Anime and Manga Reviews: February 2014

Friday 28 February 2014

REVIEW FOR NARUTO SHIPPUDEN THE MOVIE 4: THE LOST TOWER

Naruto Shippuden the Movie 4: The Lost Tower
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: 12
Running Time: 85 Mins
Audio: English & Japanese: DD 5.1
Release Date: 3/3/2014
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

We've seen our favourite ninjas grow from being trainees to being in Team 7 with Kakashi as their leader, and with this being the fourth movie, Naruto ends up going back in time thanks to a rogue ninja who Naruto and the team are busy closing in on.

VAMPIRE HUNTER D BUST

Hunting High and Low

Tim Bruckner is one of the most renowned sculptors of anime statues, but when it comes to busts, Tim has the upper hand.

Bags of Fun!

Naruto Uzumaki Scroll Bag
If you're a fan of Naruto but don't want the usual plushies or phone charms, what about a scroll bag based on the scroll Naruto Uzumaki carries around with him in the episodes.

Misa Misa Phone Charm

Phone charms are all the rage at the moment. We've had Kusaka from Bleach and to add another baddie to our phone charm list, here's Misa Misa from ever controversial anime and manga series Death Note.

He's Charming!

Kusaka Phone Charm

Chibi is cute, but why is it that the villains from anime series get chibified?

12 - Inch PVC Statue of Kingdom Hearts' Sora

There's loads of statues to choose from depending on which games you are into, and if it's Kingdom Hearts, you're reading the right article.

REVIEW FOR NARUTO SHIPPUDEN BOX SET 16

Naruto Shippuden Box Set 16
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: 12
Running Time: 300 Mins
Audio: English DD 5.1 & Japanese: DD 2.0
Release Date: 24/2/2014
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

After the village is still reeling from the attack it has been given, tempers are frayed at the nomination of Danzo as the new Hokage after Lady Tsunade had suffered a harsh attack from Pain's evil army. It has been hinted at in previous episodes that Danzo craved power early on, and that he knew he would become something big, but no one realised he would become the next ruler of Konoha, like Minato and others before him, but what will Naruto and Sakura do now that they know more about his cruel and manipulative ways?

Fairy Tail Part 6
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: 12
Running Time: 250 Mins
Audio: English DD 5.1 & Japanese: DD 2.0
Release Date: 24/2/2014
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

Aerial combat never looked so good, and in the first episode of this new series, Natsu pits his magic skills against the arrogant Cobra. while Natsu is busy with him, other battles are taking place elsewhere, but can all of them take care of their foes, or will their foes better them?

Sword Art Online Part 3
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: 12
Running Time: 250 Mins
Audio: English & Japanese: DD 2.0
Release Date: 24/2/2014
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

Now that Kirito has discovered who Kayaba Akihito is and has won the game, he has once again returned to the real-world, yet he has to find his friend from SAO, Asuna. He would like nothing more than to have her with him so they can celebrate, but he has to find out where she is before he can rest.

Magi The Labyrinth of Magic Series 1 Part 1
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: 15
Running Time: 300 Mins
Audio: English & Japanese: DD 2.0
Release Date: 24/2/2014
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

Alibaba finds Aladdin in his caravan munching on his shipment of watermelons and what is worse is his master wants to inspect it before it leaves. Alibaba kicks the young Aladdin out, but he sticks to him like glue when he hears him talk about the famed dungeons where a boy can find untold treasure.

PATEMA INVERTED NEWS!

Patema Inverted - "A film like no other!"

The renowned writer and director Yasuhiro Yoshiura (Time of Eve) is back with his delightful new film Patema Inverted, full of stunning visuals, Yasuhiro has done it again.

POWER RANGERS SUPER SAMURAI: THE SUPER POWERED BLACK BOX VOLUME 1 NEWS!

Power Rangers Super Samurai: The Super Powered Black Box Volume 1

On DVD from Monday 17th Feb. 2014

Fast sell:

Power Up for more Nighlok busting action in the latest and most explosive series yet in the Power Ranger franchise. Combining exciting and energetic storylines with humour and heart, Power Rangers Super Samurai proves that the team still at the top of their karate kicking game.

WRINKLES NEWS - THE ANIMATED MOVIE STARRING MARTIN SHEEN

Wrinkles, the new animated movie from Anchor Bay

Voiced by Hollywood royalty Martin Sheen, this moving animation demands to be seen, and is a talking point for all ages. Based on the award winning graphic novel by Paco Roca, Wrinkles is a heartwarming story of friendship that will bring tears of sadness and joy in equal measure. A beautifully crafted piece of cinema that takes an honest and touching view of a subject that resonates throughout today’s society.

BLOOD C THE LAST DARK MOVIE NEWS!

Saya is back in Blood C The Last Dark movie

Following on from the award winning television series (released on DVD and Blu-ray in 2013 by Manga Entertainment) Blood C returns with its follow up movie “The Last Dark”.

