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I've never really gotten into anime for some reason. I love the old school manga, but for me seeing these characters in motion takes away some of the mystique and iconic imagery of the books. But I will definitely look this film up.
Thanks for the passionate review. Have a bloody awesome Halloween!

Is there any other kind, man? Anime is kind of a pain to keep up in, but it's worth it if you have the time and either a netflix account or a ton of moolah. If you like old-school stylings, then this is a guaranteed hit. Thanks for the comment.

Sorry about the video, folks. When I reviewed it on the camera, it looked perfect, but when I transferred it to my computer is was pitch-black for some reason. Thankfully, it doesn't harm the real attraction, it just leaves me looking like the kind of guy who sits around in the dark talking to himself.

Oh, I thought you did spend your time talking to yourself in the dark:)

Speaking of anime, someone told me that there might be a Lone Wolf and Cub animated series. Have you heard anything?

I have nothing else to add: This anime film is among the greatest--'nuff said.
excellent review.
cool vid.

I love when you do a video review and written review. Fantastic. I might just pick this up. That opening sequence looked sick.

If you like that, Klown, then you'll love the rest.

Thanks Woopak, I'll be by your place as soon as I can get the time.

Last I heard, LWaC was being remade as an American western, Orlok. Not interested. An anime, however, would be more than welcome.

Anyone willing to do a video review gets positive votes from me...although, you seem to be out of breath. :)

Also, HEAD SHOT! Animal goes down.

OK trashcanman, you talked me into it, I ordered a copy. I suppose I'll have it by next week's end.
I currently own absolutely no anime, so it's plain that I don't "get" it, but I'm hoping that your recommendation of this title makes it clear to me your passion for the medium. I've had a couple of people recommend anime films to me in the past, but their lack of your level of enthusiasm never convincingly compelled me to complete a purchase. So, this purchase more than anything speaks to the power of your palpable ardor. I'll drop you a quick note after I watch 'VHD' a couple of times. Thanks for the great review.
What did you think of the album I e-mailed you a link for? Your enthusiasm is difficult to match, but I have nearly the same zeal for it as you do for 'VHD'.

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do, EM. Some people just can't get into anime because it's so non-American and different from what they're used to. That's the sort of stuff that attracts me the most. The genre is so incredibly broad and far-reaching that as long as you have are open to animation as an adult entertainment medium than I can guarantee there's something you'll love. I don't spend much time on the computer at once so I haven't listened to much of that Insomnium album, but what I've heard is pretty incredible. I may buy it in the future.

Damn it, Elin. You had me go back and watch it again just to confirm what I already know: I'm a terrible orator! Maybe if some other folks would step up and post some videos that are actually good I wouldn't feel so pressured to try something different. It's like a disease. It doesn't help that when I view a video on my camera the lighting is perfect and then it gets about 50 shades darker when I've uploaded it and I don't have a chance to reshoot. Grrrr. Thanks for the honesty!

Yeah, other than The Magnifficent Seven and For a Fistful of Dollars, I've never been a fan of westerns. And in all honesty the only reason I like those few westerns that I do is because they were based on the far superior samurai films of Kuosawa.
But, yeah, that's a drag. I was really looking forward to an animated version Lone Wolf and Cub.