The Studio 4°C anime is directed by Shoujirou Nishimi and suits fans of surreal and/or bleak fantasy. The flying evil goose spaceship is just one example.
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!
Men are idiots: A review of Macross Plus (Movie Edition)
I was calling Macross Plus the movie edition “Top Gun in space” in my head long before I heard pretty much everyone else on the Sunday night of Scotland Loves Anime call it the same thing. Ergo, it makes it into the review. However, the male idiots in Top Gun were at least a bit […]
Robot bodies: A Review of Galaxy Express 999
Galaxy Express 999 feels more like a road movie than a grand adventure. It’s not Lord of the Rings in space despite the half-pint hero setting out on a long journey to do right and meeting mysterious warriors on the way.
Warm and a bit spicy: A review of Komada – A Whisky Family
I buy my whisky from Masters of Malt (which has an excellent whisky Santa, btw) and they’re an English company. I’m Scottish. And yet, I’m not sure I recall Scotland getting mentioned once in Komada – A Whisky Family. Despite several characters being, you know, whisky fans. It looks like I can forgive Masayuki Yoshihara […]
Sentimental sap in the best possible way: A review of The Concierge
You might want to know that Japanese celebs do many animal voices. I also got to see the feature-length show on the big screen here in Europe, and I see press coverage that says Crunchyroll will/did so a cinema release in the States.
Anti-Scooby-Doo: A review of Lonely Castle in the Mirror
If you like good stories and not too much mystery (I think the twist in the tale is easy to spot), then I’d recommend taking a trip to the Castle.
Wholesome and violent: A review of Tekkonkinkreet
Tekkonkinkreet is an English teacher’s delight. There are so many characters, motivations, and subtexts to discuss and dig into. No wonder the boys got buried.
The seductive lure of death: A review of Summer Ghost
Summer Ghost is only 40 minutes long but stunning, and perhaps that’s not a surprise coming from the director Loundraw, known for fantastic illustrations.
Not black and white: A review of Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom
Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom is worth your time and a reminder of how excellent anime storytelling can be despite a few wrinkles.
Scotland Loves Anime review: Osamu Tezuka’s Metropolis
I have no regrets, but I don’t need to give Metropolis a third chance, and when I get back into a Scotland Loves Anime cinema seat later this week, it’ll be for all new experiences.
