In a time where every studio is scrambling to adapt this and that comic book, TV, 80’s movie and board game property for a $200m four-quadrant blockbuster hit, this really shouldn’t come as a surprise to anybody – Naruto is getting his own movie over at Lionsgate. The manga was first published in 1997 and […]
Welcome to a special edition of LOST IN TRANSLATION! With the first of Funimation’s Simuldubs coming out this week, I thought it best to take time and analyze how they compare to their subbed counterparts. As such this won’t be a retread of the first episodes, just a quick look at how the dubs hold […]
Funimation has certainly hit the ground running in 2015 and they’re showing no signs of slowing down! Yesterday, the Texas based anime company announced that they will be broadcasting “simuldubs” for most of their Winter 2015 titles. Yuri Kuma, World Break, The second half of Akatsuki no Yona, Tokyo Ghoul Root A, Rolling Girls, Death […]
I was sitting around the other day and it occurred to me that routine can be really stifling. Getting up, eating, surfing the web, going to work, coming home, surfing the net again, eat again, going to bed, and waking up the next day to do it all over again. I should probably change things […]
So the Royal Rumble has come and gone, and once again WWE has managed to assuage my hopes of them reclaiming their former glory. Full card and only one good match (the WWE title match to be precise). The Rumble itself was a joke, it was like watching a building full of people look at […]
Welcome to the first edition of Lost in Translation, one of the new editorials here on UTF. Here I dish about anime coming to the good ole USA from the good folks of Nihon (or Japan for those of us less verse in Japanese. See? We’re translating already.). Whether that be show reviews, news, or […]
Well it’s the end of the year folks, and once again it’s time to chronicle the obligatory “Best of Lists”. When it comes to anime my boss wanted to do something a little different this year. Seeing as how he recently pointed out to me that I’m the only one in the office who actually […]
With the 2014 Summer Season over with and the Fall Season already underway, we here at UTF took the time out of busy fanboy ranting schedule to once again chronicle and list the top 5 anime of the hectic but still manageable summer season. Now to clarify this list is only for shows that started […]
After a strong beginning, do you need #2? Read on to find out. The official description from Image: IMAGE COMICS’ NEW SUPERNATURAL SENSATION! Rori’s uncanny senses lead her to a classmate with a dark secret…one he’s willing to kill to keep hidden. The second issue is in and it looks like this independent publisher has […]
There’s no doubt that the original version of Kite by Yasuomi Umetsu carries weight with anime enthusiasts throughout the world. But as one of the UTF Editor’s told me, “you have to be in a certain mindset to watch.” The same thing can be said about this 2014 iteration, but don’t worry that’s not a bad thing. Fans will […]
Here we are again folks. Another day Toonami list. With Toonami getting only more popular by the week it only makes sense that it’s stable grow as well. Toonami has proven time and time again that it is the premiere platform for launching anime in the American conciousness so it only makes sense that the […]
Does this new property hold quality storytelling? Or is it just a waste of your time? Read on to find out. The official description from Image: BUFFY THE VAMPIRE SLAYER FOR A NEW GENERATION! Rori Lane is trying to start a new life when she reunites with her mother in Japan, but ancient creatures lurking […]
Been to see Guardians of the Galaxy and have watched all the other superhero flicks that have recently come out and looking around for something more? Why not check out these five anime series? They could be just the thing you’re looking for to tide you over till the next big hero flick… A […]
March 1999. An Adventure began, one that spawned an entire franchise. Skip 15 years ahead. Digimon is now one of the most popular anime franchises, with the 15th Anniversary celebration ongoing. Fans were expecting a huge announcement, and they weren’t disappointed. Fans will be delighted to hear that a whole new television series is in […]
Spoilers Ahead! Another mission find its way into the laps of Night Raid. The assignment: eliminate Zank the Excutioner, a ruthless serial killer stalking the streets of the capital. When Night Raid begins to sweep the capital for signs of their prey, Zank makes his presence known by selcting Tastmui as his first victim! Word […]
Spoilers Ahead! Kirito enters the world of GGO in search of “Death Gun”. Finding himself turned around in the new world he comes into contact with Sinon, who proceeds to tell him about the ins and outs of GGO. SAO II is an interesting watch. Episode one was a bit dull but that was mostly […]
With a spring in our beleaguered feet, it was time for yet another dynamite day of frolicking fun fun fun at the San Diego Convention Center got underway. From beginning to end there’s a lot to take in, but whether it’s at SDCC or a local venue there’s no denying that, as it stands, there are […]
The first shot has been fired, how will the city of Tokyo respond? Spoilers Ahead! After the first bombing, the police force has begun to scramble in attempt to find Nine and Twelve (now calling themselves Sphinx). With next video appearing online, the Tokyo Police rush to prevent another bombing; but they may already be […]
Kaneki has been taken in by Anteiku, but can they help him adjust to his new circumstances? Spoilers Ahead! Kaneki begins learning about Ghoul society thanks to Yoshimura, but he still has a lot to learn about blending in. When a mother and her daughter come to Anteiku seeking refuge, Kaneki and the others soon […]
Tatsumi has completed his first assignment with Night Raid, but he still has a long way to go before he can save the empire. Spoilers Ahead! Tatsumi receives his next assignment for Night Raid, unfortunately it teams him up with Mine. As the day progresses Tatsumi learns just how terrible the capital he used to […]