G4 provides some memorable (if not always good) sketch comedy. Here’s a funny little vid from Attack of the Show‘s own Olivia Munn and Kevin Pereria giving us all the stuff we care about as the Wonder Twins. Just what have the pair been up to since they were let go from the Justice League? Let’s find out! Larger version available in the Full Diagnosis. Nice stuff!
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After finishing Blood+, I craved for more anime. I think it’s a subliminal thing, oh well. I was searching the Internet communities that I hang out on and perused for something to quench my thirst. I stumbled upon people ranting about how this show called Death Note was so amazing and how everyone needs to see it. So, I went out and watched it. And boy, they where right!
Death Note (Desu nôto)
5 Stars
This show starts off in modern day Japan with a high school senior named Yagami Light. Light is a top student in his school, ranking 1st in all his classes and all test scores. Aspiring for college, he accidentally stumbles upon a Shinigami’s notebook.
A Shinigami is an other-worldly being that comes from the Realm of Death. They are Bringers of Death that occasionally visit the world of man for entertainment They usually “drop” their notebooks to see what Man would do with it’s power. The Death Note is a powerful notebook that will kill anyone that has their name written in the book. The author has full control of time, location, and how a person dies. The only downside is that the Author needs to know the person’s real name, and have their face in their memory when writing their name, or nothing will happen.
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When Light found this notebook, he decided to use it to cleanse the world of criminals and start over fresh with a world of order and justice. He starts with petty criminals in Japan and moves on to world criminals, slowly eliminating them all. Giving himself the name “Kira”, he proclaims himself god of this new way of life. Law enforcement agencies around the world start to try and track him down. Using his superior intellect, he manages to out wit them at every turn. Then a new player comes along. A man codenamed “L” challenges Kira claiming he will find him and bring him to justice. They battle with their wits in this stellar performance of mind games and surprises.
The main character in this story is Light. His character begins as semi-passive, and very reluctant in using the Death Note. He starts out only using the note to kill criminals to make his “perfect world.” This changes drastically when the Police start interfering and “L” comes in and challenges Light’s motives. He turns into a psychotic mastermind that will end up betraying everything he holds dear for this “perfect world.” The killings become more senseless and mainly to save his own skin . Although they are unnecessary, they are still diligently thought out and artfully executed in a manner that will leave you stunned.
Best words to describe this show—simply genius! The plot of this story takes a different spin then most other shows. Throughout the story you follow Light, which is considered a mass murder to most of the world, and a god to others. The main antagonist, “L”, is a battle hardened criminologist that works on the most complex cases worldwide. Having someone, which society considers a “good guy”, be the main antagonist puts a real twist on how you view this storyline. You can never really tell who is the main “bad guy” and who is the main “good guy.”
The writer really took time to think this one out and produce it. Very puzzling mind games and suspenseful plot will keep you guessing what will come next, just to surprise you with another twist that is so ingenious, it’s inhuman. The way you see Light battle a hardened criminologist like “L” takes this show to another level. Most shows fight with swords and martial arts, but this show decided to take it to a whole new level of combat with mind games and intellectual battles between two masterminds. The plot of this story must have taken years of dedication and thought process to spit out such an in depth and detailed plot. I’d have to say, it is definitely a must see for any anime enthusiast.
Singer, actor, and entertainer Robert Goulet died Tuesday at the age of 73 while awaiting a lung transplant. Goulet first won nationally accliam for his role in Camelot on Broadway in the 60’s. Over the years he recorded several albums and has popped-up on television and in films in various forms including recent commercials for Emerald Nuts and ESPN. More clips including a scene from Naked Gun 2½: The Smell of Fear in the Full Diagnosis.
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From time to time we give you the heads up on some serious nerd merchandise. Was Dick Grayson, the former Boy Wonder, ever this cool? From DC Direct comes this new 1:6 scale Nightwing Deluxe Collector Action Figure. “This deluxe collector figure comes clothed in an authentically detailed fabric costume and includes two escrima sticks and a display stand” and comes with an alternative mask. The figure is currently available at comic shops for the low price (heh) of $69.99, Check out more pics in the Full Diagnosis.
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I am a member of several different anime and manga fan forums, and someone suggested I take a look at Full Metal Panic! Full Metal Panic! is a twenty-four episode series that has two sequels: Full Metal Panic: Fumoffu and Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid.
Editor’s note: A big RF welcome to Sarah and the first of what will be many looks into the strange world of anime.
Full Metal Panic!
4 Stars
I am a member of several different anime and manga fan forums, and someone suggested I take a look at Full Metal Panic! Full Metal Panic! is a twenty-four episode series that has two sequels: Full Metal Panic: Fumoffu and Full Metal Panic: The Second Raid.
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The story starts out with Second Lieutenant Melissa Mao, Sergeant Kurz Weber and Sergeant Sousuke Sagara are given a mission to protect one of the Whispered. Without any other knowledge of the mission, they are sent off to Jindai High School where Sousuke is to blend with the students. Sousuke, a mysterious military teen, becomes somewhat of an open book as the episodes slowly dip into his past. Sousuke, as a hardcore mercenary, has a hard time adjusting to the high school territory, which makes it hard for him to blend.
In the mission at hand, they are to protect the Whispered, Kaname Chidori. Kaname is an orphaned high school student who has special knowledge that causes her to get into trouble.
In the series the main antagonist is Gauron, he seeks the Black Technology that Kaname inherently posses. Sousuke is the only one who can stop Gauron, but only with the help of Kaname’s Whispered knowledge.
Quick character analysis:
Sergeant Sousuke Sagara: also known as Urzu 7 in battle. Sousuke, now approximately seventeen years old, got his start in the military as an eight-year-old guerilla. He then joined with Mithril about two years prior to meeting Kaname Chidori. Sousuke is squad mate to Sergeant Kurz Weber and their squad leader is Second Lieutenant Melissa Mao.
Kaname Chidori: One of the Whispered. Before Sousuke and Mithril came along Kaname was a normal high school student. Now she is burdened with military involvement. Her Whispered abilities are in advanced mathematics and science. She often helps Sousuke in battle so he can better understand the Lambda Driver in his Arm Slave.
Second Lieutenant Melissa Mao: Urzu 2. She is the squad leader to Sousuke and Kurz. She is approximately 25 years old. Melissa Mao accepted Sousuke and Kurz into her Special Response Team after seeing spectacular marksmanship from Kurz and a particular battle between Sousuke and an Rk-92 Savage.
Sergeant Kurz Weber: Urzu 6. Sousuke and Melissa Mao’s squad mate, he is an exceptional marksmen, and usually is seen fighting from long distances with a sniper rifle. Kurz is a big flirt who hits on all the women, including his Captain Teletha Testarossa.
Captain Teletha Testarossa: also known as Tessa. She is also a Whispered. Her and Kaname become friends after Kaname aids Sousuke and a battle with Behemoth. Tessa is in love with Sousuke, which creates a love triangle between Sousuke, Kaname and Tessa.
Personally, I believe this series is one to look into. I enjoyed every single episode. If you are into the action animes mixed with love stories then this is your anime. But keep in mind that it is the stereotypical anime where the boys are all lechers [no matter what]. Also another thing to remember is that when the protagonist is in battle they cannot fight their hardest unless they are saying a woman and they use their most powerful weapon in the nick of time to save the day.
