We’re back with Yusuke and the rest of Urameshi Team as they continue their adventures with the supernatural. The burning question remains – will Yusuke and his companions achieve the impossible and finish the Dark Tournament saga by the end of Yu Yu Hakusho Season 3? The short answer is thankfully “yes”. At the conclusion […]
Coming off some genuine affection from the previous entry in the series, Yu Yu Hakusho Complete Season 2 sees the motley quartet return for more fisticuffs! Despite the naming nomenclature, Yu Yu Hakusho Complete Season 2 is a continuation from the first box set. Yusuke and his team spend this release stuck in an endless […]
There’s no rest for class 3-E of Kunugigaoka Junior High School as the antics of teenage life continue to snowball out of control. Painstakingly balancing their studies, assassination attempts, and personal development, these kids fight to break free of their status as the dregs of their school. Thanks to the teachings of a stoic government official, an immature world-class assassin, and, […]
Karasuno High School once housed the greatest boys’ volleyball team in the Miyagi Prefecture, representing the area on several occasions. However, nowadays the team is known as “The Fallen Champions”, alluding to their lacklustre performance at recent tournaments. Hoping to follow in the footsteps of his hero, this label isn’t enough to stop Shouyou Hinata from enrolling. […]
Wow. I knew that this show had a reputation, but nothing could prepare me for what The Future Diary had in store. From the moment I began watching, this anime commanded my undivided attention, presenting increasingly messed up scenarios. Having just finished, I’m positive that I’ll be pondering this show for the foreseeable future. Although I had no idea what […]
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 […]
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 […]
In a parallel, magical world where food causes sexual responses within the general population, the students of Totsuki Academy are competing for the top spot of their prestigious culinary school. It’s only three weeks into the Summer season and already Shokugeki no Souma has swept me up in the familiar hype. Forgoing all exposition entirely, the second […]
As a staple shounen for many years, Bleach was, unsurprisingly, one of the shows I was introduced to when I first started watching anime. That being said, I haven’t actually finished watching all of the show yet, having only made it to episode 266 before distracting myself with the numerous selection of other shows that Japanese animation has to […]
I was very happy to be able to review the second part of Magi: The Kingdom of Magic and quickly chewed through both discs in the DVD set in just a few sessions without losing interest, which is a big improvement on the first season as mentioned in a previous review. Season 2 part 2 […]