Lowcountry Anime and Gaming

Original Story by Eiko Kadono

Screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki

Music by Joe Hisaishi

Produced and Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

This movie, in classic Miyazaki fashion, presents gorgeous visuals and wonderful story telling. A young witch named Kiki decides to leave home, as she has come of age. The story explores her new life, with friendship ringing true as a theme. The story seems almost "calmer" when compared to that of "Spirited Away", but has faster pacing than the rece...

Based on the manga by Kiyohiku Azuma

Directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori

Animation Production by J.C. Staff

Music by Masaki Kurihara

Azumanga Daioh: The Animation is a hilarious anime, maybe best suited for younger viewers. The first volume consists of episodes one through five. Friendships between students and teachers are highlighted, and different aspects of high school are shown. I personally enjoyed this title, though I must admit that I was previously acquain...

This month's anime is Chobits, the first four episodes.

Manga written by CLAMP

Directed by Morio Asaka

This anime contains brief adult content.

In this anime, we meet Hideki Motosua, a young man moving into the city of Tokyo from the country. Born and raised on a farm, he is a little uncomfortable in the city when the series begins.

I will not talk more about the plot out of fear of ruining a good series for those who haven't seen it. I would reccomm...

This month's featured selection is the first four episodes of the anime Fairy Tail.

Directed by: Shinji Ishihara

Written by: Masashi Sogo

Music by: Yasaharu Takanashi

This month's selection, in my opinion, was the most enjoyable anime shown by Lowcountry Anime and Gaming since I began attending the Funimation Night at the Movies. Fairy Tail is a fresh, original twist on classic subject matter: magic and wizardry. Being previously familiar with this title, in all fairne...

This month's movie is YuYu Hakusho: Ghost Files.

Directed by: Noriyuki Abe

Produced by: Ken Hagino

Script written by: Yukiyoshi Ohashi

Music by: Yusuke Honma

Distributed by: Studio Pierrot, Anime Works, and Funimation Entertainment

I thoroughly enjoyed this month's anime movie. YuYu Hakusho: Ghost Files opens with a dynamic fight scene, introducing the others with a bang. For those familiar with the series, Yusuke and Kuwabara are called again to right a wr...

This month's movie is Dragon Ball Z: Cooler's Revenge.

Directed by Mitsuo Hashimoto

Produced by Chiaki Imada and Rikizo Kayano

Story Written by Akira Toriyama

Screenplay Written by Takao Koyama

Music by Shunsuke Kikuchi

In watching this movie, I was pleased to remember different scenes and came to the realization that I had indeed watched it before. I, however, was not bored or turned off but was glad to watch it again. Anyone familiar with the...

Rated PG-13 for Action/Violence and Brief Strong Language (beware, an f bomb is dropped)

Produced by John Woo

Original Comic Author Shiro Masamune (Seishinsha)

Directed by Shinji Aramaki

Original Score by Tetsuya Takahashi

I was not familiar with this anime before watching this movie. The long and short of it is that I would now like to be. Stunning three dimesional visuals and good pacing, mixed with a healthy dose of action, make this movie more than just enter...

This month's review is about Hetaila Axis Powers Paint it, White!

English Version by Funimation Entertainment, Ltd.

Original Story by Hidekaz Himaruya

Music by Conisch

Directed by Bob Shirahata

When watching this movie, I was only a little bit familiar with the Hetalia series. I was a little confused by the opening scene, but was soon surprised by fresh humor that kept me laughing for the entire movie. References to other anime and pop culture are made, cont...

A few notes about the movie, to begin:

Rated PG for violence (also includes brief animated blood)

Original Story and Screenplay by Hayao Miyazaki

Music by Joe Hisaishi

Noted American actors voicing for characters include: Patrick Stewart, Uma Thurman, Chris Sarandon, Shia LeBeouf and Mark Hamill.

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki

This masterpiece begins with a scene overlooking the land, taking the viewer up into the clouds. The moving opening music, which makes u...

As an otaku who hardly finds the time to watch anime, I was delighted when one member of LAG linked me to this episode. I find Karas to be a fast-paced, gorgeous anime with intriguing story points. Sharp 3-D visuals lead the viewer through the opening credits. The opening fighting sequence, set in the night air over a large city, draws the viewer's attention and leaves them to wonder who the two characters fighting are. The dialogue is well written, and the pace is quick enough to c...