Perfect Blue Review
One of the most influential auteurs of anime is the late great Satoshi Kon, who directed only four films, but...
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Detective Conan: One-eyed Flashback Review
During the peak of the Saw franchise, its defining slogan—used in trailers since Saw IV—was: “If it’s Halloween, it must...
Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Review
Demon Slayer is undoubtedly one of the pillars of contemporary action anime, alongside series like Jujutsu Kaisen and Attack on...
Colorful Stage! The Movie: A Miku Who Can’t Sing Review
Hatsune Miku is a name and mascot you’ll recognise if you're immersed in anime culture. Whether it’s through cosplay at...
Princess Mononoke Review
Hayao Miyazaki is, without question, the most iconic anime director of all time. His visionary storytelling has redefined the genre,...
Summer Wars Review
Our daily lives are becoming increasingly connected to the internet. Not long ago, managing your bank account required a visit...
My Hero Academia: Vigilantes Episodes 1 and 2 Review
Creating a distinctive spin-off is no simple feat. While it may seem easy to take beloved elements from the original...
The Beginning After the End Episode 1-2 Review
Being reborn in another world is a hallmark trope of the anime genre. It feels like with each new anime...
Lonely Castle in the Mirror Review
Bullying has profoundly impacted my life. As I explored in my A Silent Voice feature, the insults directed at me...
The First Slam Dunk Review
Diverting from the source material is always a risk for any adaptation. Fans of the original work want to see...
A Silent Voice: The Most Important Anime of the Century and the Film That Saved My Life
Content warning: This article tackles themes such as suicide, bullying and depression. One of the greatest failings of modern society...
The Colors Within Review
Naoko Yamada is undeniably one of the greatest anime directors to ever grace the medium. A Silent Voice will go...
Kuramerukagari Review
Based on the light novel by Ryohgo Narita (Baccano! and Durarara!!), which was itself a spin-off of Kurayukaba, comes Kuramerukagari....
Kurayukaba Review
Crowdfunding can be a risky venture, with many publicly funded projects failing to see the light of day. That’s why...