anime reviews

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 [...]

Geek it! Anime Review: Sk8 the Infinity (2021)

April 19, 2021 // 0 Comments

A rare sports gem, SK8 THE INFINITY is Bones Studio’s latest anime production that has got anime viewers hyped. An original story about skateboarding? Yes, yes, yes — no need to hesitate! With the current industry overridden with sequels, spin-offs and manga adaptations, did this [...]

Geek It! Anime Review: Rideback (2009)

August 15, 2020 // 0 Comments

From the studio behind Hunter X Hunter and Btoom!, Madhouse’s RIDEBACK is an underrated gem that will have you thirsting for action and drama. Here is our review of the 2009 anime series: In the hopes of following her mother’s footsteps, Rin Ogata is a promising ballet dancer who has [...]

Geek It! Anime Review: After the Rain (2018)

August 1, 2020 // 0 Comments

Pink gerberas. Black and white cats. Sandals with ribbons. These are some of the things that makes Akira Tachibana happy. But what makes her happiest in life is… Mr Kondo. Based on the manga series by Jun Mayuzuki, AFTER THE RAIN tells the story of high school student Akira Tachibana who has [...]

Geek It! Anime Review: Domestic Girlfriend

May 8, 2019 // 0 Comments

Love is a universal concept that makes the world go round. For most cases, love can be rosy, magical, and glorious. Yet, in some cases, love can also be complicated, challenging, and agonising as well. Crushes, unrequited love, reciprocated love … each scenario comes with unexpected and [...]

Geek It! Anime Review: The Promised Neverland

April 25, 2019 // 0 Comments

From the director that brought you Elfen Lied and Demon Prince Enma, Mamoru Kanbe has breathed life into Kaiu Shirai’s PROMISED NEVERLAND, making it one of the best thriller masterpieces of 2019. Set in year 2045, 11-year-old Emma is a super bright, energetic girl who has the whole world [...]

Geek It! Anime Review: Lost Song

November 13, 2018 // 0 Comments

In a world that is consumed by idol anime music comes this original Netflix series that will have you yearning for more anime musicals. But with such expectations riding on the series, did LOST SONG hit the right notes with the audience? With a passion for singing, Rin is an energetic countryside [...]

Geek It! Anime First Impressions: Skull-Face Bookseller Honda-san

October 17, 2018 // 0 Comments

Growing up, we all dreamed of working at our favourite bookstore. Not only does it seem like a relaxing job, but the fact that you get to be surrounded by your favourite books makes it an enjoyable working environment. If it wasn’t already obvious, spending time in the manga/comics section is [...]

Geek It! Anime Review: Wotakoi Love is Hard for Otaku

September 17, 2018 // 6 Comments

In a world where otaku are secretive about their geeky fantasies and hobbies — is it possible to find love and be in a normal relationship? Labelled as one of 2018’s best rom-com series, we take a look at A-1 Pictures’ WOTAKOI: LOVE IS HARD FOR OTAKU and see whether it is worth [...]

Geek It! Anime First Impressions: Attack on Titan Season 3

July 25, 2018 // 0 Comments

After many months of waiting, the long-awaited Attack on Titan Season 3 is finally here! For our next First Impressions review, we share our thoughts on the first episode of ATTACK ON TITAN Season 3. Here we go! * * * * * * * After battling against the Female Titan, Colossal Titan, [...]