Orient Volume 7 Review
Manga Review

Orient Volume 7 Review

Orient Volume 7 Review
Isolated from the rest of his band of samurai, Musashi not only has to take on rivals such as Akihiro Shimazu and Katsumi Amako but must survive the first assault on Awaji Island as they are attacked by hordes of gigantic demons which threaten to sink their ships.
• 21st October 2022
INU-OH Review
Film Review

INU-OH Review

INU-OH Review
Masaaki Yuasa and Science Saru’s latest film turns Hideo Furukawa’s historical fantasy novel into a bombastic, if slightly flawed, animated rock musical that tells of the plight of two 14th century performers trying to showcase their talent against controlling authority figures.
• 26th September 2022
Orient Volume 6 Review
Manga Review

Orient Volume 6 Review

Orient Volume 6 Review
As something of a transitional volume for the series, Orient Volume 6 sees Musashi, Kojiro and Tsugumi head east as they encounter the Uesugi Alliance and get roped into their battle with Yamata no Orochi on Awaji Island.
• 11th July 2022
Kanon Review
Anime Review

Kanon Review

Kanon Review
Another excellent early Kyoto Animation adaptation of the Key visual novels, with tragedy, humour, and a girl with an angelic backpack.
• 14th June 2022
Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost Volume 4 Review
Manga Review

Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost Volume 4 Review

Beauty and the Beast of Paradise Lost Volume 4 Review
This fascinating fourth volume of the series throws in a variety of twists and turns as the real Princess Belle awakes and seemingly shatters Belle’s heart and her romantic feelings for the Beast. Meanwhile as we head towards the endgame, Madame La Médium’s final plans are about to come to fruition, as she plans a trap to finish off the Beast once and for all.
• 29th May 2022