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Anime Review

Assassination Classroom: Season 2 – Part 2 Review

Class 3-E are about to graduate, but can they kill their teacher and save the world before that?

Ian Wolf • 16th April 2018

Manga Review

CITY, Volume 1 Review

From the creator of Nichijou comes more surreal comedy, featuring a student in debt, a really strong granny, and a woman worshipping a god she made yesterday.

Ian Wolf • 7th April 2018

Anime Review

Kino’s Journey is a thought-provoking look at 'what ifs?' and the inner workings of the human mind. With a fantastical and mystical approach added in for some truly odd stories, it’s a series that is perfect for those into symbolism and strong metaphors.

Demelza • 6th April 2018

Anime Review

Occultic;Nine Part 1 Review

Occultic;Nine is a thrilling journey of discovery, the paranormal, and what happens when a series makes no sense and yet keeps you entertained. While certainly not for everyone, this is an anime that just wants to show you something a little bit different.

Demelza • 29th March 2018

Anime Review

Momotaro, Sacred Sailors Review

Britain gets a release of Japan's first anime feature film. Shame the film is wartime propaganda aimed at children.

Ian Wolf • 24th March 2018

Anime Review

Napping Princess Review

Napping Princess is an entertaining, family-friendly offering that only loses its way due to an unfortunate case of trying to do too much. If you can overlook this, then you’re in for a great time.

Demelza • 20th March 2018

Manga Review

Voices of a Distant Star Review

Think a long-distance relationship is hard? Try being eight light years away.

Ian Wolf • 12th March 2018

Anime Review

Fruits Basket Collector’s Edition Review

Fruits Basket is a sweet shojo series with a loveable cast of characters. Anyone looking for a typical shojo series might be disappointed, but that doesn’t take away from the charm on offer here. It’s a great release that’s only brought down by the lack of romantic development and some terrible video issues.

Demelza • 8th March 2018

Book Review

Nekomonogatari (White) Review

Overall Nekomonogatari (White) successfully offers a change of pace in a well-loved franchise by changing perspective from our resident fool Araragi to the class president Hanekawa! When she meets a mysterious tiger, we just know we're in for trouble, but will our hero be able to deal with this bigger feline menace?

Demelza • 5th March 2018

Manga Review

Silver Spoon Volume 1 Review

Hiromu Arakawa is best known for her Fullmetal Alchemist series, but now we're here to visit her slice-of-life masterpiece Silver Spoon! Thoughtful, funny, and emotional to boot, this new work has a lot going for it.

Demelza • 28th February 2018

Anime Review

Chrono Crusade Review

A nun with a gun and her devilish friend fight the worst Hell can offer in 1920s America! First released in 2003-4, does Chrono Crusade stand the test of time?

Ian Wolf • 26th February 2018

Anime Review

Princess Arete Review

Princess Arete is a lacklustre fairy tale story that attempts to break the mould but doesn’t quite manage it, thanks to an overly long run-time and lack of meaningful character development.

Demelza • 24th February 2018

Anime Review

Attack on Titan: Season 2 Review

The ever-popular and ever-gory horror series returns with the war between humans and Titans intensifying as shocking truths are revealed.

Ian Wolf • 23rd February 2018

Anime Review

Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You DVD Review

Overall, Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You is a real treat for fans of the series. While there are certainly issues that bring it down somewhat, these can be overlooked. Undoubtedly this is one of the best Pokémon movies in quite some time.

Demelza • 10th February 2018

Manga Review

Orange: Future Review

Orange: Future proves itself to be a worthy continuation of the original series. Filled with the same attention to detail and sensitive approach to difficult topics, this volume is definitely worth your time if you’re a fan of Orange.

Demelza • 7th February 2018

Anime Review

Grimgar: Ashes & Illusions Collector’s Edition Review

Overall Grimgar: Ashes &Illusions might seem like just another entry in an overcrowded genre but thanks to some quality writing and love from A-1 Pictures, it stands out as one of the best. Even if you’re feeling burnt out on isekai titles, I’d strongly recommend that you give Grimgar a chance.

Demelza • 2nd February 2018

Anime Review

Fairy Tail Collection 22 Review

We finally come to (not quite) the end of Fairy Tail.

Ian Wolf • 29th January 2018

Anime Review

Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ, Part 2 Review

Despite some exciting sequences, much of the second part of Mobile Suit Gundam ZZ drags as much as the first.

Ian Wolf • 8th January 2018

Manga Review

Attack on Titan: No Regrets Complete Color Edition

Attack on Titan: No Regrets is a must-own for all Attack on Titan fans. The chance to get a glimpse into Levi’s background is a welcome one and being able to see it all in full colour is a real treat.

Demelza • 5th January 2018

Anime Review

Sword of the Stranger Collector’s Edition Review

Overall Sword of the Stranger is a bit of a mixed bag. The story, animation and cast are a strong point - if you can overlook the predictable path of the plot - but the music really lets things down. This isn’t a must-watch for anyone but could still be a hidden gem for BONES.

Demelza • 4th January 2018