Anime Review

Naruto Shippuden – Box Set 38 Review

Naruto Shippuden – Box Set 38 Review

Naruto Shippuden – Box Set 38 Review

In a moment that feels somewhat bittersweet, given I’ve already reviewed the first Boruto set, the final Naruto Shippuden release is here, but with the main story already finished in the previous release, what is there left to do in these final episodes?

Cold Cobra • 4th October 2019

Fate/Apocrypha – Part 1 Review

Fate/Apocrypha – Part 1 Review

Fate/Apocrypha – Part 1 Review

The first half of Fate/Apocrypha sets itself up as an exciting and tense action series, while also focusing on its deep and satisfying character relationships. With no ties to previous entries in the Fate universe, this also makes it a great place to start for newcomers.

Onosume • 30th September 2019

Steins;Gate 0 Part 2 Review

Steins;Gate 0 Part 2 Review

Steins;Gate 0 Part 2 Review

Can Rintaro Okabe travel through time to save the world – and his friends? The stakes are high - but does the second part of Steins;gate 0 deliver a satisfying conclusion?

Sarah • 29th September 2019

Overlord III Review

Overlord III Review

Overlord III Review

Overlord III is stronger than the previous season in its approach to exploring its world and showcasing the advancements in Ainz's kingdom-building. Where its flaws lie are in some wonky CGI and a lack of tension in places due to Ainz's level of control.

HWR • 22nd September 2019

Dragon Ball Super – Part 7 Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 7 Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 7 Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 7 gets off to an exciting and high-impact start, before settling into a long stretch of what can only be described as filler, despite the series not being based on a manga… Is it still worth a watch though?

Cold Cobra • 21st September 2019

Devils and Realist Review

Devils and Realist Review

Devils and Realist Review

The war between Heaven and Hell is given an unusual Victorian twist as Devils and Realist brings demons and angels to an exclusive boys’ boarding school with dramatic results.

Sarah • 20th September 2019

My Hero Academia – Season 3 Part 2 Review

My Hero Academia – Season 3 Part 2 Review

My Hero Academia – Season 3 Part 2 Review

The ever-popular My Hero Academia continues its physical media release here in the UK with “Season 3 Part 2”, but after such a smash hit of a Part 1, what can Part 2 do to live up to the hype?

Cold Cobra • 6th September 2019

Eromanga Sensei Part 1 Review

Eromanga Sensei Part 1 Review

Eromanga Sensei Part 1 Review

Eromanga Sensei Part 1 offers an entertaining and lovable comedy about family and working in the light novel industry. While some viewers will be put off by a potential sibling romance, I hope they can still look past it to discover the genuinely great anime underneath.

Demelza • 4th September 2019

Kokkoku: Moment by Moment Review

Kokkoku: Moment by Moment Review

Kokkoku: Moment by Moment Review

Kokkoku: Moment by Moment throws in a lot of interesting ideas around the consequences of stopping time, life and death amidst a cat-and-mouse game plot that sees one woman try to rescue her family from a crazed religious cult. However, it fails to execute on its potential as it struggles with poor pacing, gaping plot holes, and finding an ending for its characters.

Onosume • 29th August 2019

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Part 1 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Part 1 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Part 1 Review

While this might be the series that made Gundam popular in the USA, if you have seen the original 1979 series, then Gundam Wing feels rather repetitive.

Ian Wolf • 25th August 2019

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt – Bandit Flower Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt – Bandit Flower Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt – Bandit Flower Review

We once again return to the Universal Century timeline of Gundam, but the One Year War is over, and it’s time to see what happened to the characters we saw in the original Thunderbolt movie now we’re in a post-war world. Spoiler: They’re still piloting Mobile Suits!

Cold Cobra • 24th August 2019

Chivalry of a Failed Knight Review

Chivalry of a Failed Knight Review

Chivalry of a Failed Knight Review

Chivalry of a Failed Knight provides a great watch for fans of fantasy battle royal series. Although it certainly has some problems, these issues can be overlooked depending on the viewer.

Demelza • 23rd August 2019

Dai Shogun – Great Revolution Review

Dai Shogun – Great Revolution Review

Dai Shogun – Great Revolution Review

While Dai Shogun's backstory speaks of some potential, it ends up going nowhere with its harem plot, with fanservice that is played too straight to be funny, while its animation leaves a lot to be desired.

Onosume • 20th August 2019

Black Clover Season 1 Part 4 Review

Black Clover Season 1 Part 4 Review

Black Clover Season 1 Part 4 Review

Asta and his dysfunctional group of Magic Knights continue on their adventures in this penultimate release of its first season. While Black Clover continues to make small improvements, it still struggles to stand out among its shonen peers.

N.E.C • 19th August 2019

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Set 1 Review

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Set 1 Review

Boruto: Naruto Next Generations Set 1 Review

While there is still another DVD set of Naruto Shippuden to come, here we have the debut Blu-ray set of the sequel series: Boruto – Naruto Next Generations. Does resetting the cast to a childhood one and increasing the technology level breathe fresh life into the series? Let’s find out!

Cold Cobra • 16th August 2019

Sagrada Reset Complete Collection Review

Sagrada Reset Complete Collection Review

Sagrada Reset Complete Collection Review

From the studio behind JoJo's Bizarre Adventure, Sagrada Reset is a touching drama in a town of super-powers, but will the slow-burn make you wish you could reset time?

Josh A. Stevens • 11th August 2019

DARLING in the FRANXX Part 2 Review

DARLING in the FRANXX Part 2 Review

DARLING in the FRANXX Part 2 Review

Overall, Darling in the Franxx offers an exciting sci-fi mecha series that, while let down by a confused ending, aims to entertain. It’s not the best Studio Trigger anime by a long way, but if you enjoyed the first half then you’ll undoubtedly find something to like here.

Demelza • 10th August 2019

Attack on Titan: Season 3 Part 1 Review

Attack on Titan: Season 3 Part 1 Review

Attack on Titan: Season 3 Part 1 Review

While not as gory as previous collections, the latest release of Attack on Titan makes up for it with added drama.

Ian Wolf • 9th August 2019

Steins;Gate 0 Part 1 Review

Steins;Gate 0 Part 1 Review

Steins;Gate 0 Part 1 Review

Steins;Gate was a gripping SF series - so how does not-quite sequel Steins;Gate 0 measure up? Revisit the colourful members of the Future Gadgets Lab as they explore the terrifying possibility of time travel once more.

Sarah • 3rd August 2019

Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu Review

Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu Review

Kizumonogatari Part 2: Nekketsu Review

This part of Kizumonogatari is better paced than the first, with more to keep you engaged. Both newcomers to the story and those who have read the light novel will find plenty to like here with SHAFT’s wonderful and quirky animation.

Demelza • 2nd August 2019