Took long enough, but I'm back with a full reply.
I get my stuff at any location I can (legally). Some of it I download, some are copies from friends, some are bought, some are rented, some have gone through American studios, some have been Fan-Subbed. Can’t always complain about American studios, but you can most of the time. I’d get original stuff (like I do for music), but as I have said, I have a certain lack of knowledge and ability in languages.
I didn’t know that DNA^2 and Video Girl AI were done by the same artist, thank you for the tidbit. I’ll look into getting the manga on your advice, shouldn’t be too hard (I have some friends... well, they fit the stereotypes in Otaku No...). As for Pet Shop of Horrors, I think the rabbit/daughter episode. They introduce the characters, which was memorable. Of course, I don’t really remember the second tape (saw it after 3 hours of Takashi’s Castle). Been trying to see it again, to share with my friends, but I haven’t had success, yet at least.
I’ve heard bad things about Samurai-X, so I have been staying away from it.
I have heard the same Disney rumor as you have, and I wouldn’t put it past them. They released them once, but clamped up after that. Have you heard of Winnie the Pooh? Turns out someone else bought the original rights, much earlier than Disney (which had bought the rights from a relative). Getting their just desserts.
I sort of liked Sanctuary, the only thing that got me was the... well, as you said, darkness. My tastes are light-hearted, but Sanctuary has style. It more than makes up for the darkness(in my eyes, as only I can speak for them). Very interesting, I hope to eventually own copies, so I can go through in detail. As it is, I saw it when I was running a display booth for my local Otaku club, not the best area.
I have seen the original manga, even seen articles written about the artistry in City Hunter manga. I would agree wholeheartedly that it is some of the most amazing work going.
Tank has bemoaned your loss at the Feelings Online forums, now moved to Duck and Cover. Can't believe I didn't recognize you from Vault13. Interesting that I only found out recently...
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