Sand Land visually captures the essence of Akira Toriyama’s distinctive art style, known for its blend of cartoonish exaggeration and detailed mechanical designs.
Review: Look Back – a sadly magical anime
The director of Look Back is Kiyotaka Oshiyama of Devilman: Crybaby (key animation) and Chainsaw Man (devil designer). So don’t expect a wholesome story!
Review: The Colours Within, wholesome anime hero
The Colours Within is a heartwarming and visually stunning anime that explores the power of music and friendship to overcome personal struggles.
Review: Kurayuaba, charcoalpunk that comes up undercooked
Ultimately, Kurayukaba is a film that prioritises style and atmosphere over a gripping narrative, making it a visually impressive but narratively underwhelming experience for some.
Audio EXP Podcast: #261 – The Phoenix gets a podcasting gig
This is Audio EXP for Saturday, November 9th, and the episode title is The Phoenix gets a Podcasting Gig.
Review: A Few Moments of Cheers
A Few Moments of Cheers has a unique visual style that blends 3DCG animation with hand-drawn elements, creating a distinct aesthetic that sets it apart from traditional anime.
Routinely Itemised: RPGs #282
The tabletop RPG world catches up with Mongoose Publishing’s annual report, Hasbro’s declining D&D sales, the release of the first official Blades in the Dark supplement, and the arrival of Krampus-themed content
This Glasgow D&D group’s ad is a great example of roleplaying communities at their best
This week, Geek Native has been a little blown away when we were sent this video from Glasgow-based D&D group Fort-Knight Adventures!
A review of Birth of Kitarō: The Mystery of GeGeGe
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.
Special Preview: The Glove prequel, ‘Forged of Fate’
That 10th-anniversary showcase post from Bronwen also mentioned Forged of Fate. That’s a prequel for which CEO Paul Graham told us we’ll be there to learn more about Tim’s mother and autism.
