Reviews

Class 3-E are about to graduate, but can they kill their teacher and save the world before that?

Just when you thought Manga was done releasing two Dragon Ball Z short-length films, they… well, they release two TV specials which are roughly the same length as the 13 films released previously. While there are differences between the films and TV Specials (and not all of them good), story-wise it’s hard to find two better examples of the Dragon Ball franchise taking itself uncharacteristically more seriously. Is that a good thing, though…?

From the creator of Nichijou comes more surreal comedy, featuring a student in debt, a really strong granny, and a woman worshipping a god she made yesterday.

Kino’s Journey is a thought-provoking look at 'what ifs?' and the inner workings of the human mind. With a fantastical and mystical approach added in for some truly odd stories, it’s a series that is perfect for those into symbolism and strong metaphors.

A nigh-perfect adaptation from the source material, JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure finally gets its chance to shine in anime form with its utterly unique take on the shounen genre

The latest big hit from all powerful weekly manga magazine Shonen Jump!, My Hero Academia turned plenty of heads when it first appeared in anime form in 2016, and the second season only added more momentum to the series’ worldwide popularity. This set collects the first twelve episodes of Season 2, a complete story arc based around a tournament! There’s an original concept! … Seriously though, it’s great. So let’s see why!

Occultic;Nine is a thrilling journey of discovery, the paranormal, and what happens when a series makes no sense and yet keeps you entertained. While certainly not for everyone, this is an anime that just wants to show you something a little bit different.

The twin sons of Satan are back - but it seems there's a traitor among their fellow exorcists of True Cross Academy as the action shifts to Kyoto.

It’s been a long and crazy road since Dragon Ball Super began in July 2015, but now the series has come to an end (well, with at least one more movie to come, and an ongoing manga still being written…) What the Universe Survival Arc lacked in storyline it made up for in great, over-the-top action, and that still held true for this last block of episodes. So let’s take a look, shall we...!

Initial D finally makes its UK debut, but is it running in the 90s or stuck in reverse?

Perfect Blue the book is not as psychologically or emotionally deep as its movie adaptation, but it’s interesting to discover where the original spark for the Satoshi Kon film came from. It’s rare to see original Japanese literature make its way over here, so pick up a copy if it piques your curiosity.

Britain gets a release of Japan's first anime feature film. Shame the film is wartime propaganda aimed at children.

Skip Beat! is quirky, funny and enjoyable, with easily likeable characters and great lessons on how to be the best person you can be for yourself, and no one else. It was a Kickstarter success for a reason; don't miss it.

Napping Princess is an entertaining, family-friendly offering that only loses its way due to an unfortunate case of trying to do too much. If you can overlook this, then you’re in for a great time.

How would you react if you found yourself reliving your final years at school? Find out how Kinichiro Imamura copes in Again!!, Yuri!!! on Ice’s co-creator Mitsurou Kubo’s first manga to be translated into English.

Time to revisit the mean streets of Ikebukuro for a final showdown between humans and non-humans! But does Durarara!! x 2 Ketsu deliver enough of the old Durarara!! magic?