Reviews

Photograph of book cover for Painting the Worlds of Studio Ghibli, on a desk at an angle.

Painting the Worlds of Studio Ghibli

2025-02-03 5:44 pm

Over 800 paintings from the iconic Japanese animation studio are featured in this beautiful hardback book. From Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind to their latest film, The Boy and the Herron, and everything in-between.

Godzilla's silhouette on a red background.

Shin Godzilla

2018-01-01 9:00 am

67 years after the release of the original Godzilla, Shin Godzilla is the latest in the popular kaiju franchise. From directors Hideaki Anno and Shinji Higuchi comes a hit larger than life.

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

One Punch Man Collection 1

2017-10-02 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

2017-05-29 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.

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

Dragon Ball Z Kai Season 1

2015-08-28 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.

In-game screen from The Last of Us, taken using camera mode. Joel and Ellie appreciate the view from a high ledge.

The Last of Us

2015-07-07 9:00 am

Having recently completed Naughty Dog’s The Last of Us, I felt compelled to write about my experience with this post-apocalyptic action title.

Two young woman brawl in the supermarket

Ben-To Complete Series Collection

2015-06-16 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

2014-10-31 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

2013-06-25 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

2013-02-18 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.