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	AnimeNfo.Com
		gokudo is not likeable at all, and the way in which he stumbles across the fruit salad of a plot is quite a marvel to behold since anyone in their right mind can see that even in the most extraordinary circumstances, no character could get away with what he does.
		Gokudo is a not so intelligent and has the worst habits that u can or can not imagine, you maybe disgusted with his indecent ways such as: nose-picking, ear-picking, pick pocketing, coning, farting and is totally arrogent but you come to forgive him for the halarious outcome.
		Gokudo is a suprisingly amusing 26 episode stunt with the sole purpose of giving the middle finger to any and all forms of organizes religion.
	www.animenfo.com /review.php?id=185&n=nmqsay&t=gokudou_kun_man&type=anime (2051 words)

	Gokudo (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Gokudo, on the left, is dubbed "The Worst Hero."
		Gokudo is probably "The Worst Hero" because he seems to have severe psychological problems, not to mention the fact that this "hero" has a propensity for nose-picking, ear-picking and pick pocketing.
		Gokudo and his friends pretty much spend the entire series bumbling from crisis to crisis, screaming all the way, and making us laugh while doing it.
	homepage.mac.com /zelgadis/gokudo.html (287 words)

	AAW: Gokudo Review
		Gokudo takes a consummate fantasy yarn, replete with captive princesses and legends, and strips it of every shred of seriousness, logic, and decency.
		Sending up religion as brutally as Gokudo does takes some guts, although for the most part the religious themes are just another form of legend used as a springboard for all manner of wild hijinks.
		Gokudo the man is a marvel of a character, the antihero to end all anti-heroes.
	animeworld.com /reviews/gokudo.html (1626 words)

	DVD Times - Gokudo (Volume 4: Witches Extraordinaire)
		However, before Gokudo can really get his fill of teasing her, they are struck by the disturbing realisation that the witch sisters have in fact imprisoned them and shrunk them down to doll size...
		Using Gokudo (in the pop star persona of Gon-Gon) as bait, the gang manages to infiltrate the secret monkey encampment ruled by Gokuu (or, as is currently the case, Niari - who has been unable to escape the watchful eye of Gokuu's gorilla-esque, shrewish wife).
		The VA playing the English version of Gokudo is still great, and so is the woman playing Rubette, but their performances aren't enough to counteract some of the other goofy voices on the dub, so I'd personally recommend watching these episodes in the original Japanese.
	www.dvdtimes.co.uk /content.php?contentid=4339 (2274 words)

	AnimeOnDVD.com >> Disc Reviews >> Gokudo, Swordsman Extraordinaire Vol. #1
		By the end of the first story arc, Gokudo has been surrounded by beautiful women, turned into one himself, found and lost a fortune, rescued the innkeeper's daughter, lost her to a rival suitor, overthrown a king, been named king himself, abdicated, found his lost family, gave them up, and gave up on them.
		By the third episode, Gokudo is surrounded by a large cast of characters, not all of whom are assets to the show.
		Taking Djinn's place as Gokudo's travel partner is the obnoxiously off-putting Rubette, she of the "everyday is a bad hair day." She's mysteriously absent from the show by the fifth episode, so one can hold out hope that Gokudo will find another adventure buddy, though her presence in the opening credits suggests otherwise.
	www.animeondvd.com /reviews2/alt_reviews/632.php (1214 words)

	DVD Times - Gokudo (Volume 1: Swordsman Extraordinaire)
		Not only does Gokudo seem to delight in laying waste to every sacred cow of the standard epic fantasy genre (whereas Slayers spends much of its time pursuing a serious fantasy backstory), but Lina Inverse is not all that bad a person, despite her temper and her gluttony.
		Gokudo promptly wishes for fame, gold, and 'hot babes', which only results in the genie launching into a moral lecture about the human condition and why the former shouldn't squander his wishes on such base desires.
		Gokudo is presented in its original TV aspect ratio of 4:3, and there's nothing wrong with the picture quality on this disc.
	www.dvdtimes.co.uk /content.php?contentid=4317 (2719 words)

	Gokudo - By Cassie
		Gokudo is a great story and will keep you on your toes with laughs.
		All they need to do is deal with the fact that their bodies and souls are still swapped around, Panda is giving birth to the monkey god, Goku, Jiki has become a turtle, the witch sisters have become snakes, and everyone has been recruited by the demon Ikkyu to be in a pop band.
		After that little escapade, Gokudo and company are set to face off with the nagging demon Granny, who's been tormenting for their long journey.
	www.clho.net /anime/anime.php?anime=68 (665 words)

