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 […]
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!
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 […]
Mashup: Attack on Totoro
The question is no longer, “Can you mash up My Neighbour Totoro with Attack on Titan?” Why not? Ron Chan shows quite clearly that you can. The question is now, “Should you mash up y Neighbour Totoro with Attack on Titan?” What do you think? Entirely too weird? Horribly good?
Wizard Barristers trailer
The official website for Studio Pierrot’s Wizard Barristers is now online and the first promotional video live. The anime will be animate by ARMS, the group responsible for the animation of Elfen Lied and Kite, and will be directed by Yasuomi Umetsu (Kite). As the name suggests the series blends magic with.. er, legal practice. […]
Manga promise news for Scotland Comic Con
Back in November 2012 MCM announced Scotland Comic Con. We’ve had little in the way of updates since then although I can confirm that Geek Native will be ticket holders. In this video Jerome Mazandarani, Head of Marketing and Acquisitions at Manga UK, announces Sword Art Online will be imported to the UK on DVD […]
Irregular Reconnaissance: Anime #1
Geek Native’s Irregular Reconnaissance column takes a look at geeky things that have been distracting us. Consider the post a series of micro reviews for episodic titles. This batch of anime was exclusively watched via CrunchRolly streaming via the Xbox 360 app. Attack on Titan Episodies 1 to 15 It’s easy to see why Attack […]
Three minutes of Captain Harlock
Harlock has been many incarnations but this computer animated Space Pirate Captain Harlock looks like it’ll be one of the best. Jinx. You certainly can get a food feel for the movie with this chunky trailer, more than 3 minutes in length and full of beautiful space scenes of deadly battle and explosions. The Japanese […]
Will Little Witch Academia 2 awaken anime studios across Japan?
This isn’t yet another Kicktarter. For a start, this is a Kickstarter to do the wonderful Little Witch Academia a free anime from Studio Trigger. Also, this is the Kickstarter that introduced the Japanese anime studios to crowd funding. Here’s the original. If the promise of a sequel feels like a “shut up and take […]
Trailer for Kamisama no Inai Nichiyobi
Kamisama no Inai Nichiyobi is a fantasy anime from Madhouse. It is set 15 years after the Sunday God abandoned the world. Humans have stopped being born and have stopped dying. The anime features Ai, a young girl who acts as a “Gravekeeper”, someone who tries to give the “would be dead” some peace. Her […]
A review of 009 Re: Cyborg
009 Re: Cyborg is an anime from Ghost in the Shell’s Kenji Kamiyama and Production I.G. I watched it here in Edinburgh, on a big cinema screen, as it’s the debut title from new Scottish based anime distributor Anime Limited. In short; it’s a cracking film, thoroughly engaging and blisteringly contemporary. Then it stops and […]
