Inuyashiki solidifies my belief that Oku Hiroya is the Roland Emmerich of the manga world. The series is bombastic and action-packed, with many compelling ideas, but like…… Read more “Manga Review: Inuyashiki (Oku Hiroya)”
Tag: Anime
Manga Review: Chainsaw Man (Tatsuki Fujimoto)
Chainsaw Man is one of the most beloved new series to have featured in Shueisha’s famous Weekly Shounen Jump magazine, sharing the prestigious 66th Shogakukan Manga Award…… Read more “Manga Review: Chainsaw Man (Tatsuki Fujimoto)”
Review: GANTZ:O (2016)
I have a soft spot for Gantz. The manga, for all its flaws and shortcomings, is a fantastic piece of entertainment. This film manages to capture a…… Read more “Review: GANTZ:O (2016)”
Review: Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion
Filmed over four years, this NHK documentary is an interesting insight into Hideaki Anno and the tumultuous production of the final Rebuild of Evangelion film, with some…… Read more “Review: Hideaki Anno: The Final Challenge of Evangelion”
Manga Talk: Bio-Booster Armor Guyver
Guyver is a classic — the manga began early in 1985 and is still published to this day. Written and illustrated by Yoshiki Takaya, it follows a…… Read more “Manga Talk: Bio-Booster Armor Guyver”
Alita: Battle Angel — Trailer Impressions
I am currently swamped with deadlines, fighting off procrastination, and trying to whip up thousands of words a day before I succumb to the indolence of the…… Read more “Alita: Battle Angel — Trailer Impressions”
My Hero Academia and the Horrifying Nature of Quirks
My Hero Academia is one of the most bizarre anime series I have ever seen. Not because it’s challenging, or intricate, or even that high concept, but…… Read more “My Hero Academia and the Horrifying Nature of Quirks”
Movie Review: Death Note (2017)
Title: Death Note Director: Adam Wingard Screenplay: Charles Parlapanides, Vlas Parlapanides, Jeremy Slater Starring: Nat Wolff, Lakeith Stanfield, Margaret Qualley, Shea Whigham, Paul Nakauchi, Willem Dafoe Released:…… Read more “Movie Review: Death Note (2017)”
Movie Review: Ghost in the Shell
Title: Ghost in the Shell Director: Rupert Sanders Screenplay: Jamie Moss, William Wheeler Starring: Scarlett Johansson, Takeshi Kitano, Pilou Asbæk, Michael Pitt Released: Mar 2017 (US &…… Read more “Movie Review: Ghost in the Shell”
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