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Manga Spotlight: Orochi Blood by Kazuo Umezu

Released by Viz's Pulp division

In honor of the season, Viz has released a number of collections of new, and classic manga collections, including the third and final volume of Uzumaki (reviews of the first two can be seen here and here), and Blood Last Vampire 2002 (to be released next week).

In the 60's and 70's, manga artist, and some times rock band front man Kazu Umezu was part of the generation of creators who set the tone for the industry with works that ranged from an Ultraman adaptation, made from seeing one episode of the giant super hero's TV show, to a Salvador Dali inspired tale of artists and models.

Orochi: Blood was the sixth and final entry in an anthology of self contained stories linked by mysterious girl named Orochi. In Blood, Orochi is the observer to the relationship between the perfect daughter of a wealthy family, and her less capable sister. It's a Grimm's Fairy Tale take on a more twisted version of "What Ever Happened to Baby Jane," or Hitchcock psycho-suspense. Neither the supernatural or natural thread is as simple as it first looks.

One of the best effects a horror story can hope for is put the viewer in the position of a direct observer, just think of the Blair Witch Project or the Shining's tricycle journey through the Overlook. Orochi Blood's evolving method of putting the reader in the position of the observer is tense, appropriately confusing, and frightening. The first half of the story is a truly strange and spectacular accomplishment, as it simulates watching a muddled observer try to observe follow the development of two complex children. It's spying on a supernatural force spying of foundation of a psychological powder keg. Seeing Umezo depicting this is like marveling at a man summating a mountain you didn't know existed.

Even among manga fans, Kazuo Umezu isn't a name generally known in the US. If Orochi Blood is an indication, he's certainly a master story teller. The timeless qualities of the story and the strength of the illustration make it shockingly fresh for a 25 year old work. Hopefully more of his work will be translated, because he's another standout manga creator to follow attentively.

Anime Preview: Mobile Fighter G Gundam Volume 1

Released by Bandai Entertainment

G Gundam is one of the alternate universe Gundam series, different takes on the giant robot war stories that might appeal to different audiences than the main line's attempt the capture the experience of war changing the young pilots of super advanced weapons.

G-Gundam is the fighting tournament take on the Gundam series, form Giant Robo's Yasuhiro Imagawa. Dragon Ball with strange and colorful giant robots standing in for fire-ball tossing strange and colorful martial artists. The series distinguishes itself with an unparalleled menagerie of giant robots, and a cast of pulp/tall heroes with larger than life personalities and abilities.

In Future Century 60, ethnic space colonies send there best fighters, and combat robots to the ravaged remains of Earth to compete in single combat for the right to lead the colonies for a prescribed period time. The robots, along with their pilots and crew exaggerations of culture of the culture of origin to the point to parody. A Horatio Alger American boxers, a mischievous young Chinese Shaolin priest, a driven young Japanese man with a samurai epic, at its weakest it's the United Nations scene in Austin Powers told with a straight face, at its best, its a round robin of cultural heroes battling it out.

There is a thin line between hovering miles above larger than life silliness. The small details, continual infusion of new material, keeping true to the characters' personalities and shamelessness make the more Doc Savage or Edgar Rice Burroughs pulp, than a typical spastic explosion filled cartoon. Given Yasuhiro Imagawa's track record, he likely deserves the credit for keeping the balance in check.

Gundam fans may dislike the departure from original, and viewers do did not care for the original may enjoy this variations. It doesn't feel as bogged down by angst or tragedy as other Gundam series. Its hyper capable heroes are fully utilizing their abilities to realize personal goals, in the vein of Lupin III or Cowboy Bebop.

The first three volumes of G Gundam will be released on November 5th.

Anime Spotlight: Excel Saga Volume 2

Released By ADV Films

In the anime tree of evolution, Excel Saga is the furthest leaf on the budding insane comedy branch. Here's one that looks over the "going there" chasm, and leaps in with abandon.

Spastic would-be city conquering agent Excel, and her anemic, blood coughing partner Hyatt are given a genre parodying missions, which tend to intersect with threads of the lives of other characters/groups, ranging from Mechi the emergency food supply dog, to Nabeshin, the shows director and ubiquitous man of action, to the great enabler Spirit of the Universe. Despite being a dyed-in-the-wool plotless comedy it manages to field some characters with a touch of dramatic weight, and some interesting story evolution.

