Review by Matt S. Attack on Titan has been a revelation in the world of anime, disrupting the standard models for commercial success and pushing the boundaries of what both anime and manga are capable of. This is a relentless, dark, and brutally violent action adventure series; one that doesn’t…
Read MoreReview by Clark A. Tonari no Seki-kun: The Master of Killing Time is a rather humble comedy for one geared towards the seinen demographic. There’s no grand budget, no intricate concept, nor does it pack on the fanservice. Yet as anime shorts continue gain traction, Tonari no Seki-kun does a…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Prior to watching this 90-minute self contained episode of Blue Exorcist, I had no idea what the series was about. After watching the “movie” I’ve become a fan. There are several very good reasons why an anime series might be well served with a movie-length special;…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. As we announced yesterday, Madman Entertainment in Australia has just launched a streaming service for its extensive anime catalogue. AnimeLab is its name, and after playing around with it in Beta, I’m convinced that the company is on to a true winner. Unlike other anime streaming…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Fate/Zero is far, far more mature than the majority of action anime franchises out there. As much fun as I find the Jump series’ such as JoJo’s Bizarre Adventures, Bleach and One Piece, the silliness can become draining after a while. Fate/Zero is therefore refreshing, because…
Read MoreAnime report by Clark A. Characters being forcibly whisked away into a foreign land having to escape is a fairly commonplace premise in modern fiction. Anime, too, has taken it under its wing with popular shows such as Sword Art Online. No Game No Life, though, turns the notion of…
Read MoreReview by Clark A. Fusé: Memoirs of a Huntress (Fuse: Teppou Musume no Torimonochou) takes place in Japan during an era that is alien to most audiences. Its narrative, too, is partly based on a Japanese work of fiction that spans over a hundred volumes. You can imagine my shock…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Vividred Operation has a different tone to most anime that feature robot things fighting big monsters. This is undeniably an action fantasy anime, but it’s also one that has an ultimate message of peace and harmony. In other words, beating the big bad bosses isn’t the…
Read MoreAnime report by Clark A. It’s always fascinating how much a show can differ from the basic description designed to convert a reader into a watcher. More often than not, I find these miniature paragraphs lead to false impressions. Case in point; I nearly ignored Chaika – The Coffin Princess…
Read MoreAnime review by Harvard L. Masaaki Yuasa is one of those directors whose name I know and whose vision I respect, but whose work I have never actually checked out properly. This is the man behind Kaiba and The Tatami Galaxy – anime which veers far towards the “art” side…
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