Weary and overworked, middle-aged office worker Ryoma Takebayashi dies in his sleep of a brain haemorrhage, only to find himself face to face with three gods. Acknowledging the hardships he faced in his previous life, the gods offer Ryoma the opportunity to be reincarnated in another world where he can be happy. Familiar with the […]
Tag: fantasy
Review: Demon Slayer – Kimetsu No Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train (Blu-Ray)
Having recovered from their ordeal on Mount Natagumo and survived their encounter with the Hashira, the strongest members the Demon Slayer Corps has to offer, Tanjiro, Nezuko, Inosuke and Zenitsu are sent out on their next mission. This particular mission involves the mysterious Mugen Train, which has recently seen over forty passengers who have boarded […]
Review: Dororo Complete Series (Blu-Ray)
Developed by the Tezuka Productions and MAPPA animation studios, Dororo (2019) is an adaptation of the 1969 Dororo anime, based on the manga of the same name by the prolific “father of Manga”, Osamu Tezuka (Astro Boy, Kimba the White Lion, Black Jack). However, the series goes beyond simply adapting the original story and adding […]
Review: Lapis Re:Lights – The Complete Season (Blu-Ray)
Lapis Re:Lights is a distinctly Japanese flavour of anime – it’s part of a multimedia franchise, folds in bubblegum fantasy with idol music groups and uses the power of love and music to defeat armies of monsters. Lapis Re:Lights focuses on Princess Tiara who has gone against the wishes of her family to attend the […]
Review: Bofuri: I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, so I’ll Max Out My Defense (Season 1) Limited Edition (Blu-Ray/dvd Combo)
When Kaede’s friend Risa convinces her to start playing the virtual reality MMORPG NewWorld Online, her lack of gaming experience results in Kaede pumping every single one of her skill points into her defence stat to avoid getting hurt. Entering NewWorld Online under the username Maple, she discovers that maxing out her defence has left […]
Review: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – Part 2 (Eps 14-26) (Blu-Ray)
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 […]
Review: Hunter X Hunter Part 4 (Eps 89-118) (Blu-Ray)
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 […]
Review: Hunter X Hunter Part 5 (Eps 119-148) (Blu-Ray)
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 […]
Review: Hunter X Hunter Part 3 (Eps 59-88) (Blu-Ray)
With the Phantom Troupe defeated, Gon an Killua turn their sights to acquiring a copy of the video game Greed Island in order to continue their search for Gon’s father. Able to enter the game thanks to a wealthy benefactor, the two quickly discover that Greed Island operates on a very different set of rules […]
Review: Hunter X Hunter Part 2 (Eps 27-58) (Blu-Ray)
In need of a way to become stronger and earn cash on the side, Gon and Killua head to Heavens Arena to test their skills following the events of the Hunter Exam. While advancing through the many floors of the arena, the two meet a young fighter named Zushi and his mentor Wing, who teach […]