What Did You Get This Month? (March 2006)

[Karl Olson]

Here it is, your monthly anime and related incindia buy-and-brag thread. Feel free to post thoughts on whatever you buy, too-- sometimes you just want to toss off a couple of off-hand comments rather than post a talkback thread and bang out a real review, and this is the place to do it.

Upcoming Release DVD List from www.animeondvd.com:
stuff in bold is stuff I'll likely buy or atleast watch in screener and enjoy, so you should do as I do for I am your moderator #1, the king
03-07-2006 Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. #08 (of 13) FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd. 100 29.98
03-07-2006 Girls Bravo Vol. #5 (of 6) Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 100 24.98
03-07-2006 Howl's Moving Castle (of 1) Buena Vista Home Entertainment 29.98
03-07-2006 Kizuna: Kazuma Kodaka Signature Edition (of 1) Be Beautiful 60 29.95
03-07-2006 Kodocha Vol. #5 (of 6) FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd. 100 29.98
03-07-2006 Kyo Kara Maoh! Vol. #6 (of 9) Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 100 24.98
03-07-2006 Leave it to Piyoko Vol. #2 (of 2) Synch-Point 60 29.98
03-07-2006 Maison Ikkoku Box Set 7 (of 8) Viz Media 300 49.98
03-07-2006 My Neighbor Totoro (of 1) Buena Vista Home Entertainment 29.98
03-07-2006 Shadow Skill TV Vol. #3 (of 6) ADV Films 125 29.98
03-07-2006 Starship Operators Vol. #2 (of 3) Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 100 29.98
03-07-2006 UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie Screen Release (of 1) ADV Films 100 N/A
03-07-2006 UFO Ultramaiden Valkyrie Vol. #1 (of 3) ADV Films 100 29.98
03-07-2006 Votoms, Armor Trooper Stage 1 Screener (of 1) Central Park Media 325 34.95
03-07-2006 Votoms, Armor Trooper Stage 1: Uoodo City (of 4) Central Park Media 325 34.95
03-07-2006 Whisper of the Heart (of 1) Buena Vista Home Entertainment 111 29.98
03-07-2006 Yu Yu Hakusho: Saga of the Three Kings Box Set (of 5) FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd. 99.98
03-14-2006 Crest of the Stars Anime Legends Complete Collection (of 1) Bandai Entertainment 325 39.98
03-14-2006 Gankutsuou -The Count of Monte Cristo- Vol. #3 (of 6) Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 100 29.98
03-14-2006 Hakugei: Legend of the Moby Dick Vol. #3 (of 6) ADV Films 100 29.98
03-14-2006 Kaleido Star: New Wings Vol. #2 (of 6) ADV Films 100 29.98
03-14-2006 Lupin the 3rd: Missed By A Dollar (of 1) FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd. 29.98
03-14-2006 Macross Vol. #2 (of 7) ADV Films 125 29.98
03-14-2006 Mobile Suit Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. #01 (also w/box) (of 10) Bandai Entertainment 125 24.98/39.98
03-14-2006 Planetes Vol. #6 (of 6) Bandai Entertainment 100 24.98
03-14-2006 Pokemon Advanced Challenge Vol. #07 (of 0) Viz Media 110 14.99
03-14-2006 Pokemon Advanced Challenge Vol. #08 (of 0) Viz Media 110 14.99
03-14-2006 Saber Marionette J Anime Legends Complete Collection (of 1) Bandai Entertainment 655 49.98
03-14-2006 Stratos 4 Complete Collection (of 1) Bandai Entertainment 225 39.98
03-14-2006 Wedding Peach Season 2 Complete Collection (of 2) ADV Films 700 39.98
03-21-2006 Baki the Grappler Vol. #6 (of 6) FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd. 75 29.98
03-21-2006 Daphne in the Brilliant Blue Vol. #7 (of 7) Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 75 29.98
03-21-2006 Dragon Ball Z Saga 8: Saiyan Invasion (of 0) FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd. 62 24.98
03-21-2006 E's Otherwise Vol. #6 (of 6) ADV Films 100 29.98
03-21-2006 Fafner Vol. #5 (of 7) Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 29.98
03-21-2006 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) SE Vol. #4 (of 7) Manga Entertainment 100 49.98
03-21-2006 Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) Vol. #4 (of 7) Manga Entertainment 100 24.98
03-21-2006 Godannar Vol. #4 (of 7) ADV Films 100 29.98
03-21-2006 Princess Tutu Vol. #4 (of 6) ADV Films 125 29.98
03-21-2006 Yugo the Negotiator Vol. #4 (of 4) ADV Films 75 29.98
03-28-2006 Ah! My Goddess TV Vol. #4 (of 6) Media Blasters 100 29.98
03-28-2006 Doki Doki School Hours Vol. #3 (of 5) Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc. 100 24.98
03-28-2006 Dragon Ball Z Movie 12: Fusion Reborn (of 1) FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd. 24.98
03-28-2006 Hikaru no Go Vol. #02 (of 19) Viz Media 100 24.99
03-28-2006 Loveless Vol. #2 (of 3) Media Blasters 100 19.98
03-28-2006 Madlax Vol. #7 (of 7) ADV Films 75 29.98
03-28-2006 Midori Days Premium Box Set (of 1) Media Blasters 325 74.98
03-28-2006 Mirage Of Blaze Economy Box Set (of 1) Media Blasters 325 39.98
03-28-2006 Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Collection 1 (of 2) Bandai Entertainment 625 49.98
03-28-2006 My-Hime Vol. #1 (also w/box) (of 7) Bandai Entertainment 100 24.98/39.98
03-28-2006 Naruto Vol. #01 (of 0) Viz Media 19.98
03-28-2006 Outlaw Star Complete Collection (of 1) Bandai Entertainment 650 49.98
03-28-2006 Samurai 7 Vol. #5 (also w/limited edition) (of 7) FUNimation Entertainment, Ltd. 100 29.98/49.98

