I was back at Scotland Loves Anime for the second time this year, accompanied by Girdy (who is determined to see every single film again for SLA 2024), and this time it was for Birth of Kitarō: The Mystery of GeGeGe.
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!
Review: Code Geass – Rozé of the Recapture parts 1, 2, 3 and 4!
Despite the legacy of the Code Geass series and movies and despite a twisty-turny plot, Rozé of the Recapture is easy to follow.
Attack on Titan: The Last Attack – what will the new post-credit scene be? [+ new official illustration]
Ever since it was announced a few ago that Attack on Titan: The Last Attack will feature a new post-credit scene, speculation has been rife.
Review: Lupin III – The Castle of Cagliostro in 4K
Miyazaki’s artistry is fully displayed in The Castle of Cagliostro, with lush landscapes and meticulously detailed animation.
Review: Promare [Scotland Loves Anime 2024]
Scotland Loves Anime (Edinburgh Edition) kicked off last night, when self and Girdy found ourselves at The Cameo to see Promare (2019)!
Detective Conan: Japan’s #1 film runs on cinema screens in the UK this weekend
It’s a big deal. This long-running franchise is significant in Japan, and this feature-length is the highest-grossing hit of the year: 6 weeks at number 1 and 10.8 million tickets sold.
Scotland Loves Anime expands to London
Geek Native’s favourite animated film festival, Scotland Loves Anime, is turning 15 and growing.
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim upgrades a nameless NPC to the main character
While the annals detail kings’ lineage and deeds, this war hinges on a nameless figure, a young woman reduced to a pawn in a power play.
Bleach anime: Limited collector’s edition hits Thousand Year pre-order
Bleach follows the story of Ichigo Kurosaki, a teenager who can see ghosts. His life drastically turns when he encounters Rukia Kuchiki, a Soul Reaper, who bestows her powers upon him after she is injured.
Check out the trailer for Orb: On the Movements of the Earth anime [October 2024 premiere announced]
A first look at the upcoming Orb: On the Movements of the Earth anime has just been released in the form of a teaser trailer and awesome new visual, giving us a glimpse of what’s to come from the eagerly anticipated historical drama series.




