Genre : Drama, intrigue, science fiction, mecha, supernatural, hoyay Episodes: 24 Studio: Gonzo Albert de Morcerf is an accomplished 15-year-old indeed. The son of a prominent military general with political aspiration, he has lived his entire life among Paris’ elite and is no set to have a comfortable future. Engaged to his childhood friend…
Tag: sci fi
Promare – Trigger’s Grand Entrance on the Big Screen
Genre : Extreme coolness in a burning way, action, surrealism, comedy, parody, trigger Length: 1 hour, 55 mins Studio: Uhm…Trigger 30 years ago something happened. We’re not exactly sure why but people started to spontaneously combust, burning with a fire from within their very bodies. In time, these people came to be known as “Burnish” and…
To Be Or Not To Be A Hero
Genre: Comedy, adventure, heart squeezes, fatherhood, potty humour, Episodes: 12 Studio: Haoliners Animation League Every father is a hero. At least to one person. Every daddy is a tower of strength that chases away the nightmares and keeps all the bad guys at bay. Whether they actually deserve the title or not, at…
The Relative Worlds and Their Relative Impact
Genre : Science Fiction; Action; Romance; CG Length: 1 hour, 35 mins Studio: Craftar There are an infinite number of realities out there each existing on its own path a creating its own future. But what happens when two realities become intertwined? In The Relative Worlds, what happens is that people’s souls become linked,…
Human Lost is Better in Concept than Execution
Genre : Sci Fi, thriller, action, CG Episodes: 1 movie Studio: POLYGON PICTURES Imagine a world where constant health worries are a thing of the past. Where the looming risk of hospital bills and expensive drugs simply doesn’t exist. A world where medicine has progressed enough through genetic engineering, nanotechnology and endocrine manipulation to essentially…
Double Decker is a Little Messy and a Lot of Fun
Genre : Action, comedy, crime, science-fiction Episodes: 13 + 3 Studio: One thing that we can pretty much count on is that as long as humans have working brains, they will try to find ways to mess with them. The latest and most potent way is the designer drug Anthem, which goes way beyond just…
Gurren Lagann – Beauty in the Breakdown
Genre: Science fiction, mecha, action, adventure, heartbreak in the best way Episodes: 27 Studio: Gainax I don’t know if I can do this one. I finished Gurren Lagann last night and it broke my heart in that delicate and pretty way only the right show at the right time can do. I’m grateful for it….
A D-mail conversation with Raistlin (part 5)
Hello Everyone, Raistlin and I have been looking for a project to do together for some time now and after I published my recent completely biased non reviews of Steins;Gate 0, he suggested we try to find something on that theme. Don’t let the good times end… Raistlin had a somewhat different opinion of the…
The Rei Ayanami Dilema
So far I’ve managed to stay pretty far away from Neon Genesis Evangelion on this blog. I’ve mentioned it in passing but I’ve yet to dedicate a single post to any of its many themes, characters or legacies. Love it or hate it, you cannot deny that the series has had an important impact on…
A D-mail conversation with Raistlin (part 3)
Hello Everyone, Raistlin and I have been looking for a project to do together for some time now and after I published my recent completely biased non reviews of Steins;Gate 0, he suggested we try to find something on that theme. Don’t let the good times end… Raistlin had a somewhat different opinion of the…
Space Battleship Tiramisu – Where Are The Desserts?
Genre: Mecha, adventure, comedy, short, fanservice Episodes: 18 Studio: Gonzo There is no place quite as safe and comfortable for Subaru Ichinose, as the cockpit of his Durandal. A young ace pilot, Subaru has devoted his entire life to his training and now, he can finally put it all to good use on the front lines, as…
A D-mail conversation with Raistlin (part 1)
Hello Everyone, Raistlin and I have been looking for a project to do together for some time now and after I published my recent completely biased non reviews of Steins;Gate 0, he suggested we try to find something on that theme. Don’t let the good times end… Raistlin had a somewhat different opinion of the…
Parasyte – Aren’t Humans The Worst? (Countdown to Halloween)
Have you noticed that a lot of horror stories go along the same premise: i.e. mankind was the real monster all along. I mean, they’re not wrong but…
Shin Sekai Yori – The Lessons of the Bonobos (Countdown to Halloween)
Genre: Dystopian, horror, science fiction, romance Episodes: 25 Studio: A-1 Pictures It seems pretty clear that humans are destined to muck things up. Whether individually or in large groups, we seemed determined to make every mistake for ourselves before we learn a single thing. And let’s face it, we manage to learn the wrong lessons…
World Conquest Zvezda Plot -Anime’s Best Kept Secret Organization
Genre: Supernatural, Magical Girl, Comedy, Action Science Fiction Episodes: 12 Studio: A-1 Pictures Kids, don’t run away from home. I understand, your dad may be a hard, unkind man and you would rather avoid becoming like him but try to work it out. It’s not worth risking the dangers waiting for you in the dark…