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2018 - A Personal Review
posted on 28 Jan 2019

There were a lot of personal ups and downs last year, some fandom based, others closer to home, so here's a look at how 2018 was possibly the most eventful year of my life...

gen: LOCK - First Thoughts
posted on 27 Jan 2019

The latest series from Rooster Teeth features an all-star cast, amazing action and some excellent mech design. Could there be a story in there too?

Rise of the Shield Hero - the counterpoint to metoo culture
posted on 12 Jan 2019

Rise of the Shield Hero is an intelligent and much-needed look into the repercussions of false allegations. It has been described as a series with deeply held, misanthropic victim mentality. I disagree.

Hi Score Girl - First Thoughts
posted on 09 Jan 2019

Based on the manga Hai Sakuo Garu, does Hi Score Girl truly represent gamers?

MMC Cylindrus (MTMTE Roller)
posted on 01 Jan 2019

The latest in MMC’s continuing commitment to bring the IDW original Transformer characters to life, how does the latest retool of this popular mould series hold up?

Hero Mask - First Thoughts
posted on 29 Dec 2018

A Netflix anime original set in an elite London police agency, could this new thriller give Ghost in the Shell a run for its money? No, no it can't.

Sirius The Jaeger - First Thoughts
posted on 22 Dec 2018

Netflix provide the prohibition-era demons in Sirius the Jaeger by P.A Works.

Looking back at Thought Bubble 2018
posted on 17 Dec 2018

The Leeds based comic book festival returned with a bang this year, and as one of my happiest outings, I thought I'd have a nostalgic look back at this fantastic celebration of storytelling and art.

Rascal does not dream of Bunny Girl Senpai - First Thoughts
posted on 19 Nov 2018

After the literal shit-show that was Himote House, I've been in dire need of a pick me up. What better than a show about a puberty running rampant and a mysterious bunny girl to get a spring back into my anime step?

Stan Lee's Legacy in Japan
posted on 13 Nov 2018

Best known for his far-reaching influence on Western pop-culture through his timeless heroic creations, Stan Lee has also had a larger-then-life impact on Japanese productions too.

X-Transbots Savant (Transformers Skids) Review
posted on 30 Oct 2018

A minor character with only one cartoon episode and a few Marvel comics to his name, G1 Skids gets the 3rd party treatment.

Himote House - First Thoughts
posted on 29 Oct 2018

Three sisters living together in Nakano along with two school friends and a housecat name Enishi hang out together at Himote House in this CGI comedy