And Upcoming manga release list from www.animenewsnetwork.com:
Dr. Slump (G.novel 6) 200 Viz 2006-03-07 $7.99
The Prince of Tennis (G.novel 12) 184 Viz 2006-03-07 $7.95
Dragon Knights (G.novel 22) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Rave Master (G.novel 19 of 29) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Naruto (G.novel 9) 192 Viz 2006-03-07 $7.95
Saint Seiya (G.novel 14) 184 Viz 2006-03-07 $7.95
Hunter X Hunter (G.novel 7) 192 Viz 2006-03-07 $7.99
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (G.novel 3) 204 Viz 2006-03-07 $7.99
Rurouni Kenshin (G.novel 24) 208 Viz 2006-03-07 $7.95
Ai Yori Aoshi: True Blue Love (G.novel 12 of 13) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Psychic Academy - (G.novel 11 of 11) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Vampire Game (G.novel 14 of 14) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
I"s (G.novel 6) 192 Viz 2006-03-07 $7.99
Faeries' Landing (G.novel 12) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Kare First Love (G.novel 7) 192 Viz 2006-03-07 $9.99
Snow Drop (G.novel 12 of 12) TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Never Give Up (G.novel 1 of 13) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Godchild (G.novel 1) 208 Viz 2006-03-07 $8.99
Ultra Maniac (G.novel 5) 184 Viz 2006-03-07 $8.99
Beck (G.novel 3) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Fushigi Yuugi: Genbu Kaiden (G.novel 3) 192 Viz 2006-03-07 $8.99
Ultimate Muscle: The Kinnikuman Legacy - (G.novel 11) 224 Viz 2006-03-07 $7.95
Samurai Champloo (G.novel 2) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Someday's Dreamers (G.novel 1) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Kamichama Karin (G.novel 3) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Suikoden III (G.novel 9) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Girls Bravo (G.novel 3) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Whistle! (G.novel 10) 192 Viz 2006-03-07 $7.99
Tsukuyomi -Moon Phase- (G.novel 2) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Death Note (G.novel 4) 208 Viz 2006-03-07 $7.99
Shaolin Sisters: Reborn (G.novel 4 of 4) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Blazin' Barrels (G.novel 4) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Ouran High School Host Club (G.novel 5) 176 Viz 2006-03-07 $8.99
Bizenghast (G.novel 2) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
The Telepathic Wanderers (G.novel 2) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Battle Club (G.novel 1) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Made in Heaven - Kazemichi (G.novel) 184 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Last Fantasy (G.novel 1) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Gatcha Gacha (G.novel 1) 192 TP 2006-03-07 $9.99
Chikyu Misaki (G.novel 3) 212 CMX 2006-03-08 $9.99
Moon Child (G.novel 2) 192 CMX 2006-03-08 $9.99
W-Juliet (G.novel 9) 208 Viz 2006-03-14 $9.95
Phoenix (G.novel 6) 424 Viz 2006-03-14 $16.99
Please Save My Earth (G.novel 15) 192 Viz 2006-03-14 $9.99
Tenchi Muyo! (G.novel 8) 184 Viz 2006-03-14 $8.95
Descendants of Darkness (G.novel 10 of 11) 192 Viz 2006-03-14 $9.99
Black Cat (G.novel 1) 208 Viz 2006-03-14 $7.99
Kanata Kara (G.novel 9) 200 Viz 2006-03-14 $9.99
Cheeky Angel (G.novel 11) 192 Viz 2006-03-14 $9.99
Red River (G.novel 11) 192 Viz 2006-03-14 $9.95
Here is Greenwood (G.novel 9) 232 Viz 2006-03-14 $9.99
Firefighter! Daigo of Fire Company M (G.novel 14) 200 Viz 2006-03-14 $9.95
Happy Hustle High (G.novel 5) 192 Viz 2006-03-14 $9.99
Land of the Blindfolded (G.novel 7) 200 CMX 2006-03-15 $9.99
Negima - Magister Negi Magi (G.novel 9) 208 DEL 2006-03-15 $10.95
Kamunagara: Rebirth of the Demonslayer (G.novel 5) 200 MB 2006-03-15 $9.99
Apocalypse Zero (G.novel 5) 200 MB 2006-03-15 $9.99
The Ghost Hunt (G.novel 3) 208 DEL 2006-03-15 $10.95
Galaxy Angel Beta (G.novel 2) 208 BB 2006-03-15 $9.99
Case Closed (G.novel 10) 192 Viz 2006-03-21 $9.99
Fullmetal Alchemist (G.novel 6) 192 Viz 2006-03-21 $9.99
MÄR (G.novel 6) 192 Viz 2006-03-21 $7.99
Seimaden (G.novel 4) 180 CMX 2006-03-22 $9.99
Project X - Datsun Fairlady Z (G.novel) 168 DMP 2006-03-22 $9.95
Crying Freeman (G.novel 1) 408 DH 2006-03-25 $14.95
Juon -video side- (G.novel) 232 DH 2006-03-25 $9.95
Reiko the Zombie Shop (G.novel 2) 200 DH 2006-03-25 $12.95
Full Metal Panic! - Overload! (G.novel 4) 168 ADV 2006-03-27 $9.99
Full Metal Panic! (G.novel 9) 184 ADV 2006-03-27 $9.99
Anne Freaks (G.novel) 184 ADV 2006-03-27 $9.99
Chrono Crusade (G.novel 7) 192 ADV 2006-03-27 $9.99
Othello (G.novel 7) 208 DEL 2006-03-28 $10.95
The Wallflower (G.novel 7) 208 DEL 2006-03-28 $10.95
Pastel (G.novel 2) 208 DEL 2006-03-28 $10.95
Kagetora (G.novel 1) 208 DEL 2006-03-28 $10.95
Samurai Executioner (G.novel 10) 224 DH 2006-03-29 $9.95
Antique Bakery (G.novel 4 of 4) 232 DMP 2006-03-31 $12.95
Cynical Orange (G.novel 2) 200 ICE Kunion 2006-03-31 $10.95
One thousand and one nights (G.novel 2) 200 ICE Kunion 2006-03-31 $10.95

[Mr. Pedro]

But it's March. =(

Anywho.

