Manga Review

xxxHolic Volume 4

Throughout the multitude of different worlds and dimensions, she is known by many names, such as ‘The Dimension Witch’ or ‘The Far Eastern Witch.’  But in this gothic fantasy story from CLAMP,…

• 3rd July 2008
News

ADV Films in crisis?

While the likes of Funimation and Bandai continue to thrive, international anime publisher ADV Films appears to be undergoing something of a financial crisis. In the last few weeks alone, several…

• 1st July 2008
Manga Review

Claymore Volume 2

Following on from the death of Elena and Raki becoming Claire’s cook they both travel to Rabona which is a holy city where there is a huge religious community. A Yoma is present here however holy …

• 30th June 2008
Anime Review

Gun X Sword Volume 5

Bringing the series past the midway point and with a greater emphasis on the story, volume five is probably the most informative and forward-moving so far.

Or, at least, that is the case after the…

• 30th June 2008
Manga Review

Nana: Volumes 1 & 2

Ai Yazawa’s seminal shojo (for girls) manga Nana tells the story of two young women on the cusp of life’s realities. While superficially polar-opposites in style and attitude both find one another…

• 26th June 2008
Anime Review

Elemental Gelade Volume 6

With the last five episodes, the final volume oversees a conflict between Arc Aile (the morally questionable Edel Raid Protection Agency) and the Chaos Choir – who are more closely affiliated,…

• 26th June 2008
Manga Review

Claymore Volume 1

Norihiro Yagi’s ‘Claymore’ (クレイモア) is a dark and brooding story chronicling the journey of Claire, a Claymore (a half-breed of Human and Yoma), through her miserable job of destroying Yoma, …

• 24th June 2008
Anime Review

Shana: Shakugan no Shana

Things were looking up for Yuji Sakai. He had just started high school with his best friend and managed to bag a seat in class next to Hirai, your typical Japanese high school hottie. Unfortunately…

• 24th June 2008