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Review: Look Back – a sadly magical anime

November 10, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

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!

Filed Under: Anime Tagged With: reviews, scotland loves anime

Review: The Colours Within, wholesome anime hero

November 10, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

The Colours Within is a heartwarming and visually stunning anime that explores the power of music and friendship to overcome personal struggles.

Filed Under: Anime Tagged With: reviews, scotland loves anime

Review: Kurayuaba, charcoalpunk that comes up undercooked

November 10, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

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.

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Review: A Few Moments of Cheers

November 9, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

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.

Filed Under: Anime Tagged With: reviews, scotland loves anime

Review: Code Geass – Rozé of the Recapture parts 1, 2, 3 and 4!

November 8, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Despite the legacy of the Code Geass series and movies and despite a twisty-turny plot, Rozé of the Recapture is easy to follow.

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Review: Lupin III – The Castle of Cagliostro in 4K

November 6, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Miyazaki’s artistry is fully displayed in The Castle of Cagliostro, with lush landscapes and meticulously detailed animation.

Filed Under: Anime Tagged With: lupin the 3rd, reviews, scotland loves anime

Feel smart: A review of Zensu

October 19, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

I like Zensu loads. It will be a game I bring to meet a friend in a gaming cafe in the future. I felt smart playing it, and it may be a game that makes me better at critical thinking.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: board games, reviews

Worldbuilding Dolmenwood

October 13, 2024 by Charles Dunwoody Leave a Comment

When starting a new campaign in Dolmenwood, the following steps are recommended.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: dolmenwood, old school essentials, reviews, worldbuilding

High-quality fairytales: A review of Rackham Vale Paintbox Edition

September 22, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Inspired by the fantasy and folklore art of the 19th-century golden age illustrator Arthur Rackham, Rackham Vale is a drop-in setting for Old-School Essentials.

Filed Under: Tabletop & RPGs Tagged With: crowbar creative, old school essentials, rackham vale, reviews

A shadow that failed to cast: A review of The Crow remake

August 26, 2024 by Andrew Girdwood Leave a Comment

Rupert Sanders’ The Crow is an unremarkable supernatural revenge flick.

Filed Under: Movies Tagged With: Bill Skarsgård, reviews, the crow

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