Film & TV

Geek It! Otaku Out and About: Harry Potter Exhibition and Mahou Dokoro in Akasaka, Japan

May 8, 2023 // 0 Comments

Now, it is every Harry Potter fan’s dream to go to Britain and United States to visit all things Harry Potter. But for those who don’t know, the Harry Potter hype is BIG in Japan. Here at CtrlGeekPod, we are hardcore Potterheads. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the opportunity to [...]

Geek It! Otaku Out and About: Pokemon Cafe in Japan

April 29, 2023 // 0 Comments

Here at CtrlGeekPod, we’ve visited many Pokemon Centres and also a Pikachu Outbreak event back in 2019 … but what other Pokemon experience is still pending to be ticked off on our bucket-list? Yes, you probably guessed it! This year, we made it our ultimate quest to visit a POKEMON CAFE [...]

Geek It! Animation Flashback: Angela Anaconda

January 15, 2022 // 0 Comments

Remember a show about a kooky girl with a thirst for wild imagination? And she, along with everyone else, was made out of …paper cut-outs? In this Animation Flashback, we are embarking on a wild trip back to one of our fave ’90s animations: ANGELA ANACONDA. From the creator behind Pepper [...]

Geek It! Anime Review: Remake Our Life! (2021)

January 6, 2022 // 0 Comments

Making excuses. Regrets about missed opportunities. To re-do one’s life again. These thoughts are universal amongst human beings. Directed by Tomoki Kobayashi (Infinite Dendrogram, Akame ga Kill!), REMAKE OUR LIFE! was one of the best slice-of-life series that became our homely companion [...]

Geek It! Anime Review/ Higehiro: After Being Rejected, I Shaved and Took in a High School Runaway (2021)

October 8, 2021 // 1 Comment

Based on the light novel series written by Shimesaba and illustrated by booota, HIGEHIRO was one of 2021’s Spring anime highlights. Adapted by Project No.9 (Bottom-tier Character Tomozaki, Super HxEros), this story revolves around 26-year-old Yoshida who finally gathers the courage to confess [...]

Geek It! Literature/TV Review: Sanditon (2019)

August 5, 2021 // 0 Comments

Jane Austen’s works are timeless stories that has the power to tell a story that will captivate viewers no matter which era they belong. And Austen’s unfinished novel, SANDITON, is one of her latest works that has caught the interest of many fans. With the challenge of [...]

Geek It! Animation Flashback: The Wild Thornberrys

July 7, 2021 // 0 Comments

Remember a show about a young girl with braids and braces who can speak to animals? In this Animation Flashback, we are embarking on a wild trip back to one of our fave ’90s show: THE WILD THORNBERRYS. Originally aired on Nickelodeon from 1998 to 2004, The Wild Thornberrys franchise consisted [...]

Geek It! Anime Review: KOIKIMO (Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui) (2021)

June 19, 2021 // 0 Comments

KOIKIMO (Koi to Yobu ni wa Kimochi Warui) is one of 2021’s romantic comedies that has swept viewers off their feet. Not only did it consistently rate well in 2021’s Spring season, but it also triggered real conversation amongst viewers with its controversial story. Did Koikimo deserve [...]

Geek It! Anime Review: Assault Lily Bouquet (2020)

June 3, 2021 // 0 Comments

We’ve been thirsting for an exceptional magical girl series with a combination of fantasy, heart and action. And in the midst of 2020’s chaotic year, ASSAULT LILY BOUQUET came out of the unknown to bless us with SHAFT magic. Did Assault Lily Bouquet save 2020 anime from its hits and [...]

Geek It! Anime Couple Spotlight: Romeo x Juliet

May 22, 2021 // 0 Comments

A boy and a girl from two rivalling families. Tragically dubbed as star-crossed lovers. Yes, it is one of Literature’s classic masterpieces — Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. Hold on, Shakespeare and anime…? In this Anime Couple Spotlight, we feature one of our favourite [...]