It’s here, it’s here! After teaser visuals made their way around the web throughout early March, a trailer for Kentarō Hagiwara’s live-action adaptation of the popular Tokyo Ghoul anime series was released today. And dare I say, consider my hopes high. It’s a short trailer, but the live-action stars look […]
So you hate Sword Art Online, huh? Here’s why Ordinal Scale Absolves the Sins of the Former
Release Date: March 9th, 2017 Cast: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Haruka Tomatsu, Kôichi Yamadera Director: Tomohiko Ito Studio: A-1 Pictures Distributor: Aniplex America, Eleven arts, Azoland Pictures Genre(s): Action, Adventure, Animation Review Spoilers: Minimal IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia Watching a film in a theater is an experience, not merely a trite distraction […]
Masamune-Kun No Revenge: How to Get Sweet Revenge on Your Childhood Crush
For your plan you’ll need: A tsundere (for the newcomers: a cold person who gradually develops a warmer disposition). A narcissistic, revenge-obsessed lover scorned who’s prone to emotional outbursts no else seems to notice. A small harem who may or may not offer assistance. A thick revenge plot hinging on […]
Studio Ghibli Swansong “When Marnie Was There” Hits Right In The Feels
When Marnie Was There Release Date: May 22, 2015 (USA) Cast: Sara Takatsuki, Kasumi Arimura, Hana Sugisaki, Hitomi Kuroki Director: Hiromasa Yonebayashi Studio: Studio Ghibli Distributor: Toho Genre: Family, Drama, Mystery Rating: ★★★★☆ Review Spoilers: Light IMDB | Rotten Tomatoes | Wikipedia Note: This review is based on the version of the film with Japanese audio and English subtitles. The English […]
“Escape from the Walled City” Mass Escape Game Brings Attack on Titan to Life
“On that day, mankind received a grim reminder. We lived in fear of the Titans and were disgraced to live in these cages we called walls.” You are in the 105th Trainee Squad, your heart set on joining the Survey Corps after graduating. On the day of your initiation ceremony, […]
Madoka Magica: Witches and Magical Girls!
A dark fantasy/horror genre anime and manga, Madoka Magica does not disappoint! Originally produced by Aniplex and Shaft, this seems to be an anime that was originally written for the show rather than starting off as manga. There are still some differences between the manga and anime, but they follow along […]
B Gata H Kei: The Most Delightful Surprise
B Gata H Kei (Yamada’s First Time) Cast: Yukari Tamura and Atsushi Abe Director: Yusuke Yamamoto Episode Numbers: 12 Genres: Comedy, Romance, Anime Based On: B Gata H Kei by Yōko Sanri Rating: ★★★☆☆ Review Spoilers: Light Netflix | Funimation I’m going to be honest – this anime is about exactly what you think it’s about. And […]
The Etsy Roundup: All about Cosplay!
Olivier Armstrong Fullmetal Alchemist Cosplay by Heritagedressmakers2 This is a fantastic handmade cosplay outfit of Olivier Armstrong from Fullmetal Alchemist! The jacket and over skirt is made from wool, which is nice and explains part of the price for this outfit. It is recommended that you order a custom size, so […]
The Fun that is Noragami
Originally a manga created by Adachi Toka, who seems to be best known for Noragami, but has also written Alive: Saishuu Shinkateki Shounen and aired by the studio Bones which has brought us anime shows such as Darker than Black, Eureka Seven, Soul Eater, and Ouran High School Host Club. […]
Short Shoujo Showdown! Elise’s Favorites
Full disclosure: I have a problem where I won’t get into a series if it has too many seasons. For some reason, the amount of history automatically translates into too much commitment, and I have serious television commitment issues. (Hence the word ‘Short’ in the title.) Granted, I’ve also watched […]
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