Anime Attitude!

Alternate Name: ホッタラケの島 〜遥と魔法の鏡 ( Hottarake no Shima: Haruka to Mahō no Kagami ) Director: Shinsuke Sato Year: 2009 Trailer: Haruka's mother is in the hospital and gave her a hand mirror. She lost her mother at a young age, and forgot about the mirror that her mother gave her. Going to the local shrine, Haruka prays for the hand mirror to be returned. At the shrine, a masked creature takes Haruka's house keys. Following the masked thief, she is transported to another land. The land of forgotten things. Once in the land Haruka meets the masked thief named Teo. Will Haruka find her hand mirror or be left empy handed? Rating: ☆☆☆☆             See it

Alternate Name:  テイルズ オブ ヴェスペリア: The First Strike ( Teiruzu obu Vesuperia:The First Strike) Director: Kenta Kamei Year: 2009 Trailer: The mighty Imperial Knights operate a magical substance called Aer. Aer could power weapons and prevent dander to towns from forest monsters. For some strange reason Aer began to change, which caused plants to wither and animals to attack anything in their way. Flynn, son of a fallen hero and Yuri, the rebellious and reckless. Will Flynn and Yuri overcome their differences and fight together or will the realm be lost? Another video game anime, same with Animal Crossing. I haven't played any Tales of series, but after watching this I wouldn't play them. Rating: ☆☆☆☆ ☆             Must See

Alternate Name:  劇場版 どうぶつの森  ( Gekijōban Dōbutsu no Mori) Director:  Jōjin Shimura Year: 2006 Trailer: A young girl named Ai moves to Animal Village. Being put to work by Tom Nook, Ai befriends four village residents Sally, Bouqet, Yu, Halbert. Finding mysterious message bottles stating a miracle would occur during the Winter Festival. By planting trees in certain areas, which Ai does accordingly. Bouqet scowls at Ai for not attending Sally's farewell party, and Ai becomes heartbroken that Sally leaves Animal Village to fulfill her dream of being a fashion designer. I haven't played any Animal Crossing either on GameCube, DS, or Wii, but I'm aware of the title. A friend told me about this movie saying, "That's my fav anime movie." Rating: ☆☆☆☆ ☆             Must See

Alternate Name:  東のエデン 劇場版 The King of Eden ( Higashi no Eden: Gekijouban The King of Eden) Director: Kenji Kamiyama Year: 2009 Trailer: Six months have passed that Akira disappeared, only giving Saki his Seleção phone and a message to meet him where their journey began. A small business known as Eden of the East became globally known by their software to stop any missile attacks. An image of Akira pointing at a missile to be shot down globally making him a hero known as "Air King". Will Saki find Akira, or will she have a difficult time finding him? Rating: ☆☆☆☆             See it

Alternate Name:  メトロポリス  ( Metoroporisu) Director: Rintaro Year: 2001 Trailer: With humans and robots live together in a city called, Metropolis. Robots to work in the lower zones, or the will be terminated if they were to enter a different zone than the one they are working in. Shunsaku Ban, private detective, along with his nephew Kenichi travel to Metropolis to arrest a mad scientist Dr. Laughton for organ trafficking. Kenichi finds a mysterious girl named Tima. Will Shunsaku and his nephew Kenichi capture Dr. Laughton? Who is this mysterious girl? Rating: ☆☆☆☆             See it

Alternate Name: スカイ · クロラ ( Sukai Kurora) Director: Mamoru Oshii Year: 2008 Trailer: While peace reigns over the planet, the're are some people that want to fight; they fight to feel alive. Young piolets are called Kildren, who eternally live in their adolescences. Once killed in combat they can return to battle, but new memories are made and no knowledge of their previous life. A mysterious adult man, “The Teacher”, is an unbeatable pilot. Every Kildren are in fear of “The Teacher”. Will one of the Kildren defeat “The Teacher” or will he be victorious? Rating: ☆☆☆               Rent it

Alternate Name:  ストリートファイターZERO ( Sutorīto Faitā Zero ) Director: Shigeyasu Yamauchi Year: 1999 Trailer: With the death of master Gouken, Ryu is having trouble about his master and currently with the "Dark Hadou".  The "Dark Hadou" is an evil energy that Akima, Gouken's brother, couldn't resist for the longest time.  Approached by a mysterious woman,  Rose questions Ryu why he fights.  Visiting Gouken's grave Ryu meets an old friend Ken.  Both are approached by Shun, a boy who claims he's Ryu's brother. Is Shun really Ryu's brother or is he an imposter? Can Ryu  control the " Dark Hadou"? Rating: ☆☆☆☆             See it

Alternate Name:  劇場版 戦国BASARA: The Last Party Director: Kazuya Nomura Year: 2011 Trailer: When Toyotomi Hideyoshi was defeated, and with feudal Japan isn't safe at the moment.  Ishida Mitsunari, Toyotomi's apprentice, continues Toyotomi's legacy of his vengeance. Warlords from other nations seek harmony.  For peace to be achieved war must be unleashed once again. Will Ishida defeat the warlords? Will the warlords find peace? Rating: ☆☆☆☆             See it

Director: Andy Orjuela Year: 2004 Trailer: 15th century Sweden, a girl named Hope is the daughter of Matthias. Matthias is a skilled mercenary, but he's actually a demon. Hope is accused of being a part of the devil's consort, and is sentenced by the towns priest to be burned at the stake. An offer to surrender herself to the depths of hell, she agrees; however Matthias tries to corrupt Hope. She denies Matthias's scheme. Hope transforms into a powerful warrior, Lady Death. Willing to challenge Lucifer for Hells control. Will Hope defeat Lucifer or will she be his puppet? Rating: ☆☆☆☆             See it

