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The Demon Sword Master of Excalibur Academy Volume 1 Review

Dark Lord Leonis sealed himself up for 1,000 years in preparation for a final battle against his enemies. One day he's awoken by Riselia, a girl attending Excalibur Academy where students are trained to fight against monsters called the Voids. Unsure what time period he's in and stuck in the body of a 10-year-old, our hero searches for answers while joining the fight to save humanity.

Demelza • 23rd September 2020

Manga Review

Suppose a Kid From the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town Volume 2 Review

Now that Lloyd has taken the exam to become a soldier, he believes he's about to become busier. However, our young hero has actually failed and is now faced with having to find a part-time job! As those around him look on in wonder at his incredible strength, we enter the second volume of this light novel adaptation.

Demelza • 23rd September 2020

News

Screen Anime September to October 2020 Line-up Adds Birthday Wonderland, Fate/Stay Night Heaven’s Feel, 5 Centimeters Per Second, Genius Party

Four more anime titles plus the television anime series Bartender will be available on 25th September via Screen Anime.

NormanicGrav • 22nd September 2020

Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Film + OVAs Collector’s Edition Review

While the included series recap OVAs are a vast disappointment, A Wakening of the Trailblazer is a good take on an alien invasion story with 00’s trademark action sequences.

Onosume • 22nd September 2020

Manga Review

Clover: Collector’s Edition Review

CLAMP's stark, minimalist cyberpunk work is now out as an extra large, hardback edition.

Ian Wolf • 21st September 2020

Book Review

86: Eighty-Six Volume 5 Review

Eighty-Sixth Strike Package head north to the United Kingdom of Roa Gracia, chasing after the developer of the Legion. Here they meet a prince who's feared and the weapons he pits against the Legion. The fifth volume of the 86 series sets our cast on a new path filled with danger once more...

Demelza • 20th September 2020

Anime Review

Star Blazers: Space Battleship Yamato 2202 – Part 2 Review

The second half of the second series of Space Battleship Yamato, otherwise known as Star Blazers, adds on the tension as the three-way war between Earth, Gamillas and Gatlantis rages across the galaxy. The only question that remains has to be: does it finish the plot in a satisfying manner?

Cold Cobra • 19th September 2020

News

Studio Ghibli Provides 400 Images From Its Films For Free

Studio Ghibli announced that it will be providing images of scenes from its films for people to use for free so long as whatever they are used for, it remains within the bounds of common sense.

genkinahito • 18th September 2020

News

Anime Limited Reveals UK Blu-ray Details for Kyoto Animation’s Violet Evergarden, Coming this November 2020

Kyoto Animation's 2018 anime series will be available in the UK & Ireland on Blu-ray this November. Pre-orders begin this October.

NormanicGrav • 18th September 2020

Book Review

The Eminence in Shadow Volume 1 Review

Protagonist Cid Kagenoh dreams of having his own secret organisation that fights evil from the shadows. Sadly, that's not possible in Japan - but when our hero is reincarnated in a fantasy world, he finds himself in the perfect position to chase his dreams! So begins The Eminence in Shadow...

Demelza • 18th September 2020

News

Manga Entertainment Reveals Dragon Ball Super Collection & Dragon Ball Z Seasonal Anime Blu-rays for UK & Ireland

The 30th Anniversary release of Dragon Ball Z returns as individual seasonal sets and Dragon Ball Super is back with a complete collector's edition.

NormanicGrav • 17th September 2020

Manga Review

Maison Ikkoku Collector’s Edition Volume 1

If you have yet to get yourself acquainted with Rumiko Takahashi’s work, or are looking to upgrade your copies, now’s a great time to invest in this series.

darkstorm • 17th September 2020

Manga Review

Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku Volume 4 Review

This already violent story takes a more disturbing sexual turn in this volume.

Ian Wolf • 16th September 2020

Anime Review

COP CRAFT The Complete Series Review

When a tough ex-vet detective sergeant (human) and a young and beautiful female knight (alien) are teamed up to solve crime, is their partnership doomed to failure – or will they find a way to overcome their prejudices and work together?

Sarah • 15th September 2020

Anime Review

Revolutionary Girl Utena: Part 3 Review

Revolutionary Girl Utena is a unique experience like no other, a shojo series that continues to be one of the best in the genre. True to its name, it’s revolutionary.

darkstorm • 14th September 2020

Book Review

Kokoro Connect Volume 10 Review

With the release of Kokoro Connect Volume 10, we've now reached the end of the light novel series' main story. With everything at stake, the cast prepare to face off against The Third in one final battle - but will they succeed and come through in one piece?

Demelza • 13th September 2020

Film Review

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion Review

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon?: Arrow of the Orion is a memorable addition to the franchise. While there are some inconsistencies with where it’s set in the anime’s timeline, these are easily forgiven, given they don’t impact on the viewing experience all that much. If you’re a fan of the series then this is a must-own!

Demelza • 12th September 2020

News

Funimation UK/IE Adds Hanayamata, Trinity Seven, When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace & More Anime for Streaming

Five anime shows are now streaming on Funimation for the UK & Ireland territories.

NormanicGrav • 11th September 2020

Book Review

Final Fantasy XV: The Dawn of the Future Review

It’s really wonderful that Square Enix gifted us with this book, instead of letting the legacy of the game die out without being completed, but it’s a shame that the creators felt the need to tell a whole new story that ultimately goes against the main games’ themes and meaningful ending.

darkstorm • 11th September 2020

Manga Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 7 Review

O Maidens in your Savage Season Volume 7 contains all the character drama and masterful storytelling we’ve come to expect from the series. As we gear up for the final instalment, the cast are given the perfect reason to come together and rise up to protect the things they hold dear.

Demelza • 10th September 2020