DVD:

-Last Exile: Complete Box: Range Murata Edition.

That's it for now.

[Ragebot]

I'm waiting for volumes 5 and 6 of Evangelion Platinum to be shipped...(DVDBoxoffice is so SLOW :sad:) Hell, I'm probably gonna pick up Vol. 7 at Futureshop today, just so I can go through them all quickly.

I'll eventually get the Ghibli films. I'm really looking forward to watching Crest of the Stars: Anime Legends also.

Given that HMV has two-for-$30 deals on FMA, I'm considering that. The Midori Days and Outlaw Star collections are also under consideration.

I was considering the Gundam Seed Destiny boxset, but the fact that the CD will not contain the songs written by Yuki Kajiura really kills it.

[Karl Olson]

But it's March. =(

Anywho.

DVD:

-Last Exile: Complete Box: Range Murata Edition.

That's it for now.

and that's exactly what thread title says... now.

[HellCat]

Apparently pre-ordered Destiny Volume 2 (though Amazon told me the catalogue didn't recognise it, despite having a listing and the ability to purchase it o_O)
Also waiting for an awol model kit.

[NickWhiz1]

Vol. 8 of FMA comes out on Tuesday?

Guess I'll just wait until then to pick up Vol. 7 as well.

</lazyass>

[MarineCorps]

Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. 1 is the most important thing I will get this month:D I've had that pre ordered since december! Two gundam releases this month. What a great month.

[HellCat]

Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. 1 is the most important thing I will get this month:D I've had that pre ordered since december! Two gundam releases this month. What a great month.

Ditto on the pre-order.

[Dogasu]

I picked up the last Portrait of Pirates Usopp figure they had in stock. Be jealous! :D

[IanC]

Only US dvd this month will be Princess Tutu volume 4.
Cant freaking wait.

[JShaggy]

My HiME Vol. 1 is on my priority list for this month, so I went and pre-ordered it from Amazon.com this past February.

[Conekiller]

I picked up the last Portrait of Pirates Usopp figure they had in stock. Be jealous! :D
*SMAK!* IT WAS YOU!!!!!
it's ok, I got her last Zoro! (man that sounded naughty)

I plan on getting FMA DVD vol 8 and possibly #5 of the manga afterward. and the newest Negima! on the 15th.

[Duke]

SEED Destiny needs to be highlighted. In fact, you know what? I should do my own boldings too...

Anyway, this month I plan to buy lots of Gundam stuff, Planetes Vol. 6, maybe Gad Guard Vol. 5, and any FMA & Fruba managa I don't have.

Also, the DBZ series listing should say "Vegeta Saga Volume 8 (of 5)" since it's not the 8th saga in DBZ. :P

Back to today, I got:
-Jubei-chan 2 Vol. 1 w/box (FINALLY! I have the whole series!)
-IGPX Vol. 1 Special Edition (I wuv the puff packaging, but miss the Toonami bumpers)
-FMA Vol. 4 manga
-Fruits Basket Vol. 10 (Despite me not owning Vol. 9)
-One Piece Color Art Vol. 1

[LucheLibre]

I'll be getting volumes 7 and 8 of FMA this month.

I tell you, though, Netflix is really killing my desire to buy DVDs. I've got the whole of Evangelion on the queue rarin' to go, and it will end up costing me a lot less to watch it that way, or so I've figured.

[IanC]

Erhm

Princess Tutu Volume 4 is shipping from DVD Pacific NOW!!

WAHOO!

[Classic Speedy]

Finished up a series today with Burst Angel Vol. 5 & 6.

[sedorna]

Today I recieved the following titles!

Cosplay Encyclopedia (DVD)
Cafe Kichijouji de (graphic novel)

Also, on the first of March, I recieved:

Yugo the Negotiator vol. 1 plus box (DVD)
Godchild vol. 1 (manga)
Until the Full Moon vol. 1 (manga)

[heyguysok]

My Barnes & Nobles had vol 6 of the FMA magna already out, so I went ahead and picked that up. Tough choices this month, as I've only just begun to purchase anime, but I've had it in my head for awhile to catch up on my FMA dvds (I only have vols. 1 & 4) and to also pick up the Super GALS! thinpack. And then DVD Dojo showed some cool looking stuff...E's Otherwise, more Princess Tutu, and that third one, whose name excapes me. Decisions decisions...

[Nobuyuki sama]

03-07-2006 Howl's Moving Castle (of 1) Buena Vista Home Entertainment 29.98
03-07-2006 My Neighbor Totoro (of 1) Buena Vista Home Entertainment 29.98
03-07-2006 Whisper of the Heart (of 1) Buena Vista Home Entertainment 111 29.98 Yes, probably, and eventually I will get all of the above, although I may wait for them to hit the local "used" rack :cool:
Moving on...


Starship Operators Vol. #2
Votoms, Armor Trooper Stage 1: Uoodo City
Gankutsuou -The Count of Monte Cristo- Vol. #3
Lupin the 3rd: Missed By A Dollar
Planetes Vol. #6 - Hoping to see "something wonderful" for the ending ;)
Saber Marionette J Anime Legends Complete Collection
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex (2nd Gig) Vol. #4
Godannar Vol. #4
Ah! My Goddess TV Vol. #4
Reading is FUNdamental!


Ai Yori Aoshi #12
Someday's Dreamers # 1
All-New Tenchi Muyo! # 8
Full Metal Panic! # 9

[FireStarterLE]

got:
FMA Volume 8 (though i actually got it last month)

will be getting:
DBZ Uncut Vol 8 w/starter box
DBZ Movie 12 Fusion Reborn

possibly get:
Gundam Wing Collection 1
Galaxy Railway Volume 5

[Karl Olson]

What I bought on Friday, but didn't get home Until Saturday (because I love the night life... of helping friends unclog toilets.)

