 2 per each episode
Director: Osamu Sekita
– Other works from Osamu Sekita:

  • Transformers: Robots in Disguise (Series)
    • Beast Wars II Chō Seimeitai Transformers (Series)
    • Chō Seimeitai Transformers: Beast Wars Neo ( Series)
  • Elite Jack!! (OAV)
  • Ghost Talker’s Daydream (OAV)
  • Gorillaman (OAV)
  • Hero Tales (T.V. Series)
  • Homeroom Affairs (OAV)
  • Ichigo 100% (T.V. Series)
  • Ossu!! Karate Bu (OAV)
  • Princess Army (OAV)
  • Shin Captain Tsubasa (OAV)
  • Superbook (T.V. Series)
  • Tales of Seduction (OAV)
  • Twin (OAV)
  • W~Wish or Double Wish (T.V. Seires)

Original Creator: Masakazu Yamaguchi
– Other works from Masakazu Yamaguchi:

  • Butt Attack Punisher Girl Gautaman
  • Butt Attack Punisher Girl Gautaman R

Screenplay: Yumi Nakamura (Osamu Sekita also worked on the screenplay as well)
– Only work cited.
Sound Director: Hiroshi Nakano
– Other Sound Directing from Hiroshi Nakano:

  • Princess Rouge: The Legend of the Last Labyrinth (OAV)

Music: (2 people)
A.) Koicha Ota
– Only work cited.
B.) Koji Tajima
– Other musical works from Koji Tajima:

  • Kusatta Kyōshi no Hōteishiki (OAV) Ending
  • Sentimental Journey (T.V. Series) Opening and Ending (hmm)

Productions: AC Create, J.C. Staff, & Maki Productions.
Other Media Chronology:
-Manga: Title: Sono Ki ni Sasete yo My Mai Mai. Written by: Masakazu Yamaguchi. Published by: Akita Shoten. Magazine: Shounen Champion. 1988. 9 volumes. Licensed by: None in the U.S.
Licensed by Central Park Media (CPM) Media, U.S. Manga Corps. JOHN!!!!!!!

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New Anime Brew: Chaika the Coffin Princess: Avenging Battle (Season 2)

New Anime Brew: Chaika the Coffin Princess: Avenging Battle (Season 2)

Chaika Avenging Battle Promo pic

Previous Season Review:  New Anime Brew: Hitsugi no Chaika (Chaika – The Coffin Princess)

Show Index:

Other Names:

  • Hitsugi no Chaika: Avenging Battle
  • Chaika the Coffin Princess Season 2
  • Chaika Season 2

Date Released:  October 08, 2014
Genre: Supernatural, Fantasy, Romance, Adventure
Age Range: 13+
Runtime: 10 episodes, 23 minutes 41 seconds
Original creator: Ichiro Sakaki
– Other works from Ichiro Sakaki:

  • CODE-E (T.V. Series)
    • Mission-E (T.V. Series)
  • Magician’s Academy (T.V. Series & Manga)
  • Outbreak Company (T.V. Series & Manga & Light Novel)
  • Polyphonica (Series)
  • Scrapped Princess (T.V. Series & Manga)
  • Strait Jacket (OAV)

Director: Soichi Masui
– Other works from Soichi Masui:

  • Anyamaru Tantei Kiruminzū (T.V. Series)
  • Scrapped Princess (T.V. Series)
  • Shingu: Secret of the Stellar Wars (T.V. Series, but as an episode director)

Sound Director: Masafumi Mima
– Other Sound Directings from Masafumi Mima:

  • Ai Yori Aoshi (T.V. Series)
  • Allison & Lillia (T.V. Series)
  • Animal Crossing (Movie)
  • Arjuna (ERR)
  • Cardcaptor Sakura (Series)
  • Chobits (Series)
  • Dai-Guard (T.V. Series)
  • Fullmetal Alchemist (Series)
  • I Dream of Mimi (Ooo, sexy~)
  • Paprika (Movie)
  • Pokémon (Series)
  • Santa Company (Movie) as Supervision which now explains that sound effect
  • Ushio & Tora (OAV)

Music: Seikou Nagaoka
– Other musical works from Seikou Nagaoka:

  • New Dream Hunter Rem: Massacre in the Phantasmic Labyrinth (OAV) Hmm
  • Petite Princess Yucie (T.V. Series)
  • Strike Witches (Series)
  • Tenchi Muyo (Early series with specials and Universe)

Productions:

  • BONES
  • Flying Dog
  • Fujimi Shobo
  • Hitsugi No Chaika Partners
  • Kadokawa Corporation
  • Kadokawa Shoten

Other Media Chronology:

– Light Novel: Written by Ichirō Sakaki. Illustrated by Namaniku ATK . Published by Fujimi Shobo. Imprint: Fujimi Fantasia BunkoRun. 2010 – Ongoing 9 volumes

–Manga: Written by: Shinta Sakayama. Published by: Kadokawa Shoten. Magazine: Shōnen Ace. 2011–Ongoing 3 volumes

–Spin-off  Manga:

A.) Hitsugi no Chaikaka. Written by: Kanikama. Published by: Kadokawa Shoten. Magazine: 4-Koma Nano Ace (former), Shōnen Ace (current). 2011 – Ongoing

B.) Gakuen Chaika!. Magazine: Niconico Age Premium. 2014 – Ongoing

Licensed by Sentai Filmworks.

