Cert 18 | 2016
5 stars for this exciting and emotional journey.
Akame Ga Kill! Collection 1 comprises episodes 1 -12 of season 1. It is based on the Japanese Shonen Manga series, written by Takahiro and illustrated by Tetsuya Tashiro.
It tells the story of Tatsumi, an idealistic young swordsman who sets off from his poverty stricken village with two of his friends, Sayo and…more
Cert 15 | 102 mins | 2015
3 Star
Tribes Battle for a Planet.
This film is from the visionary director Mamoru Oshii (Ghost in the Shell) and brought to you by Production I.G. (Guilty Crown, Psycho Pass) who have given us a major amount of enjoyment from their anime house. Garm Wars has been a long time in the making (reportedly 15 years) and this may be the…more
Cert 15 | 110 mins | 2016
4 stars for this charming tale of adventure and romance.
Fusé: Memoirs of the Hunter Girl is based on the novel by Kazuki Sakuraba (My Man), with screenplay by Ichirô Ohkôchi (Berserk: The Golden Age Arc II – The Battle for Doldrey, Berserk: The Golden Age Arc III – The Advent). It is directed by Masayuki Miyaji (Overman King-Gainer) and was originally known as Fuse:…more
Cert 18 | 115 mins | 1999
5 stars for this brilliantly horrifying Japanese thriller.
First released in 1999, this iconic J-horror classic is based on the novel by Ryu Marakami (Tokyo Decadence) and adapted for the screen by Daisuke Tengan (The Eel, 13 Assassins).
It was directed by Takashi Miike (The Happiness of the Katakuris, Ichi the Killer) and is regarded as something of a turning point in…more
Cert 15 | 92 mins | 2015
4 Stars
Bad Decisions and Repercussions.
From actor and first time director Jackie Earle Haley (Watchmen) and first time writer Robert Lowell comes a tale of what happens when the proverbial hits the fan (no spoilers).
High school friends all meet up at the funeral of an old school mate who had fallen down on his luck and ended up under a bus.…more
Cert 15 | 325 mins | 2016
4 stars for this highly entertaining sporting adventure.
Haikyu!! is based on the Japanese shōnen manga series of the same name, written and illustrated by Haruichi Furudate. This anime adaptation is from I.G. production, directed by Susumu Mitsunaka and is presented here the original Japanese with English subtitles.
Inspired after watching a volleyball ace nicknamed “Little Giant” in action, the similarly short Shouyou Hinata revives…more
Cert 15 | 99 mins | 2012
5 Star
Reboot takes a Twist.
Hideaki Anno (Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water) and Studio Khara (Wolf Children) bring us the continuation of Rebuild of Evangelion, the reboot based on Neon Genesis, Evangelion. (This is a visual treat and a great continuation of the series, but this is not the place to start, so (Spoiler-ish Alert!)
At the start of the film…more
