Reviews

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

Manga Review

Interviews with Monster Girls – Volume 1 Review

Following the rise of monster girl manga, it's a welcome surprise to find Interviews with Monster Girls - a series that revels not in sexual fetishism, but in treating its characters as girls first and monsters second. A delightful slice-of-life for any fan of monster girls, or just teen life in general.

Josh A. Stevens • 2nd December 2017

Anime 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

Anime 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

Manga Review

Neo Parasyte f Review

The best contributions in Neo Parasyte f are strange and compelling, making this unusual collection of short stories well worth reading, especially if you’re a fan of Hitoshi Iwaaki’s original work.

Sarah • 29th November 2017

Manga Review

Arakawa Under the Bridge Vol. 1 Review

Arakawa Under the Bridge is a quirky comedy with vastly strange but likable characters. You may feel sorry for poor Kou being stuck with them but can’t help but wonder what he’s going to find next.

darkstorm • 28th November 2017

Anime 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

Anime 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

Anime 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

Anime 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

Manga Review

To Your Eternity Volume 1 Review

To Your Eternity might not succeed in being the follow-up to A Silent Voice I was hoping for, but with such well-drawn artwork it's certainly worth owning if you're a fan of Yoshitoki Oima's work.

Demelza • 23rd November 2017

Anime Review

Paprika Review

A rather complex film made watchable by its stunning animation.

Ian Wolf • 21st November 2017

Anime 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

Manga Review

In/Spectre Volume 1 Review

Despite the silly name and lack of fanfare around this title, In/Spectre starts off very well with likable characters, sincere chemistry between the two leads and interesting spin on Japanese folklore.

darkstorm • 19th November 2017

Manga Review

Fire Force Volume 1 Review

Overall I found Fire Force a bland, unengaging and often boring story. The synopsis led me to believe I was in for a much more interesting series than what we have.

Demelza • 18th November 2017

Manga Review

A Strange and Mystifying Story Volume 1 Review

Looking for a well-drawn, appealing urban fantasy BL with believable, relatable characters? Start here with Tsuta Suzuki's A Strange and Mystifying Story. Just don’t expect it to show all its strengths in this first volume; it gets much better later on!

Sarah • 17th November 2017

Manga Review

Yokai Rental Shop Volume 1 Review

Yokai Rental Shop is an engaging supernatural manga series that delivers just the right kind of delicious thrill to be relished on long, dark winter evenings.

Sarah • 15th November 2017

Film Review

Fireworks Cinema Screening Review

Fireworks is a visually stunning film with an interesting twist on the ‘Groundhog Day’ concept without going too deeply into it. A fun movie that makes another worthy addition to the UK’s most fruitful year of anime cinema releases so far.

darkstorm • 13th November 2017

Film Review

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You Theatrical Review

Overall, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You is a real treat for fans of the series. While there are certainly issues that bring it down somewhat, these can be overlooked. Undoubtedly this is one of the best Pokémon movies in quite some time.

Demelza • 11th November 2017

Film Review

Lu Over the Wall Theatrical Review

Lu Over the Wall is a fantastic, family-friendly, magical adventure that will capture your heart. It has something for everyone: older viewers will be enthralled by the character development and messages of using music to convey feelings, while younger viewers will fall in love with Lu and her childish antics.

Demelza • 8th November 2017