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Ogy Anime Reviews: Butt Attack Punisher Girl Gautaman (w/ R) OVA

Ogy Anime Reviews: Butt Attack Punisher Girl Gautaman (R included) OVA

 Butt Attack Punisher Girl Gautaman Title & Episode Cards

Show Index:

Other Names:

(Original)

  • Butt Attack Punisher Girl Gautaman: The Birth of Gautaman
  • Butt Attack Punisher Girl Gotaman
  • Dengeki Oshioki Musume Gautaman: Gautaman Tanjou Hen
  • Dengeki Oshioki Musume Gotaman: Gootaman Tanjou Hen

(Sequel R)

  • Butt Attack Punisher Girl Gautaman R
  • Dengeki Oshoki Musume Gautaman R
  • Dengeki Oshoki Musume Gotaman R
  • Dengeki Oshioki Musume Gotaman R: Ai to Kanashimi no Final Battle!!
  • Butt Attack Punisher Girl Gautaman R: The Final Battle Between Love & Tragedy!!

Date Released: May 24, 1994 & October 24, 1994

Genre: Supernatural, Fantasy, Comedy, Gag, Fan Service, Religious?

Age Range: 16+

Runtime: 45 minutes 12 seconds and (now for the sequal R) 46 minutes 2 seconds

Original Creator: Masakazu Yamaguchi
– Other work from Masakazu Yamaguchi:

  • Arm of Kannon (Manga)
  • My My Mai (OAV)

Director: Iku Suzuki
– Other work from Iku Suzuki:

  • Dark Cat (Movie)
  • Happy Lesson (Series)
  • Maze (Series)
  • Moonlight Mile (Series)

(For R)Director: Hiroshi Yoshida
– Other work from Hiroshi Yoshida:

  • Dream Dimension Hunter Fandora (OAV) Director of Episode 2
  • Machine Robo (Series) Series Director

Script Written by: Yu Yamamoto (Did Both)
– Other work from Yu Yamamoto:

  • Angie Girl/ Charlotte Holmes (T.V. Series) Original Story
  • Dark Warrior (OAV) Screen Play
  • Green Legend Ran (OAV) Script

Sound Director: Yota Tsuruoka (Did Both)
– Other Sound Directing from Yota Tsuruoka:

  • Azumanga Daioh (Series)
  • Blue Submarine No.6 (OAV)
  • Burst Angel (T.V. Series)
  • Cross Ange: Rondo of Angel and Dragon (T.V. Series)
  • D.N.Angel (T.V. Series)
  • Free! (Series)
  • Fantasista Doll (T.V. Series)
  • Full Metal Panic! (Series)
  • Inuyasha (Series)
  • K-ON (Series)
  • Kiddy Grade (Series)
  • Love, Chunibyo & Other Delusions! (Series)
  • Lucky Star (Series)
  • The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya (Series)
  • Nichijou (Series)
  • No-Rin (T.V. Series)
  • Puella Magi Madoka Magica (Series)
  • Stratos 4 (Series)

Theme Song Performer: Noriko Noguchi (Did Both)
– Other musical works from Noriko Noguchi:

La Blue Girl EX (OAV)

Productions: Hero & MOVIC for the first OVA. All Productions for the sequel R. The distributor was Bandai Visual (Japan not U.S.).

Other Media Chronology:

-Manga: Title: Dengeki Oshioki Musume Gōtaman. Written by: Masakazu Yamaguchi. Published by: Akita Shoten. Magazine: Shounen Champion. 1992. 6 volumes. Licensed by: None in the U.S.

Licensed by no one in the U.S. … yet.

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Ogy Anime Reviews: The Girl from Phantasia (Fantasia) OVA

Ogy Anime Reviews: The Girl from Phantasia (Fantasia) OVA

The Girl from Phantasia VHS Rental Box

Show Index:

Date Released: November 26, 1993

Genre: Supernatural, Fantasy, Comedy

Age Range: 13+

Runtime:  Episode 1 is 28 minutes and 17 seconds. The special episode (shows off production art work) is 7 minutes and 5 seconds.

