Anime Review

Ronja the Robber’s Daughter Review

Ronja the Robber’s Daughter Review

Ronja the Robber’s Daughter Review

Ronja the Robber’s Daughter is not the brightest spark in Studio Ghibli's repertoire. Despite some good ideas and lovely animation, this is primarily aimed at very young kids and therefore anyone outside that demographic would most likely find this 26-episode venture hard to get through.

darkstorm • 3rd December 2017

Hyouka Part 1 Review

Hyouka Part 1 Review

Hyouka Part 1 Review

With a lovable cast of characters, superb animation, and a real attention to detail, Hyouka comes highly recommended by me. It might sound boring on the surface but give it a try and you’ll find something truly fascinating.

Demelza • 1st December 2017

GANGSTA. – Collector’s Edition Review

GANGSTA. – Collector’s Edition Review

GANGSTA. – Collector’s Edition Review

GANGSTA. is an anime full of crime, gore and sign language, plus some lovable prostitutes and super-powered mercenaries. It also has a rather sudden ending, but does that ending hurt the overall series?! Read on!

Cold Cobra • 30th November 2017

Durarara!! x2 Ten (Episodes 13-24) Review

Durarara!! x2 Ten (Episodes 13-24) Review

Durarara!! x2 Ten (Episodes 13-24) Review

If you love Durarara!! and its eccentrically colourful cast of characters, you’ll still want to watch Ten - even though it suffers from mid-trilogy syndrome and ends up diluting the impact of the main story it has to tell.

Sarah • 27th November 2017

Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection Two Review

Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection Two Review

Dragon Ball Z Movie Collection Two Review

It seems Dragon Ball Z movie collections are like buses: wait for ages for one to turn up and then you get two (nearly) at once … with a third about a month later! Anyway, Movie Collection 2 contains the third and fourth movies released under the Dragon Ball Z label, “The Tree of Might” and “Lord Slug”, or the one with evil Goku and the one with evil Piccolo, if you wish…

Cold Cobra • 26th November 2017

Naruto Shippuden – Box Set 30 Review

Naruto Shippuden – Box Set 30 Review

Naruto Shippuden – Box Set 30 Review

Naruto Shippuden's 30th TV series release (and the 10th volume of the show I've reviewed for this site!) features Naruto and co. battle against Madara, Obito and... Mecha Naruto? Read on to find out what on Earth I'm talking about!

Cold Cobra • 25th November 2017

Heavy Object Part 2 Review

Heavy Object Part 2 Review

Heavy Object Part 2 Review

The second half of Heavy Object gives you more of the same but does little to justify the two cour length.

IncendiaryLemon • 24th November 2017

Paprika Review

A rather complex film made watchable by its stunning animation.

Ian Wolf • 21st November 2017

Eureka Seven Review

Eureka Seven Review

Eureka Seven Review

Eureka Seven easily earns its reputation as a classic that deserves to be seen with a great story, world, and top-notch animation.

IncendiaryLemon • 20th November 2017

Dragon Ball Z – Movie Collection One Review

Dragon Ball Z – Movie Collection One Review

Dragon Ball Z – Movie Collection One Review

Over 25 years after their original theatrical release the first two Dragon Ball Z movies are finally available to buy here in the UK, and on Blu-ray no less! Do they stand the test of time?

Cold Cobra • 3rd November 2017

Digimon Adventure tri. The Movie Chapter 2: Determination Review

Digimon Adventure tri. The Movie Chapter 2: Determination Review

Digimon Adventure tri. The Movie Chapter 2: Determination Review

Although it features some really fantastic character development, Digimon tri. Chapter 2 treads far too much water in terms of its story.

IncendiaryLemon • 2nd November 2017

Fairy Tail 19 Review

Fairy Tail 19 Review

Fairy Tail 19 Review

This collection is certainly not the best in Fairy Tail’s history, primarily because it’s mostly filler.

Ian Wolf • 1st November 2017

Steamboy Review

Steamboy Review

Steamboy Review

"From the Director of Akira" it may be, but that's the only thing the two have in common! Steamboy is a fun family adventure film with stunning visuals, but what's it like to watch? Read on, and if you want, take a drink every time you read the word "steam"... then don't drive.

Cold Cobra • 29th October 2017

Dragon Ball Super – Part 1 Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 1 Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 1 Review

As the English translation of the opening to this very show goes, “Now it's calling for me go back to the start”, as Dragon Ball Super begins its Blu-ray / DVD release here in the UK with the first thirteen episodes!

Cold Cobra • 27th October 2017

Pokémon Indigo League Season 1 Review

Pokémon Indigo League Season 1 Review

Pokémon Indigo League Season 1 Review

No matter what kind of anime fan you are, you’ll no doubt have heard of the worldwide phenomenon Pokémon. Now we're going back to the series' roots with the release of the first season!

Demelza • 24th October 2017

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Part 1 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Part 1 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ Part 1 Review

As with Zeta Gundam, you feel that the second half of Mobile Suit ZZ Gundam is going to be the more exciting one.

Ian Wolf • 21st October 2017

Girls und Panzer der Film Review

Girls und Panzer der Film Review

Girls und Panzer der Film Review

The girls of Ooarai Girl’s High School are back, and this time they are fighting to regain something they have lost.

Ian Wolf • 18th October 2017

Dragon Ball Super – Episodes 106 – 111 Review

Dragon Ball Super – Episodes 106 – 111 Review

Dragon Ball Super – Episodes 106 – 111 Review

Dragon Ball Super’s “Universe Survival Arc” continues to give viewers non-stop action, this time including Goku fighting a far more powerful foe and gaining a new transformation in the process! We’re breaking new ground here! I kid (sort of) but let’s take a look at the happenings...

Cold Cobra • 17th October 2017

Norn9 Review

Attractive artwork and Kevin Penkin's excellent soundtrack make Norn9 stand out from other reverse harem anime.

Sarah • 16th October 2017

Beyond the Boundary: I’ll Be There Review

Beyond the Boundary: I’ll Be There Review

Beyond the Boundary: I’ll Be There Review

Beyond the Boundary the TV series is already a mixed bag, but the films feel even less good than that.

Ian Wolf • 10th October 2017