Death Note films, Tekkonkinkreet, Vexille at Leeds film fest

Booking is now open for the forthcoming anime season at the BFI Southbank in London. Running from the 20th of June until the 22nd, a diverse selection of the latest anime movies will be screened along side related live action productions, including the two live action Death Note films (which were released in Japan during … Continued

“You must believe in God, despite what the clergy tell you.” – Benjamin Jowlett If Death Note succeeds in at least one thing, it is that it has possibly created the most interesting and intriguing character of all anime. This is a big claim to make, but there are so many ways that you could describe … Continued

“Human beings are truly disgusting creatures.” Rem (shinigami) Top student Light Yagami has given up the Death Note and, as a consequence, he no longer remembers that he was Kira, the ‘righteous’ killer of criminals hunted by the police. As part of his deal with L, the unconventional but brilliant young detective who is on … Continued

It’s that time of year again; it’s cold, we’re suffering from the various bugs going round, public transport is manic, and yet we somehow have to fit in shopping for that magical time of year – Christmas. Whether you celebrate it or not, with the bombardment of TV adverts from the likes of Boots to … Continued

“I once stayed up all night playing poker with tarot cards. I got a full house and four people died.” – Steven Wright Over recent years a new kind of manga and anime has seen a raise in popularity. Indeed, it has become so prevalent and standardised that I believe that it could be argued … Continued