I had high hopes for The Tunnel to Summer, The Exit of Goodbyes. I enjoyed the feature-length and was moved by it sometimes, but I’m not sure all my aspirations were met.
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!
Friendship is magical: A review of Her Blue Sky anime
Mari Okada is the writer of this magical piece about friendship, sisters and the ghosts of the living.
The future is friendly robots: A review of the Break of Dawn anime
I won’t watch Break of Dawn again, but glad I caught it on the big screen at Scotland Loves Anime.
Heartbreak wholesome: A review of Hula Fulla Dance
At a second glance, Hula Fulla Dance is about making new connections to replace old ones, about renewal and friendship.
Cucumber horses: A review of Garden of Remembrance
I was lucky enough to catch the world premiere of Naoko Yamada’s Garden of Remembrance at Scotland Loves Anime (Edinburgh).
Junji Ito Maniac: Netflix releases a barely Safe For Work teasers
Junji Ito Maniac is expected to be 20 stories, including Tomie, Sōichi, and The Hanging Balloons.
Break of Dawn: Surreal sci-fi kids on bikes
The first trailer for Break of Dawn was about incoming death because it’s set on Earth when we know we’re going to get hit by a comet.
Saving 80,000 Gold in Another World for My Retirement: Your RPG skills for profit!
A near-death encounter and the knack for adventuring in RPGs give our hero a chance to retire.
Mou Ippon! looks like a wholesome story of girls fighting
Yu Muraoka’s “Ippon” Again! (Mou Ippon!) is a manga about a girl’s judo club at school.
Creepy or not? Lonely Castle in the Mirror
It’s a mysterious and mild start to the trailer, seemingly to show a slow life in the Lonely Castle, but the final moments are packed with more action.
