Reviews

Dragon Ball Z Kai – The Final Chapters: Part 1 Review

After a couple of years break, Dragon Ball Z Kai returns to UK shores to present the final DBZ arc in cut down form: the Buu Arc. That being said if you’re expecting the same sort of release at the other three distinct arcs in the series then you’ll be in for a shock, and not a particularly pleasant one…

Cold Cobra • 15th October 2018

Anime Review

Drifters: Battle in a Brand-New World War Season 1 Review

Over the top, cool, and unashamedly violent. If you are looking for a fantasy action series to scratch that itch without thinking too hard, then Drifters will deliver with style.

N.E.C • 12th October 2018

Film Review

Tokyo Godfathers Review

Tokyo Godfathers captures the true spirit of Christmas by presenting a tale of three homeless folk finding hope and redemption amidst a madcap adventure, yet retains the darker themes that director Satoshi Kon is known for, allowing this to appeal to both fans and newcomers to his work.

Onosume • 11th October 2018

Anime Review

Yuri!!! on Ice Review

Yuri!!! on Ice is that rare thing: a genuinely feelgood watch. It's entertaining, alternately heart-warming and heart-breaking, and delivers a dazzling array of figure skating routines.

Sarah • 10th October 2018

Film Review

Mirai Cinema Screening Review

Mirai is another lovely, sentimental, enjoyable family film from Mamoru Hosoda that strikes the perfect balance between visually wonderful fantasy sequences and an emotionally relatable story.

darkstorm • 8th October 2018

Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Thunderbolt: December Sky Review

A glossy production of obvious quality, December Sky is set to bring the ubiquitous Gundam brand to this year's Scotland Loves Anime, in the form of an unusual film whose considerable strengths will appeal to far more than just the hardened fans.

Professor Irony • 6th October 2018

Anime Review

BLAME! Review

It may not be a perfect adaption of the manga source material, but it is certainly a good first step into this grim future world.

N.E.C • 5th October 2018

Anime Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 5 Review

Part 5 of Dragon Ball Super has arrived, and with it thirteen more episodes of Future Trunks’ post-apocalyptic world being further ruined by an evil Goku doppelgänger, and possibly more! Does this depressing reality provide entertainment?! Let’s find out!

Cold Cobra • 4th October 2018

Anime Review

Sound! Euphonium Review

Even amongst Kyoto Animation's prestigious back catalogue, Sound! Euphonium carves out a place amongst the very best, with a subtle blend of Slice of Life and Drama, and understated yet well developed characters, topped off with truly breathtaking animation and music.

IncendiaryLemon • 3rd October 2018

Manga Review

20th Century Boys: Perfect Edition, Volume 1 Review

Conspiracies and cults abound in this brilliant new edition of Naoki Urasawa's sci-fi thriller.

Ian Wolf • 2nd October 2018

Anime Review

Kiznaiver Review

Studio Trigger teams up with Mari Okada for this well thought out character drama that asks “just how do we become friends, anyway?”

Onosume • 1st October 2018

Anime Review

Twin Star Exorcists Part 1 Review

Once a candidate for the next big shonen anime, we go behind the veil with the first volume of Anime Limited's supernatural action series "Twin Star Exorcists"!

Josh A. Stevens • 30th September 2018

Anime Review

Angelic Layer: Collector’s Edition Review

This remastering of a CLAMP classic makes Angelic Layer all dolled up.

Ian Wolf • 29th September 2018

Anime Review

Battle Girl High School Review

Battle Girl High School tries to combine magical girl, slice-of-life and idol elements into one show but ends up not knowing what it wants to be.

Onosume • 28th September 2018

Anime Review

RWBY Volume 5 Review

RWBY Volume 5 juggles a lot of elements that ultimately don’t always pan out, making this one of the weakest seasons so far. Hopefully it's merely a blip on the radar and not a sign of things to come.

darkstorm • 27th September 2018

Anime Review

RWBY Volume 4 Review

RWBY Volume 4 may not be as explosive and dark as Volume 3 but it’s a great follow-up that properly sets up the pieces for the next chapter of the story, with good emotional arcs and fun fight sequences.

darkstorm • 27th September 2018

Anime Review

Digimon Tamers Review

This more grounded take on the Digimon formula proves to be the most successful to date, with a surprising amount of depth that makes it immensely enjoyable as an adult, whilst still providing all the fun, action and adventure that appeals to kids.

IncendiaryLemon • 26th September 2018

Anime Review

When They Cry Series 1 Collection

There are scenes in When They Cry that are certainly not for the faint-hearted but if you love a good mystery, want a good horror anime, and can look past the dated animation, this is definitely worth a watch.

darkstorm • 20th September 2018

Manga Review

Dragon Goes House-Hunting Volume 1 Review

On the surface Dragon Goes House-Hunting may seem like an odd concept, but what we have here is a charming story about what it means to look for a new home.

Demelza • 19th September 2018

Manga Review

Sailor Moon Eternal Edition Volume 1 Review

Whether you’re a new fan experiencing the story for the first time or a diehard who wants to revisit a favourite, there’s no doubt that Sailor Moon Eternal Edition is the definitive way to read this classic

IncendiaryLemon • 14th September 2018