After the blinding energy of the first volume, the first two of the second volume's four episodes are mostly a let down. Despite some good moments, they skirt sitcom levels of goofiness. Excel Saga is propelled by shock. When it is safe, simple, or repetitive, it falls very flat. If the supporting humor in an episode is a replay of Menchi fleeing a ravenous Excel into the arms of a gruff but sensitive soldier, or a return of the vicious skirt wearing Pokemon-esque teddy bears, the episode isn't going to rise to the expectation for the series.

The later two episodes are studies in what works by putting on a parade of the unexpected, either through rapid fire, inspired oddity, or a savage flirtations with cruelty (finding new to combine sugary cuteness with heartless evil, or the ending twists in the path of Pedro as he tries to return home to his wife, but ends up in bed with the Spirit of the Universe, or channeled by a witch doctor). When it hits its marks, nothing can compare to its stream of inspired insanity. The best example in this volume is the fourth episode in the release, which is sort of a bowling Shaolin Soccer.

Excel Saga is guaranteed to catch you off guard. While the first two episodes are amusing, they aren't the caliber to catch the attention of people who aren't traditionally fans of anime humor. The third has a number of inspired moments, but parodies a genre that isn't particularly prominent in western eyes, but the final episode is a gem.

This Week's Releases

Anime

• Dragon Ball Z - Movies 4-5-6
• Burn Up Excess - Crimes And Missed Demeanors (Vol. 2)
• Dragon Ball Z - Fusion: Internal Struggle
• Dragon Ball Z - Fusion: The Last Saiyan
• Hamtaro - Ham-Ham Head Seaward
• Hamtaro - Hamtaro And The Ham-Hams
• Harmagedon (Collector's Series Edition)
• Ping Pong Club:Love & Comedy
• Ronin Warriors - The Evil Priestess (Vol. 7)
• Saber Marionette J To X - Program 4
• Silent Mobius - Dark Destiny (Collection 3)
• Strawberry Eggs (I My Me) - Pop Quiz (Vol. 2)
• Trouble Chocolate Vol. #1
• Ranma 1/2 - Ranma Forever - Kiss Me, Cat (Vol. 3)
• Sailor Moon - The Return of the Doom Tree (TV Show, Vol. 9)
• Sailor Moon - The Trouble With Rini (TV Show, Vol. 10)
• Ys - Book One

Manga

• All New Tenchi Muyo Part 2 #1 (Of 5)
• Battle Angel Alita Last Order Part 1 #2
• Ceres Celestial Legend Part 4 #1 (Of 4)
• Dragonball Part 5 #5 (Of 7)
• Island Vol 6 Gn
• Kodocha Vol 4 Sanas Stage Gn
• Marmalade Boy Vol 4 Gn
• Medabots Part 4 #2 (Of 4)
• Monsters Inc Vol 1 Gn
• Parasyte Vol 12 Pkt Gn
• Skull Man Vol 4 Gn
• Spirited Away Vol 1 Tp
• Storm Riders Gn #6
• Super Manga Blast #25
• Vampire Yui Vol 4 #7
• Zoids #9
• Big O Vol 1 Tp
• Chicago Vol 1 Gn
• Gundam The Origin #3
• Inu Yasha Part 7 #3 (Of 8)
• Vagabond #12
• Wild 7 Gn #6

Big O is a sci-fi detective noir, a private negotiator working in a city whose population lost is memory 40 years ago, who also a giant relic of the forgotten technology. The manga (comic) series was adapted from the anime, but contains new material, starting with a new introductory chapter.

Chicago is a shoujo (female audience) sci-fi tale by Yumi Tamura about the Self-Defense Force Rescue Squad Four, who search for survivors in the wake of a giant earth quake.

Y's is the anime adaptation of a series of fantasy video games.

Hollywood Akira Update

Variety reports Warner Bros. live action Akira remake will be directed by "The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen's" Stephen Norrington, and written by James Robinson, writer of the recent "Starman" comic.

Robinson told Daily Variety that he came to the project after Norrington had been developing the idea with Warners execs Lionel Wigram and Dan Lin, but had yet to find a take they liked.

