Gantz II: Perfect Answer (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

The sequel and conclusion to the “Gantz” films, “Perfect Answer” is more exciting and features a lot more action than the original film and a more engaging storyline with plenty of twist and turns.  The Blu-ray release features a fantastic lossless and immersive soundtrack that Read More …

GANTZ (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

If you are looking for an exciting Japanese popcorn action film or you are a fan who can separate themselves from the original storyline of the “GANTZ” anime and manga series, then definitely give the first “GANTZ” film a try! Images courtesy of © Hiroya Read More …

Kamui Gaiden (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

An exciting, action-packed yet sad and tragic ninja film.  Ken’ichi Matsuyama (“Death Note” films) does a great job playing the wanted ninja who has escaped from his clan and a good number of characters who definitely compliment the lone ninja.  If you have familiarity with Read More …

Death Note Collection (a J!-ENT Blu-ray Disc Review)

Compelling, dark, twisted and awesome! Both “Death Note” films get the Blu-ray treatment in HD and lossless audio.  If you love the manga and anime series, you’re going to enjoy both films.   Slightly different than the original series but the films yet manage to Read More …

[Photo Gallery] The 67th Annual Venice Film Festival (September 1-2)

The following are photos from the 67th Annual Venice Film Festival in Italy from September 1-2. Photos are by Nicolas Briquet/ABACAPRESS.COM, REUTERS/Tony Gentile, REUTERS/Alessandro Bianchi and Red Carpet Pictures.

L: change the WorLd (a J!-ENT DVD Review)

“The third ‘Death Note’ film ‘L: Change the World’ focuses on L’s final 23 days and showing us a new side to L that we’ve never seen before.  Featuring an all-star cast and a more darker/horror type of storyline from the director of the ‘Ring’ Read More …

THROUGH OTAKU EYES / Actor Kenichi Matsuyama captures manga spirit

In an excerpt of Kanta Ishida’s column of “Through Otaku Eyes” for the Daily Yomiuri, Ishida writes about “Death Note” actor Kenichi Matsuyama (L) who plays another manga character for a new Japanese drama “Zenigeba” shown on NTV. Is Kenichi Matsuyama the acting genius the Read More …