Director: Jun Kamiya

– Other works from Jun Kamiya:

  • Blue Seed (Series) Director
  • Neo Ranga (T.V. Series) Director
  • The Third: The Girl with the Blue Eye (T.V. Series) Director
  • Y’s Legacy (OAV) Director

Original Creator: Akane Nagano

– Other work from Akane Nagano:

  • Paapeki! Onee-san 4-Koma (Manga)

Music: Toshiyuki Watanabe

– Other musical works from Toshiyuki Watanabe:

  • Devil Lady (T.V. Series)
  • The Irresponsible Captain Tylor (OAV)
  • Space Brothers (T.V. Series)

Production: Tatsunoko Production, Production I.G., & Starchild Records

Other Media Chronology:

  • Manga: Written by: Akane Nagano. Illustrated by Akane Nagano. Published by: Takeshobo. Magazine: Comic Gamma.  1993 – ????  5 volumes

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New Anime Brew: Momo Kyun Sword (Momo Kyun Sōdo)

New Anime Brew: Momo Kyun Sword (Momo Kyun Sōdo)

Momo_Kyun_Sword,_Anime_Poster

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Date Released: Summer, July 8,2014
Genre: Supernatural, Fantasy, Comedy, Fan Service
Age Range: 13+
Runtime: 12 episodes, 23 minutes 42 seconds
Director: Shinsuke Yanagi
– Other work from Shinsuke Yanagi:

  • Ro-Kyu-Bu! SS (T.V. Series) Director

Script Written by: Tsuyoshi Tamai
– Other work from Tsuyoshi Tamai:

  • Nogizaka Haruka no Himitsu (Series)

Sound Director: Teruaki Sugawara
– Other Sound Directing from Teruaki Sugawara:

  • Hanayaka Nari, Waga Ichizoku (OAV)
  • Magical Warfare (T.V. Series)
  • Wolverine (T.V. Series)

Music: Yasunori Iwasaki
– Other musical works from Yasunori Iwasaki:

  • Ah My Buddha (T.V. Series)
  • Fortune Quest L (T.V. Series)
  • Happy Lesson (Series)
  • Tenjho Tenge (T.V. Series)
  • Vandread (Series)

Productions:

  • Project No.9
  • Tri-Slash

Other Media Chronology:

  • Light Novel: Written by: Kibidango Project. Run 2012 – Ongoing. Turns out that this is an online light novel series.

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New Anime Brew: A Letter to Momo

New Anime Brew: A Letter to Momo (Momo e no Tegami)

A Letter to Momo DVD bought from Target

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Date Released: Fall , September 2011 (at the Toronto International Film Festival)
Genre: Supernatural, Drama, Comedy
Age Range: 3+
Runtime: 2 hours
Director and Story Creator: Hiroyuki Okiura
– Other works from Hiroyuki Okiura:

  • Dream Hunter Rem (OAV) Key Animator
  • Jin-Roh – The Wolf Brigade (Movie) Director
  • Paprika (Movie) : Key Animator

Sound Director: Kazuhiro Wakabayashi
– Other Sound Directing from Kazuhiro Wakabayashi:

  • Darker than Black (Series)
  • Princess Mononoke (Movie)
  • xxxHOLiC (Series)

Music: Mina Kubota
Other musical works from Mina Kubota:

  • Amuri in Star Ocean (OAV)
  • Kaleido Star (Series)
  • Shattered Angels (T.V. Series)

Productions: Production I.G., Kadokawa Shoten, Bandai Visual, CBC, HoriPro, JR Kikaku, Kadokawa Pictures, Mainichi Broadcasting System, Oriental Light and Magic, RCC Chugoku Broadcasting, TBS, The Mainichi Newspapers, Tokyu Recreation Co., Ltd. , Yahoo! Japan
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Ogy Anime Reviews: Momo: The Girl God of Death

Ogy Anime Reviews: Momo: The Girl God of Death

Momo the Girl God of Death DVD Case

Show Index:

Name: Momo: The Girl God of Death
-Other aliases:

  • Ballad of a Shinigami
  • Ballad of a Shinigami: Momo the Girl God of Death
  • Shinigami no Ballad: Momo the Girl God of Death

Date Released: Spring, 03/02/2006
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, Psychological, Romance, Supernatural, and Tragedy
Age Range: 8+
Total Episodes: 6
Runtime: 24 minutes per episode
Original Story by Keisuke Hasegawa (or K-Ske Hasegawa)
-Other works:

  • Jii-chan Jet!!
  • Mizutama Panic

Directed by Tomomi Mochizuki
– Other works:

  • My Dear Marie (OAV)
  • Princess Nine (T.V. Series)
  • Zettai Shonen (T.V. Series)

Production: Pony Canyon
Animation Production: Ginga-ya & Group TAC
Sound Production: Jinnan Studio
Other Media Chronology:

  • Light Novel: Written by Keisuke Hasegawa. Illustrated by Nanakusa. Published by ASCII Media Works. Imprint: Dengeki hp. U.S. Licensor: Seven Seas Entertainment . 2003 – 2009 12 volumes
  • Manga: Written by: Keisuke Hasegawa. Illustrated by Asuka Izumi. Published by: Hakusensha. Magazine: LaLa & LaLa DX. U.S. Licensor: CMX Manga . 2005 – 2007 3 volumes
  • T.V. Drama: Directed by: Kōtarō Terauchi. Studio: Tornado Film & SF Planning . 2007 12 Episodes
  • Radio Program / Audio Drama: ???

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