ONE PIECE COLLECTION 5 REVIEW

One Piece Collection 5
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: 12
Running Time: 250 Mins
Audio: English DD 5.1 Surround with Japanese Stereo & English Subs
Release Date: 17/2/2014
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

From the punchy music at the start you know you are going to have a fun anime and none more so than when Luffy and company get to Arabaster only to find that everyone is fighting each other, and the war between two factions could tear their friendship apart. In "Luffy vs Vivi! The Tearful Vow to Put Friends on the Line!" Luffy is stuck with a man who is digging to find water, but they argue just like the other members of the Straw Hat pirates.

Bleach Series 12 Part 3
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: 12
Running Time: 300 Mins
Audio: English & Japanese: DD 2.0
Release Date: 17/2/2014
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

In an effort to redeem themselves, the zanpakuto who rebelled against their Soul Reaper users get with them to fight against the Hollows and Minos that enter through a Garganta into the human world. While everyone else has forgiven their zanpakuto for what they did before, it seems Captain Kuchiki is still weary of Senbonzakura.

SCI-FI TRIPLE WHAMMY!

Sci-fi Triple Whammy!

Tokyopop has published many gripping manga volumes, but none more gripping and involving than these three here:

Naruto Shippuden The Movie 4: The Lost Tower
How many movies have there been now? Too many to mention? Well, this one is coming out on DVD and Blu-ray on Monday 3rd March 2014. The main part of the plot is to do with time travel, something that could well cause trouble with Naruto and his ninja friends. In this movie, Naruto and his ninja pals goes back in time to when Minato was made Hokage.

DRAGON BALL GT SEASON 2 NEWS!

Hits You Right in the Balls - Dragon Ball GT Season 2 News.

Following the exciting tour around the galaxy to recover the Black Star Dragon Balls and the epic confrontation with Baby, the final chapter in the Dragon Ball story is set to arrive in the UK on 17th March with Dragon Ball GT Season 2.

YOU HIGURI ARTICLE

You Higuri - Her Life and Works so far!

When someone mentions Cantarella, Taishou Mugen Kitan, Iskyria Roman Reimeiro Haikyoushi or Cutlass: The Time of Boys, you might not recognise the titles, but when they shout Gakuen Heaven or Gorgeous Carat - you know instantly what they are shouting about.

ANIME INFO CARDS: BLEACH

Anime Info Cards: Bleach: Series 12 Part 3

Bleach has to be one of my fave anime series. I love it as much as I do the manga and in series 12 part 3 there are some great characters you won't want to miss. Here's a look at some of them as well as the opening and closing themes:

Anime Info Cards: Sword Art Online Series 3
It's not easy finding a series that you can really enjoy, but SAO is one I've enjoyed since last year and thought I wouldn't for various reasons as I don't play such games as Final Fantasy, but that aside, I liked the story and put all the bits I liked into this info card - enjoy:

Anime Info Cards: Fairy Tail Part 6

I watched the latest part of the series and condensed my fave bits into this - enjoy:

Romance Hug-a-Thon!
When you think of anime, romance isn't the first thing that comes into your mind is it? To be honest romance anime is one of the biggest selling ever as it normally comes under shojo, but as far as I am concerned, you can't get better than the list below:

Sending you Chills: Horror anime

MVM keep giving us some of the most popular anime around, but they also know a bit about bringing out pure horror anime too: try this list for size:

Bravely Default

Welcome to Square Enix's huge world of Bravely Default, a new RPG for those who brought us Final Fantasy.

Sci-Fi Mechathon!

MVM are well known for their anime series based around a mech theme and here we have four of the best:

Exorcise this!

Blue Exorcist: The Movie

The release of this is coming soon - spring 2014 to be exact, so fans of the series can see more of their favourite son of satan in a movie length adaptation of the series they have come to know and love.

Spiritual Police Volume: 1 by Youka Nitta

Police work is never done, especially where Nagatsuma is concerned. He is sent to a masseuse called Aoi when he suffers the stresses and strains of being in the job. As Aoi is blind and has the power to heal, at first Nagatsuma doesn't believe his power, but when he is faced with the fact he has done him some good, he visits him again only to be given a message about another case he will be working on.

MCM (Midlands) Comic Con

If you are a fan of all things comics, manga, anime, movies, video games and cosplay - in other words all things Japanese, then mark this date into your diary:

SWORD ART ONLINE PART 2 REVIEW

Sword Art Online Part 2
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: 12
Running Time: 250 Mins
Audio: English & Japanese: DD 2.0
Release Date: 27/1/2014
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

After Kirito got a new improved sword, he spots an opportunity he can't miss - a ragout rabbit gambling around the forest. Keeping the animal in his infantry, he shows it to Asuna who he finds out is a top class chef. The result is she cooks it for him and she gets half - or else! This is a nice comic interlude before the manga turns much darker later.

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