The Anime/Manga I Bought Today Was...
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Aion
Time-Traveller
SecondSpin have, for the first time in a long time, reactivated 'heynow'--allowing 20% off + free shipping. So, of course, I did my thing and ordered a fair bit.
Order #1:
If I'd known SS/Wherehouse had Ys II, I would've ordered it from Wherehouse when I last ordered. I missed it due to the exact title needing to be typed out (or close to it), possibly because of the apostrophe. If I'd looked closer before, I would've noticed the complete Ys box set is listed for $12. :|
NHK 3 came into stock since my last Wherehouse order, which means I'll soon own 1-4 of NHK. At the very least, I can now watch 1-4 without needing my PC, and that's better than nothing!
I don't like paying too much for used DVDs, but in the case of AMG 2-5, I had little choice. Everywhere is out of stock and it's the first AMG S2 volume to go fully out of print. If I'd missed this chance, my chances of ever finishing my collection would've been slim...
'If I See You in my Dreams' was picked up for two reasons: it's an adaptation of an interesting manga and cost next to nothing. Even if I hate it, for so little I won't give a toss.
As for Maetel Legend, I recently got into Galaxy Express. The ML OVA is OOP. You do the math!
Order #2:
I vaguely recall Ayarse, in one of his very, very rare actual anime postings, mentioning Kurau. Since it's OOP, cheap and has a good rating, I ordered it.
In the UK, ADV started releasing it... and then died before releasing the final two volumes. So, importing volumes 1-5 + the art box is a better way to go. Providing she's stopped leaking, I'm sure my internet waifu will assist me with the final volume. 75% sure.
Texhnolyze: I own Geneon's volume 2-6 releases, and a ******, 99p MVM copy of V1. Getting a complete Geneon collection would be nice, and getting a complete art box would be even nicer. The series itself may suck but, at the very least, it can look good on my shelf. :|
Order #3:
Before ordering these, I actually Youtube'd to watch a little of both. My bargain hunting needs made me want to order, regardless of quality, but I don't want any more 1/10 anime... not unless the art box is very nice, in any event.
The Shootfigher box set is called 'The Tough Collection', and it's so manly I just had to order it. HUGE guys killing each other in a ring, coughing up blood, and moves being shouted as they're used - it's too awesome not to buy. The moment I laughed when one guy shouted something like 'HEARTSTOP PALM!!!', I knew I had to order it.
As for Kurogane, it's either going to be a relaxing, easy watch little series or a bit dull. Either way, it didn't strike me as bad, and it's supposed to be underrated. I ordered.
Order #4:
And, finally, onto my last order...
A certain woman disguised as a man with a beard has wanted me to watch Giant Robo for awhile. I can't say I'm too tempted, but I ordered it anyway. Why? Because, when I express why I rated it 6/10, I'll more than likely draw another hissy fit out of my love.
(The soundtrack seeming quite good was also a plus point that tempted me. Good music might prevent me from falling to sleep, assuming the lack of imagination extends beyond the very descriptive title.)
Cosmo Warrior is more anime based on what Mr. Harlock came up with. I like his work.
Ping Pong club might be good. If it isn't, I'll just throw away the DVD. Simples.
Innocent Venus: I wasn't going to order it due to its low rating. What changed my mind was it looking sexy and someone comparing it to Code Geass. I found it too hard to resist ordering a complete collection with the art box for so little...
...You see? I DON'T JUST ORDER **** BECAUSE IT'S CHEAP! No siree Bob! I put deep thought into everything I buy, Melody of Oblivion aside.
Order #1:
If I'd known SS/Wherehouse had Ys II, I would've ordered it from Wherehouse when I last ordered. I missed it due to the exact title needing to be typed out (or close to it), possibly because of the apostrophe. If I'd looked closer before, I would've noticed the complete Ys box set is listed for $12. :|
NHK 3 came into stock since my last Wherehouse order, which means I'll soon own 1-4 of NHK. At the very least, I can now watch 1-4 without needing my PC, and that's better than nothing!
