Recent content by billgilly

My Sony UBP-X700 has been rock solid for 2 years now - handles all regions without fuss. Had the same "won't turn on" nightmare with my old Panasonic. Try completely unplugging it for 10 mins (power cycling) before giving up.

For US-based anime shopping, I've had great experiences with RightStufAnime - they frequently run sales (their birthday sale in July and holiday sales in December are massive), and their packaging is excellent for protecting box sets. Sentai Filmworks also runs amazing direct sales a few times a...

Just wanted to add my recent experience with the Code Geass R2 UK release (MVM). The video quality on discs 2 and 3 noticeably drops compared to disc 1, with visible compression artifacts during dark scenes. Also, the Japanese audio track has sync issues in episodes 14-16 where it falls behind...

Great lineup for the Spring 2025 anime season! Excited to see COMPASS 2.0 ANIME PROJECT and Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 on Crunchyroll. Apocalypse Hotel and The Beginning After the End also look promising. Can’t wait to dive in.

Wow, RadFem! We have so many overlapping interests! That's an impressive list of anime you're watching. Princess Tutu is such an underrated gem - I love how it deconstructs fairy tale tropes while still remaining heartfelt. Hunter x Hunter is absolutely worth finishing - the Chimera Ant arc...

Thanks for the warm welcome, RadFemHedonist! Some of my all-time favorite anime series include Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood, Attack on Titan, and Cowboy Bebop. I'm also a huge fan of Studio Ghibli films, especially Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke. Recently, I've been enjoying some of...

I'm Bill Gilly, and I'm excited to be part of this amazing anime community. I've been an anime fan for years and love everything from classic series to the latest seasonal hits. Looking forward to joining discussions, geeking out over our favorite characters, and learning from fellow fans. Feel...