FUNimation Scores on Valentine's Day

So, I could be out seeing Coraline right now, but I'm not. You know why? 'Cause FUNimation has sent me four press releases about four new acquisitions that they've announced at Katsucon, and you guys need the heads up. You're welcome! Here's the goods:

The Tower of Druaga: The Aegis of URUK. This fantasy anime from Gonzo was one of the first to be released simultaneously in Japan and the US via Crunchyroll and Bost. The series is loosely based on a classic old adventure game and features a young man named Jil, who wants to adventure to the top of the Tower of Druaga and do battle with the monster fabled to reside there. This is the first of at least two seasons; the second is currently airing in Japan (and on Crunchyroll).

Blassreiter. This is the other Gonzo anime that was simultaneously streamed in Japan and the US at the same time as Druaga, but instead of fantasy it's a sci-fi series. The story is set in an alternative Germany, where biomech creatures known as Demoniacs begin appearing throughout the country. These monsters can actually merge with technology, giving them frightening powers of destruction.

Dragonaut. Another Gonzo title, this time a strange merging of fantasy and sci-fi. Oh, and there are some truly amazing breasts in this show too, if that's your thing. The basic story is that Jin's family is killed and he becomes Whiny McAngstyFace until he meets Toa, who turns out to be an honest-to-god dragon. Turns out they live on another planet and were trying to see if Earth was a place they needed to attack or something. Humanity takes the dragons and begins to replicate them into creatures that, fused with a human master, function as weapons.

Bamboo Blade. Hey, wasn't I just talking about this show? You don't need another description, so I'll just use this space to tell you that it's an awesome series. Cute, funny, fantastic characters, catchy music, and an interesting story. What more do you want?