Category: Anime

Promotional image from Kizumonogatari III: Reiketsu. Hanekawa Tsubasa, a young high school student with long plaited ponytail, standing in front of an apartment block holding a red umbrella.

Kizumonogatari III: Reiketsu

October 31, 2017 12:15 am

The final film in the Kizumonogatari trilogy presents old ethical thought experiments with a helping of supernatural apparitions and teenage angst.

Screen capture from One Punch Man. Bald male protagonist, Saitama, draws back his fist as he prepares to punch.

One Punch Man Collection 1

October 2, 2017 3:40 pm

In a decade where superheroes dominate every screen, Saitama is undoubtedly the strongest of them all. But despite his inhuman physical strength, perception and speed, he still isn’t happy.

Young boy (Tai) kneeling on one knee, embracing a short, yellow dinosaur-like monster (Agumon).

Digimon Adventure Tri

May 29, 2017 10:25 am

The DigiDestined reunite in Digimon Adventure Tri. It’s been 6 years since their first vist to the Digital World, and whilst our heroes are a little older, some things never change.

Photo of a booth from the convention floor at Anime Expo 2016.

In attendance at Anime Japan 2016

April 22, 2016 1:16 am

I was lucky enough to attend Anime Japan, a massive entertainment focused event in Odaiba, to check out some of the latest and upcoming Japanese animation!

Portrait illustration of muscular male (Goku), who looks visibly worn from battle.

Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 1

August 28, 2015 3:07 pm

Dragon Ball Z Kai offers this essential shonen series in a remastered, abridged format. Whether you’re a fan or new to the franchise, the first season has a lot to offer.

Two young woman brawl in the supermarket

Ben-To Complete Series Collection

June 16, 2015 4:16 pm

Ben-to presents a fairly unique concept in the realm of after-school clubs. The Half-Priced Food Lovers Club must do battle to secure the best supermarket deals, and only one can make it to the checkout!

Three protagonists from the Gurren Lagann animated series stand in line. A topless blue haired man (Kamina), a young boy wearing goggles (Simon) and red-haired bikini wearing woman (Yoko).

Gurren Lagann – Ultimate Edition

October 31, 2014 6:00 pm

The epic mecha anime series Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagan was released recently on blu-ray, meaning I got to enjoy the whole adventure from the beginning.

Screen from animation "Panty and Stocking". Two angels (Panty and Stocking) stand in front of poles suggestively, their wings spread.

Panty & Stocking with Garterbelt: The Complete Series

June 25, 2013 3:24 pm

These fallen angels were expelled from heaven for their bad attitude. Now Panty and Stocking must exorcise demonic threats, under the guidance of Garterbelt – who has his own problems. I review this fast-paced, foul mouthed, very NSFW series.

Two costumed heroes with full body armour, featuring sponsors' Bandai and SoftBank logos.

Tiger & Bunny Volume 1

February 18, 2013 3:38 pm

The utopian Sernbild City is home to super heroes and villians, each with their own special abilities – and each with their own unique style! Wild Tiger has always preferred working alone, but now he’s being teamed up with Barnaby Brooks Jr, who has a very different perspective on being a superhero.