This week after talking about whats currently interesting us… from Angelo watching Shojo anime to Chris developing a complex for cosplay, to Gene finding crappy 80’s style kung-fu… today we took some email. Talking about our thoughts on some anime we obviously didn’t have enough exposure with, an Anime Expo Crossplayers watch, and some interesting thoughts on Hayate the Combat Butler coming to the US.

From there, we made up for no review last week with two reviews this week. First off, arguably the best collaboration between western comics and anime since Witchblade… Batman: Gotham Knight. High marks for differing art style and low marks for a plot that was hardly interlocking.

Next, we talked about some releases that some may find the best and the brightest, and other we felt fell short.

We wrapped it up with what we’re considering the anime title of 2008, Gurren Lagann. High marks for just about everything. Ganiax has outdone themselves with an expressive mecha series that ultimately refreshes the genre with bright, vibrant characters.. lots of laughs and an engaging plot that turns traditional stereotypes and sheds new light upon them. Defiantly worth checking out if you haven’t already.

All that and the zanyness you come to expect.

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