Search Results for: Hideyuki Kikuchi
The work of H.P. Lovecraft (1890-1937), the creator of octopus-headed Cthulhu and other horror icons, has inspired manga artists and authors ranging from the serious (Junji Ito’s slimy Uzumaki, Hideyuki Kikuchi’s pulp novels of demons and alien gods) to the not-so-serious (Toshio Maeda’s X-rated Urotsukidoji, …Read more »
There’s little doubt that horror anime is dominated by TV series. However, horror films were one of the early driving forces of the growing popularity of anime in the West. Here are some recommendations for those that want a more manageable single dose of horror. …Read more »
Featured Spotlight: Some of the older anime fans out there might share the fond memory of having 1985's Vampire Hunter D as one of their very first anime experiences. Sentai Filmworks has a treat for both old fans and newcomers, because the classic first adaptation …Read more »
In light of Funimation’s re-release of the TV series X , directed by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, we decided to look back at his classic film Wicked City , as well as Kawajiri’s early work. Released in Japan in 1987, Wicked City (or ‘Supernatural Beast City’ as …Read more »
Author: Hideyuki Kikuchi Publisher: Del Rey Welcome to the Japan of Olde. The year is 1880, prime time for a fog-filled Tokyo night and a rolling organ of ominous music. Of course, the thunderous score is all in my head, because I'm sitting here by …Read more »
Soon, the sprawling world of Elden Ring will grow again. With the announcement of the incoming Shadow of the Erdtree expansion, fans are excited for some massive lore drops. We’re also excited for a return to the dark, atmospheric fantasy of the blockbuster game. So in the …Read more »
The Winter Solstice is the longest, darkest night of the year. From here, we’re heading out of the woods toward longer, brighter days. But since we’ve got this night ahead of us, why not go extra-dark? These anime titles are watchable in an evening, and …Read more »
Only Trust Your Bokuto 32 years following its release, 1988’s Demon City Shinjuku still remains the greatest anime ever made about a teen chopping up horrible monsters and the occasional buff wizard using a wooden stick, with the sporadic support of a little person grenadier …Read more »
Few anime define an era, but for the early 1990s generation Vampire Hunter D embodied what “anime” was. In a time before DVDs or general awareness of the word “Internet,” before most people even knew of words like “anime” or “otaku,” one look was all …Read more »
Many years ago, when I was a lowly assistant-manager-in-training at Video USA Store #16 in Tarpon Springs, Florida, my supervisor, Stacy, once told me something profound. As we discussed film as an art form, Stacy looked me square in the eye and said, “Paul, sometimes …Read more »
A clock strikes thirteen. A black-bellied spider envelops a room in streamers of red silk. An anti-corporate revolutionary is tortured to death, her flesh transmuted to gold through some perverse hyper-science. The barrier between human reality and dimensions unknown wears thin, and a pallid young …Read more »
It can’t be easy to be a vampire hunter, especially for someone like D, who is part vampire himself. Recognizable for his somber expressions and floppy hat, he’s made quite a name for himself in a whole slew of best-selling books. The fifth book in …Read more »
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