Sheeply Horned Witch Romi (known in rōmaji as Youkaku no Majoromi) is the newest series by mangaka Abe Youichi, who is known in Japan for his unique…… Read more “Manga Review: Sheeply Horned Witch Romi”
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Best Movies of 2022
Welcome to the timely Morning, Roo top ten films of the year. This is the 8th edition of my yearly favourites list. Looking back at previous years,…… Read more “Best Movies of 2022”
Manga Review: Inuyashiki (Oku Hiroya)
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)”
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)”
Best Movies of 2021
Welcome to my (much delayed) rundown of the best films from the year gone by! Earlier this year, I decided to take a look back at some…… Read more “Best Movies of 2021”
Review: After Yang (2021)
Writer-director Kogonada follows his debut feature Columbus with a brooding sci-fi revolving an android named Yang. The titular character is a central part of the family —…… Read more “Review: After Yang (2021)”
Little Fish (2021) Ending Explained
Last night, I watched a film titled Little Fish, directed by Chad Hartigan and written by Mattson Tomlin, starring Olivia Cooke and Jack O’Connell. I went asleep…… Read more “Little Fish (2021) Ending Explained”
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 Review: Monster (Naoki Urasawa)
Title: MONSTERAuthor: Naoki UrasawaPublisher: ShogakukanPublished: 1994 – 2001Length: 18 Volumes The story goes that Naoki Urasawa toyed with penning a manga set in the medical field early…… Read more “Manga Review: Monster (Naoki Urasawa)”
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