Anime Review

APOSIMZ Volume 1 Review

How you get on with APOSIMZ will depend on how willing you are to committing to reading more than a single volume. This first volume offers little in the way of substantial world building or characters, so all the series really has going for it is Tsutomu Nihei's name.

Demelza • 4th November 2018

Manga Review

Ao Haru Ride Volume 1 Review

Ao Haru Ride Volume 1 offers a different take on the usual shojo tropes and proves an interesting read. Your enjoyment is really going to depend on what you're looking for from the genre.

Demelza • 3rd November 2018

Anime Review

Grimoire of Zero Review

Grimoire of Zero offers a solid fantasy outing that will please both new fans and hardened veterans of the genre. With a likable cast of characters, strong, conclusive story and brilliant English dub, this is a release not to be missed!

Demelza • 2nd November 2018

Anime Review

Junjo Romantica: Season 1 Review

One of the few yaoi to get a UK release: high-points in storytelling are let down by lack of quality in the art.

Ian Wolf • 1st November 2018

Film Review

K: Missing Kings Review

K: Missing Kings looks gorgeous but is not the best place for newcomers to the K-Project to start. So - is it a satisfying watch for fans of the original series?

Sarah • 31st October 2018

Anime Review

Amanchu! Review

Amanchu! offers a fulfilling slice of life story with great comedy and character development. Even if you’re not interested in the premise of diving, you’re likely to stick around for the cast and their heartwarming tales of high school life.

Demelza • 30th October 2018

Anime Review

In Another World With My Smartphone Review

If you’re a fan of In Another World With My Smartphone’s light novels then this adaption won’t disappoint, and, likewise, fans of the isekai genre will find a lot to like here. The show delivers what it sets out to do and, despite its shortcomings, is a genuinely entertaining watch.

Demelza • 27th October 2018

Anime Review

Calamity of a Zombie Girl Review

Almost everything about the movie is rotten, however in its lunacy, there is still some enjoyment to be found.

Adam Reeves • 26th October 2018

Film Review

5 Centimeters Per Second Review

5 Centimeters per Second certainly has its issues, and the story hasn’t necessarily aged that well compared to Shinkai’s later works, but existing fans of the film will no doubt get a lot of joy from watching the film on Blu-ray.

Demelza • 26th October 2018

Anime Review

One Piece: Collection 19 Review (Episodes 446-468)

The race to save Ace is on, as his captain Whitebeard declares war on the Navy's home turf.

Ian Wolf • 22nd October 2018

Manga Review

Hinamatsuri Volume 1 Review

A great first volume that establishes a fun, unique comedy premise, with unusual but wacky characters. The slice-of-life format makes it very easy to drop into and follow the story.

darkstorm • 20th October 2018

Anime Review

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light Review

Yu-Gi-Oh! The Movie: Pyramid of Light is bound to appeal to fans of the long-running series. But is there enough here to attract or interest the casual viewer? And does this, the first Yu-Gi-Oh! film, amount to anything more than an extended series episode?

Sarah • 18th October 2018

Anime Review

Wolf Children Review

In anticipation of its showing at Scotland Loves Anime in Edinburgh this week, we take a look at Mamoru Hosoda's superb film, Wolf Children.

N.E.C • 15th October 2018

Anime Review

Dragon Ball Z Kai – The Final Chapters: Part 1 Review

After a couple of years break, Dragon Ball Z Kai returns to UK shores to present the final DBZ arc in cut down form: the Buu Arc. That being said if you’re expecting the same sort of release at the other three distinct arcs in the series then you’ll be in for a shock, and not a particularly pleasant one…

Cold Cobra • 15th October 2018

Anime Review

Drifters: Battle in a Brand-New World War Season 1 Review

Over the top, cool, and unashamedly violent. If you are looking for a fantasy action series to scratch that itch without thinking too hard, then Drifters will deliver with style.

N.E.C • 12th October 2018

Film Review

Tokyo Godfathers Review

Tokyo Godfathers captures the true spirit of Christmas by presenting a tale of three homeless folk finding hope and redemption amidst a madcap adventure, yet retains the darker themes that director Satoshi Kon is known for, allowing this to appeal to both fans and newcomers to his work.

Onosume • 11th October 2018

Anime Review

Yuri!!! on Ice Review

Yuri!!! on Ice is that rare thing: a genuinely feelgood watch. It's entertaining, alternately heart-warming and heart-breaking, and delivers a dazzling array of figure skating routines.

Sarah • 10th October 2018

Film Review

Mirai Cinema Screening Review

Mirai is another lovely, sentimental, enjoyable family film from Mamoru Hosoda that strikes the perfect balance between visually wonderful fantasy sequences and an emotionally relatable story.

darkstorm • 8th October 2018

Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky Review

A glossy production of obvious quality, December Sky is set to bring the ubiquitous Gundam brand to this year's Scotland Loves Anime, in the form of an unusual film whose considerable strengths will appeal to far more than just the hardened fans.

Professor Irony • 6th October 2018

Anime Review

BLAME! Review

It may not be a perfect adaption of the manga source material, but it is certainly a good first step into this grim future world.

N.E.C • 5th October 2018