"I've been a fan of the anime for many years and understood which elements would have to be brought to a live-action translation of it," Robinson told Daily Variety. "I've tried to retain as many iconic elements of the anime as possible."

Manga Entertainment Responds to Reports of End of Evangelion Problems

From a Manga Entertainment e-mail:

Dear Manga customers,

Over the past 2 weeks we have received some e-mails in regard to our latest DVD release, NEON GENESIS EVANGELION "The End of Evangelion." There have been isolated reports of the disc not performing well on certain DVD players. We have spent a great deal of time investigating these reported technical issues with some of the country's leading DVD authoring, replication and QC facilities.

As a standard procedure with all Manga DVDs, the NEON GENESIS EVANGELION "The End of Evangelion" DVD was tested on over 50 different brand DVD players at a leading professional DVD lab and passed all performance and functionality tests before it was released. Through our new research we have found that the product for sale in the marketplace meets all performance, quality and playback standards.

If you have experienced difficulties playing your disc, we recommend the following:

1.If you have purchased a possible problematic disc, please return it to your store for an exchange. It is highly likely that the replacement disc will perform correctly.

2.If this procedure does not work for you, please send us your disc including the packaging to:

Manga Entertainment Evangelion DVD; P.O. Box 482; Lincolnshire, Il 60069-0482

After our manufacturer tests and confirms your returned disc to be problematic, we will send you a replacement disc (allow 2 weeks delivery.) If your returned disc tests not to be problematic, it will be returned to you as is.

In recognition of any confirmed problematic DVD and to cover the inconvenience of shipping costs and delay to you, we will also send you a courtesy advance DVD of our upcoming November release Virus, from acclaimed anime director Masami Obari (Fatal Fury-The Motion Picture). This offer is valid only through November 26, 2002.

We have also been receiving many e-mails in appreciation of the excellent quality and production of the NEON GENESIS EVANGELION DVDs and we thank you for your feedback and support.

Isolated DVD performance and functionality issues are industry wide due to the nature of DVD technology, players and replication. Manga Entertainment takes pride and has given every effort to bring you the highest quality DVD productions on both of our NEON GENESIS EVANGELION DVD releases.

Thank you, Manga Entertainment

Adult Swim Schedule Change

ToonZone reports that Cartoon Network will be replacing the weekday Toonami Midnight Run with Adult Swim starting January 12th. 11pm-Midnight will features comedies, and Midnight through 1am will feature action series like Cowboy Bebop, and Rumiko Takahashi's (Ranma) "feudal fairy-tale" Inu-Yasha.

ADV Plans

;Anime"http://www.animeondvd.com">Anime on DVD reports that ADV announced some of their upcoming plans at Anime Weekend Atlanta.

ADV Films is nearing production of the Nadesico movie, the follow up to the comedic space opera with interesting facets of characters drama, social commentary, and big idea sci-fi. The movie is in the queue behind two other projects. ADV plans to re-unite as much of the English dub cast as possible.

Like Nadesico, ADV will try to reunite as many of the originals as possible when the dubbing starts for Those Who Hunt Elves 2, Blue Seed 2, Sorcerer Hunters OVA, etc.

ADV is experimenting with different packaging (like Miyuki-chan) to get out the back catalog. Several one-shot works from the twisted pioneer Go Nagai (creator of Mazinger, Cutety Honey, and Devil Man amound many others) may be packaged together is a single collection.This could hold true for other old titles that are simply too short to put on DVD on their own.

Millennium Actress American Screening Announced

Anime News Service the 16th Annual AFI Film Festival held in Los Angeles, California November 7-17 will screen subtitled versions of Satoshi Kon's award winning anime film Millenium Actress.

Third Tenchi OAV Trailer

AIC has posted a trailer for the upcoming third Tenchi Muyo OAV (direct to video) series at www.tenchi-web.com/

Tenchi Muyo is a sci-fi adventure comedy about a young man, and a house hold full of odd space travel women including an impulsive space pirate, an alien princess, and her cute sister, a mad scientist, a ditzy galactic police officer, and her competent partner.

New Ghost in the Shell TV Series Clip

Production I.G has added a movies section to their Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex website here

Toonami Schedule Update

ToonZone reports Cartoon Network introduces a new Toonami lineup for October and November that promises to be a treat for the FUNimation fans.