DVD:
-Hikaru no Go vol.2 - Love VIZ's alternating black and white spines. Brilliant.

Manga:
-Kamichama Karin vol.2 & 3 - Because Koge Donbo is awesome.
-Tsukuyomi Moon Phase vol.2 - Nice of the store to get it in for me, but it'd be nice if they'd gotten 1 in too. :(
-Someday's Dreamers vol.1 - I can't help but feel a little stiffed for paying 10 bucks for it, but I'll live with it.

Figurine:
-Onegai Teacher/Twins Max Factory Gachapon Figures X 2 - I ended up with both Ichigo variations. I shouldn't be so happy about that, but I'd be a liar if said I wasn't happy about my luck in picking figures (well, to be fair, I traded a person for one of their duplicates of a variation for her duplicate, but it's lucky.)

[HellCat]

My Kokuryu SD Gundam kit finally arrived. Bandai are getting pretty lazy, going from the box and such it seems this kit ties into and combines with a few of the more older BB kits. In general though, they've been swiping ideas from Transformers because this series is all about guys who can combine as legs or torsos.

[Duke]

Yesterday I got Gad Guard Vol. 5 (Completed the series! Yay!) and a bottle of Ramuné. Damn, those things are hard to open.

[MarineCorps]

Spur of the moment buy, just bought Yu Yu Hakusho three kings saga.:)

[IanC]

Finshed two anime series today

Witch Hunter Robin Volume 6
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Volume 10 (this has the Epilogue that Bandai didnt include on the US release for some reason)

[HellCat]

Finshed two anime series today

Witch Hunter Robin Volume 6
Mobile Suit Gundam SEED Volume 10 (this has the Epilogue that Bandai didnt include on the US release for some reason)

It does? Is this the Beez release? Wow...*cue wah wah wahhhhhh trumpet sounds*

[Snapdad]

I just purchased Dr. Slump Vol. 6.

[Conekiller]

Portrait of Pirates Nami ver2 from Cyporian's store. Should be comming in on tuesday ^__^

[IanC]

It does? Is this the Beez release? Wow...*cue wah wah wahhhhhh trumpet sounds*
Yep.

Its only in Japanese (or French, or German) with subs, but still, its there.

[HellCat]

Yep.

Its only in Japanese (or French, or German) with subs, but still, its there.

Hmm, thanks for the news. It's tempting, but buying a DVD again just for 5 minutes of fluff? Then again, I did order Last Blitz of Zeon...

[MarineCorps]

Ordered Kiddy Grade - File Collection 1-4

[purplehairedwonder]

Manga:

Death Note vol. 1
Demon Diary vol. 1

Magazines:

Anime Insider March '06
Newtype USA March '06


-Fruits Basket Vol. 10 (Despite me not owning Vol. 9)
Ya know, Duke, 10 is my favorite of volume thus far =)

[Duke]

Picked up a bunch of stuff today:

-Kodocha Vol. 5 DVD
-Fruits Basket Vol. 9 Manga
-Negima Vol. 8 Manga (now I need Vol. 1-7)
-Love Hina Vol. 1 Manga

[Duke]

Got two DVDs today:

-Naruto Vol. 1
-Taro, the Dragon Boy

[IanC]

But Naruto is dub only, is it not/

Anyway, i got Gunlinger Girl Volume 1:Little Girls, Big Guns through the post today.

Cant wait to watch

[Duke]

But Naruto is dub only, is it not/
Yep.

[Karl Olson]

Anyway, i got Gunlinger Girl Volume 1:Little Girls, Big Guns through the post today.

Cant wait to watch

v.1 w/ box version, or regular v.1?

[MarineCorps]

Got two DVDs today:

-Naruto Vol. 1


I thought that wasn't coming out till the 28th?:confused:

[Duke]

I thought that wasn't coming out till the 28th?:confused:
The joy of being a reviewer for Toon Zone News. :anime:

[MarineCorps]

The joy of being a reviewer for Toon Zone News. :anime:

Damn. Thats cool :D

[Duke]

Damn. Thats cool :D
About 80% of the reviews run on TZN actually come from screeners. For me, almost everything except Pokémon (with the exception of the Advanced Boxset) and Gundam are pretty much screeners.

[MarineCorps]

About 80% of the reviews run on TZN actually come from screeners. For me, almost everything except Pokémon (with the exception of the Advanced Boxset) and Gundam are pretty much screeners.


I wish I could write even a half decent review:D :sad:

Macross vol 2 just shipped. Wensday is shaping up to be a great day. Two volumes of kiddy grade, FMA, and macross all arriving. Makes me wish digitaleyes sold Destiny. It'd be on it's way now.:crying:

[Freedom Fighter]

Anime:
- Cowboy Bebop Remix, Vols. 2 & 3
- Case Closed, Case 5 Vol. 3

Manga:
- Shonen Jump, Apr. '06 (probably last one I'll pick up, will be switching to the GNs for some of the series)
- Fullmetal Alchemist, Vol. 6*
- Bleach, Vol. 11*
- Tsubasa, Vol. 6
- Case Closed, Vol. 6
- Excel Saga, Vol. 9

* (These two, along with 'Negima,' I'm currently up-to-date with. Yeah! :D)

[TnAdct1]

Picked up Kodocha 5 during my weekly mall run today.

[Beefy]

Region 1 NTSC
Kaleido Star season 2 #1
Gantz #10
Planetes #1-6
Cowboy Bebop Remix #4

Region 2 NTSC
Fullmetal Alchemist: The Conqueror of Shamballa limited edition
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex #11 (2 episodes for US $50, bah)

Region 2 PAL
Ghost the Shell 2: Innocence UK version (Has a US English dub, but the US can't have it. Screw you DreamWorks!)

Audio
Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex OST 3
CHABA - Parade [CD Single]

[ToxicOne]

I picked up the first volume of Macross with the boxset to hold the rest of the series.