	: RevolutionSF - Gokudo: Volume 1 : Review
		Hell, in the first scene of the first episode on this DVD, Gokudo laughs at the crusty old fortune teller who's trying to rope him into saving the kingdom, then robs her blind and vamooses.
		The jokes tend to fall a bit on the crude side (a room-clearing fart is a vital element in defeating the evil sorcerer, and Gokduo in a later episode is roped into a plot in another kingdom by a nice rack), but the hysterical character clashes between Gokudo and...
		Whoever MediaBlasters got to voice Gokudo and the gang definitely chose wisely, since they bring a lot of energy and personality to their roles.
	www.revolutionsf.com /article.html?id=914.html (784 words)

	Gokudo TV Show - Gokudo Television Show - TV.com
		Gokudo, a wandering swordsman and thief, was once the heir to the Kingdom of Esharott.
		Gokudo is called 'The Worst Hero' - this probably has something to do with his seeming to have severe psychological problems, not to mention the fact that this anti-hero has a propensity...
		Despite Granny's intervention (taking on yet another of her 'I feel pretty' forms), Gokudo, Rubette, and Niari (who finally regains his full repertoire of magical tricks) manage to make short work of their adversary, and look set to embark upon new adventures of their own.
	www.tv.com /gokudo/show/20574/summary.html (190 words)

	Gokudo: Stop or continue? - www.ezboard.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		I think we should stop Gokudo (although not necessarily next week or so) and for those who really wish to finish it, to do so during marathon sessions at social nights.
		We can't finish Gokudo during the year normally anyway, so rotating shows and finishing up the popular/liked shows during social nights keeps the content during regular meetings fresh(always good to have novelty and variety, ya know), and also encourages people who want to finish the series to come to social night.
		Gokudo was funny, but not the kind of show I'm going to worry about watching one way or another (just a matter of taste, not a shot at the show itself or anyone who likes it).
	p214.ezboard.com /frujcafrm11.showPrevMessage?topicID=35.topic (1181 words)

	Gokudo, Swodsman Extrordinaire 1
		"Gokudo, Swordsman Extraordinaire" takes a common anime formula -- small band of attractive, talented young people takes on the world -- and tries to add a new twist: the leader of the gang is a selfish, greedy, lecherous boor.
		While Gokudo's unique approach to handling the Forces of Evil is refreshing at first, it got old for me pretty quickly.
		So, to summarize, "Gokudo" dares to be different, and succeeds in intriguing me enough that I would happily rent the next disc in the series.
	www.animefu.com /index.pl?node_id=7997 (487 words)

	Buy Gokudo: Lover Extraordinaire, Vol. 5 - DVD - Softpedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Gokudo stumbles into all sorts of situations that result in another episode and it seems perfectly natural.
		Inuyasha's plot is quite similar to Gokudo's in the "there is no plot" and "what little plot there is is quite weak and remarkably horrific" department but I think that was unintentional.
		I'd advise potential viewers to simply stop watching after the wig incident and pretend that Gokudo's nudity sends everyone into a spontaneous coma, at which point Gokudo decides to grab female Djinn (he ain't gettin' rid of her until he gets his last wish!) and continue his eternal search of money, fame and hot babes.
	store.softpedia.com /review/B0000694VL.html (1185 words)

	AnimeOnDVD.com >> Disc Reviews >> Gokudo Vol. #6
		Now that everyone is more-or-less back to normal, except for the much set-upon Gokudo, the group regains much of the relaxed, dysfunctional chemistry that made the middle parts of the series such a joy to watch.
		The story is not quite over yet, though, as the final episode takes Gokudo and Rubette back to Eshalotto, their homeland from the first story arc, and attempts to tie up several of the loose ends from the series, including the secret behind the old hag who is the queen of the Magic World.
		Gokudo is perhaps burdened by its slightly low animation quality and its lack of star power, but don’t let that dissuade you.
	www.animeondvd.com /reviews2/disc_reviews/1552.php (1186 words)

	AMR: Gokudo-kun Manyuki
		And the world itself is almost as weird as he is. Basically this show is full of energy, weirdness and humor as it takes the standard elements of fantasy and, well, messes with it.
		It's not deep, it's not subtle (indeed Gokudo is almost painfully loud) and the humor is not too complex but it does seem to work.
		Gokudo's certainly not going to take them seriously, but the interaction between the serious and his response to it is another rich source of energy, action and humor.
	amr.nextstudio.net /html/gokudo_kun.html (692 words)

