I'm the long-time faculty advisor for Anything Goes Anime North, the campus club here at FIU. The members are currently having their annual Halloween party, a tradition nearly as old as the club itself. The president baked a very cute ghost cake, someone baked eclairs (!), others brought candy, sodas, and other goodies. I brought plates, cups, and napkins, purchased by Andrea, my wife (credit where credit is due).
Dropping by to bring a couple more sodas, I was surprised and rather pleased to see them watching the OVA version of Vampire Princess Miyu. This is an old series, licensed by AnimEigo way back in 1988. We're talking The Age of Akira here. Miyu is a lovely example of Japanese horror: subtle, quiet, beautiful, and deeply disturbing. The OAV holds up surprisingly well, and the manga remains a classic of impressionistic shoujo style. Liz and I split somewhat on the TV series; I loved it, while she favored the OVA.
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Anyway, it's nice to see an older series not lost in the shuffle. The original OVA is still available, and makes a nice addition to a Halloween collection.
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