News by Matt S. Focus on You is a rather gorgeous and elegant looking VR title that releases on July 5 in Japan and the Asian PlayStation Stores – Hong Kong, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand (with English localisation in those locations). It’s developed by Korean developer, Smilegate Entertainment, and…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Shaft is surely the most talented and innovative animation house going around at the moment – not just in Japan, but the world. What it did with the Monogatari series is nothing short of incredible, and raw talent is the only way I can think that…
Read MoreReview by Matt S. Cross dressing is literally one of the oldest tricks in a the book for people looking to bring the laughs. After all, Shakespeare himself used cross dressing to brilliant effect in Twelfth Night. And, just as importantly, as evidenced by the fact Shakespeare did it, when…
Read MoreReview by Clark A. Toradora is a romantic comedy with an endgame that is seldom in question after the first fistful of episodes. Against this handicap, the writers managed to tell an intelligent, multifaceted tale that enriches the premise to the point where the outcome will be the last thing…
Read MoreImpressions by Clark A. Oftentimes when childhood friends reunite in an anime, at least one party has changed to a comedic degree. Blue Spring Ride (Ao Haru Ride) takes a more realistic approach to the situation, however. While its plot is obviously embellished to flow well and elicit emotional responses…
Read MoreAnime report by Harvard L. You wouldn’t be too wrong to assume that the only thing the horror and school romance genres share is a similar name. Lighthearted romances and terrifying carnage don’t mix well at all, but then mangaka Lynn Okamoto proved us all wrong with Elfin Lied back…
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