Reviews

Manga Review

Nighthead Genesis Volume 1

Nighthead Genesis’ story is over 18 years old; created by George Iida, it first aired as a live action series in Japan during 1992, which later spawned a 24-episode anime series in 2006 and a 4 volume…

• 24th June 2010
Anime Review

Bleach: Series 4 Part 1

“Ever since the powers of the Soul Reaper were thrust upon me, my whole world has changed. Now I’m Ichigo Kurusaki, substitute Soul Reaper, and I’m combining my powerful spirit energy…

• 21st June 2010
Anime Review

Aquarion Volume 3

 When a show has such heavyweight talents behind it as those named in Aquarion’s opening credits, you can’t help but have high expectations for it.

Let’s get this thing straight from the word go:…

• 17th June 2010
Manga Review

King Of RPGs Volume 1

When I was around eight years old, I first got my hands on an RPG and ever since then I’ve been addicted to them; same goes for collecting rare battle cards, getting my first Warhammer kit, …

• 9th June 2010
Anime Review

Rozen Maiden Volume 2

Following the cliff hanger ending of volume 1, Shinku suddenly becomes a lifeless doll in deep slumber with no means of waking her up. In a desperate attempt to save her life, Jun faces his fears …

• 4th June 2010
Manga Review

Oninagi Volume 1

Nanami Kushimiya is fifteen years old, she’s looking forward to starting high school this spring time, and has found out that her junior high love Kazuto Sanjouin is also going to the same…

• 3rd June 2010
Anime Review

Disgaea Volume 3

This being the final volume of Disgaea, we follow Laharl, the show’s cutesy-but-seriously-bad-tempered protagonist, as he seeks to first protect his home the Netherworld, and then dominate…

• 25th May 2010
Anime Review

Naruto Volume 16

I have a soft spot for Naruto, which is one of the most popular anime series with some great action and a particular charm that won me over. Now that the first series is almost at an end, can these episodes…

• 16th May 2010
Anime Review

Rozen Maiden Volume 1

It’s quite amazing how such a simple item can have multiple different references and meanings. Dolls are commonly associated with innocence; being a girl’s play thing during pretend tea time,…

• 7th May 2010
Manga Review

Yokaiden Volume 2

Yokaiden is an American comic book drawn in what some would call the “Manga Style”. That fact alone has probably convinced a lot of people reading this review to press the back button and never give…

• 1st May 2010
Anime Review

X TV Volume 5

Variations on the theme of the inevitability of destiny…

  It’s a little unfortunate that ‘Wish,’ the first episode on this disc, is basically a resume of what’s gone before, as first Kakyo…

• 27th April 2010
Anime Review

Romeo X Juliet Volume 2

As Prince Montague’s reign of terror intensifies, Juliet and Romeo find their paths constantly crossing. With his friend Benvolio gone, Romeo is becoming increasingly isolated at his father’s…

• 24th April 2010
Anime Review

Fate/stay night: The Night of Rider

“There must be something wrong with me – I’m giving advice to a person I want to kill.” Archer to Shirou Emiya

Beneath a moonlit sky, Saber confronts the swordsman guarding Ryudou Temple. He reveals…

• 13th April 2010
Anime Review

X TV Volume 4

“The truth is there’s no way for everyone to be…happy.” Subaru Sumeragi

The theme of the granting of wishes runs through CLAMP’s work like a recurrent melody (see Yuko’s shop in ‘xxxHolic’) and…

• 31st March 2010
Manga Review

Only One Wish

Make A Wish – If You Dare!

‘It’s easy,’ proclaims the blurb. ‘Just send a text to a certain address and a dark angel will appear and grant you a wish – but only one! You can wish for you crush to fall in…

• 24th March 2010
Anime Review

Fate/stay night Volume 2

“I’m just gonna check this out; it’s probably nothing…” Shirou Emiya

Relations between unwilling Master, Shirou Emiya, and his Servant, the warrior maiden Saber, are distinctly strained. …

• 17th March 2010