Anime Review

Bleach Volume 11

It’s crunch-time for the Soul Society. Jin Kariya, the Bount, has come to wreak vengeance on those responsible for creating him. After centuries of persecution in the world of the living, Kariya…

• 21st February 2011
Anime Review

Bleach: The Assault

Season 5 Part 1 Episodes 92-99

And so the Bount Arc continues into Season 5 as the Bounts arrive in the world of the Soul Society hell-bent on revenge. Fast on their heels follow Ichigo and co. complete…

• 18th January 2011
Anime Review

Bleach Volume 9

 “It just keeps getting more complicated” – Rukia

So, how does one top the gripping finale to the previous set?

With a filler episode in the filler arc that does precious little to keep up with…

• 2nd August 2010
Anime Review

Bleach: Series 4 Part 2

Just as the Soul Society arc was a look into the why of Rukia, the Bount arc is the same unto Ishida and how he is dealing with the loss of his powers after the events of Soul Society. It’s this …

• 18th July 2010
Anime Review

Bleach: Series 4 Part 1

“Ever since the powers of the Soul Reaper were thrust upon me, my whole world has changed. Now I’m Ichigo Kurusaki, substitute Soul Reaper, and I’m combining my powerful spirit energy…

• 21st June 2010
Anime Review

Bleach Volume 6

Bleach Season 3 Part 02 Episodes 54-63

‘Taking On the Afterlife, One Soul At a Time’

As episode 54 begins, it looks as if all Ichigo’s efforts will have been for nothing. Rukia’s execution…

• 25th January 2010
Anime Review

Bleach Volume 4

Bleach is liked, by the majority of those who like it, I would imagine, for its successful underlying formula (which is equally apparent in Naruto); moving almost haphazardly between scenes …

• 21st March 2009
Anime Review

Black Lagoon Volume 3

Black Lagoon rounds off the First Barrage with rip-roaring conclusion to the Unstoppable Housemaid arc before following the crew as they embark on a mission set by the Triads that pits them against…

• 15th August 2008
Anime Review

Black Lagoon Volume 2

Black Lagoon is shaping up to be both a gritty and satisfying action show and also a fascinating character-driven piece that’s placing plenty of emphasis on the contrasting personalities of …

• 22nd July 2008
Anime Review

Bleach Volume 3

The third volume of Bleach commences with Ichigo, Yoruichi and their friends arriving at the Soul Society in order to save Rukia from her planned execution.

Entering the Rukongai district; a …

• 9th July 2008
Anime Review

Bleach Volume 2

Concluding the first series of one of the biggest anime in years, Bleach 1:2 runs right on from the precedent set in the first volume, seeing the resolution to Ichigo’s conflict with classmate…

• 6th April 2008
Anime Review

Bleach Volume 1

Bleach is the latest in animes most prolific genre – the shonen – which typically means action and a touch of comedy to keep things light, but which, in the tradition of the Dragonball…

• 3rd April 2008
Anime Review

Black Lagoon Volume 1

Amidst all the furore surrounding Geneon’s uncertain future there were several new titles that I feared would never make it to UK shelves; one of those was Black Lagoon. It’s fair…

• 28th February 2008