Reviews

Film Review

Fireworks Review

Fireworks is an enjoyable but flawed film that tries to pair a slice of science fiction with a teenage romantic drama, but ends up getting bogged down with its time-altering plot device.

Onosume • 24th November 2018

Anime Review

Junjo Romantica: Season 2 Review

Junjo Romantica Season 2 is a distinct improvement on Season 1 in terms of watchable drama, lightened with welcome touches of humour that help the viewer to overlook the less than stellar animation.

Sarah • 23rd November 2018

Manga Review

Dementia 21 Review

Dementia 21 is a surreal mixture of horror and satire. While the quality may vary between its collection of stories, fans of dark humour and mind-bending art should definitely check it out.

N.E.C • 22nd November 2018

Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam: Thunderbolt – December Sky (Anime Limited) Review

The bleakness of war, giant robots and a focus on music combine to give us a great 70 minute slice of Universal Century era Gundam, now on Blu-ray!

Cold Cobra • 22nd November 2018

Manga Review

Bloom Into You Volume 1-2 Review

Bloom Into You is a thoughtful look at both what love is and how it can differ from person to person. Even if you’re not usually a fan of yuri series, I’d highly recommend checking this one out given how strong the story and its characters are. Regardless of your feelings on love, I’m sure you’ll find something to relate to.

Demelza • 21st November 2018

Anime Review

When They Cry: Kai Series 2 Collection Review

When They Cry: Kai delivers a compelling story conclusion and satisfying answers to its enjoyable mystery, but is let down by the sudden drop in horror and increase of cuteness that almost ruins the unique atmosphere of the original.

darkstorm • 21st November 2018

Book Review

Onimonogatari Review

Overall, Onimonogatari places itself among my favourite entries in the Monogatari series for giving us another story with Shinobu and Araragi. You can rest assured that everything you know and love about Monogatari is still present and accounted for.

Demelza • 20th November 2018

Anime Review

Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us Screening Review

After last year's incredibly successful Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You, the next film in the rebooted anime film series has some big shoes to fill - but could Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us be the best yet? Read more!

Josh A. Stevens • 19th November 2018

Anime Review

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 34 Review

Does anyone remember that meme where people added “-ception” to things within things in reference to the film Inception? Well, it’s a bit out of date now, but: welcome to Fillerception, where the majority of this Box Set is a filler story within a filler story. Hooray?

Cold Cobra • 18th November 2018

Anime Review

Digimon Frontier Review

With the least memorable DigiDestined to date, seemingly endless and monotonous repetition and not even the draw of nostalgia to compensate, it's hard to recommend Digimon Frontier to anyone but the most dedicated of fans

IncendiaryLemon • 17th November 2018

Anime Review

No Game No Life Zero Review

After a couple of years break the popular No Game No Life series gets a second anime, this time in the form of a prequel film. Ignoring disappointment that they’re not continuing forward and instead looking back, how does No Game No Life Zero stand on its own?

Cold Cobra • 16th November 2018

Film Review

Fate/stay night: Heaven’s Feel – I. presage flower Theatrical Review

A lavishly animated feature film in the Fate universe from Ufotable that works well for fans, but leaves unsuspecting viewers out in the cold.

Onosume • 15th November 2018

Anime Review

Pokémon Movie 17-19 Collection XY Review

The latest Pokémon Movie Collection release takes us back to the franchise's XY era, and the start of Manga Entertainment's time with the series, but are these films truly a Mega Evolution?

Josh A. Stevens • 14th November 2018

Anime Review

Granblue Fantasy Part 1 Review

Overall Granblue Fantasy is off to a good start. Admittedly the show has a few faults, and these are liable to drive some viewers away, but I believe that the impressive action scenes can overcome the problems. Existing fans of Granblue Fantasy, as well as fans of the fantasy genre as a whole, will no doubt find a lot to like here.

Demelza • 13th November 2018

Manga Review

Bleach – Volume 74 Review

Our shores have finally made it to the end of Bleach, but is the 74th volume of this long-running series a fitting send-off? Does it tie up the current arc well and deliver a satisfying final goodbye? The answer to some of these questions may disappoint…

Cold Cobra • 13th November 2018

Anime Review

March Comes In Like A Lion Season 1 Part 1 Review

March Comes in Like a Lion is a thoughtful and emotional coming of age story that, if you can invest in its characters, is well worth your time.

N.E.C • 12th November 2018