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KYOTO VIDEO Quarterly Report (Nov. – Jan.)

  

2019 is winding down and we will soon enter a decade full of mystery and the unknown. This up-coming holiday season will provide us with a much-needed respite before we have to confront time inching slowly forward as our collective youth drains from us with each passing millisecond. This certainly has nothing to do with the fact that I turn 30 next year. No sir! 

Anyway, while you grapple with your own mortality whilst eating turkey or sipping eggnog, why not che...

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KYOTO VIDEO: Genocyber

Genocyber is a bad anime, but not for the reasons you think it is.

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KYOTO VIDEO: The Curse of Kazuo Umezu

Kazuo Umezu is one the old masters of both Japanese manga and horror. In spite of this, he's only really had one foray into the world of anime: the 1990 low-budget OVA The Curse of Kazuo Umezu. 


Does it do a good job in bringing Umezu's unique brand of horror to the screen? Let's take a look and see!


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How American Animation Influenced Anime

It turns out the gap between 1930s Popeye cartoons and the anime of today is a lot closer than we think.

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KYOTO VIDEO: A Wind Named Amnesia

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KYOTO VIDEO: Blue Submarine No. 6

When the ocean levels finally rise, we'll at least get a world full of pirate furries, big band music and late 90s CGI. Hold your breath!

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KYOTO VIDEO: Usagi-chan de Cue!!

A fight is going on inside me between two bunnies. One is horny. The other is angry and also kinda horny. 

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KYOTO VIDEO: Dream Hunter Rem

Rem Ayanokōji: The Ultimate Dream Girl

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KYOTO VIDEO Quarterly Report (Aug. – Oct.)

It’s the dog days of summer and I, like many of you, cannot wait for fall to come around so I can start wearing flannel in comfort again. These days are best spent inside watching videos about anime, specifically my videos about anime. And luckily for you fine folks, we got ourselves a diverse slate coming up filled with cute 80s waifus, integrated CGI and one legendary horror icon!

Here's what Kyoto Video has in store for you!


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KYOTO VIDEO: Tekken: The Motion Picture

This King of Iron Fist Tournament appears to be  a little rusty...

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KYOTO VIDEO: Little Nemo

In 1989, a Japanese studio released a film that aimed to showcase the best animation talent from both Japan and the United States. Thirty years later, hardly anyone talks about it... until NOW!

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KYOTO VIDEO: To-y

Never thought 80s anime would get this punk rock, did ya?


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KYOTO VIDEO: Slayers NEXT

Last year, we took a look at the adventures of a fiery red-headed sorceress and her eccentric adventuring party. This year, we check back in on them and look at their greatest adventure yet!

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KYOTO VIDEO: Key the Metal Idol

Before Madoka. Before Lain. There was Key.

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KYOTO VIDEO: Animation Runner Kuromi

This fun little anime is the answer to the question of what happens when the anime industry makes fun of itself. 

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KYOTO VIDEO - Upcoming Schedule (May- Jul)

Spring is in full swing and summer is just around the corner. But while the grass gets greener and the days get longer, Kyoto Video is still chugging along to deliver you videos twice a month and what we have here for the next three months might be the most ambitious slate yet!

But before we get down to brass tacks, I'd like to extend some hearty gratitude and pats on the back to my esteemed Patrons! You guys really help make the job easier and hopefully we can reach that first goal whi...

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KYOTO VIDEO: Ultimate Teacher

There are some anime out there that are so insane that they defy any attempts at serious analysis. However, as this video proves, this hasn't stopped me before!

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KYOTO VIDEO: All Purpose Cultural Cat Girl Nuku Nuku

A heartwarming story of a boy and his cat. A cat that's also both a supportive big sister figure and weapons-grade technology. Anime silliness abound!

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KYOTO VIDEO: Cybernetics Guardian

Koichi Ohata debuts with the most metal 80s anime to close out the decade. Ultimately setting a tone for his future oeuvre. 

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KYOTO VIDEO: Ninja Scroll

Ninja Scroll was considered a stand-out title during the 90s anime boom. However, it's icon status has slipped when compared to its contemporaries. Is Ninja Scroll still worth visiting nowadays or is it too much of a relic to take seriously anymore?

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KYOTO VIDEO: Dallos

Today, we take a look at the first OVA ever made. But what value does Dallos have beyond its historical importance?


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KYOTO VIDEO: Neo Tokyo

The analysis of Robot Carnival's shorter, weirder twin. 

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KYOTO VIDEO Upcoming Schedule (Feb.- Apr)

Hey all!

Welcome to the inaugural post on KYOTO VIDEO's brand spankin' new Patreon! First off, if you can read this, thank you for donating to the cause. You're really helping this job becomes a little easier each and everyday. 

What say I reward you lucky patrons with a little preview of what's coming up in the next quarter as far new KYOTO VIDEO's are concerned!

Here's what g...

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