  Neo-Cinema Season 1 - Episode 3 - Magi & Ace Attorney Review Jun 27th 2013, 19:00 
Abracadabra! The Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic anime review and the Ace Attorney live-action film review has appear for another episode of Neo-Cinema with Donell Tucker and Kari Lane. Find out if Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic is an anime you should watch or if Ace Attorney is the greatest video game to movie adaptation of all time. Share your opinions of Magi or Ace Attorney either below or at our Facebook. http://www.facebook.com/EXStudio.SPJA See more of our Anime & movie reviews by subscribing to our excellent Youtube channel. http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=exspja Follow us on Twitter to get the latest updates on our other wonderful shows. https://twitter.com/EXStudioSPJA Watch Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic for free at Crunchyroll! http://www.crunchyroll.com/magi Magi: The Labyrinth of Magic (Anime) Copyright ©2012 Aniplex USA Used for review purposes only. Ace Attorney (Film) Copyright ©2012 Toho Company Ltd. Used for review purposes only. Copyright ©2013 EX™ and SPJA® All rights for videos not owned by the SPJA are properties of their perspective owners. No infringement it intended or implied. Use for review purposes only.
 |  DEVIL SURVIVOR 2 THE ANIMATION - Episode 13 - Sunday of Realization - II Jun 27th 2013, 18:05 
The old world is gone, and Yamato stands poised to remake the world as he sees fit. Hibiki is determined to thwart him, but it will take all his resources as Yamato reveals the true extent of the demon-summoning app's powers. Using its function of demonic fusion, Yamato brings forth Satan himself. In the end, only one will stand before Polaris, who will grant not simply an audience -- to the victor will go the chance to wish for anything they desire.
 |  Photo Kano - Episode 12 - Photograph Memory Jun 27th 2013, 17:00 
Tomoe is unhappy with herself and tries to remain aloof, but Kazuya won't stand for that. He wants to make Tomoe realize that she isn't plain and help her make friends. But what if there is a reason why she tries to remain invisible...?
 | | Kiki's Delivery Service – Review Jun 27th 2013, 00:04 
With Studio's Ghibli prestige as a world-renowned animation house, it's hard to imagine if there ever was an arduous time in the studio's illustrious history. When Kiki's Delivery Service first flew into Japanese cinemas in 1989, the film was a huge hit with audiences and was Studio Ghibli's first real box-office success. This may come as a surprise for some, especially given that the much-beloved, My Neighbour Totoro, and the equally admired, Grave of the Fireflies, were released a year prior to Kiki. So just what was it about this story of a plucky young witch that made it such a financial success? Based on a children's novel of the same name, Kiki's Delivery Service tells the story of a 12-year old witch named Kiki who leaves her hometown in order to find out where she fits in the world outside. The film's success could be attributed to audiences having identified with Kiki's journey of self-discovery. As is this case with most, if not all, of Hayao Miyazaki's films, Kiki's Delivery Service imparts a lot of wisdom onto its audience in the most subtle of ways. In this film, instead of moral lessons, Miyazaki focuses on preserving the integrity of one's growth and development. In some ways, Kiki's Delivery Service is a lot like other Studio Ghibli films such as The Borrowers or Spirited Away, in that the protagonists of those films are similar to Kiki – they mistake their own youthful naivety for confidence and poise. Though the protagonists are fairly young, the change that Miyazaki's heroines undergo in those films largely reflects upon the change many people go through during their formative years. It could be said that while people never really completely abandon their former selves, their initiation into adulthood – or in the case of Kiki and her fellow Ghibli heroines, an initiation into a higher level of understanding and maturity – is shaped by their experience with others rather than their immediate familial environment. In Kiki's Delivery Service, characters who might otherwise seem like throwaway disruptions in the story, end up being quite paramount to Kiki's expanding view of the world outside of her hometown. Through this observation, it could be said that the projection of self onto Kiki and her growth – as well as some of Miyazaki's other heroines – allows for audiences to appreciate Miyazaki's films on a more personal level. 
The discovery of self is a huge theme that percolates throughout Kiki's Delivery Service and expanding on that notion on a deeper level, is how the film also devalues the idea that parents are integral to the development of a child. Tombo, a boy who Kiki befriends, has dreams of flying but, as he explains to Kiki, his mother is more concerned about having him hit the books than having his head up in the clouds. Though it may be a throwaway line in the film, when appropriated throughout some of his work, it can perhaps be reflective of Miyazaki's own attitude towards a child's upbringing. In Spirited Away, for example, the glutton of Chihiro's parents forces her to grow independently without the help of her parents (and we assume that if she did listen to her parents and didn't have an independent thought, she too may have been turned into a pig). Similarly in Princess Mononoke, San's strong beliefs and ideals aren't rooted in the philosophies of a parent but as a result of her living exclusively with wolves in the wilderness. Like Chihiro and San, Kiki flourishes not as a result of her parents but as a result of her own independency. The value gained from one's independence is an idea that Miyazaki could very well contest. In the case of Kiki, her independency is what helps her figure out where her place is in the world and lets her decides on the company she wants to keep around her. One can only assume that a child's independency would be a beneficial ideal to impart and nurture. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH_vBpuM_G0 In the hands of another director, this coming-of-age tale mightn't have had the whimsical integrity that's so often associated with Hayao Miyazaki's approach to storytelling. One can only surmise how the upcoming live-action adaptation will pan out. A master of his craft, Miyazaki strikes a perfect and subtle balance between the playful innocence of Kiki's story and the demure that comes with finding oneself and dealing with the often burdensome responsibilities of the real-world. As one of the more restrained Miyazaki films, Kiki's Delivery Service perhaps stands head and shoulders above others in its category. It's an absolute charmer that's steeped in modesty and innocence. Imbued with lovely and vivacious imagery – hallmarks of Studio Ghibli animation that become more beautiful when watching it on Blu-ray – Kiki's Delivery Service certainly delivers the goods and is among the studio's best efforts. Kiki's Delivery Service is now available to purchase on Blu-ray through Madman Entertainment.