Starting Monday, October 21st, 2002, not only does Toonami premiere a brand-new season of the action-comedy series Dragon Ball at 6 pm, ET, it provides fans with a chance to catch up on missed episodes by airing a repeat of the previous day's episode at 4 pm, ET.

Dragon Ball Z will continue to air the remaining 39 episodes of the current story arc, and will also air reruns at 4:30 pm, ET, with new episodes at 6:30 pm, ET.

Between these power-hours is the latest Gundam phenomenom, G-Gundam, airing two episodes back-to-back.

As a bonus, three episodes of Dragon Ball Z's "Garlic Jr. Saga" will air every Friday in the month of October.

In November, the Gundams go back to their respective nations, making room for weekday airings of the new Toonami original series He-Man and Transformers Armada. But Dragon Ball and Dragon Ball Z will continue to air new episodes.

The Midnight Run and Super Saturdays remain unaltered.

Toonami Schedule:

Beginning Oct. 21st

,li>4:00 pm: Dragon Ball (rpt. of previous episode, replaces Batman Beyond)
• 4:30 pm: Dragon Ball Z (rpt. of previous episode, replaces Zoids: Guardian Force)
• 5:00 pm: G-Gundam
• 5:30 pm: G-Gundam (replaces The Powerpuff Girls)
• 6:00 pm: Dragon Ball
• 6:30 pm: Dragon Ball Z
• 12:00 am: Dragon Ball Z
• 12:30 am: Dragon Ball

Beginning Monday, November 4, 2002

4:00 pm: Dragon Ball (rpt. of previous episode)
• 4:30 pm: Dragon Ball Z (rpt. of previous episode)
• 5:00 pm: He-Man (replaces G-Gundam)
• 5:30 pm: Transformers Armada (replaces G-Gundam)
• 6:00 pm: Dragon Ball
• 6:30 pm: Dragon Ball Z
• 12:00 am: Dragon Ball Z
• 12:30 am: Dragon Ball

Super Saturdays

• 1:00 am: He-Man
• 1:30 am: Transformers Armada
• 2:00 am: Dragon Ball Z
• 2:30 am: Dragon Ball Z
• 3:00 am: Dragon Ball
• 3:30 am: Dragon Ball
• 10:00 pm: He-Man
• 10:30 pm: Transformers Armada

Protoculture Addicts Releases Special Miyazaki/Ghibli Issue

Protoculture Addicts has dedicated issue 72 of the magazine to a special issue that takes an in depth look at the works of Hayao Miyazaki, and Studio Ghibli, with a biography and filmography of the director of such anime classic as Kiki's Delivery series, and Princess Mononoke and Spirited Away, his manga (comic) works, and films by Studio Ghibli's other directors.

Online Anime Periodicals

The October issue of AnimeFringe features looks at Arjuna, the environmental and spirtual anime series from the creators of Escaflowne and Macross Plus, Gungrave, the video game with art by Trigun's Naito Yasuhiro, and the new TV series based on CLAMP's apocalyptic X.

This month's Sequential Tart features interview with Viz's Rick Bauer, and Dragon Ball voice actor Kyle Hebert, and a look demons in anime.

Upcoming Releases

ADV will be releasing the first volume of Go Nagai's Devil Lady on January 7th.

Nagai, an elder statesman in the world of anime and manga, is the renowned creator of such anime touchstones as Getter Robo, Mazinger Z and Grandizer, and the Devilman series, from which The Devil Lady sprung. The Devil Lady was adapted by Toshihiro Hirano (director of Vampire Princess Miyu) and writer Chiako Konaka.

The Story: Jun has always been different from everyone else-the life of a fashion model is unlike anything else in the world. But she has no idea how different she is...until a mysterious stalker throws her head-first into a brutal confrontation with the supernatural! From Go Nagai, the master of animated horror, comes a harrowing odyssey through the twisted maze that is Jun's new life. By day a beautiful, shy fashion plate. By night a terrifying vision of demonic power. It's full-tilt gothic horror as Jun, as the Devil Lady, does battle with a demonic army threatening to destroy mankind!

ADV will also be releasing the 26 episode Robotech: New Generation Complete Collection on January 7th.

