DVD Day: February 19th, 2008
? He-Man and the Masters of the Universe Vol. 1
Not the old ’80s one, but the newer 2002 one. I’m pretty sure I’m remembering it too fondly, but I have nothing but good memories about this cartoon. And BCI does some amazing extras.
? One Piece Movie 8
The first non-4Kids One Piece DVD you can buy, this movie recaps the Alabasta saga, which was mighty entertaining. The new voices are good, although Luffy still sounds like a girl, mostly because Japan insists on having a girl voice him no matter how stupid iit sounds.
? Rock & Rule
The bizarre, early ’80s cartoon movie with the voices of Iggy Pop, Debbie Harry, Cheap Trick and others gets the digitally remastered collector’s edition that I can’t believe exists.
? Dragon Ball Z Season 4
Containing ther terrible Garlic Jr. Saga, the pretty good Trunks saga, and the less good Android saga.
? Love*Com
A live-action Japanese movie based on a Japanese manga I know absolutely nothing about.
? Girl Boss Revenge
JAPANESE REFORM SCHOOL GIRLS IN TROUBLE
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