Earwig and the Witch is the first fully-CGI animated film from Studio Ghibli. Except it kind of isn’t since it’s actually a feature length TV special commissioned by NHK that has received a theatrical release more recently. It’s… an interesting experiment, but more on that later. Set in generic a semi-rural English town in the […]
Deku and Mirio have rescued Eri from the yakuza group Shie Hassaikai and the experiments being performed on her by their leader Overhaul, but not without a price. The two visit Eri at hospital while she recovers and hope to cheer her up by inviting her to the upcoming U.A. school festival, where Class 1-A […]
It seems uncanny and surreal, but here we are – celebrating not only closing the loop around Sailor Moon’s 90s adaptation being officially released in Australia, but doing so in high definition. Let’s dive in to explore what makes this such a special occasion. Sailor Moon Sailor Stars: Part 2 picks up from where the […]
Akira is one of the most celebrated anime releases of all time, and for good reason. The combination of stunning hand-drawn animation, incredible original soundtrack and harrowingly raw sci-fi narrative pushed across cultural divides and delivered considerable commercial success. With a native 4K digitally mastered print under their belt, it’s time to see how well […]
Wicked City made a name for itself locally as part of the first wave of influential anime that hit Australia in the mid-90s. In 2021, now’s the perfect time to check it out again in HD to determine if its cult status was built on hubris or if it holds up. Set in the sprawling […]
Having escaped the demonic Tsuzumi Mansion, Demon Slayer Tanjiro and his demon-turned sister Nezuko take time to rest and recover from their wounds alongside their new companions, the nervous and often hysterical Zenitsu, and the competitive, boar head-wearing Inosuke. Following their recovery, the newly formed Demon Slayer team are sent out on another job and […]
Shut-in NEET Kazuma Sato decides to leave the house for the first time in a while to pick up a new game. It turns out to be a poor choice, and after pushing a girl out of the way of what his sleep-deprived brain thinks is a speeding truck, Kazuma dies. Now in the afterlife, […]
Following an attack by Neferpitou, a Royal Guard of the Chimera Ant King, Gon and Killua have managed to escape the NGL, with the fate of their mentor Kite unknown. The Chimera Ant situation begins to worsen, and following the birth of their King, the Chimera Ants venture beyond the NGL and start spreading across […]
The fight against the Chimera Ant King and his Royal Guards continues, with the extermination team scattered throughout the Chimera Ants’ headquarters while far away the battle between Chairman Netero of the Hunter Association and the King begins in earnest. Having cornered Neferpitou, Gon reluctantly agrees to give him an hour to heal Komugi, a […]
When inside a person’s id well, Akihito Narahisago becomes the Brilliant Detective Sakaido. Within this mental plane, Sakaido is able to venture into the unconscious minds of serial killers and assists the Kura Department in finding clues to the identity of the killers before they can strike again. Sakaido is assisted in his investigations by […]
