Anime

Film Review: The Wind Rises (2013)

February 26, 2014 // 1 Comment

“All I wanted to do was to make something beautiful” – Horikoshi THE WIND RISES marks Hayao Miyazaki’s final film of his career — a fitting masterpiece that is undeniably worth seeing to remind ourselves why Miyazaki is hailed as a legendary animation director by fellow [...]

Anime Review: Coppelion (2013)

February 15, 2014 // 0 Comments

Bottom Line: For an anime series, Coppelion is confident with its trio of daring female protagonists, and its approach to storytelling about a human-caused disaster. But unfortunately, its lack of substance and sluggish storytelling will trigger impatience amongst its viewers. Produced by Studio [...]

Geek It!: Lion King Cuteness, Simpsons-Miyazaki Tribute, Frozen BTS, Retro Gaming

January 21, 2014 // 0 Comments

The Lion King + cute kittens …You can’t go wrong with the idea! Here’s a video of a very excited child narrating the story of The Lion King whilst acting the story out with cute kittens. Complete with crayon-colored props, stuffed animals and several adorable kittens… [...]

Geek It! Anime Flashback: Sailor Moon

January 10, 2014 // 1 Comment

Forget flashy comic heroines like The Black Widow and Wonder Woman. Magical girls like Sailor Moon have been taking over the world for the last decade, and if you haven’t heard of Sailor Moon before, then it’s about time that you do. Dubbed as the ‘biggest breakthrough’ in [...]

Anime Review: Miss Monochrome (2013)

January 3, 2014 // 0 Comments

She is a superhuman android, wear shades of black and white, and is accompanied by a robotic friend. She is … Miss Monochrome. Year 2013 has been an interesting year of Titans devouring humans, vampiric mecha soldiers and handsome bishonen boys taking over the pool. But if you want [...]

Anime Review: RWBY (2013)

December 1, 2013 // 1 Comment

In our glorious hours of procrastination, it’s not usual to come across a variation of quirky and creative animation produced by amateurs on the internet. But how often do we see a web-based animation series that does well in attracting the public’s interest? From the team behind Red vs [...]

Anime Review: Attack On Titan (2013)

November 15, 2013 // 3 Comments

Attack on Titan is a Dystopian masterpiece that is a rare phenomenon of this decade. If you’re into story-telling and animation filled with pulsing adrenalin, this gripping anime is highly-recommended for all Otakus as it is regarded as THE anime series of 2013. Attack on Titan centres around [...]

Film Review: Akko-Chan the Movie (2012)

October 24, 2013 // 0 Comments

We all wanted to grow up fast at one point. But if you were able to effortlessly switch back and forth between a child and an adult … what would you do? Based on the classic Japanese manga series of the same name, Akko-Chan the Movie (2012) is a delightful film that will entertain viewers [...]

Anime Review: Free! (2013)

October 17, 2013 // 1 Comment

Haru Nanase: “I’ll show you something that you have never seen before!” From the animation powerhouse that brought you K-On!, Full-Metal Panic, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Free! is one of Kyoto Animation and Animation DO’s recent collaborative productions directed by [...]

Anime Review: WataMote (2013)

October 5, 2013 // 1 Comment

No Matter How I Look at It, It’s You Guys’ Fault I’m Not Popular! Sounds familiar? Yes, been there before! One look at this eccentric anime title and we’re sure it will quickly convince you to watch the show within seconds. Also known as Watashi ga Motenai no wa dō Kangaetemo [...]