[IanC]

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex #11 (2 episodes for US $50, bah)


Errrr, why?


v.1 w/ box version, or regular v.1?
V 1 regular. We dont get that many artboxes in the uk, but i dont really mind.

I should say, unless i point it out then my purchase are UKR2.

[Bubblegum Girl]

What manga I got for this month:
Neon Genesis Evangelion Vols. 6-9(I wonder why it takes so long to get the latest volume?)
Full Metal Panic! Vol.1
R.O.D Vol.1
Tokyo Mew Mew Vol.1
Consplay Koromo-Chan
Noodle Fighter Miki Vol.1

[Captain Highwind]

Bleach Vol. 4, 10

Rurouni Kenshin Vol.24 (Man, Watsuki's art is getting really toony now)

Black Cat Vol. 1 (Oooh...Fancy cover--almost looks and feels like leather! :anime: )

[Beefy]

Errrr, why? Something for ASF.

[Hatter]

I had completely forgotten that the new Ghibli wave was coming out today. I was browsing through the DVD section when I turned and spotted them on a shelf - I froze, and my eyes bugged out of my head.

Finally, all of Miyazaki's feature films on DVD!

-Howl's Moving Castle
-My Neighbor Totoro

[tehcatgirl]

Anime-

This Studio Ghibli box set http://www.animecollector.com/cgi-bin/buy?a0=03113
Howl's Moving Castle
Genshiken 1-3
Cowboy Bebop the Perfect Sessions
Rozen Maiden Complete TV Series

Manga -

My Neighbor Totoro vol. 2
Fruits Basket vol. 2

[Karl Olson]

Anime-

This Studio Ghibli box set http://www.animecollector.com/cgi-bin/buy?a0=03113
Howl's Moving Castle
Genshiken 1-3
Cowboy Bebop the Perfect Sessions
Rozen Maiden Complete TV Series

I've got a sneaking suspicion everything you just bought was bootlegged.

[Duke]

I've got a sneaking suspicion everything you just bought was bootlegged.
Well, Genshiken and Howl's might not.

[tehcatgirl]

I've got a sneaking suspicion everything you just bought was bootlegged.

Why do you say that? I'm new to buying anime.

(I didn't get all that stuff in one place, btw. I got some of it from Amazon.)

[purplehairedwonder]

Manga:

Death Note vol. 2
Demon Diary vol. 2

I was planning on getting Death Notes vols. 2-4, but Hastings didn't have vol. 3, so I got the next Demon Diary instead. I'm taking a trip to the city with both Best Buy and Suncoast this weekend so I hope to get some stuff I've been wanting for awhile now while I'm there.

[Karl Olson]

Why do you say that? I'm new to buying anime.

(I didn't get all that stuff in one place, btw. I got some of it from Amazon.)

Well, the Ghibli box is definitely a bootleg - anything Region 0 with very, very, very rare exception is a bootleg, plus Ghibli has never in any country released a boxset such as the one you've purchased. Rozen Maiden, unless you've bought the original Japanese R2 release of the series, hasn't been released officially elsewhere, so it is also most likely a bootleg.

The other discs should be fine (unless by Perfect Sessions you don't mean the 5 episode best-of that Bandai released but a boxset of all 26 episodes, in which case, unless you forked over 400+ bucks for the LE US boxset that's out of print, that's also bootleg) but it's possible depending on how you bought your discs that they too could be bootlegs, even Howl and Genshiken unless you know they are R1 or R2 releases. This is because of the Amazon Marketplace setup - since it's largely unregulated, many people do sell bootlegs on Amazon.

[IanC]

Something for ASF.
Clean opening/ending? :)

I just ordered from amazon.co.jp:
Detective Conan Secret File 1 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000DZV77W/250-3361604-5200260?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance) (has OVAs 1-3 that was included with Shonen Sunday magazine, and movie 10 preview)
Detective Conan Secret File 2 (http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B000DZV786/250-3361604-5200260?%5Fencoding=UTF8&v=glance) (has OVA 4 and 5, plus previews for the other 9 movies)

and from HLJ:
Love Conan: Official Fan Book (http://www.hlj.com/product/SGK06143) Outlines character relationships in the series by pairing (says its for girls, but i like the art lol)
Detective Conan TC Guide Book (http://www.hlj.com/product/SGK80043)

Plus im also going to order this (http://www.hlj.com/product/SGK01802) but im going to wait till the other things ship first, since this will slow em down.

[sedorna]

Well, today I recieved a package from Roger's Anime Corner Store:

Gungrave vol. 1
R.O.D. the TV vol. 1

[FireStarterLE]

my replacement disc for Cowboy Bebop Remix volume 4 shipped today and my Vegeta Saga II starter box should be shipping soon

[Nobuyuki sama]

Picked up Desert Punk #1 on a whim last week, and haven't stopped laughing, or at least giggling like Butt-head (Boin-chan! :anime: ).
A bit like a no-class Lupin III meets Mad Max. :p

Also leafed through School Rumble Vol. 1 and bought it after 3 pages.

[Riza Hawkeye]

This week I've gotten:

DVD:
FMA Vol. 8
Kaleido Star: New Wings Vol. 2
CCS Box 1 (now I have the entire series)
Gundam SEED Destiny Vol. 1 with box

Manga:
Shounen Jump April issue
FMA Vol. 6
Fruits Basket Vol. 6 (collector's edition box to hold volumes 1-6)

[Jedah Dohma]

This week I got s-CRY-ed DVD Vol. 2-3 (Anime Legends).

This month I plan to pick up:

FMA DVD vols. 7-8
Dragonball Z Vegeta Saga Box II
Gundam Seed Destiny Vol. 1
DBZ Movie 12 "Fusion Reborn"

Possibilities: Cowboy Bebop Remix Vols. 3 and 4.

[purplehairedwonder]

Last night I picked up some more manga:

Death Note vols. 3-4
Demon Diary vol. 3

[Karl Olson]

DVD:
Whisper of the Heart
Howl's Moving Castle

Manga:
Cromartie High School v.5

Totoro will be acquired later.