	THEM Anime Reviews 4.0 - Gokudo
		See, there's this guy named Gokudo, and since this show follows his exploits (for lack of a better term), you'd think he'd be the hero.
		Actually, Gokudo is a goofy, hectic, and eclectic bit of anime that, while not for everyone, is certainly interesting and entertaining, which is more than can be said about other titles out there.
		Anything that could have remotely posed a challenge to the animators is omitted by a very convenient (but very cute) bunny girl scene-changer, which is kind of a gag in itself (though not quite as cool as Haunted Junction's wipe scenes).
	www.themanime.org /viewreview.php?id=105 (510 words)

	Full Metal Gokudo - MJSimpson.co.uk
		One thing that sets Full Metal Gokudo aside from similar films is that the cyborg is created from two people, and Tosa’s heart affects its actions as much as Hagane’s head.
		It’s not quite an All of Me situation, but ‘Hagane’ has flashbacks to aspects of Tosa’s life, and it is ironically highlighted in Yukari’s tearful goodbye letter to him, explaining that she cannot love two men at once.
		Full Metal Gokudo (or Full Metal Yakuza, as it is called on this release) is an odd film, a mixture of violence, bonkers B-movie sci-fi and patches of unsubtle comedy (the actor playing Hagane tends to gurn when called on to play any extreme of emotion).
	www.mjsimpson.co.uk /reviews/fullmetalgokudo.html (990 words)

	Amazon.com: Gokudo: Collection Extraordinaire: DVD: Kosaku Yamashita,Tomisaburo Wakayama,Koji Tsuruta,Minoru Ohki,Sanae ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Gokudo is unabashedly an anti-hero, all right, and so one gets the impression that we're not supposed to identify with him.
		The story is divided into five "parts": In the first, Gokudo is sent to rescue a damsel from a castle with the promises of a rich reward and the life of a king as the prize.
		While GOKUDO may probably wallow in the shadow of other shows of its kind (namely, of course, SLAYERS), those who give it a try will find it to be deliciously silly, zany, laugh-out loud fun.
	www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0000A2ZQM?v=glance (2765 words)

	Fansub TV (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		The odds may be stacked against Gokudo, but he's not planning to slow down any time soon.
		This time, he's got a pair of bubble-headed Chinese witches to deal with, not to mention a spell-throwing talking panda.
		Determined to do something about his diminutive condition, Gokudo sets out for the legendary magical spring.
	www.fansub.tv /storecorner.php/gokudo.html (639 words)

	Gokudo - Moviefone
		Shimamura (Tomisaburo Wakayama) is a street thug who eagerly joins the Gokudo -- a euphemism for...
		The fourth of 11 entries in the series which began with Gokudo (1968),...
		Gokudo - Cast & Crew, movie showtimes, plot, synopsis, exclusive features, trailers, clips, theater listings, reviews, message boards, dvd, videos, rentals and more on Moviefone.
	movies.aol.com /movie/gokudo/1119227/main (128 words)

	SIT Anime Club ~ Archived News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Gokudo is a classic sword and sorcery anime...at least, it would be, if it wasn't for the dubious nobility of the main character.
		Gokudo (whose massive ego insisted that the series be titled after himself) is a man of few desires.
		Pursuing his endless greed, Gokudo sets off on an adventure to collect the greatest treasures of the world--but seems to have more luck collecting the strangest people in the world, instead.
	www.stevens-tech.edu /anime/oldnews03f.html (752 words)

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		Comments: I've wanted to do a Gokudo video for so long, and when I heard Queen's "I Want it All," I knew I had my song.
		It's perfect not only for the character of Gokudo but for the individualist perspective that the anime takes in general.
		This video is about Gokudo's desire to have everything, and how he's perceived by the people he travels with.
	www.animemusicvideos.org /members/members_videoinfo.php?v=20918 (292 words)

	shutheatre.org (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		After hearing Georgette’s performance, Gokudo’s producer asked Bill to cast Georgette in an even larger role, that of Gokudo’s demon-imp “Ikkyu.” Bill, eager to keep the paychecks in the family, happily obliged.
		Gokudo (a Media Blasters release), is currently available on Video and DVD for sale or rental.
		The character of Gokudo himself has the Japanese nickname of “rude swordsman,” and the series is rated “13 and up” — it’s inappropriate for viewing by little kids.
	www.abbottjobs.com /shu/anime.html (801 words)

