Hard boiled science fiction is a rare thing these days and Yukikaze certainly looks the part; it boasts a mature and detailed take on futuristic warfare, combining some beautifully drawn landscapes…
At the end of volume 4 we were in the midst of an unnecessary recap section which derailed the storytelling of the series. The first two episodes of this volume do nothing to rectify the situation…
Having been described by Beez’s DVD cover-art as a “faithful adaptation of a classic epic of Japanese science fiction”, I had high hopes for Crest of the Stars and despite …
It’s the final showdown in the war between Naturals and Coordinators, and both sides are getting desperate. As the Earth forces begin an all-out assault on the Plants, ZAFT prepares to …
As the battlefield moves to space, the crew of the Archangel find themselves caught between the two warring sides. With the Earth forces gathering all the forces they can at the moon, and ZAFT continuously…
Robin and Nagira continue their search for Amon, and find themselves following a trail of breadcrumbs he seems to have left for them. As they follow up these new leads, more and more pieces of the…
The war rages on as Kira returns to Earth with his new mobile suit, the Freedom Gundam. After the Archangel and her crew escaped the Federation’s trap at JOSH-A, they are branded deserters…
Planetes #4 begins with Half-Section returning to work after their warm and fuzzy vacation on Earth; the air between Hachi and Tanabe is still uncomfortable with romantic doubt but their attentions…
It’s been a bit of an inconsistent ride over the course of the series, but as must inevitably happen, s-CRY-ed has finally reached the finish line, with a conclusion that ranks somewhere…
Hubb continues his search for Cher accompanied by Quent, resulting in a tearful reunion and a difficult decision. Meanwhile the wolves brave the worsening weather to retrieve Cheza, now joined…
Equal parts ideological science fiction and heartfelt drama, this tight third volume of Planetes continues to forge ahead with its touching ambition of human struggle in the not so familiar …
Given the general acclaim that s-CRY-ed has garnered from other quarters, I find myself approaching each volume with the hope that the series will improve and I will finally understand why it …
With the help of a wayward lawyer named Nagira, Robin begins to piece together the motives behind Solomon’s attack on the STN-J. While the search leads them to some startling truths in the…
Shortly after the wolves escape with Cheza, they find themselves running from Quent’s gun into the ominously-named Forest of Death. Their relief after this ordeal is short-lived however…
The wolves have now left Freeze City behind and are continuing their search for Rakuen. Their travels cause them to cross paths with some other wolves living in a strange town with a secret that …
Living the hectic life of a space debris collector can be a stressful business and so to get away from Half Section for a few weeks; Tanabe, Hachimaki and Fee take a well earned vacation to the moon.The…
Ever since the Great Uprising 22 years ago, the people of the Lost Ground have struggled to rebuild in whatever way they can. Like a child demolishing a tower of building blocks, s-CRY-ed #4 changes…
To give you an idea of how highly I was anticipating Mobile Suit Gundam: Char’s Counterattack, I sat through all 50 episodes of Zeta Gundam (hardly a chore though!) just so that I could prepare…
As the Archangel struggles toward the Earth Force’s Alaskan hideaway, those onboard are left to reflect on the tragic events that marred their last Battle. With Tolle dead and Kira MIA …
I have to admit that s-CRY-ed isn’t a series that hooked me straightaway, but after thoroughly enjoying the closing episode of disc 2, I found myself looking forward to seeing what volume…
