It’s my 40th episode and first year anniversary of Otaku Evolution! Ah, I remember when I first started barely audibly reviewing anime with the one or two sprite poses I used a year ago, with my four-part FMA review. So it was appropriate, then, that this episode was for the movie follow-up, wherein Edward Elric fights a snake dragon, meets Fritz Lang, and basically starts his own little war with the help of his brother. So enjoy this beautiful, flawed, beautifully flawed and entertaining movie, Conqueror of Shamballa.
Otaku Evolution Episode 39 – Wild 7
Posted this on my new YouTube account. The old one is going to be deleted. The new one will mostly just be episodes I know will be monetized. Anyway, enjoy this super violent schlock title review! I mean the anime is violent, not the review itself. I am violently talented, though.
– Penguin Truth
(2015)
The Heroic Legend of Arslan Episodes 1-6 Review
Synopsis:
The Kingdom of Pars stands above all other nations in its region, remaining unmatched in its military might for years under the command of its warrior-king, Andragoras III. However, a rival nation, Lusitiania, has designs on conquering Pars. The young prince, Arslan, is sheltered and gentle, and unprepared for his first battle with the Lusitianian army. During the battle, the Parsian army is betrayed by the general Kharlan, who helps lure them into a trap. Andragoras is forced to flee, and his forces lose heart, falling quick victim. The Lusitianian forces, guided by a man named Silver Mask, take advantage of this retreat to corner the king, then they attack the royal capital, Ecbatana. Arslan goes into hiding with the warrior Daryun, and they seek the asisstance of the retired tactician Narsus and his servant Elam. However, Silver Mask and Kharlan are looking for Arslan even as they lay seige to the capital. Can Arslan and the kingdom of Pars survive this sudden turn of fortune?
Otaku Evolution Episode 38 – Steam Detectives
Another in what I’ve colorfully dubbed the "Rivet Robot" titles, Steam Detectives is an anime that’s almost Tetsujin 28, almost Big O, and almost great.
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– Penguin Truth
(2015)
Lupin III Part I Episode 03 Review
Episode 03, "Farewell, My Beloved Witch"
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: Lupin happens upon a troubled young woman named Linda, being chased by a group of criminals called the Killers-in-Killers. Teaming up with Jigen, he discovers that the syndicate wants a scientist named Dr. Heinlein’s research which converts a certain flower, the Third Sun flower, into a powerful explosive. Linda is the doctor’s assistant who was trying to leave their island laboratory, and the Killers wanted to ensure she stayed. Fujiko also wants the Third Sun flowers, but her plane is shot down by the Killers. Lupin is captured, but escapes with Jigen’s assistance. Lupin, Jigen, and the scientist burn the Third Sun flowers, but Linda also dies. The scientist is killed and Lupin infiltrates the Killers’ submarine to sabatoge their Third Sun-powered missile. In the end, the missile is disabled, but Lupin, Jigen, and Fujiko are left with nothing to show for it.
Otaku Evolution Episode 37 – Tenchi Muyo! OVA 1 (SERIOUSLY, THIS TIME)
Otaku Evolution 37 – Tenchi Muyo! OVA 1 by ellbell01
What do you get when you take a bland(ish) teen boy, an emotional wreck space pirate, a haughty princess, a precious little sweetheart (who may laugh at your impending doom), a ditzy officer, the Greatest Scientific Genius in the universe, a badass old man, a pervert dad, a cat-rabbit that transforms into a spaceship, and a bunch of magic computer trees?
Wait for me to catch my breath, here.
You get comedy, mystery, romance, tit shots, incest (shudder), light sabers, and a guy who looks like a spinster librarian who plays the pipe organ. In other words, you get Tenchi Muyo, the original OVA.
Lupin III Part I Episode 02 Review
Episode 02, "The Man They Call A Magician"
*****SPOILERS*****
Synopsis: Fujiko is being pursued by a mysterious and dangerous man, Pycal, who she stole something from. Lupin and Jigen struggle to protect her, but Pycal appears to have strange powers, including being immune to bullets, levitation, and shooting flames from his finger. Though Lupin discovers the secrets behind Pycal’s abilities, he appears to fall to his death. But Lupin is clever and turns the tables, using the very same techniques as Pycal to gain an advantage. Pycal is overwhelmed and his secret formula goes down in flames along with him.
Penguin Truth Recommends – Dragon Ball
My list of worthwhile DB/Z movies, my definitive take on Broly (and Broly fans), and the usual sub vs dub palaver.
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– Penguin Truth
(2015)
Some Quick Thoughts on Batman #40 (Endgame Finale) (SPOILERS)
He took the time to put lipstick on the T-Rex. That is commitment.
– The Bat Family & rogues gallery vs Joker was great. Loved the chaos of it all.
– Joker quips, makes dark jokes, etc. People are always bitching about Joker being too dark, never being funny anymore, and I guess it all depends on how "funny" you want the clown to be, or in what way, but I think we see that Mistah J isn’t just some horror beast
Batman is just doing what you want, Joker. He gave you the Dick.