Alternate Name:    人狼  ( Jinrō) Director: Hiroyuki Okiura Year: 1999 Trailer: In an alternate time-line, where Germany conquered Japan. A Panzer Cops member, Kazuki Fuse, gets suspended for not shooting a suicide bomber. Trying to get information about the girl that killed herself Fuse meets Kei; whom she claims to be the suicide bomber's sister. Becoming to trust eachother they gets risky for the Kerberos Corps. Will Kazuki Fuse find the truth about the bomber or Kei? Rating: ☆☆☆☆             See it

Alternate Name: ルー = ガルー ( Rū Garū) Director: Junichi Fujisaku Year: 2010 Trailer: A deadly virus spreads across the world, causing the world's population to decrease. Eating only synthetic foods and can't communicate in person. Schools are now known as Community Centers and for anyone to talk to one another is using their monitor (online communication). A group of girls, Hazuki Makino, Ayumi Kono, Mio Tsuzuki, and Myao Rei, figure out what dark secrets are hidden in the city. Will Hazuki Makino, Ayumi Kono, Mio Tsuzuki, and Myao Rei figure out the dark secrets or get killed along the way? The art style of this film reminds me of a game; that game is called, “Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective”. Which is an amazing game with twists and turns. With this art style I wouldn't mind seeing more of this or even a “Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective” anime. Rating: ☆☆☆☆             See it

Alternate name: ベクシル 2077 日本鎖国 ( Bekushiru 2077 Nihon sakoku) Director: Fumihiko Sori Year: 2007 Trailer: When robotics have advanced, and a world opinion to avoid it. U.N. set a ban against furhter research in 2067. Daiwa Heavy Industries, Japan's robotic pioneer, disaproves of the ban and no communication towards the country. Japan isolates itself from the world. Years have passed; the US Navy's warfare “SWORD” tries to trap Saito, an informant from Daiwa in Colorado. However he escapes by cutting his own leg. Will “SWORD” capture Saito? Why did Japan isolate themselves from the world? I really liked the art style Fumihiko Sori used. I wouldn't mind seeing this in more animated movies or even in games. Rating: ☆☆☆☆☆              Must See!

Alternate Name: 鉄拳ブラッド・ベンジェンス ( Tekken Buraddo Benjensu) Director: Youichi Mori Year: 2011 Trailer: Anna who works for G Corporation, sets a trap for her sister Nina, who works for Misima Zaibatsu. Both Anna and Nina search for a student named Shin Kamiya. Anna uses a Chinese student, Ling Xiaoyu as a spy, while Nina's boss Jin sends an android Alisa Bosconovitch. Duing Ling and Alisa's investigation they form a friendship, both unaware that the other is working for the enemy. Will either Anna (G Corporation) or Nina (Misima Zaibatsu) get a hold of Shin Kamiya? Why dose G Corporation or Misima Zaibatsu want Shin in the first place? What secrets will the girls find about the corporations? This wasn't that terrible of a movie, but I think it could've been better. Rating: ☆☆☆☆              See it

Alternate name: 마리 이야기 ( Mari Iyagi literally Story of Mari) Director: Sung-gang Lee Year: 2002 Trailer: Kim Nam-woo struggles with life when anyone leaves him. His best friend, Jun-ho will head to Seoul to study. For Kim Nam-woo to escape from reality he enters a dream world; where he meets a girl named Mari. Will Kim Nam-woo be alone? Rating: ☆☆☆☆              See it

Alternate name: ルパン三世 カリオストロの城 ( Rupan Sansei: Kariosutoro no Shiro) Director: Hayao Miyazaki Year: 1979 Trailer: Lupin III and his friend Daisuke Jigen escape from a casino to find out they robbed counterfeit bills. When Lupin discovers that the money is fake, he goes to a Cagliostro. Cagliostro is the place where forged money and conspiracy since several years. Lupin and Daisuke save Clarice from the hands of evil. Will Lupin figure out the mystery of Cagliostro? Rating: ☆☆☆☆             See it

Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri Year: 2007 Trailer: Colin, the lone warrior and Amergan, a wise-cracking ghost, are in search for Marcus Octavius. Who he killed Colin's lover Moya centuries ago in the Celtic plains. Both Marcus and Colin are immortals, and after each time they meet Colin fails to vanquish Marcus throughout history. Will Colin get the chance to defeat Marcus or will he be the one that's defeated? Rating: ☆☆☆               Rent it

Alternate name: スチームボーイ ( Suchīmubōi ) Director: Katsuhiro Otomo Year: 2004 Trailer: In the 19 th century, two scientest Lloyd and his son Edward Steam succeedes by figuring out pure mineral water could be the main source for steam engines. The experiment in Russian Alaska nearly destroys Edward. After three years, in England a young inventor Ray Steam (Edward's son), works at a textile mill in Manchester as maintenance. When a package from his grandfather Lloyd, a metallic ball known as “Steam ball”. Ray must protect the steam ball according to his grandfather. “The O'Hara Foundation” agents try to steal the steam ball from Ray, however Ray escapes from them and land on a train to give the ball to Robert Stephenson. Will Ray protect the steam ball or will the O'Hara foundation get it? Will Robert Stephenson use it as Ray's grandfather Lloyd intended or use it for his own use? Rating: ☆☆☆☆              See it