reviews

Geek It! Ctrl+Gaming Review: Calico (2022)

January 3, 2023 // 0 Comments

A magical pastel land? Tick. Breakdancing cats and chubby capybaras? Tick. Soothing music? Tick. Magical potions and broomsticks? Tick. Created by a magical duo at Peachy Keen Games, CALICO is definitely one of the best games to come out from the pandemic. As an avid fan, we want to share our [...]

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 First Impressions: Goblin Slayer

October 10, 2018 // 0 Comments

From the animation studio that brought you Akame Ga Kill, Steins Gate, and Jormungand, White Fox’s GOBLIN SLAYER is the latest talk of the town. Here are our first impressions of the fantasy anime so far! * * * * In this medieval-fantasy world, adventurers come far and wide to join the Guild [...]

Geek It! Anime First Impressions: Jingai-san no Yome

October 8, 2018 // 0 Comments

Imagine being an ordinary high school student, and you’re chosen to marry to someone … or something. Here is our first impressions of the latest anime short, JINGAI-SAN NO YOME! * * * * * * Meet Hinowa Tomari. He is just an ordinary high school student from Class 1-B. We know he is [...]

Geek It! Anime Review: Cardcaptor Sakura Clear Card (2018)

June 20, 2018 // 3 Comments

“When all the cards are gathered together, It is not the end, but rather, the beginning… The beginning of the end” It is spring in Tomoeda. Cherry blossoms are in full blossom and the start of middle school is finally here for our magical girl, Sakura Kinomoto. But that’s [...]

Geek It! Anime: Review: Recovery of an MMO Junkie

May 19, 2018 // 0 Comments

In recent years, we’ve seen the rise of gaming anime, thanks to popular series such as Sword Art Online, Log Horizon, and Btooom!. Many of these shows focus on their respective worlds, gameplay, and rules. The question is: how else could this genre expand in other ways? From the studio [...]

Geek It! Anime: First Impressions / Off the Record: Yotsuiro Biyori

April 26, 2018 // 0 Comments

Imagine a cafe-restaurant hosted by a group of handsome guys. Surrounded by lush nature and situated away from the bustling city, what more can anyone ask for? It has been awhile since we last watched a slice-of-life anime, especially when it revolves around food or a restaurant in general. [...]

Geek It! Anime Review: Citrus (2018)

April 21, 2018 // 2 Comments

In recent years, we’ve been blessed with borderline yaoi anime such as Free!, Love Stage!!, and Yuri!! on Ice. And then we’ve got yaoi anime like Sekai-Ichi Hatsukoi and Junjou Romantica that takes the genre one step further in its own unique way. But while yaoi is taking over the [...]

Film Review: La La Land

February 19, 2017 // 0 Comments

Directed by Damien Chazelle (GUY AND MADELINE ON A PARK BENCH, WHIPLASH), LA LA LAND is a love letter to Hollywood that has magically danced its way through viewers’ hearts. Starring Hollywood darlings Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone, La La Land could do no wrong in our eyes. With many [...]

[DVD] Anime Review: The Disappearance of Nagato Yuki-Chan

January 9, 2017 // 1 Comment

You may have heard of Haruhi Suzumiya, the outlandish leader of the SOS Brigade who loves to send messages to aliens. While she is quite the female heroine who has the ability to create chaos as she pleases, another heroine takes the spotlight in her very own spin-off series. We’re talking [...]