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Anime Anime Anime 101 Shows A to Z Anime Community From Serdar Yegulalp, your Guide to Anime Everyone's least-favorite live-action anime remake is still alive and kicking. Plus, a review of a striking new anime series, and two theatrical features from the New York Asian Film Festival. Anime Review: 'Katanagatari' A swordsman who uses no swords; a "stratagemist" who employs him as a bodyguard; and the twelve swords they hunt for across Japan. Prepare to be surprised. Read more 'Akira' Not Shelved After All The live-action "Akira" remake is still on the schedule, with a new director and a slimmer budget. The most blatant hint, as... Read more Theatrical Review: 'Buddha: The Great Departure' This animated adaptation of the first third or so of Osamu Tezuka's manga about the life of the spiritual leader is a little too soggy for its own good. Read more Live-Action 'Gantz: Perfect Answer' is a Little Less Lightweight The second 'Gantz' movie ups the voltage and yields more payoff, but still leaves plenty of questions (strategically?) unanswered. Read more Anime Ads Anime Japan Animation Japan Anime Cosplay Live Action Movie Japanese Anime Manga Featured Articles Anime Creators Best of Anime Cosplay Shopping & Resources Video & Streaming Anime Conventions   More from About.com Romantic Road Photo Gallery Explore the enchanting medieval towns, vineyards, and historical castles of Germany's Romantic Road. More> Guide to Oktoberfest 2011 All the details you need to enjoy the beer, sausage and Bavarian Oompha bands at Germany's best festival. More> This newsletter is written by: Serdar Yegulalp Anime Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Anime newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Anime: What Is It? Must-See Anime Anime Guide Favorites Watch Anime Online Best Anime of 2010 Advertisement