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Venus Versus Virus Review

In this noughties-throwback and quirky action-focused thriller, we join Sumire Takahana as the new girl at Venus Vanguard, a secret organisation that fights and protects humans from demonic creatures known as Viruses that consume human souls. As she pairs up with Lucia and the rest of the gang, Sumire must learn to use her supernatural powers to fight off the Viruses and figure out why she and Lucia are their prime targets.

Onosume • 4th June 2022

Anime Review

Air Review

A wonderful early anime from Kyoto Animation, full of emotion and tragedy.

Ian Wolf • 2nd June 2022

Anime Review

The “Hentai” Prince and the Stony Cat. Complete Collection Review

In this dumb-but-fun harem rom-com, Yoto Yokodera and Tsukiko Tsutsukakushi both make wishes on a stone cat statue, but when they are fulfilled, they realise they’ve swapped personality traits with someone else! The two resolve to track these people down and work out how to swap back. However a mischievous cat god and the feelings of the other girls that gather around Yoto are set to get in the way!

Onosume • 9th March 2022

Film Review

Fate/Stay Night Heaven’s Feel III. Spring Song Review

This movie isn’t just a satisfying conclusion to the Heaven’s Feel story arc, but also a cathartic ending to all the Fate ufotable anime that has come before.

darkstorm • 7th March 2022

Anime Review

Haibane Renmei Blu-ray Review

Yoshitoshi ABe's Haibane Renmei finally comes to Blu-ray in the UK, but is it worth upgrading your DVD release for?

darkstorm • 21st February 2022

Anime Review

Dororo Complete Collection

Can a new retelling of Osamu Tezuka's classic manga work for today's modern anime audience? Let's dive into this 24-episode series on Blu-ray and find out.

darkstorm • 12th January 2022

Anime Review

The Skull Man Complete Collection Review

Hayato Mikogami returns to his hometown to figure out the mystery of a murderer who goes around wearing a skull mask in this series from Studio BONES.

Demelza • 29th November 2021

Anime Review

Aria The Animation Season 1 Review

Aria The Animation delivers a relaxing experience and a likeable cast of characters with gradual world-building which I’d happily see more of in the succeeding seasons.

HWR • 20th October 2021

Anime Review

Rosario + Vampire Seasons 1 & 2 Collection Review

While starting off as a formulaic and poorly executed ecchi monster-of-the-week show, Rosario + Vampire slowly evolves into an enjoyable but average harem romantic comedy as it moves into its second season.

Onosume • 16th October 2021

Anime Review

My Girlfriend is Shobitch Review

When second-year high school student Haruka Shinozaki starts dating his classmate crush Akiho Kosaka, he believes he now has the girlfriend of his dreams, but this couldn’t be further from the truth as Akiho turns everything into sexual innuendo! Plunged into a world of dirty jokes, Haruka tries to deepen his relationship with her while fending off her and their friends’ hypersexualised behaviour.

Onosume • 20th September 2021

News

“My Girlfriend is Shobitch” UK Release Cut by BBFC

The BBFC confirms that a scene has been cut from MVM Entertainment's upcoming Blu-ray release of the raunchy comedy "My Girlfriend is Shobitch", citing its portrayal of a child in a sexualised context.

Josh A. Stevens • 9th September 2021

Film Review

Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul Review

Riko and Reg’s grand adventure to the bottom of The Abyss takes some dark and sinister turns in a horror movie-esque arc that is very emotional and engaging, even if it feels a little formulaic.

Onosume • 31st August 2021

Anime Review

Why the hell are you here, Teacher!? Review

This short-form ecchi comedy series is bottom-of-the-barrel entertainment that sees teachers placed into compromising and erotic situations with their students, who then quickly become the object of their affections.

Onosume • 23rd August 2021

Anime Review

Lord El-Melloi II’s Case Files [Rail Zeppelin] Grace Note Collection Review

Despite not being about any Holy Grail Wars, is Fate's take on a 'detective mystery' still worth checking out?

darkstorm • 21st July 2021

Anime Review

Koyomimonogatari Review

Koyomimonogatari presents us with 12 short stories, each focusing on a different member of this big cast of characters.

Demelza • 26th June 2021

Anime Review

Paranoia Agent Review

Satoshi Kon’s Paranoia Agent is a fascinating rollercoaster of a psychological thriller that expertly ties its character-driven story together into the realms of insanity and the paranormal to the point that you begin to question your own sanity.

Onosume • 24th May 2021

News

MVM Entertainment Announces UK Release Plans for Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul, My Girlfriend is Shobitch & More

Made in Abyss: Dawn of the Deep Soul finally makes its UK home video debut later this year, alongside two older anime shows from MVM Entertainment.

NormanicGrav • 7th May 2021

Anime Review

Chidori RSC Review

This “cute girls do cute rifle shooting” show is an enjoyable but flawed slice-of-life series that, while it won’t be enough to satisfy true sport nuts, will at least crack a smile in those who enjoy similar shows in the genre.

Onosume • 11th April 2021

Anime Review

The Demon Girl Next Door Review

The Demon Girl Next Door is a slice-of-life comedy that offers plenty of laughs with a cute and colourful cast of characters that you can really have fun with, however, the fact that the series ends just as it really gets started will no doubt frustrate a lot of viewers.

Onosume • 22nd March 2021

News

MVM Entertainment UK Confirms Uncut Blu-ray release for Satoshi Kon’s Paranoia Agent

Distributor confirms Satoshi Kon's Paranoia Agent has been confirmed to be fully uncut for the first time in the UK!

NormanicGrav • 2nd March 2021