[Xada-Hgla]

I actually got this not last Thursday, but the Thursday before... Anyway, I got the latest issue of NewtypeUSA.

[IanC]

Got in the post today, all uk.
Ghost in the Shell 2: Innocence Music Video Anthology (with CD soundtrack :D )
Ghost in the Shell Stand Alone Complex 2nd GIG Volume 2
Submarine 707 Revolution (this was loose in the case.... may need to send it back) :sweat:
Gantz Volume 3: Process of Elimination
Lunar Legend Tsukihime Volume 3: Nocturnal Fate

[Dogasu]

Picked up Pokemon Advanced Challenge Volumes 1 & 2 ($8.99 each at Suncoast) and the Mobile Suit Gundam 0080 boxed set ($17.99 at Suncoast).

[FireStarterLE]

two more of my "pokemon: the johto journeys" vhs purchases from ebay came in today:

- Mission Spinarak and Snow Rescue

[Karl Olson]

DVD:
My Neighbor Totoro.

BTW, watched Totoro and Whisper of the Heart today. Totoro was neat, but I related to Whisper of the Heart in ways I can't even verbalize. I absolutely loved that film. Seriously.

[Nobuyuki sama]

Planetes Vol. #6 - Hoping to see "something wonderful" for the ending ;)
Well, it was actually in the next-to-last episode, but I was not disappointed. :anime:

[GagaMan]

Dead Leaves for £8. Nucking Futs.

[Sr.Infierno]

I finally got Full Metal Alchemist Vol.1, and I plan on collecting the whole series

[Jedah Dohma]

Just got back from my local Best Buy.

Today I finally managed to pick up Full Metal Alchemist Vol. 7. I also bought FMA Vol. 8.

In addition, I bought Dragonball Z Box II: Vegeta Saga, Part II. Got myself a Vegeta action figure with it. :D

The fourth item I bought was Cowboy Bebop Remix Vol.3.

Also briefly went to Barnes and Nobles to check out the Manga section. I looked through FMA Vol.3-6. Those will be some future pick-ups.

That's all for now. What a day.

[IanC]

Howl's Moving Castle.

With HMV exclusive slip cover and artcards.

[Sandoz]

Manga:
Kare Kano vol. 7
R.O.D. vol. 1
Death Note vol. 1

[HellCat]

Amazon just shipped my Destiny box.

[MarineCorps]

Got kiddy grade vol 3 and ordered vol 4.

Gundam Seed destiny still hasn't shipped. It should ship tommorow. I hope.:sad:

GiTS 2nd gig vol 4 just shipped.

[sedorna]

Today's Right Stuf package contained the following:

Anime:
Birdy the Mighty: Double Trouble
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo vol. 3
Planetes vol. 6

Graphic Novels:
Made in Heaven: Kazemichi
Snow Drop vol. 12

[Juu-kuchi]

Got Gundam SEED Destiny Vol. 1 with the Box today.

[Anime Guy]

Today I got my Now and Then, Here and There boxset from RightStuf. Now to find a time when I feel emo enough to watch it. =/

[Classic Speedy]

Preparation for Spring Break, starting tomorrow afternoon...
-Godannar Vol. 4
-Howl's Moving Castle
-Stratos 4: Complete Collection

[IanC]

Got DearS volume 3 (manga) today, from the Ottakars bookstore in Harrow.

They are doing a special on manga, you get a card thats stamped with every manga you buy, and when you get 3 you get one free :)

[Duke]

Got SEED Destiny Vol. 1 + Box and Cowboy Bebop Remix Vol. 3 today.

[MarineCorps]

Tired of waiting for buy.com to ship it, so in a swap with my brother I'll buy him two dvds which weren't released for wide market release and in exchange he'll buy me Gundam Seed destiny tommorow.:D Now to figure out what to do when buy.com ships my order....:confused:

[Riza Hawkeye]

Went to BB today and picked up:

Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo Vol. 3

[NickWhiz1]

Picked up today:

Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. 8 (still need to get Vol. 7, though :crying:)
Gundam SEED Destiny Vol. 1 + Box

[Will Sturnick]

So far this month I have purchased...

Yu Yu Hakusho: Three Kings Box Set
Votoms, Set 1: Uoodo City
Gundam SEED Destiny, Volume 1 (w/ Box)

[MarineCorps]

finnialy I have the Gundam Seed destiny vol 1 w/box.:D Boy the box is really cool.

[FireStarterLE]

i'm preordering a few of the Inuyasha season 5 dvds from the VIZ sale @ TRSI.

Hopefully Naruto Set 1 will be up before the sale is over. Oh and for those interested in the edited only, they're 11.99 after the discount (a bit less if your a G.A. member)

[IanC]

Picked up Pita Ten vol 5 (manga), plus Princess Tutu vol 4 came in the post, and my replcement copy of Robotech Masters vol 1 came aswell :D

[HellCat]

My name is HellCat and I need help...

Ordered this guy since he was clearenced- http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN922245 Not exactly my style (what's with the grass skirt?) but the lightnings kinda cool.

[FireStarterLE]

my Vegeta Saga II box came in yesterday

[IanC]

Two more manga - Rurouni Kenshin vol 3 and Flames of Recca vol 1.

One of them was free, not sure which.

(yay for Ottakars and their manga collectors card )

[Lord Trunks]

Gakutsuou- vol.3
Gundam Seed Destinyw/artbox
Record of Lodoss War Complete collection
Dragon Ball Z: Majin Buu Boxed set(aiming to finally finish collecting DBZ)
Lupin III-Missed by a Dollar

And due to an error at Best Buy I was able to get Dragon Ball Z vol.8 and Ghost In the Shell 2nd Gig vol.4 a week early.
(Still Need To Buy Samurai 7 vol. 5 and DBZ movie 12)
Manga: All New Tenchi Muyo! vol. 8

[FireStarterLE]

And due to an error at Best Buy I was able to get Dragon Ball Z vol.8 and Ghost In the Shell 2nd Gig vol.4 a week early.


that's not an error, Best Buy usually puts some of their anime titles out earlier than other places. It's their way of getting their anime customers to shop with them more :)

[Hyper Shadow X]

Gundam Seed Destiny Vol 1

[IanC]

Full Metal Panic? FUMOFFU vol 2 and Chrono Crusade vol 7 where purchased today.