I don't like paying too much for used DVDs, but in the case of AMG 2-5, I had little choice. Everywhere is out of stock and it's the first AMG S2 volume to go fully out of print. If I'd missed this chance, my chances of ever finishing my collection would've been slim...
'If I See You in my Dreams' was picked up for two reasons: it's an adaptation of an interesting manga and cost next to nothing. Even if I hate it, for so little I won't give a toss.
As for Maetel Legend, I recently got into Galaxy Express. The ML OVA is OOP. You do the math!
Order #2:
I vaguely recall Ayarse, in one of his very, very rare actual anime postings, mentioning Kurau. Since it's OOP, cheap and has a good rating, I ordered it.
In the UK, ADV started releasing it... and then died before releasing the final two volumes. So, importing volumes 1-5 + the art box is a better way to go. Providing she's stopped leaking, I'm sure my internet waifu will assist me with the final volume. 75% sure.
Texhnolyze: I own Geneon's volume 2-6 releases, and a ******, 99p MVM copy of V1. Getting a complete Geneon collection would be nice, and getting a complete art box would be even nicer. The series itself may suck but, at the very least, it can look good on my shelf. :|
Order #3:
Before ordering these, I actually Youtube'd to watch a little of both. My bargain hunting needs made me want to order, regardless of quality, but I don't want any more 1/10 anime... not unless the art box is very nice, in any event.
The Shootfigher box set is called 'The Tough Collection', and it's so manly I just had to order it. HUGE guys killing each other in a ring, coughing up blood, and moves being shouted as they're used - it's too awesome not to buy. The moment I laughed when one guy shouted something like 'HEARTSTOP PALM!!!', I knew I had to order it.
As for Kurogane, it's either going to be a relaxing, easy watch little series or a bit dull. Either way, it didn't strike me as bad, and it's supposed to be underrated. I ordered.
Order #4:
And, finally, onto my last order...
A certain woman disguised as a man with a beard has wanted me to watch Giant Robo for awhile. I can't say I'm too tempted, but I ordered it anyway. Why? Because, when I express why I rated it 6/10, I'll more than likely draw another hissy fit out of my love.
(The soundtrack seeming quite good was also a plus point that tempted me. Good music might prevent me from falling to sleep, assuming the lack of imagination extends beyond the very descriptive title.)
Cosmo Warrior is more anime based on what Mr. Harlock came up with. I like his work.
Ping Pong club might be good. If it isn't, I'll just throw away the DVD. Simples.
Innocent Venus: I wasn't going to order it due to its low rating. What changed my mind was it looking sexy and someone comparing it to Code Geass. I found it too hard to resist ordering a complete collection with the art box for so little...
...You see? I DON'T JUST ORDER **** BECAUSE IT'S CHEAP! No siree Bob! I put deep thought into everything I buy, Melody of Oblivion aside.
Aion
Time-Traveller
There's no anime category to browse through on SS, and though there is on Wherehouse, not everything is listed. The only way to find bargains is the hard way.
Looking for box sets isn't hard: search for 'collection', 'set', 'box', 'art', 'starter' etc. Finding random bargain priced individual volumes is harder. The easiest way is probably to search for 'vol 1' and see if any interesting titles pop-up.
What I tend to do is use ANN's lists to find OOP titles, though it's time consuming. For example:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclo ... hp?id=1782
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclo ... .php?id=58
Some C&Ping later and, if you're lucky, you'll strike gold.
I don't just search for everything at once: I have SS bookmarks and, every now and then, I browse through their inventory. Then, when a code activates, I buy.
Looking for box sets isn't hard: search for 'collection', 'set', 'box', 'art', 'starter' etc. Finding random bargain priced individual volumes is harder. The easiest way is probably to search for 'vol 1' and see if any interesting titles pop-up.
What I tend to do is use ANN's lists to find OOP titles, though it's time consuming. For example:
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclo ... hp?id=1782
http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclo ... .php?id=58
Some C&Ping later and, if you're lucky, you'll strike gold.