The final act of the original Robotech series begins as an advance rescue mission mounted by the "Mars Base" Division of the Robotech Expeditionary Forces is wiped out by the Invid-a powerful and mysterious alien race. Scott Bernard, one of the few survivors of the battle, leads a colorful band of freedom fighters in a campaign to seek out and destroy Reflex Point, the Invid Stronghold. Along the way, Scott and the others are forced to look inside themselves to discover hidden strength and the determination to carry on in the face of overwhelming odds. Throughout this final chapter, many of the mysteries of Protoculture are revealed, including the role the Invid play in this complex, dramatic intergalactic saga.

For more information visit http://www.harmonygold.com or http://www.robotech.com.

The third volume of the fan-service filled cop adventure Burn Up Excess will be released on December 10th, and the third volume of the corporate giant robot comedy adventure Dai-Guard will be released January 7th.

Bandai will be releasing the third volume of Arjuna, the sixth volumes of Saber Marionette J-X and the 4th through 6th volumes of G-Gundam in February. Arjuna is an environmental and social commentary from the creators of the fan favorites Escaflowne, and Macross Plus. G-Gundam is an alterative universe Gundam series where nations settle disputes in robot arena combat.

Pioneer will be releasing the first six episode volume of Lupin III, entitled "The World's Most Wanted" on January 28th.

The fourth volumes of Hellsing and Strawberry Eggs (I My Me!), and the thirds volumes of Vandread: Second, and X TV will be released in February.

Box Sets: ADV films has set a release date of November 26th for the 4-disc DVD set Robotech Masters Complete Collection for $44.98

Pioneer will be releasing a box set of Amazing Nurse Nanako on January 28th, and a set of Hand Maid May on February 11th.

Viz will be releasing Ranma 1/2 Forever 4 in December, Ranma 1/2: Ranma Forever 5, in January and the seconds volumes of InuYasha and Ranma1/2 in Febuary.

The first two volumes of Kimba the White Lion will be released on February 25th.

The first volume of Virus will be released of November 26th.

From Manga Video's description of Virus: Manga presents a gripping 13-episode sci-fi action epic that combines the intelligence and cybernetic vision of Ghost in the Shell with the complex character development and furious mecha combat of the groundbreaking Neon Genesis Evangelion series. Virus is the latest work of veteran anime director, character designer and fan-favorite Masami Obari (Battle Arena Toshinden, and Fatal Fury: The Motion Picture). Originally aired from October to December of 1997 on Japan's TV Tokyo, Virus received a substantial share of its target Television audience. Perhaps because of its popularity, the similarity between this series and Universal Pictures' 1999 feature film of the same name has led many to speculate that the later film, in which an electronic alien life-form takes over a research spacecraft and plots to wipe out humanity by means of an infectious machine-taking-over virus, was in part based upon the anime series. Neo Hong Kong, 2097: The world has changed. Advances in genetic engineering and cybernetics have created an environment full of artificially enhanced humans and intelligent super-computers that operate using biological software. But the same technology that has allowed man & machine to merge has made both susceptible to a new kind of threat - digital viruses capable of controlling their hosts.

The last line of defense against this insidious foe is an elite task force known as STAND. Equipped with state-of-the-art armored cybernetic suits known as "variable gears," only this special law-enforcement arm can deal with virus-infected war machines on their own terms.

November Bandai releases include:

Mobile Fighter G Gundam Rounds 1-3 and Box Set collection

Directed by Yasuhiro Imagawa (Giant Robo) - The action and excitement of Gundam reaches epic proportions! The year is Future Century 60 - It is time for the "Gundam Fight" tournament! Each country sends a Gundam to Earth for this prestigious tournament in the hopes of winning power and glory for their homeland! But this time, there's an unseen evil lurking behind the scene. Domon Kasshu, Neo Japan's reluctant Fighter, is determined to uncover this evil and clear his family name! The fight to the top begins now!

The first 15 episodes will be released individually on DVD as three separate volumes - A special collector's DVD box set will also be released containing the first 15 episodes as well.

Cowboy Bebop Best Sessions with six episodes for $34.98.

The hit anime series on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim now available in a special collector's edition - ONLY on DVD home video! 'Best Sessions' features six completely remixed episodes chosen by acclaimed director Shinichi Watanabe and fans of Cowboy Bebop! Experience the adventures of the Bebop and her crew like never before!

