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Cagaster Volume 1 Review

Cagaster Volume 1 Review

Cagaster Volume 1 Review

Already adapted into an anime by Netflix and Gonzo, Kachou Hashimoto’s source manga that tells the tale of humanity warring it out with giant mutant bugs has a bit of a rough start, devoting more time to character building than getting moving with the central plot - but it at least seems to have enough potential to improve in later volumes.

Onosume • 6th May 2021

Turn A Gundam: Part 2 Review

Turn A Gundam: Part 2 Review

Turn A Gundam: Part 2 Review

While often constrained in its action and pacing by too many rules, when it has its feet planted on the Earth, Turn A Gundam delivers with a strong story and a fantastic set of characters, telling of a planet that was previously ravaged by war and its people rising up to stop it from having to face that fate once again.

Onosume • 21st January 2021

Asadora! Volume 1 Review

Asadora! Volume 1 Review

Asadora! Volume 1 Review

Naoki Urasawa's latest manga explores the connection between a girl from Nagoya in 1959 and a monster destroying Tokyo in 2020.

Ian Wolf • 19th January 2021

Turn A Gundam: Part 1 Review

Turn A Gundam: Part 1 Review

Turn A Gundam: Part 1 Review

While Turn A Gundam may be the last of the classic pre-digital era Gundam series, it’s proving to be one of the best, with a strong plot, fun and diverse characters and a very Ghibli-esque tone to it all.

Onosume • 6th January 2021

Sword Art Online: Alicization Part 2 Review

Sword Art Online: Alicization Part 2 Review

Sword Art Online: Alicization Part 2 Review

Kirito and Eugeo continue their effort to save Alice by climbing a tower guarded by, among others, Alice.

Ian Wolf • 21st December 2020

Remina Review

Nightmares await a girl when a world-destroying planet named after her heads towards the Earth.

Ian Wolf • 16th December 2020

Z/X Code Reunion Review

Z/X Code Reunion Review

Z/X Code Reunion Review

While it's nothing special, Z/X Code Reunion is a fun but whimsical schoolgirl sci-fi action series, where being familiar with the original card game it's based on doesn't matter too much.

Onosume • 15th December 2020

Sword Art Online: Alicization Part 1 Review

Sword Art Online: Alicization Part 1 Review

Sword Art Online: Alicization Part 1 Review

A decent story where Kirito is in a virtual world in which time moves at a different pace is once again overshadowed by writer Reki Kawahara's use of a violent rape scene.

Ian Wolf • 26th October 2020

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn Review

While it does have a high barrier to entry, Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn stands as the pinnacle of the Gundam franchise, bringing the characters and battles of the Universal Century to life like never before.

Onosume • 2nd October 2020

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Film + OVAs Collector’s Edition Review

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Film + OVAs Collector’s Edition Review

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Film + OVAs Collector’s Edition Review

While the included series recap OVAs are a vast disappointment, A Wakening of the Trailblazer is a good take on an alien invasion story with 00’s trademark action sequences.

Onosume • 22nd September 2020

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Part 2 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Part 2 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans Part 2 Review

The second part of Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans is a rollercoaster ride into hell, filled with intense action sequences and tender moments with its strong, tight-knit cast of characters. While it may lack the finesse of the first part’s drama and plot development, this is overall one of the strongest entries in the Gundam franchise.

Onosume • 9th September 2020

Astra Lost in Space Review

Astra Lost in Space Review

Astra Lost in Space Review

A short but brilliant sci-fi story with so many revelations it is hard to keep count.

Ian Wolf • 28th August 2020

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Part 1 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Part 1 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans – Part 1 Review

While this first half of Iron-Blooded Orphans does have its flaws, Mari Okada and Tatsuyuki Nagai's unique and distinct take on the Gundam franchise emerges as extremely dark, profusely political, and brutally bloody.

Onosume • 24th August 2020

Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution Anemone Review

Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution Anemone Review

Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution Anemone Review

Eureka Seven: Hi-Evolution Anemone is an interesting film. At times superbly done, others, very confusing and jarring to the new viewer. Now then, let’s PLAY FOR- oh wait, we’re not doing that in this film? Phew

Arbalest • 16th August 2020

Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl – The Complete Series Review

Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl – The Complete Series Review

Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl – The Complete Series Review

While difficult to get into with its initial weird sci-fi premise, Ground Control to Psychoelectric Girl emerges as a heartfelt and funny slice-of-life series that really cares for its cast of characters, tackling some sensitive issues really well.

Onosume • 20th July 2020

Edens Zero to be adapted as an anime

Edens Zero to be adapted as an anime

Edens Zero to be adapted as an anime

The science fantasy series from the creator of Fairy Tail is hitting the screen.

Ian Wolf • 12th June 2020

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Complete Series Collection Review

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Complete Series Collection Review

Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion – Complete Series Collection Review

While it does have its faults, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion is an anime series that has to be experienced to be believed: a frantic and breakneck rollercoaster of a show that just takes you along for the ride.

Onosume • 11th February 2020

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Part 2 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Part 2 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam Wing Part 2 Review

The second half of Gundam Wing aired at the same time as Neon Genesis Evangelion. Comparing the two, Gundam Wing starts to feel inferior.

Ian Wolf • 28th January 2020

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Part 2 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Part 2 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Part 2 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam 00 cements the entire series as a fantastic action show full of tense and exciting mobile suit battles, and while some areas are an improvement over its first season, such as dialogue and character development, it feels weaker in others, particularly in its plot and pacing.

Onosume • 30th December 2019

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Part 1 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Part 1 Review

Mobile Suit Gundam 00: Part 1 Review

While Mobile Suit Gundam 00's deep political intrigue, wooden dialogue and reflection of real world problems may make this harder to get into at first, it does offer some great mobile suit action.

Onosume • 11th November 2019