Reviews

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 […]

Let me tell you, my fellow otaku, April was a blazing hot month in the Philippines, not just because of the scorching summer sun, but also because of the fire that The Otaku Box delivered right to my doorstep! This was my third box from them, and with every single delivery, the excitement just keeps […]

There are some anime that hit you right in the feels, leaving a lingering warmth even after the credits roll. Just Because! is one such gem, an underrated romance anime that beautifully captures the fleeting moments of high school life and the delicate dance of unspoken emotions. This 12-episode masterpiece, brought to life by PINE […]

Hey everyone, guess who’s back with another exciting The Otaku Box review? Yep, that’s right, it’s your friendly neighborhood anime fanatic here, and this time, I’m diving into the fantastic surprise box I received for March! If you haven’t checked out my review of the first box yet, you can find it right here. Let […]

Have you ever felt like your world shrank, the walls closing in until your own reflection became the only company you craved? If you’ve ever navigated the treacherous halls of middle school, chances are high you’ve brushed shoulders with that feeling. But what if, instead of isolation, that reflection offered a doorway to a fantastical […]