	VH1.com : Movies : Tabi Ni Data Gokudo : Plot
		The fourth of 10 sequels to Gokudo (1968), Junya Sato's entertaining installment has Osaka gangster Shimamura (Tomisaburo Wakayama) getting married.
		Shimamura must travel to save her and recoup his employers' losses, getting involved in some well-done fight scenes along the way.
		Gokudo Kamagasaki Ni Kaeru (1970) was next in the series.
	www.vh1.com /movies/movie/118642/plot.jhtml (128 words)

	Gokudo - Anime Recommendations Database
		Gokudo is an adventurer who lies, cheats, and steals to get exactly what he wants, until he steals a magic sword.
		After a comedic lesson in humility and the prospect of riches and women, he embarks on a quest to save the world of magic.
		Travelling with the slime-ball Gokudo are royalty, fantastic creatures, and even gods.
	www.anime-planet.com /animerec/175.html (596 words)

	Gokudo, Vol. 6: Finale Extraordinaire Standard Release DVD - MovieWeb
		Gokudo is a professional adventurer with interests in money, women, and stealing both.
		A genie named Djinn emerges from it who is willing to grant him three wishes, but Gokudo is rash and doesn't think wisely about his choices.
		He does end up with a magic sword, but he also ends up getting turned into a woman, hit over the head, and altogether disrespected as his adventure continues.
	www.movieweb.com /dvd/release/86/32286/features.php (181 words)

	SARUDAMA.COM: Japanese Movie Reviews: Full Metal Yakuza - Full Metal Gokudo (Miike Takashi 1997) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
		Previously unreleased in the West, ArtsMagic recently released this film in Region 2 DVD (Feb 21, 2004) via its UK distribution (http://www.artsmagic.co.uk) and is set to release a Region 1 DVD in May 2004 through its newly developed US distribution entity (http://www.artsmagicdvd.com).
		Following cult success of his earlier video productions (such as Full Metal Gokudo), Miike was later given larger budgets to create theatrical releases such as Dead or Alive, Ichii the Killer, etc. Thus everyone with eyeballs can discern the difference in budgets used for these films.
		But comparing films solely by budget is actually quite useless to anyone interested in Japanese cinematic genre or niches, unless one simply disregards the formative years of most if not all prominent directors.
	www.sarudama.com /movies/fullmetalyakuza.shtml (1300 words)

	AAW: Gokudo Quick Review
		Gokudo is consummate fantasy stripped of every shred of seriousness, logic, and decency.
		Cartoony, slaphappy, nonsensical, hyperactive, relentlessly malicious, and so stupid it hurts, Gokudo is annoying from minute one, yet absolutely hilarious--the title character is the ultimate anti-hero, putting self gratification above absolutely everything else and stubbornly refusing to ever have a change of heart.
		Aside from moments bordering on demented genius, it also stands out for its relentless and merciless parodies of every classic legend and world religion you can think of.
	animeworld.com /quicklooks/gokudo.html (369 words)

	Animelab.com: Anime Series Selection: Gokudo
		Chat about Gokudo with other anime fans here at animelab.com, theres always someone about the room.
		Gokudo Volume 1: Swordsman Extraordinaire (eps 1-5) DUB
		Gokudo Volume 2: Magician Extraordinaire (eps 6-10) DUB
	www.animelab.com /anime.manga/series/Gokudo (218 words)

	DVD Empire - Item - Gokudo 2: Magician Extraordinaire / DVD-Video (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-24)
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		As Gokudo continues his quest to finish the King's Race, he is betrayed by his own fiancee, Princess Coco.
		Apparently she isn't quite as in love with him as she once appeared, but she is in love with the fac tthat his demise is prophesized to save her kingdom.
	www.dvdempire.com /Exec/v4_item.asp?partner_id=28207033&item_id=44878 (157 words)

	DVD Empire - Item - Gokudo 4: Witches Extradonaire / DVD-Video
		He's still got a pair of bubble-headed Chinese witches to deal with, and now he has to work side by side with a magical talking panda.
		If all that isn't confusing enough, Gokudo's journey is interrupted when he wakes up one morning and realizes that he's a girl again!
		A mysterious curse has caused everyone to change places and Gokudo has ended up in Rubette's body.
	www.dvdempire.com /Exec/v4_item.asp?partner_id=28207033&item_id=49961 (163 words)

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