I enjoyed the series Neon Genesis Evangelion. I enjoyed it despite the “hero” Shinji being something of a milksop. I enjoyed it despite the weird ending. The ending was weird, I’m told, because they ran out of budget. Solution – lots of surreal stuff happens. Over. You’re left asking “What?” As sometimes happens with series […]
Anime reviews, trailers and news
Welcome to Geek Native's dedicated Anime section, your portal to the latest and greatest from Japan. From action-packed shonen and fantastical isekai to slice-of-life comedies and mech-filled sci-fi, we cover the full spectrum of anime. This is the place for news on upcoming series, reviews of current seasons, and trailers for the most anticipated new releases.
Whether you're a seasoned otaku or just starting your journey, we'll help you discover what to watch next. For those ready to dive in, you can explore a huge library of series, both new and classic, over at Crunchyroll. Stay tuned for our latest recommendations and updates!
Sakasama no Patema: Patema Inverted review
This is the first time that I’ve enjoyed an anime while being barely able to watch it. Patema Inverted is about the brave and curious girl who goes exploring in her underground world of tunnels and ruins and discovers a horrible truth. The film is sci-fi to the extent that it is set after a […]
Little Witches Yoyo & Nene review
Intended for children, despite being directed by Takayuki Hirao responsible for Tokyo Fish Attack, Little Witches will entertain anime loving adults. I enjoyed it even if there was a tendency to throw in rainbows and hearts. Nene and Yoyo are are pair of curse breaking sisters. They’re Witches for Hire in a fantasy world. Yoyo, […]
A review of Fuse: Memoirs of the Hunter Girl
Fuse Teppo Musume no Torimonocho seems to be called either Fuse: Memoirs of the Hunter Girl or Fuse: A Gun Girl’s Detective Story in English. I think Hunter Girl fits better. Fuse by Masayuki Miyaji is a blend of fantasy and Japan history. There’s plenty of action here; samurai warriors and werewolves, with rooftop chases […]
Gusukobudori no Denki: The Life of Guskou Budori review
Surreal and Buddhist, I’m told. The Life of Guskou Budori is based on Kenji Miyazawa’s novel. A significant change in the anime is that the characters are anthropomorphic cats with the exception of spirit like entities from dream sequences which look like grotesque people. Cats are cute and all that but The Life of Guskou […]
Koto no ha no niwa: Garden of Words review
Garden of Words is a beautiful short, only 47 minutes, anime from Makoto Shinkai. It is a film about rain and feet. The animation is simply stunning. The first few minutes of footage, from the opening credits through to the introduction of the characters is remarkable. The scene of a branch dipping into a lake […]
Irregular Reconnaissance: Anime #2
The Irregular Reconnaissance column at Geek Native takes a quick look at serial geeky things. This is the anime branch of the series and it’ll catch you up with the viewing of Geek Native HQ along with notes on where you can tune in. Are you watching any of these shows or have a recommendation […]
A MMO gamer’s take on Sword Art Online
In this article MMO gamer L. Meridian takes a look at the first series of the anime Sword Art Online. The anime is based on Reki Kawahara’s light novel and published by ASCII Media Works. The series is currently available to stream at Crunchyroll and at Scotland Comic Con it was announced that Manga UK […]
Future Diary at a glimpse
In this article L. Meridian takes a look at the first episode of the anime Future Diary. The manga is written by Sakae Esuno and published, in English, by Tokyopop. The anime comes via the studio Asread with Funimation enjoying the license in the US and Kaze in the UK. At first glance, Future Diary […]
What if Attack on Titan had cute monsters? Pokemon mashup
Is there a connection between these monsters and mankind? Is there anyway we can harness the power of these creatures and use them to battle for us? Questions that might like the awesome Attack on Titan with Pokemon? Perhaps? If I push my luck! At the very least these questions are an excuse to admire […]
