Goldenboy By Thomas S. Robbins (Dreamcast Extreme)
Since Eva is quite the serious anime I thought that something a little lighter would be appropriate for my other review. And you don't get much lighter and funnier than Goldenboy. It is not a very well known series but those that do know of it absolutely love it. All six episodes are now available in dubbed format from ADV films. Goldenboy is a hilarious ride from beginning to end that will have you laughing your ass off unless you're a total prude...and you know who you are. There is some mild nudity and plenty of sexual innuendo but it is not, I repeat not, hentai (pornography). In fact, some scenes have been censored due to an ancient Japanese law that forbids the showing of male or female genitalia in any public forum. While we don't have the same laws, the tapes from ADV are also censored because the original tapes are censored. All it entails are a few scenes where a mosaic effect is placed over certain, uh, areas. The Goldenboy is Kintaro Oe, a wandering Japanese student who rides his bike from job to job across Japan. He completed all his college courses but didn't receive his degree, choosing to study life up close and personal. Each episode takes him to a new challenge be it learning computer programming, politics or how to make damn good sushi.