 | | Tomie: Beginning – Review Jun 27th 2013, 00:02 
Every high school has that new girl. The one all the boys are fascinated over, and all the girls hate. In this fifth installment of the Tomie franchise, we finally get to see what really went down years ago. It begins with a high school reunion, and only two students brave enough to return, Reiko played by Asami Imajuku and Kenichi played by Kenji Mizuhashi (Pulse). During their reunion, they reminisce over what happened to their class of thirty eight students. Tomie Kawakami this time played by Rio Matsumuto, is a transfer student and right away she is wanted and envied by all. She becomes good friends with antisocial Reiko, maybe a little closer then friends. Putting the blame on the boys for all the girls hating her, she is determined not to let anyone bully her. Using the boys to her benefit, she force feeds the girls cockroach's and worms. Unlike the other classmates, Reiko knows Tomie isn't just an outcast, she's not human. But she's not going to let that get in the way of their special friendship. 
Within a month, Tomie has taken over the school and feels on tops of the world, but all good things must come to an end. The classmates soon realize what they have to do; kill Tomie Kamakami. If only they knew that the smallest bit of blood will regenerate another Tomie. It doesn't matter what they decide, Tomie is going to turn their world's into a living hell. Back at the reunion, Reiko and Kenichi are trying to figure out if Tomie is a virus, a parasite, or just pure evil. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1IEbbDwWyU Unlike the other Tomie films, this is supposed to be a prequel to the first film, and the beginning to the manga series. However the story line to this film is not properly synced with the first film, and there are plot holes, again leaving the audience confused and probably aggravated. Cinematography and acting is rather sloppy, but to my surprise its directed by Ataru Oikawa again; I wonder where Oikawa went wrong in this film. Its certainly not brilliant, but it at least gives us a story, even if the story is incomplete. But no worries, there's still plenty of gore to go around.
 | | ZOIDS: Guardian Force – Review Jun 26th 2013, 00:04
The first season of Zoids Chaotic Century was really well done; there was plenty of interesting characters, developed character arcs, reasonably good animation. Everything in the first season flowed really well and the logical progression of the series culminated in a fantastic final few episodes. The rest of the series I wouldn't say is quiet as good as the first half but I still like it a lot and it remains a classic nostalgic anime from my childhood. In fact pretty much the only anime I watched as a kid. I watched it many times because I always thought I had missed the last few episodes, as it turned out cartoon network never aired the last four episodes (which is obviously just like the first season are what the entire preceding story had led to ) a fact that was endlessly frustrating. It wasn't until recently I actually did catch those last few unseen episodes. Season two" Guardian Force" is a bit of a mixed bag but still ultimately satisfying. The story picks up 10 years after Vans defat of the Deathsaurer and the death of General Prozan. The world has been at peace for some time and with that time all of our friends have split up. Fiona is still searching for clues and answers to her past specifically the Zoid eve, Van has just finished his final day of training after joining the republic's Zoid army, Moonbay has not been heard from in a while and Irvine is more or less off doing his own thing. After a plot is revealed that someone wants the civil war to continue, a joint task force is set up by the Gaigelos Empire and the Republic to investigate and patrol the border looking to stop those who want to stir up trouble between the two nations. Van who meets a mysterious man is recruited into the guardian force and after meeting up with Fiona the two set off to begin the new adventure with Zeke in tow. 
There are plenty of new characters to round out the old faces who do pop up eventually. A few great villains return, and a few more are part of the overall conspiracy. Most work really well but there is one guy who takes an over the top romantic interest in Fiona. She needs to end up with Van so stay away! There are lots of new locations that are drawn wonderfully, fleshing out the plot well. And many new Zoids make appearances most notably the Deathstinger which is a really cool scorpion thing and a Genobreaker Raven uses which is incredibly scary evolved version of his older Zoid. 
The first half of season 2 takes forever to get moving and unfortunately most of the episodes are self-resolving episodes where not much of the plot is moved forward. Mostly the first 9 episodes or so it's just Van, Fiona, Zeke and the Blade Liger dealing with border pirates. After seeing Van take on Raven these chumps are boring. Story wise nothing starts going until the mysterious man finds a derelict Raven wandering on his own and "awakens him" by giving him an incredibly deadly Zoid with two objectives, kill as many zoid’s as possible(for the zoid core) and Kill Van. I love this character he is very cunning and conniving and is the perfect overall villain follow-up to Prozan. He has a plan an incredibly deadly plan and he is the kind of person you can't predict until it's too late. It's really great to see Raven again back and even more deadly than before to match Vans increased skills as a pilot. When the mysterious man's plan starts coming together (in the last 15 episodes) is when the series gets really good. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcHa7ys2Yno The characters all develop really well and many of the choices they need to make are much more complicated as the series goes on. In fact the wholes series gets more complicated, Zoids are killed, people die, cities are burned, Ravens tragic backstory is exposed and even becomes an antihero to compliment Van, and the Zoid eve is uncovered(but not until those last unaired episodes grrrr). The battles get more intense the Zoids get more deadly. The last story arc is simply amazingly tragic and apocalyptic, it treats its set up maturely and doesn't back down from complex story decisions. The last half of season two is much better than anything else in the series but the first half drags in comparison to the rest. The combination of compelling characters great sets ups and follow through, excellent animation, big moments, and battles this anime is very entertaining.
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