‘England at War’ proclaims the blurb beneath a border of Viking runes. ‘The foolish King Ethelred has fled, and Askeladd’s band is one of hundreds plundering the English countryside. Yet victory…

“When Margaret Atwood asked women what they feared most from men, they said: ‘We’re afraid they’ll kill us.’ When men were asked the same question, they said:…

Alibaba’s dream is to capture a Dungeon. These mysterious structures appeared fourteen years ago across the whole world and are said to contain treasures beyond imagination, not to mention…

“I want to destroy the passer-by. I want to be anarchy.” – Sex Pistols

This sixth collection of episodes in the fantasy shonen series concludes the Oracion Seis arc, as well…

Series 12 Part 3

Even after 250 episodes, Bleach can still surprise us. The climax of the Muramasa arc is notable for a protracted confrontation between Muramasa and Ichigo in which we get to see…

“Don’t knock the weather; nine-tenths of the people couldn’t start a conversation if it didn’t change once in a while.” – Frank “Kin” Hubbard. …

Series 12 Part 2 Episodes 242-253

Muramasa, a vengeful Zanpakutō, has wreaked havoc in the Soul Society by using his exceptional powers to causing the Soul Reapers’ Zanpakutō to manifest themselves…

The historical manga is one genre that is traditionally not well represented in English translation. Sure, there’s plenty of manga set in the past (or in fictional worlds that resemble…

“Even the greatest splendour will fall to ruin.”

1864, Japan – a time of great change. When Chizuru Yukimura’s father, a doctor practising Western medicine, leaves home for Kyoto, he promises…

Life in Japan has been irrevocably changed since the day of the Lost Christmas in 2029 when a meteorite crashed onto the earth, releasing the deadly Apocalypse Virus. A few years later, all is …

“The greatest crimes are caused by surfeit, not by want. Men do not become tyrants so as not to suffer cold.” – Aristotle.

The first two TV series of Black Lagoon are rather fun,…

“The universe is full of magical things, patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper.” – Eden Phillpotts

A new collection in the Fairy Tail series has been released, with …

Ghost In The Shell: Arise ended up being the Mystery OVA at Scotland Loves Anime as the festival came to a close and it was always something of interest to me, as I’ve watched both Soild State…

“There’s only two people in your life you should lie to… the police and your girlfriend.” – Jack Nicholson.

Patlabor is one of the most successful anime franchises,…

Bleach Season 12 Part 1 Episodes 230 -241 (2009–2010)

A sinister stranger appears without warning in the Soul Society. His name is Muramasa and he has come to separate the Zanpakutō from their …