Almost a Classic
Masahiro Ando's Sword of the Stranger mixes samurai, top-notch animation and a dash of Johnnys Entertainment but leaves plot on the backburner.
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July 25th, 2008 ISSUE
Kurosawa's Cinematic High
The Criterion Collection re-issues Akira Kurosawa's masterpiece of style and suspense, High and Low.
AAIFF 2008: From Princess to Ping Pong
Writer Anne Lee reports on this year's Asian American International Film Festival in New York, covering Wayne Wang's Princess of Nebraska, Jessica Yu's Ping Pong Playa and more.
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COVER STORY
July 25, 2008
A N I M E
Year of the Snake
In addition to his acting (both voiceover and live-action) and screenwriting (X-Men), David Hayter will forever be celebrated by anime fans for his portrayal of Solid Snake in the Metal Gear Solid series.
Giza Giza Kawaii! (or Why Shoko Nakagawa is the Otaku's Perfect Girlfriend)
The world's most famous Otaku makes an appearance at Anime Expo and dominates in typical Shokotan fashion, stealing hearts across America. Kanara Ty fangirls over the ultimate fangirl.
Interview with Akemi Takada
Veteran anime character designer makes an appearance at 2008's Anime Expo.
T O P T E N
APA Top Ten: Best Anime Music Videos
Sometimes joyfully uplifting, sometimes darkly disturbing, and sometimes just a little bit dirty. On the occasion of 2008's Anime Expo, we recount the best Anime Music Videos.
C L I P S
July 25, 2008: News Bites
Korean gay men show no regrets, Disney takes a chance on dyslexic Indian youth, and Arnel Pineda won't stop believin'. All this and more in the latest edition of News Bites.
F O R E I G N
July 25, 2008: News From Abroad
Korean cowboys dominate at the box office, Pakistani film industry decides to share, and Arnold and Sly continue to make us laugh. All this and more in the latest edition of News from Abroad.