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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!

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Anime Reports

Continuing the archive of independent Anime reporting (Archive Page 138).

Momo Kyun Sword trailer

April 22, 2014 by Andrew Girdwood 1 Comment

Momo Kyun Sword won’t win any prizes for sensible female armour design. Despite the impression the trailer might give, which also acts to introduce the theme song “Momorio Fantasy” by Haruka Chisuga, Momo Kyun Sword is actually based on a famous Japanese folklore. The story Momotaro (which translates as Peach Boy) follows a boy born […]

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Mind over matter: A review of Guilty Crown Part 2

April 19, 2014 by Andrew Girdwood 2 Comments

Part two of Manga’s Guilty Crown means episodes 12 to 21 and it also counts as one of those second halves to a hard hitting anime where the audience has every right to say; “Oh? There’s a part two?” For a review of part one pop over to The Power of Kings review published back […]

Filed Under: Anime Tagged With: manga uk, reviews

Irregular Reconnaissance: Anime #8

March 30, 2014 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Here we have another unscheduled look at anime series both old and new. In Irregular Reconnaissance I share mini-reviews of anime that’s won my time recently in the hope they’ll help guide your choices. Anime fan too? Found something good to watch recently? Share your thoughts and reviews in the comments below. Arpeggio of Blue […]

Filed Under: Anime Tagged With: dragon ball gt, dragonball, Fairy Tail, Irregular Reconnaissance, one piece

Irregular Reconnaissance: Anime #7

March 16, 2014 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

You’re a roleplayer with a healthy interest in anime. Or you’re an anime fan tempted by roleplaying. In either scenario there’s a wide range of anime titles to pick from. It’s a challenge. In the anime slice of Irregular Reconnaissance a gaming anime fan walks through his most recent watching. It’s a catch-up. It’s a […]

Filed Under: Anime Tagged With: Campione, dragon ball gt, Fairy Tail, Irregular Reconnaissance, Naruto Shippuden, reviews

Ghost clans go to war: Review of Nura – Rise of the Yokai Clan

March 15, 2014 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Nura – Rise of the Yokai Clan series 2 part 1 hit the UK shelves this month care of Manga UK. It was an interesting set of discs for me. I had been watching the Yokai Clan via Anime on Demand and must have got more than halfway through when the site closed up. Could […]

Filed Under: Anime Tagged With: demons, manga uk, reviews

8 visions of the dragon god Shenlong

March 13, 2014 by Andrew Girdwood 2 Comments

In Chinese mythology Shenlong (or Shen-lung; translating to spirit dragon) is the master of storms and bringer of rain. He has significance equal to that of the celestial dragon Tianlong. By VampirePrincess007 / Natalia on Deviant Art. I first encountered Shenlong by watching Dragon Ball. It’s that image of a huge, spiralling green dragon that […]

Filed Under: Anime, Art Tagged With: dragon ball gt, dragonball, dragons

Nirvana: A review of Fairy Tail part 5

March 11, 2014 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Part 5 of Fairy Tail means episodes 49 to 60. It’s an important section of the Fairy Tail mythos too. In the previous 50 or so episodes we’ve met Natsu, Lucy and then the Fairy Tail guild. We’ve gone on missions with Erza and Gray, encountered the Tower of Heaven and really serious Guild politics. […]

Filed Under: Anime Tagged With: Fairy Tail, reviews

Blade & Soul: Trailer and character art

March 10, 2014 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Blade & Soul is a Korean MMORPG and it is popular enough to be getting the anime treatment. Gonzo are handling the project with Hiroshi Takeuchi (Bodacious Space Pirates) and Hiroshi Hamasaki (Steins;Gate) directing. This is not an anime that goes into battle sensible female armour. It’s inspired, in part, by the four benevolent animals […]

Filed Under: Anime, PC Tagged With: mmorpg, trailers

A blast from the past: Naruto Shippuden movie 4 – The Lost Tower

March 2, 2014 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The Lost Tower starts well. We don’t have some of the momentum issues that Naruto sometimes suffers from. It’s combat from the outset and it is designed to grab your attention. The start of the movie sees Yamato leading a mission to capture a puppet master called Mukade. Naruto, Sai and Sakura are with him. […]

Filed Under: Anime, Movies Tagged With: manga uk, naruto, Naruto Shippuden, reviews

Irregular Reconnaissance: Anime #6

March 2, 2014 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

What’s worth watching? What’s best giving a miss? If you’re making your way through any anime series then please leave your suggestions in the comments below. In the meantime; here’s a catch up on the latest batch of anime I’ve been watching. Consider these status reports or micro reviews. Strike the Blood Episode 9 Strike […]

Filed Under: Anime Tagged With: Campione, dragon ball, dragon ball gt, Irregular Reconnaissance, one piece, reviews, strike the blood, sword art online

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