Hayao Miyazaki, Naruto and Doraemon among list of most famous Japanese people
A study by the Japan Press Research Institute to find the most recognised Japanese people alive and dead has revealed some surprising results.…
Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam, Part 1 Review
“The Guardian: Newt technology spills end to misprints.” – Stephen Fry
The original Mobile Suit Gundam did badly in the ratings when it went out originally in 1979, so perhaps what is most surprising…
Yuri!!! On Ice returns as a film
Yuri!!! On Ice, the hit anime series of 2016, will be coming back, but this time on the big screen.
At a special stage event held in Japan, it was announced that production for a brand new Yuri!!! On…
Shimoneta: A Boring World Where the Concept of Dirty Jokes Doesn’t Exist – a Second Review
Warning: Contains very strong language from the start.
“I wrote, I wrote to the- the Council of Churches and I said, ‘This fucking Bible… especially, erm, Paul,’ I said, ‘This fucking Bible really…
Feature: The Soundtrack of Yuri!!! On Ice
“I was in a Little Chef once, and I read the menu, and it said: ‘Try one of our desserts. Go on, you only live once.’ And I thought: ‘That’s a bit of blow for the Buddhists, isn’t it?’ What a way to find …
Details of We Are X Steelbook release announced
Manga Entertainment have revealed the details and artwork of their release of rockumentary We Are X, about Japan’s biggest rock band X Japan.
The Blu-ray Steelbook cover features artwork depicting…
Finder, Volume 8 Review
Copyright: Finder no Mitsuyaku © 2016 Ayano Yamane
WARNING: This article covers an adult title and may cause offense. May also contain spoilers from earlier volumes.
“A photograph is neither…
Fairy Tail Collection 13 Review
Warning: Review contains episode spoilers
“Hans [Christian] Andersen slept in this room for five weeks – which seemed to the family AGES!” – A note in Charles Dickens’s house.
Last time the Fairy…
Archive: Review of Gurren Lagann Ultimate Collection
On 1st April 2007, Gurren Lagann debuted. To mark its 10th anniversary, we have republished our review of All the Anime’s Ultimate Edition boxset which was first put on sale in 2014. The series …
Ghost in the Shell live-action movie: What the critics think
Reviews for the long-awaited live-action Hollywood remake of Ghost in the Shell are in, and the reaction is mixed.
Most critics agree that the film directed by Rupert Sanders looks great, and …
Mobile Suit Gundam Movie Trilogy Review
“The condition of man… is a condition of war of everyone against everyone.” – Thomas Hobbes.
The original Mobile Suit Gundam series that ended in 1980 was not a success. In fact, the series got axed.…
One Piece, Collection 16 Review
Episodes 373-396, may contain spoilers.
“A man’s face is his autobiography. A woman’s face is her work of fiction.” – Oscar Wilde.
This collection marks several landmarks in One Piece: it sees…
Review of Clockwork Planet, Volume 1
“How many steampunks does it take to change a light bulb? Two: one to change it and a second to glue unnecessary clock parts to it.” – James Burnett
A long time ago, the Earth died.
Then, a man known …