Reviews

Sankarea started off with a bang! Chihiro and Rea were such unique and captivating protagonists. I was completely hooked, especially with all the intriguing mysteries surrounding Rea’s family, Chihiro’s grandfather, and his mother. That cliff scene with Rea? Chilling! Unfortunately, the series’ momentum dipped slightly after Rea’s transformation. While the core story remained engaging, some […]

Anime adaptations are often lauded for their fidelity to the source material, but I believe a successful adaptation should prioritize capturing the spirit of the original over slavish adherence. While I haven’t read the source novel, the Amagi Brilliant Park anime impressed me with its distinct identity. It felt like a carefully crafted adaptation, not […]

After a long wait, Natsume’s Book of Friends finally graced our screens again with Season 7. And let me tell you, it was worth the wait. Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 – Healing & Friendship This season perfectly captures the essence of what makes Natsume Yuujinchou so special. It’s a heartwarming blend of slice-of-life […]

Hey there, fellow anime enthusiasts! I’m back with another review of The Otaku Box, and this month’s box was a total blast. Let’s dive right in! For those who are new to The Otaku Box, it’s a monthly subscription service that delivers a bunch of awesome anime goodies straight to your doorstep. Think figures, wall […]

I’ll admit it, I was hyped for Quanzhi Gaoshou 3. The legacy of Ye Xiu, the legendary “Battle God,” had cast a long shadow over the series, and I was eager to see how his story unfolded. The King’s Avatar had, after all, paved the way for Chinese animation to gain global recognition. However, as […]

I’ve been an avid anime fan for as long as I can remember, and one of the greatest joys of being a part of this vibrant community is discovering new ways to immerse myself in this world. That’s where The Otaku Box comes in.

Let me tell you, I usually consider myself pretty on top of the summer anime releases. But this year, a hidden gem snuck past my radar and completely stole my heart – The Elusive Samurai! This show is pure fire, and I can’t believe it took me so long to jump on board. About The […]

Forget everything you think you know about ghost stories. Summer Ghost isn’t here to scare you with jump scares or creepy crawlies. Instead, it weaves a hauntingly beautiful tale about finding your reason to live, even when the world feels like it’s crumbling around you. This 40-minute anime film, a gem by Flat Studio, snuck […]

I recently stumbled upon a hidden gem – a 2019 film called Hakubo, directed and produced by none other than Yutaka Yamamoto, the mastermind behind some of the iconic episodes of “The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya.” Now, Yamamoto is known for his wild creativity and sometimes outrageous humor, so I wasn’t sure what to expect […]

Let me tell you about an anime movie that left me a teary mess, but in the best way possible: Violet Evergarden Movie. Now, I’d already fallen in love with the series – the story of Violet, a former child soldier turned “Auto-Memories Doll” (a fancy term for someone who writes letters for others), is […]

Let me tell you about a movie that has become a permanent resident in my top shelf of Chinese anime films (donghua): Big Fish & Begonia. This film isn’t just good, it’s a visual spectacle that grabs you from the first frame and doesn’t let go until the very end. It’s the kind of movie […]

Have you ever dreamt of a world where aliens aren’t these green, slimy dudes with laser guns, but sleek, mysterious beings from another dimension? Buckle up, because World Trigger, a mind-blowing sci-fi anime, throws you right into the thick of it! Imagine this: giant gates, portals to another world, burst open in the middle of […]

Hey there, fellow BL enthusiast! As a gay dude who lives and breathes boys’ love stories, I gotta tell you about this new Korean anime that just blew me away – Mignon. Buckle up, because this one’s got a bit of everything: a hot vampire, a sweet but tough boxer, and a whole lot of […]