Review: Erased Volume 2 (Blu-Ray)

Erased Volume 2 hits the ground running, with the stakes higher than they’ve ever been as Satoru returns to 1988 once again to try and change Kayo’s fate. Now a little more knowledgeable on the events of the past, Satoru attempts to avoid his prior mistakes and goes on the offensive – hiding Kayo from […]

Review: Erased Volume 1 (Blu-Ray)

Satoru Fujinuma is a directionless pizza parlour worker who wants to create his own manga, but is struggling to find anyone willing to show an interest in his stories. Although his day-to-day life appears mundane, Satoru’s past is consumed by memories of his classmate Kayo Hinazuki, and two other children who were murdered in his […]

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Review: Saekano (DVD)

Obstinately proud otaku Tomoya Aki believes that it’s his duty to share with the world the abundance of light novels, manga, anime, and games that are available. Having converted many of his peers to otakuism, coupled with running an incredibly popular blog based around these interests, it’s safe to say that he is most definitely a pioneer […]

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Review: Black Butler: Book of Murder (Blu-Ray)

Following the events of Book of Circus, Black Butler: Book of Murder sets itself up as a mystery with much more to it than meets the eye. Having reason to doubt Ciel’s resolve, Queen Victoria has provided a test to determine his loyalty and suitability to the role his family upholds. Following the Queen’s instructions, the Phantomhive Manor plays host […]

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Review: Black Butler: Book of Circus (Blu-Ray)

Black Butler is one of those oddities that somehow successfully combines ridiculous moments that are just so… anime, and profound scenes that can leave you speechless. Rounded off with action that places you on the edge of your seat, it’s not a stretch to say that this series is a masterpiece. However, that term is subjective, and I am well aware that Black […]

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Review: Your Lie in April Part 2 (DVD)

Picking up where we left off at the end of episode 11 of Your Lie in April, Kousei Arima’s mother issues are quickly resolved, making way for a whole new bout of trepidation to plague his life. The girl he’s fallen in love with is frequently being hospitalised and the question of his future as a pianist pushes its way into the spotlight. All […]

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Review: Your Lie in April Part 1 (DVD)

When music completely encompasses your life losing the ability to play would undoubtedly be one of your biggest fears. Your Lie in April follows Kousei Arima, who is unable to hear himself play after the traumatic death of his mother. Kousei now adamantly avoids the piano and the competition scene altogether, seemingly content with giving up on everything he’s worked […]

First Impressions: Ace Attorney

Ryūichi Naruhodō, or as some of us better know him as, Phoenix Wright, has finally received his own anime. If, like me, you’ve been following along with the games, the manga, the musicals and the movie, then, clearly, you were eagerly awaiting the next exciting instalment to the Ace Attorney Saga; but has A-1 Pictures […]

Review: Blue Exorcist Series Collection (DVD)

Often anime series with Western ‘demon’ themes tend to be saturated with complex and impenetrable Christian mythos that leaves people like me (with no real knowledge of the source material) reeling in confused disinterest. Happily, Blue Exorcist is one of those rare series that features these themes but is actually enjoyable and easy to follow. The story […]