Reviews

Zombie Land Saga: The Complete Series Review

Apart from a slight dip in its momentum towards the end, Zombie Land Saga is a runaway train of humour and emotion, taking an inspired idea of putting together idols and zombies and making it work with ease.

Onosume • 10th February 2020

Book Review

Owarimonogatari Part 1 Review

Owarimonogatari marks a return to form for the Monogatari franchise. With NISIOISIN’s talent for writing mystery stories shining through, this is an entry not to be missed. Especially if you’ve been eager to learn more about Ougi Oshino!

Demelza • 8th February 2020

Book Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 8 Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 8 offers an entertaining collection of short stories that fans of the series will enjoy. While I’m eager to find out how that cliffhanger from the previous volume will be resolved, I think taking a break for some light-hearted fun was the right move.

Demelza • 7th February 2020

Manga Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 5 Review

Snow White with the Red Hair Volume 5 delivers an intriguing read. While the majority of the volume is building up to a much bigger arc, it’s still enjoyable and remains one of the most interesting shojo series being released right now.

Demelza • 6th February 2020

Film Review

Ni No Kuni Review

A Ni No Kuni movie could have been an interesting venture but the end result is a half-baked story with childish dialogue and no charm at all.

darkstorm • 5th February 2020

Manga Review

Tales of Berseria Volume 2 Review

Overall, this volume of Tales of Berseria is a disappointment. Rushing through the video game’s material leaves it confusing and with an underdeveloped cast of characters.

Demelza • 5th February 2020

Film Review

One Piece: Stampede Review

A pirate festival makes an appropriate setting for the film marking One Piece's 20 years of animation.

Ian Wolf • 4th February 2020

Manga Review

Silver Spoon Volume 12 Review

It's satisfying to see the intertwining plots and character traits coming together as Silver Spoon continues to impress, thanks to the tight writing and character progression.

HWR • 4th February 2020

Anime Review

SSSS.Gridman: The Complete Series Review

SSSS.Gridman combines Studio Trigger’s trademark style and eccentricity with the absurdness and creativity of the tokusatsu genre. It remains faithful to the original 1990s TV series with the kaiju and the action sequences, while telling an engaging and heartfelt story with a strong cast of characters.

Onosume • 3rd February 2020

Film Review

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion III – Glorification Review

Each individual Code Geass film is far from flawless, but as a trilogy, and especially this last entry, it’s a blast from start to finish.

darkstorm • 2nd February 2020

Book Review

Bungo Stray Dogs (Light Novel) Volume 2 Review

Bungo Stray Dogs Volume 2 is a must-read for fans of the franchise. The book solves one of the biggest mysteries surrounding Dazai’s past, while giving an insightful glimpse into the lives of others in the Port Mafia. A story not to be missed.

Demelza • 1st February 2020

Manga Review

Elfen Lied Omnibus Volume 1 Review

The first volume of Elfen Lied isn’t visually appealing but any fan of the original anime shouldn’t pass up on reacquainting themselves with this series.

darkstorm • 31st January 2020

Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam: The Origin V & VI Collection Review

The first four Origin OVAs told the… origin story of complex antagonist Char Aznable, while the original Gundam series joined the One Year War already several months in. So what happened in between? That’s what these two OVAs are here to show us…

Cold Cobra • 30th January 2020

Manga Review

Paradise Kiss 20th Anniversary Edition Review

Paradise Kiss returns in a new all-in-one 20th Anniversary edition - but has Ai Yazawa's classic josei manga stood the test of time?

Sarah • 29th January 2020

Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Part 2 Review

The second half of Gundam Wing aired at the same time as Neon Genesis Evangelion. Comparing the two, Gundam Wing starts to feel inferior.

Ian Wolf • 28th January 2020

Anime Review

Saga of Tanya the Evil: The Complete Series Review

Saga of Tanya the Evil takes its core concepts and utilises them fairly well, making for a violent yet fascinating insight into an alternative world where war reigns supreme and a young child is the unlikely soldier leading on the front line.

HWR • 27th January 2020

Manga Review

Konosuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World! Volume 3 Review

While I remain unconvinced that the series needed to run for more than the previous two volumes I am enjoying what it offers. Megumin fans will continue to have a blast following her adventures in Konosuba: An Explosion on this Wonderful World! Volume 3.

Demelza • 24th January 2020

Film Review

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion II – Transgression Review

The botched attempt to cram so much material in a small-time frame is not a fun watching experience. This movie is for diehard Code Geass fans only.

darkstorm • 23rd January 2020

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 3 Review

Overall, 86 Volume 3 offers a satisfying conclusion to the prequel story. With this behind us, I’m excited to find out what awaits Shin and Lena on the battlefield.

Demelza • 22nd January 2020

Anime Review

Tokyo Ghoul: re Part 1 Review

Tokyo Ghoul: re Part 1 is a solid anime series that adequately adapts its source material but often lacks depth with its expansive cast and sacrifices story elements to fit a 12 episode run. It is arguably the most faithful adaptation the series has seen but at the loss of more stylistic flair, character development and world building.

HWR • 21st January 2020