FMP?F was a great laugh :)

[FireStarterLE]

DBZ "The one you've been waiting for" Fusion Reborn, came in today. Will hopefully be a good watch.

[Karl Olson]

from the amazon:
Stellvia vol.5 and 6 - You win Geneon. Darn you with your screeners getting me so hooked that I half to finish it :p

From a friend:
Stellvia vol.1 w/ box autographed by Angela - Only 20 bucks :eek:. BTW, I've now got a plain copy of volume 1 to get rid of...

[sedorna]

Today's package came from DVD Pacific and in it was vol. 4 of Princess Tutu.

[TnAdct1]

Today, during my weekly mall run, I picked up Macross vol. 2.

[Juu-kuchi]

Today I received the Slayers TRY boxset which I got for a good deal (especially considering it's original price).

...FUNi hasn't delivered any news about how they're going to release their version of the Slayers (especially since it's been a while since they said they held the license), so why should I bother really if there is no recent news about it.

[purplehairedwonder]

DVDs: Fullmetal Alchemist vols. 3 and 4.

Manga: Rurouni Kenshin vols. 18-20.

[IanC]

Got 6 FMA pencil boards today :)

http://img95.imageshack.us/img95/5889/10620316ch.th.jpg (http://img95.imageshack.us/my.php?image=10620316ch.jpg)

[Animeforever'04]

bought today!
Haré+Guu DVD 1
.hack//Sign DVD 1 'Login'
.hack//Sign DVD 5 'Uncovered'
IGPX DVD 1 uncut
World of Narue DVD Collection

[Disco Pete]

All Manga:
Fullmetal Alchemist Vol. 5 Hiromu Arakawa
Trigun MAXIMUM Vols. 7 & 8 Yasuhiro Nightow
Ghost in the Shell: Man-Machine Interface Shirow Masamune
Maison Ikkoku Vol. 9 Rumiko Takahashi
Midori Days Vol. 1 Kazurou Inoue
Urusei Yatsura Issues 1 & 4-7 Rumiko Takahashi (This is the old monthly "Comic Book" release from the '90s)

Plus This month's Shonen Jump.

I'm hoping to pick up some stuff this weekend at Sakuracon, but I don't know what, exactly.

[bigddan11]

I can't say I've gotten much this month. I haven't had the money to do so. I did finally go and get this months Shonen Jump today.

[IanC]

Got some Japanese manga today, Kiddy Grade VS vol 1 and 2 (thats the whole thing)
http://img107.imageshack.us/img107/8213/kiddygradevsfront1ap.th.jpg (http://img107.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kiddygradevsfront1ap.jpg)http://img383.imageshack.us/img383/6072/kiddygradevsback0ax.th.jpg (http://img383.imageshack.us/my.php?image=kiddygradevsback0ax.jpg)

I love the chibified pictures on the back covers.

[Conekiller]

Kingdom Hearts Manga vol 3

[purplehairedwonder]

Manga I got yesterday: Rurouni Kenshin vols. 21-24

[sedorna]

I recieved a package from Estarland.com and it it were:

Kaze no Yojimbo vol. 1
Kyo Kara Maoh vol. 2

[HellCat]

Destiny arrived today. I'm low on space for DVDs and the box just took a big chunk of shelf space. No idea what I'm gonna do with the generally unimpressive (and useless, in my case) CD.

[IanC]

Picked up the long delayed Steamboy Directors Cut boxset and the Tokyo Underground Complete series boxset, both which came out in the UK today

[Duke]

Recieved Munto 2 today.

[Riza Hawkeye]

I went to Best Buy today and got:

My HiME Vol. 1 /w box (1 day early)

The box is disappointingly plain and it isn't very strudy at all. I'm amazed that Bandai can make such nice boxes (Gundam SEED Destiny and Eureka) and put nothing into others. I'm also not sure if I'll wear the shirt that comes with it or not.

[Conekiller]

Japanese re-release of Generation 1 Astrotrain (Transformers)

[Sr.Infierno]

I think im gonna sucker out and buy Naruto Vol.1(dub), becuase unlike everyone else I liked the dub

[Duke]

becuase unlike everyone else I liked the dub
You won't find that many people here who don't enjoy the dub. The main reason nobody wants to buy the upcoming DVD is because the Uncuts are coming out (in 13-episode sets no less!). So there's really no point in wasting shelf space with the cut dub.

[HellCat]

You won't find that many people here who don't enjoy the dub. The main reason nobody wants to buy the upcoming DVD is because the Uncuts are coming out (in 13-episode sets no less!). So there's really no point in wasting shelf space with the cut dub.
"No, princess, uncuts are needed because purists will never disappear..."

*cue Nami Tamaki's Reason*

But yeah, folks would rather just spend their money on the version of the dub which isn't cut.

[Sr.Infierno]

You won't find that many people here who don't enjoy the dub.

I was mainly basing that statement on the uber-fanboy reviews on Amazon

[HellCat]

I was mainly basing that statement on the uber-fanboy reviews on Amazon

Most Amazon reviews as a rule are stupid, especially the ones for products which attract fanboys.

[MarineCorps]

Most Amazon reviews as a rule are stupid, especially the ones for products which attract fanboys.

Oh wow. Some of them can get really stupid.:eek:

[HellCat]

Oh wow. Some of them can get really stupid.:eek:

Yep. In what I swear isn't a cheap plug, that's why I started writing them. I got tired of seeing 'reviews' which were barely a paragraph and looked like bad forum posts.

