Reviews

Tokyo Tarareba Girls Volume 1 Review

Overall, Tokyo Tarareba Girls is a fun read with an interesting concept behind it. While I’m not necessarily its target audience, fans of Princess Jellyfish and Higashimura’s other works will no doubt find a new favourite here.

Demelza • 28th June 2018

Anime Review

Wolf’s Rain Review

Moving and philosophical, violent and magical, ugly yet beautiful; that is Wolf’s Rain, a story about life, friends, the end of the world and pursuing a dream when everyone else has given up.

Paul • 27th June 2018

Anime Review

Girlish Number Review

Girlish Number is a fun and exciting look into what it means to be a voice actor. While the story isn’t always realistic, it’s so enjoyably crazy that it really doesn’t matter.

Demelza • 26th June 2018

Anime Review

Rokka – Braves of the Six Flowers Review

Rokka: Braves of the Six Flowers starts off with a straightforward “chosen heroes gather to defeat the big evil” plot, but actually spends most of its 12 episode run on a “whodunnit?” plotline, and frankly ended up all the better for it. Let’s see why… without spoiling too much!

Cold Cobra • 25th June 2018

Film Review

Night is Short, Walk on Girl Review

Night is Short is a real treat for fans of Tatami Galaxy, but even if you’re a newcomer there is definitely plenty to enjoy here. With a quirky and whimsical way of storytelling, the film is sure to win your heart.

Demelza • 24th June 2018

Anime Review

One Piece: Collection 17 Review

A collection that includes some of the best moments of the series - and some of the worst.

Ian Wolf • 23rd June 2018

Anime Review

Hyouka Part 2 Review

Without putting a single foot wrong, Hyouka works to capture your heart and entertain you with a strong cast of characters and well thought out scenarios. If you’re a slice of life fan or even just a Kyoto Animation fan, this series is for you.

Demelza • 22nd June 2018

Book Review

Kabukimonogatari Review

Overall Kabukimonogatari was a real delight. While the series continues to be consistently interesting from volume to volume, this one tries to do something a little bit different and that works well for it.

Demelza • 19th June 2018

Anime Review

Love Live! Sunshine!! Season 1 Review

A new season brings with it a new cast in Love Live! Sunshine!! Can these new girls live up to idols past?

IncendiaryLemon • 15th June 2018

Anime Review

Lupin the 3rd Part IV: The Italian Adventure Review

Feeling jaded? Join Lupin the 3rd and the gang in Italy for the perfect colourful, inventive, escapist watch!

Sarah • 14th June 2018

Anime Review

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Review (Part 2)

Having covered the TV series, we now look at the three OVAs of the cypberpunk anime, and the accompanying guide to the entire collection.

Ian Wolf • 11th June 2018

Anime Review

My Hero Academia – Season 2 Part 2 Review

The second half of My Hero Academia’s second season is packed with examples as to why the show has gotten so popular around the world. Great characters, storytelling and animation make for a series, and indeed a release, that you won’t want to miss!

Cold Cobra • 8th June 2018

Anime Review

Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex Complete Series Review (Part 1)

In the first of two reviews, we re-live the TV adaptation of the cyberpunk classic.

Ian Wolf • 5th June 2018

Film Review

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms Cinema Screening Review

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is almost a review within a title; Mari Okada obviously has a lot of talent and fascinating ideas that I’m sure we’ll see blossom as the years go by. Her directional debut may not be perfect but there’s certainly enough to recommend seeing it in cinemas this summer.

darkstorm • 4th June 2018

Anime Review

Dragon Ball Super – Part 3 Review

Dragon Ball Super finally reaches brand new material with “Part 3”, and with it some new characters and settings, but a familiar plot… That’s right: it’s tournament time! (well more “five on five elimination match time!” really…)

Cold Cobra • 1st June 2018

Manga Review

RWBY: Official Manga Anthology Volume 1 Review

This first anthology of manga stories is an entertaining, varied and funny read for all RWBY fans out there. It’s clearly made with love of the series at the heart of its creation, so if you’re a fan, it’s worth picking up.

darkstorm • 31st May 2018

Book Review

The Dark Maidens Review

Hardened mystery fans like myself might see through The Dark Maidens' tricks too quickly but there’s something to be said for the fact the story does draw you in. If you don’t cotton on to its endgame then there’s definitely a compelling story of betrayal and mystery here for fans of the genre.

Demelza • 30th May 2018

Anime Review

Blue Exorcist Kyoto Saga (Season 2) Volume 2 Episodes 7-12 Review

Tautly plotted and well animated - if you watched Volume 1 of Blue Exorcist Kyoto Saga, you won't want to miss Volume 2 to find out what happens next to the trainee exorcists of the True Cross Academy as they face the threat of the Impure King!

Sarah • 28th May 2018

Anime Review

Sword Art Online The Movie: Ordinal Scale Review

Another new gaming technology comes along, and once again Kirito is there to sort out the terrible problems it causes him and Asuna.

Ian Wolf • 27th May 2018

Anime Review

Batman Ninja Review

Batman and anime turns out to be a match made in heaven, making for a gleefully fun time for both Batman diehards and newcomers alike

IncendiaryLemon • 26th May 2018