By David on February 9, 2008
The February 2008 issue of Anime Insider (number 53) has hit mailboxes and newsstands. I have to add my usual warning: Watch for spoilers that are handed out a-plenty in this issue! Here are the top feature stories:
- Honorable Mention – Naruto leads the pack, but he wouldn’t be anywhere without a little help from his friends.
- First Firsts – Discover the original milestones that made anime into what it is today.
- Going to Ground – An underground society of oppressed humans reaches for the sky in Gainax’s ‘Gurren Lagann‘.
- Devil’s Due – A look inside the case files of ‘Devil May Cry‘
- Date Movie – Who wants a boring, expensive date? Find out which of these low-cost cuties you should take out for Valentine’s Day.
- Yozakura Quartet Manga Preview – Superpowered girls take over a town in Del Rey’s new series
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I love anime. Specifically, series involving any of the following things: weird fantasy elements, super-powers, robots, aliens, wicked humor, crazy villains, horror, ninjas and samurai. I guess that means I like a lot of anime. I am pretty particular about the quality of animation and voice acting. If the character designs and animation quality aren't of über-quality, I quickly loose interest.The first anime-related series I ever watched was Battle of the Planets - otherwise known as Gatachman. The first true theatrical anime feature film I saw was Akira. My first exposure to manga was later in life when I read Osamu Tezuka's Astro Boy.There are so many incredible elements of Japanese culture. Some of the most exciting to me are the style of design and storytelling. I'm a web designer & illustrator, and I find myself looking to Japanese design for inspiration all the time.Anime blogging has taught me even more about Japanese culture and anime than I ever expected, and I continue to learn more every week. In fact, I'd love to travel to Japan. Rachel and I hope to visit sometime within the next few years.
I personally love Anime Insider. I am a crazy anime fan and it’s always nice to be able to see what’s new in the anime world. I would totally subscribe to this magazine! If your a crazy anime fan like me, you will be pleased!