[Karl Olson]

SakuraCon Free Stuffs
-Various Funimation Postcards
-FUNimation Promotional DVD
-Keroro Gunso Gachapon Figure.
-R.O.D the TV pencil board.
-Ichigo Mashimaro Promotional Fan.
-Samurai Champloo Bandanna (different from the one with v.1 & box.)
-Random comic book-style volumes of Gunsmith Cats
-Galaxy Railways vol.1
-Samurai 7 vol.5
-Mr. Stain on Junk Alley
-Volumes 1-8 of Samural Executioner
Total MSRP on Items with an MSRP: about 170 dollars

SakuraCon purchases:
-Doujinshi (too lazy to specify name/circle blah blah, but it's all clean anyway.)
--Haibane Renmei Doujinshi X 2 (by aBE)
--Cardcaptor Sakura Doujinshi
--DigiCharat Doujinshi
--Gunslinger Girl Doujinshi
--Fruits Basket Doujinshi
--Powerpuff Girls Doujinshi
--Teen Titans Doujinshi
-Manga
--Paradise Kiss vol.4 reprint
-Figure
--Cardcaptor Sakura Statuette - Catgirl design.
-PencilBoard
--Ichigo Mashimaro Pencil Board.
-Artist Alley
--Chise Drawing by Dave from Lotten Eggs
--Abe Lincoln via WWF & Fist of the North Star by Dave from Lotten Eggs
Overall cost: Too darn much. probably atleast 180, maybe more like 230.

Watching Tycho buy Yaoi Harry Potter Doujinshi for his wife at the same convention where I also bust mad rhymes that attact the attention of a Haruko cosplayer who then buys my CD and the next day I help her make a bass out of cardboard for her cosplay and that wins her the judges award at the cosplay contest, then later meeting lots of cool Toon Zone forum members, then later cracking jokes about Nickelodeon Guts with SakuraCon staff during late night ramblings at the con, all while a cameraman is filming me for a documentary on nerdcore hiphop - Priceless.

Next Week: Emerald City ComiCon.

[MarineCorps]

Gundam Wing Collection 1 arrived today

[IanC]

today two Japanese books about Detictive Conan came in the post. Pics:
http://img385.imageshack.us/img385/8423/conanjpnbooks15nv.th.jpg (http://img385.imageshack.us/my.php?image=conanjpnbooks15nv.jpg)

[Classic Speedy]

Today I got My-Hime Vol. 1 w/Box. The box is unfortunately rather flimsy.

[Duke]

Got Gundam Wing Complete Collection 1 and Eva Platinum Vol. 4.

[Go-chin]

Just got my Hime DVD 1+box and Planetes 2-4 on a spur of the moment buy.
xD

[sedorna]

Today I recieved the following DVDs:
Birdy the Mighty vol. 2
Kamikaze Girls movie
Kizuna: Kazuma Kodoka Signature Edition
My-Hime vol. 1

And graphic novels:
Full House vol. 3
Over the Rainbow
Swan vol. 6
Tag You're It vol. 1

[Ultra8]

Manga:
Mar Vol.4-6
Et Cetera Vol.1
Kamikaze Girls
Kamui Vol.1
Sailor Moon Super S Vol.1-4
Imperfect Hero Vol.1
Suikoden III Vol.1
11th Cat Vol.1
Witch Class Vol.1
Eiken Club Vol.2
Megaman NT Warrior Vol.8

Misc.
Rubi Kura Vol.1-2
Devil Smile Vol.1
Arina Vol,1
Fantasy World Hero Story Vol.2-3
He is my Master Vol.1
UFO Princess Valkirie Vol.2-3
Rosario+Vampire Vol.1
Digimon V-Tamer 01 Vol.8
Utyuzin Prumar Vol.2
Prince Chokin Vol.2
other assorted manga I can't translate, but 3 of them are form the creator of 2x2 Shinobuden.

[TnAdct1]

During my weekly mall run, I picked up My-Hime 1. No box though, since I bought the DVD as a title to sample (to see if it lives up to the hype).

[Mr. Pedro]

Manga:

-Yotsuba&! Vol. 3.

That's it for now.

[Beat]

Finally broke down and bought Volume 1 of Godannar with the box along with the usual instalment of Gatchaman.

[NickWhiz1]

DVD:
Fullmetal Alchemist vol. 7 (FINALLY! :ack:)

[Mr. Pedro]

That missing R.O.D The TV Vol 1 finally came in the mail only seconds ago, therefore completing that series.

[IanC]

Picked up My Neighbour Totoro today, cant wait to watch it.

[Riza Hawkeye]

I picked up volumes 5 and 6 of GitS: SAC, to finish out the series at Sam Goody for 50 % off (due to the store closing); so it was essentially 2 for the price of one.

Also, the May issue of Shonen Jump.

[JShaggy]

I finally got my copy of My HiME today. Much like everyone said, the artbox is too flimsy, let alone the artwork was generic.

The T-Shirt on the other hand .... I'll just keep it as a souvenir.

[IanC]

Got Queen Emeraldas direct from ADV UK today. (in a sale)

[unknown hero]

Godannar Vol. 4

[Karl Olson]

figures, all my manga came in after con:

-Aishiteruze Baby v.1 - The preview in shojo beat last month suckered me in.
-Bleach v.12 - Kenpachi vs. Ichigo begins.
-Eureka Seven v.1 - And so Bandai becomes a manga publisher. Color pages yay!
-Fruits Basket v.13 - Shoujemo Forever.
-Full Moon v.5 - More Shoujemo. Darn great though.
-Kare Kano v.19 - Coming to the home stretch of this shoujemo.
-Midori's Days v.5 - Simple, but good fun.
-Monster v.2 - Wow. Just Wow.
-RG Veda v.5 - Not my favorite CLAMP work, but it's cool to see their roots.
-Tsubasa v.8 - Another volume, another world, another great story.
-Tsukuyomi Moon Phase v.1 - finally, I can read that, then read v.2.