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Manga Review: Kamisama Kiss Volume 19
Kamisama Kiss Volume 19 focuses on Nanami Momozono, a high school student who has become a kami at the land god’s shrine. She has two familiars serving her: Tomoe, the fox demon and a snake incarnation named Mizuki. Kamisama Kiss Volume 19 Written by: Julietta Suzuki Publisher: Hakusensha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: October […]
Manga Review: Magi Volume 14
Magi Volume 14 features Aladdin, a young man who is a Magi and has the ability to gather the Magoi of Rukh to power his magic. Magi Volume 14 Written by: Shinobu Ohtaka Publisher: Shogakukan English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: October 13, 2015 Volume 14 picks right back up from where Volume 13 ended. […]
Anime Review: Naruto Shippuden Set 23
Naruto Shippuden Set 23 includes episodes 284-296 of the series on two DVDs. Audio options include the original Japanese audio with English subtitles and the English dub. Naruto Shippuden Set 23 Publisher: VIZ Media Format: DVD Release Date: July 28, 2015 Set 23 starts out following the canon storyline from the manga about the Fourth […]
Review: Goosebumps Is Okay But Nothing Substantial
Title: Goosebumps Director: Rob Letterman Screenwriter: Darren Lemke (screenplay), Scott Alexander (story), Larry Karaszewski, and R.L.Stine (based on the books “Goosebumps”) Principal Cast: Jack Black, Dylan Minnette, Odeya Rush, Ryan Lee, Amy Ryan, Jillian Bell, and Ken Marino Summary: A teenager teams up with the daughter of young adult horror author R.L.Stine after the writer’s […]
Review: Crimson Peak Is Visually Stunning But A Little Light On Story
Title: Crimson Peak Director: Guillermo del Toro Screenwriter: Guillermo del Toro (written by) and Matthew Robbins (written by) Principal Cast: Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom Hiddleston, Charlie Hunnam, Jim Beaver, and Burn Gorman Summary: In the aftermath a family tragedy, an aspiring author is torn between her childhood friend and the temptation of a mysterious […]
Manga Review: Deadman Wonderland Volume 11
Deadman Wonderland Volume 11 focuses on Ganta Igarashi, who was wrongfully imprisoned in a special prison called Deadman Wonderland. Over the course of the series, Ganta starts learning some painful truths about his past and his friend, Shiro. Deadman Wonderland Volume 11 Written by: Jinsei Kataoka Publisher: Kadokawa Shoten English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: […]
Review: Pan Is An Insulting Mess
Title: Pan Director: Joe Wright Screenwriter: Jason Fuchs (written by) and J.M. Barrie (characters) Principal Cast: Hugh Jackman, Levi Miller, Garrett Hedlund, Rooney Mara, Adeel Akhtar, Nonso Anozie, and Amanda Seyfried Summary: 12-year-old orphan Peter is spirited away to the magical world of Neverland, where he finds both fun and dangers, and ultimately discovers his […]
Review: The Walk Starts Off Slow But Finishes (Fairly) Strong
Title: The Walk Director: Robert Zemeckis Screenwriter: Robert Zemeckis (screenplay), Christopher Browne (screenplay), and Philippe Petit (book “To Reach the Clouds”) Principal Cast: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ben Kingsley, , Charlotte Le Bon, Clément Sibony, César Domboy, and Steve Valentine Summary: In 1974, high-wire artist Philippe Petit recruits a team of people to help him realize his […]
Review: Mississippi Grind Has Compelling Performances But A Confusing Message
Title: Mississippi Grind Director: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck Screenwriter: Anna Boden and Ryan Fleck Principal Cast: Ben Mendelsohn, Ryan Reynolds, Anthony Howard, Sienna Miller, and Analeigh Tipton Summary: Down on his luck and facing financial hardship, Gerry teams up with younger charismatic poker player, Curtis, in an attempt to change his luck. The two […]
Manga Review: World Trigger Volume 7
World Trigger Volume 7 continues following Border’s attempts to thwart the Neighbors’ invasion. World Trigger Volume 7 Written by: Daisuke Ashihara Publisher: Shueisha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: October 6, 2015 The beginning of Volume 7 sees the Neighbors discovering Chika’s large Trion level, and they decide to change their mission somewhat and capture […]
Manga Review: My Love Story!! Volume 6
My Love Story!! Volume 6 focuses on Takeo Goda, a large boy who thought he’d never have a girlfriend. But now he’s going out with Rinko Yamato, and the series follows the two of them as their relationship progresses. My Love Story!! Volume 6 Written by: Kazune Kawahara English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: October […]
Manga Review: Food Wars! Volume 8
Food Wars! Volume 8 focuses on a boy named Soma Yukihira. He’s a student at the elite Totsuki Culinary Academy, and he’s currently participating in the school’s Fall Classic. Soma is hoping to make it to the finals. Food Wars! Volume 8 Written by: Yuto Tsukuda Publisher: Shueisha English Publisher: VIZ Media Release Date: October […]
Manga Review: The Demon Prince of Momochi House Volume 2
The Demon Prince of Momochi House Volume 2 focuses on Himari Momochi, who inherited an estate that exists on the barrier between the human and spiritual realms. She found that a boy named Aoi Nanamori was already living there with two shikigami, Ise and Yukari. It turns out that Aoi can transform into Omamori-sama, a […]
Manga Review: Assassination Classroom Volume 6
Assassination Classroom Volume 6 sees a powerful octopus creature named Koro Sensei serving as the homeroom teacher for Class 3-E at Kunugigaoka Junior High School after he declares his intention to destroy the Earth within a year. As part of a deal made with the Japanese government, Koro Sensei allows his students to try to […]
Review: The Martian Is Smart, Funny, And One Of The Best Movies Of The Year
Title The Martian Director: Ridley Scott Screenwriter: Drew Goddard (screenplay) and Andy Weir (book) Principal Cast: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Jeff Daniels. Michael Peña, Sean Bean, Kate Mara, Sebastian Stan, and Aksel Hennie Summary: During a manned mission to Mars, Astronaut Mark Watney is presumed dead after a fierce storm and left behind […]