I don't just search for everything at once: I have SS bookmarks and, every now and then, I browse through their inventory. Then, when a code activates, I buy.
fabio de lunatico
Claymore
Nailed on Aion 7/10. I find Ping Pong Club hilarious, not least because it pushes the boundaries of good taste further than most and I'm immature like that, but it'll be too stupid for you. It's also one of the ugliest shows you'll ever see, though for me that just adds to the low-rent charm of it all. The presence of a tsundere might make it worth your while, though.Aion said:
mangaman74
Akatsuki
To Love-ru: Collection Vol.1 from Playusa
Aion
Time-Traveller
Before starting my rambling, here are a few links to the sort of deals you can get on SS:
http://www.secondspin.com/search.jsp?pa ... ery=NIEA+7
^ NieA is OOP and those prices are BEFORE the 20% reduction. I reviewed it; awarding it 8/10.
http://www.secondspin.com/search.jsp?pa ... &query=l/r
^ L/R is by no means a great series but, once again, it's cheap as chips and OOP. You can even get the art box with the other DVDs for $7, if you so wish.
http://www.secondspin.com/search.jsp?pa ... ed+grapher
^ Nearly all the prices are $3-4 before the discount, and a fair few of the prices are for the limited editions. Not bad at all...
http://www.secondspin.com/search.jsp?pa ... &query=gto
^ All the GTO DVDs are OOP. You can get the art box (mine came sealed/mint) for very little and volumes 1-4 for $2-4 each. The only DVD you'd be missing is the fifth volume.
And here are a few box sets:
http://www.secondspin.com/movies/produc ... id=2661557
http://www.secondspin.com/movies/produc ... id=2386322
http://www.secondspin.com/movies/produc ... id=2677077
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Even though I knew I shouldn't, I browsed through SS some more, and I found more anime to order. I blame Rui for revealing the existence of SS to me...
Best Student Council looks and sounds a little like My-HiME. I had a quick look at the first episode--it seemed like a lot of easy to watch fun.
School girls + nice art + anime + cheap = buy
I decided to buy Human Crossing as soon as I read the basic description of the episodes on the first disc, but an ANN article also helped me decide.
Link: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/buried- ... 2007-03-08
An anime aimed at adults, based on a seinen manga, is fine with me: I started reading manga to find stories that are far closer to reality than most of those animated.
Moonlight Mile isn't an old release, and the SS price is far cheaper than I can buy it new for.
If it being described as a manly, sex-filled, swearing version of Planetes - an anime I don't hold much love for - wasn't enough incentive, it's opening provided enough to get me to order it:
<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/j_e7-KAvzHg&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/j_e7-KAvzHg&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
And, finally, Figure 17: it's supposed to be underrated, and it's certainly unknown since I'd never heard of it. Each episode lasts for 40+ minutes, for whatever reason, and that made the first two volumes interesting enough to order.
The other volumes are more expensive, but I'm hopeful they'll drop in price. Since I got the only copies of the first two volumes, I doubt many others will jump in to order them. >
...Yeah, I think that's more than enough anime for awhile! I've pretty much cleared SS/Wherehouse out. :|
http://www.secondspin.com/search.jsp?pa ... ery=NIEA+7
^ NieA is OOP and those prices are BEFORE the 20% reduction. I reviewed it; awarding it 8/10.
http://www.secondspin.com/search.jsp?pa ... &query=l/r
^ L/R is by no means a great series but, once again, it's cheap as chips and OOP. You can even get the art box with the other DVDs for $7, if you so wish.
http://www.secondspin.com/search.jsp?pa ... ed+grapher
^ Nearly all the prices are $3-4 before the discount, and a fair few of the prices are for the limited editions. Not bad at all...
http://www.secondspin.com/search.jsp?pa ... &query=gto
^ All the GTO DVDs are OOP. You can get the art box (mine came sealed/mint) for very little and volumes 1-4 for $2-4 each. The only DVD you'd be missing is the fifth volume.
And here are a few box sets:
http://www.secondspin.com/movies/produc ... id=2661557
http://www.secondspin.com/movies/produc ... id=2386322
http://www.secondspin.com/movies/produc ... id=2677077
-----
Even though I knew I shouldn't, I browsed through SS some more, and I found more anime to order. I blame Rui for revealing the existence of SS to me...
