Originally posted March 8th
The Evangelion franchise as a whole is woefully overrated, yet somehow these Rebuild films have managed to deliver on what was seemingly impossible for the original series... a satisfying and worthwhile ending that doesn't alienate its own audience. As with this entire series, Shirō Sagisu's music shines through above everything else and they actually make you care about the characters this time around. None of the original series' influence can be seen with them. The story is bollocks until the last 10 minutes. The animation is decent enough but far too generic typical of Eva’s style.
Hideaki Anno can now finally fully focus
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Jun 21, 2021
Godzilla: S.P
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"If there ever was an age of miracles it ended a long time ago. They're called miracles because they don't happen."
I'll be honest after my previous experiences with Godzilla and anime, I didn't have the highest of hopes for this one, but I can put those doubts away because this… is incredible! and the sole reason I'm going to be mega tired for the rest of the day due to binging this all this morning. Although the first two episodes are admittedly a bit of a slog once you hit episode three the series kicks into overdrive and never stops. Brilliantly directed by Atsushi Takahashi and ... 
Jun 8, 2021
Shaman King (2021)
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I'm not entirely sure where I stand with this new version of Shaman King given that the original show has such a banger of an opening theme and was an equally decent show, this new one already had the deck stacked against it. But in fairness, it's not overly terrible, it's not overly amazing either but I digress. The story is okay, art equally so. The sound design and music is pretty damn good all things considered but the characters seem to be a noticeable step down from the original show, a shame since I’m getting a ridiculous amount of enjoyment out of this one.
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Mar 24, 2021
Ano Hito no I ni wa Boku ga Tarinai took me by surprise when I first picked it up since I really didn't think a lot about it and thought it a very cutesy love story. Glad to see I was proven wrong by what turned out to be a very Lovecraftian-esque tale. The love story is still there but is pushed more into the background in terms of exploring the characters feeling of wanting to belong more than anything. The art compliments it brilliantly with some near nightmare-inducing images contrasting brilliantly with the character designs.
Very much a recommended read if you're looking for something ... 
Feb 25, 2021
Godzilla 3: Hoshi wo Kuu Mono
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"People trust you, they let their guards down so you can peer into their hearts."
If I could sum up this trilogy with a few words, it would come down to 'wasted potential'. It tries to convey a more spiritual meaning to Godzilla and why people act in such an aggressive way whenever they hear his name. Unfortunately it never fully delivered on those concepts and ultimately just went for shock and angst. Following the destruction of Mechagodzilla City, the remaining Bilusaludo on the Aratrum demand justice for Haruo destroying what they saw as necessary to defeat Godzilla. The humans disagree, believing Haruo exposed the Bilusaludo's true ... 
Feb 25, 2021
"Descended or not, they're not an evolution more like a new generation."
Part of me really wants to like this trilogy but it's making it incredibly difficult due to how shocking the quality of the actual story is. The positive stuff from the previous adventure carries over, like the music and animation but dear god has it just nose-dived into pure angst. Following the events of Godzilla: Planet of the Monsters, the Aratrum is unable to contact Haruo and the rest after their encounter with the original Godzilla. The Captain orders the Aratrum's withdrawal if drones fail to find survivors within 48 hours. Haruo reunites with some ... 
Feb 25, 2021
Godzilla 1: Kaijuu Wakusei
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"He is the punishing iron hammer for the arrogant. For the species who pronounce themselves as lords of creation, a divine avenger will pay them a visit. And so, he will..."
So, after 63 years we finally got a full animated Godzilla film. Was it worth the wait? Ehhhhh. It's hard to judge the entire story to this one based solely on this film alone since it is part of a trilogy and therefore incomplete. However, as a film on it's own its nothing terrible but it's nothing amazing either. In the last summer of the 20th century, giant monsters began plaguing Earth and humanity is driven ... 
Jan 30, 2021
I've always got a soft spot for manga that are self aware but this might just be the finest example of how you do it right.
The title alone had me hooked, The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You. My brain went, yes Dan, you must read this. I’m so bloody glad I ended up doing so, I laughed, I cried, it makes me experience every emotion known to man and then some. I cannot recommend it enough, at the time of writing we have just reached the 11th Girlfriend... so only 89 left to go. One for everyone’s tastes. 
Jan 24, 2021
Shingeki no Kyojin: Lost Girls
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"Maybe it's because they don't know that once you lose something, you can never get it back again."
Attack on Titan: Lost Girls is another OVA which feels integral to the plot and development of it's characters that I'm equally as amazed that it never got an official localisation. As Annie is my favourite character from this show I'm certainly happy she got an episode all to herself exploring a day in the life of her role in the Military Police. It adds much more to her character that is painfully glossed over in the main show for the most part and even provides the hints to ... 
Jan 22, 2021
"Everyone saw your fight. You've given them hope that Humans don't have to lose to the Titans if we fight correctly. It was really outstanding!"
Attack on Titan: No Regrets, looking back, really is integral to the plot of the first half of Season 3. It shows the growth of an early Levi in the Survey Corps and all his loss and development into Humanity's Most Powerful Soldier. Well, what can I say apart from this is near perfection in terms of visuals, storytelling and music. It gives focus to one of the more popular characters of the series and fully explores his otherwise vague backstory from ... |
