No32 [DVD] More of Oda’s winning formula
The mangaka has supervised the making of One Piece Z. The result reflects his involvement. As they are sailing towards the New World, Luffy and […]
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No31 [DVD] Harlock turns 45 and he’s doing fine
This film adaptation of the cult series created in 1969 proves to be a great success – despite some imperfections. First created in 1969 as […]
No21 [DVD] Big-hearted Exorcist
First published in Japan in 2009, Blue Exorcist, the manga series written and illustrated by Kato Kazue, was adapted into a 25-episode animation just two […]
No17 [DVD] Criterion gives us a thrill with Zatoichi
One of Japan’s most popular characters, the blind masseur who handles a sword like no other, is the theme of a wonderful new boxed set. […]
No8 [DVD] The woodsman and the Rain
Japanese cinema is full of surprises and is lucky to have a distributor in Great Britain that is open-minded and discerning in the choice of […]
No7 [DVD] A treasure of a film
A village is ravaged by plague. The ninja Kagero escorts a troup of soldiers that have been sent to investigate but very soon, Tessai, one […]
No6 [DVD] Twilight in the country of the rising sun?
© Fuyumi Ono, Ryu Fujisaki/SHUEISHA, SHI KI Committee Adapted from Fuyumi Ono’s novel, Shi Ki is a high quality anime that you can now watch […]
No2 [DVD] Laughter for the benefit of all
People often say that the Japanese do not enjoy laughter and that they are always serious. However, just like in any society, laughter often arises […]
No1 [DVD] on living happily ever after
In Roujin Z, the author of Akira tackles a burning subject. Unfortunately, Kitakubo’s adaptation doesn’t draw to its level. One of the companies that has […]