Best Student Council looks and sounds a little like My-HiME. I had a quick look at the first episode--it seemed like a lot of easy to watch fun.
School girls + nice art + anime + cheap = buy
I decided to buy Human Crossing as soon as I read the basic description of the episodes on the first disc, but an ANN article also helped me decide.
Link: http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/buried- ... 2007-03-08
An anime aimed at adults, based on a seinen manga, is fine with me: I started reading manga to find stories that are far closer to reality than most of those animated.
Moonlight Mile isn't an old release, and the SS price is far cheaper than I can buy it new for.
If it being described as a manly, sex-filled, swearing version of Planetes - an anime I don't hold much love for - wasn't enough incentive, it's opening provided enough to get me to order it:
<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/j_e7-KAvzHg&hl=en_GB&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/j_e7-KAvzHg&hl=en_GB&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>
And, finally, Figure 17: it's supposed to be underrated, and it's certainly unknown since I'd never heard of it. Each episode lasts for 40+ minutes, for whatever reason, and that made the first two volumes interesting enough to order.
The other volumes are more expensive, but I'm hopeful they'll drop in price. Since I got the only copies of the first two volumes, I doubt many others will jump in to order them. >
...Yeah, I think that's more than enough anime for awhile! I've pretty much cleared SS/Wherehouse out. :|
Aion
Time-Traveller
...Oh! I forgot about the ULTIMATE bargain!
http://www.secondspin.com/movies/produc ... id=2514240
Order it; you'll die happy. Trust me.
http://www.secondspin.com/movies/produc ... id=2514240
Order it; you'll die happy. Trust me.
Aion said:And, finally, Figure 17: it's supposed to be underrated, and it's certainly unknown since I'd never heard of it. Each episode lasts for 40+ minutes, for whatever reason, and that made the first two volumes interesting enough to order.
The other volumes are more expensive, but I'm hopeful they'll drop in price. Since I got the only copies of the first two volumes, I doubt many others will jump in to order them. >
Actually my husband has the first two volumes already. Fortunately for you I think he has dropped it...
I want to go nuts in the sale but spend so much in January that I'm struggling to justify it. Maybe if some more tempting stuff is listed in the next few days (I'm shockingly almost up to date on my R1 buying, at least for things I'm realistically going to watch in the next year or so).
Edit: Ok, grabbed some Master Keaton. I'm going to keep ordering those last missing volumes until a shop manages to successfully ship them to me dagnabbit!
R
sanji no 1
Vampire Ninja
The anime i bought from HMV today was:
Baslisk boxset
FINALLY ive been wanting to see this series for a year. Now i finally can!
Black Cat boxset.
Looks like a decent action show. So i thought id pick it up.
Gurren Lagann volume 3
The conclusion to the manliest, best mecha anime!
Halo Legends
Played the first 2 games YEARS ago. But i remember me liking the game very much. So i just hope i like the anime aswell.
Baslisk boxset
FINALLY ive been wanting to see this series for a year. Now i finally can!
Black Cat boxset.
Looks like a decent action show. So i thought id pick it up.
Gurren Lagann volume 3
The conclusion to the manliest, best mecha anime!
Halo Legends
Played the first 2 games YEARS ago. But i remember me liking the game very much. So i just hope i like the anime aswell.
Reevothemusefan
Vampire Ninja
My Azumanga Daioh R2 boxset came today.
Aion
Time-Traveller
After noticing AOL have the first of one (lol?) half season collections selling for a tenner, as well as selling the fourth volume for £1.99, I felt compelled to order it. It's one of the few shows I haven't watched that I have a fair amount of interest in (mainly because of the Devil Lady similarities), so it'll probably be worth the money.
I have no idea if the 'box set' is an art box with three volumes in or just three volumes together. But, either way, it's win-win: I get an art box or singles that will go with the fourth volume. And Play are selling the final two volumes for £6 each.
My only fear is getting used DVDs, or DVDs in both clear and black cases... -_-
