Once upon a time, somewhere around the year 2000 in the burgeoning days of the anime DVD market Australians could only dream of the possibility of a full, unedited, sub-only release of Cardcaptor Sakura. The market couldn’t support such a niche-within-a-niche release, we were told. Instead we got the mangled dub-only Cardcaptors edit, but… We […]
Phantasy Star Online 2 is the free-to-play sequel to the iconic console MMORPG juggernaut that rocked the world for all good people who sunk hours of their lives into the game’s original release across the Dreamcast, Gamecube and Xbox. While the sequel has been well-received amongst fans, the lack of an official English release in […]
The culmination of every defining feature of the trapped in the game genre has led to Overlord. Albeit, every defining feature of the trapped in the game genre is beginning to become stale. There’s only so many times I can watch an awkward harem form, without fail, around a socially inept geek. Not to mention how it’s […]
A pool episode, a beach episode, and a festival episode, what more could you ask for? When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace has everything a shameless harem needs to be successful! But can it truly be called shameless? Notwithstanding the basic school setting coupled with uninspired character archetypes, Supernatural Battles presents a main character who genuinely deserves the awkwardly placed […]
At a glance, Shirobako is just another show where the entire premise is cute girls doing cute things, but it completely circumvents expectations with its relatable characters, insight into the anime industry, and heartwarming story. It’s no stretch to say that Shirobako goes far beyond any show of its calibre has ever gone, wonderfully combining drama and […]
Junjo Romantica is a yaoi love story following the fresh youngster Misaki and much older pursuer Usami. The anime is based on the manga Junjo Romantica: Pure Romance, written and Illustrated by Shungiku Nakamura. Fans of the genre will be familiar with the name as the manga has spun off several CD Dramas and Light novels […]
Baka and Test presents an odd take on the high school/slice of life/avatar battling tropes – on the surface you’d think you’re in for a by-the-numbers underdog takes all affair, the but the end result is definitely surprising! Baka and Test is set in a high school where your grades determine your class as well […]
Despite the recent victory, Horrors are an ever-present threat to the Kingdom of Valiante, and Prince Alfonso is struggling to balance his duties both as the next king and as a Makai Knight. León has gone missing and the question of whether he’s even alive is on everyone’s lips, yet all they can do is trust that […]
Sailor Moon S was once hailed as one of the great mysteries of anime fandom in an era of dial-up modems, Netscape and where Agro’s Cartoon Connection fought with Cheez TV for the number one spot to zone out before heading off the school. Considered by many fans as the strongest story arc in the […]
The Kingdom of Valiante is in a state of chaos as witches run amok through the streets. The king, in his infinite wisdom, has ordered a witch hunt under the guidance of his adviser, Mendoza. After seventeen years and the slaughter of countless magic users known as Makai Knights and Makai Alchemists throughout the kingdom, […]