Anime Review

Samurai 7 Volume 5

Kanna Village has been successfully defended from the bandits, but for Kanbe, this is not enough- he wants to attack the problem at its source. After instructing the other samurai to stay behind…

• 17th March 2007
Anime Review

My-HiME Volume 2

Transferring to a new school is never easy, but as Mai is discovering, when you’ve got to juggle your school life and part-time job with a sick brother, feral room mate and monsters that you…

• 28th December 2006
Anime Review

Burst Angel Volume 6

As RAPT and the shadowy force that back it seize control of Tokyo, Sei’s allies force her to disband her mercenary team and start working for the enemy she had previously been fighting against.…

• 28th December 2006
Anime Review

Samurai 7 Volume 4

The seven samurai are gathered and the fortifications are in place, but for the people of Kanna village, the conflict is only beginning. The bandits have finally arrived in overwhelming numbers,…

• 29th November 2006
Anime Review

Otogi Zoshi Volume 2

Still posing as her brother, Hikaru continues her quest to retrieve the last two Magatama and bring them to the capital. With an ever-increasing group of allies by her side, Hikaru puts her all …

• 9th November 2006
Anime Review

Burst Angel Volume 5

Last volume, my optimistic prediction for Burst Angel was that the series had already hit its lowest point, and that the next few episodes would show a distinct improvement. Unfortunately, the…

• 13th October 2006
Anime Review

Saiyuki: Requiem

Sanzo, Goku, Gojyo and Hakkai are a quartet of demon hunters on a journey to the west. Unfortunately, when their schedule is thrown off by a particularly enthusiastic demon attack, they are left…

• 3rd October 2006
Anime Review

D.N.Angel Volume 7

Having chosen to stay behind in the world of the Second Hand of Time, Daisuke remains separated from Dark, but now the time has come for the Phantom Thief to obtain the legendary Wedge of Time and …

• 22nd September 2006
Anime Review

D.N.Angel Volume 6

Mio may be gone, but Daisuke’s troubles are proven to be far from over after Satoshi’s father arranges for him to fall under the spell of a mysterious artefact known as the Second Hand…

• 17th September 2006
Anime Review

Burst Angel Volume 4

Over the course of the last couple of volumes, Burst Angel had proved itself to be more enjoyable than its average opening episodes had suggested. Unfortunately, as we move into the second half…

• 20th August 2006
Anime Review

Gunslinger Girl Volume 3

Section Two has had its fair share of both successes and failures, but now the fledgling department faces its biggest problem yet- the murder of cyborg Elsa de Sica and her handler Lauro. Whilst…

• 7th August 2006
Anime Review

My-HiME Volume 1

When Mai Tokiha and her sickly brother Takumi transfer to Fuka Academy, Mai’s only intention is to provide a normal life for herself and her brother. After Mai witnesses an unlikely battle…

• 6th August 2006
News

24th July UK anime releases

It’s a quiet week for anime on DVD with just two releases due out today, including the somewhat delayed opening volume of .hack//Legend of the Twilight from Beez.24 July 2006.hack//Legend…

• 24th July 2006