I don't get burnt out, more so, I get discouraged with what is getting released. I too started buying anime back when it was $20-30 for 3-4 episodes. After about 102 years of that, I had to stop because it was simply too expensive and I was still in high school.

On the other hand, when I finally got back into anime around 2008, I re-watched Cowboy Bebop and Hellsing Ultimate. Those are two extremely good series, so anything after that had some large shoes to fill and sadl... #2

I, for one, loved her character in P4G. I also felt the voice acting was spot on for the type of character they were trying to present. I actually would have liked more content for her considering how her story unfolded. #1

Hmmm, you bring up a good point about a forum. I wonder if the site admins would allow a forum specifically for AnimeShinbun? On the N4G forum there's a section for movies, music, something, and anime...so it doesn't really get much exposure or space.

A forum here would allow people to discuss everything and anything related to anime, manga, figurines, etc...

EDIT: Congrats to the winners! :) #4.1

Still waiting for it to come to Buffalo or Amazon so I can rent it. Or Blu-ray since I'll likely own it anyway :) #1

+1 for the influx of user blogs :) #1

This needs to be come a modern game. I think I wrote a post year ago suggesting it would be a perfect fit on the PS Vita. Using the camera on the back, players could take snapshots of QR codes and/or regular product barcodes in order to generate new and interesting monsters.

And the gameplay for the Vita itself should look quite nice on that 5" OLED screen...one can wish :P #3

Been watching this on FUNimation, very funny (and clearly fan service). #1

Not really. Last rumor I had heard was that the game was being converted into FF15 for the PS4 with help from Sony. #1.1

So...basically I'll have to wait for it to appear online somewhere? #2

Agreed. It's getting to the point where I HAVE to wait for Amazon to have a sale 2-3 times throughout the year. BUT, you can watch this series (and plenty of others) on FUNimation's site/Roku Channel for free I believe. #2.1

Just waitign for some Monster Hunter for my PS Vita, Capcom! #1

You're a better person than me then :) I generally try to avoid conflict or awkward situations, so I stopped collecting figurines awhile ago and have since gotten rid of my collection. Manga and anime are completely different and I will never stop collecting those.

Though with manga I'll likely transition to digital (already have started). #1.1

People definitely read the blogs :) #9.1

This is EXCELLENT news. This reminds me of FF3 on the DS, which looks great. I hear the story for this game is better, so I'm definitely looking forward to this coming to the West. #1

Who *didn't* hate this movie...it was pure garbage. #1

Congrats to the winners :) #5

I'm honestly surprised it took them this long... #1.1

I think we all like monies :) #1.1

A solid English Dub can make an ordinary subbed title from Japan really stick out. Generally speaking, anime is about the characters/setting. If the characters are voiced well, and bring emotion and "character" to the story, that's a win in my book.

I'm not saying subbed can't obtain 10/10, but most of the time when something comes over from Japan, we already know it will be subbed by default. So that additional effort for the dubbing (if done well) can... #1.1.1

Portable, simply put. I've grown tired of being tethered to a TV+Console all the time for my gaming. I've found myself thoroughly enjoying my Vita these past few months. I still play my PS3, don't get me wrong, but I absolutely love being able to play anywhere.

Plus, with the PS Vita, I can pause any game and put the Vita to sleep and the battery life barely takes a hit. So even if I cannot find a save point during a gaming session, I don't have to worry about... #1.1.2