Meet Spike and Jet, a drifter and a retired cyborg cop who have formed a partnership in a bounty hunting enterprise. In a converted fishing ship the Bebop, with the help of the intelligent data dog, Ein, and the voluptuous and vexing femme fatale, Faye Valentine - Spike and Jet scour the galaxy in search of wanted criminals. They're going to clean up space, one bounty at a time!

A true DVD Collector's dream! Cowboy Bebop - Best Sessions will include six episodes completely remixed in Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround sound and DTS Surround sound. Featuring both the original Japanese and English language tracks, Dolby Digital 5.1 (Japanese and English), and an exclusive DTS (Japanese), English subtitles option, Filmography (Shinichi Watanabe, Toshihiro Kawamoto), Bandai Previews, and LIMITED Best Sessions collector's DVD slipcase!

Carried by the Wind - Tsukikage Ran Shocking Secrets (V.2)

Famed director, Akitaroh Daichi (Jubei-Chan the Ninja Girl) reveals a different side of life in feudal Japan! From MADHOUSE studios (Ninja Scroll) comes a martial arts comedy like none you've ever seen! Carried by the Wind is a story of Ran, a young ronin samurai on a journey across Japan. She's a master swordsman with a strong sense of honor combined with the courage to fight injustices. Along with Neko martial artist, Meow - the two will seek good food and good drink!

Carried by the Wind - Shocking Secrets features Interactive animated menus, the original Japanese and English language tracks, along with English subtitles option, liner notes, production art gallery, and Bandai Previews.

Fancy Lala : Taking Center Stage (V.3)

From beloved anime illustrator, Akemi Takada (Kimagure Orange Road) - When junior high school girl Miho is given the power to transform herself into the pop star, Lala - the world had better watch out! Life can be pretty scary as a star, but Miho can handle it - boys, concerts, and shopping! What more can a girl ask for?

Love Hina: And the Winner Is. (V.6)

Based on the best selling comic book series by Ken Akamatsu! The Love Hina romantic comedy continues to win over new fans as Keitaro attempts to keep his promise to his long lost love and enter the prestigious Tokyo University! But who is this mystery girl!?

Takahashi Does Game Design

Ranma 1/2 creator Rumiko Takahashi has provide character design for the upcoming Japanese Playstation 2 game Moeken.

New Anime on International Channel

From Anime">http://www.animenation.com">Anime; Nation Dragonball Z ends its broadcast on the International Channel on November 3, 2002. Dragonball GT, in unedited and untranslated original Japanese, will premier on Sunday, November 10 at 10:30 pm Eastern time.

El Hazard, dubbed in English, premiered yesterday on the International Channel. The broadcast begins with the OAV series and will be followed by the "Wanderers" TV series.

Slayers, subtitled in English, currently airs on Wednesdays at 10:00 pm Eastern time, with a repeat the following Sunday at 11:00 pm Eastern time.

International Channel is a cable channel available in the US. If people are interested in receiving these programs, but their cable provider does not offer IC to their viewers, they can call their cable provider, and ask for IC to be added to the line up.

Robotech Comic Preview

Newsaram has posted a previw of DC comic's upcoming Robotech by Tommy Yune and Jay Faerber, and illustrated by Long Vo of UDON at here.

Voltron Comic Announced

Devil's Due Studio has announced they that have licensed the Go-Lion and Vehicle Voltron series to be adapted into comics for an American release.

UPN Drops Animation Block

ToonZone reports United Paramount Network has decided that it will not renew its contract with Buena Vista Television to air the two-hour kids block Disney's Animation Weekdays next year. This decision was made after key UPN affiliates decided that they would be better off programming those slots themselves.

Disney's Animation Weekdays runs every day on UPN affiliates, and is syndicated on certain non-UPN affiliates. The block contains Digimon, The Legend of Tarzan, Recess, and Buzz Lightyear of Star Command.

Buena Vista sources say that they are unsure if the block will continue, now that UPN will no longer carry it.

IF Labs Yu Yu Hakusho Figures

Figures.com has posted some impressive images of upcoming Yu Yu Hakusho figures of Botan, Koenma, Yusuke #2, and Suzaku and Murug at here.

3x3 Eyes Manga to End

On November 6th Kodansha will publish the 40th and final volume of 3x3 Eyes.