Category Archives: Reviews

Only having seen Scott Pilgrim in the form of user’s avatars on certain forums, I had no idea what I was getting into.

Then I found out Paul Robertson was doing the sprite work. Then I found out Anamanaguchi was doing the soundtrack. If there really was such a thing as a “nerdgasm”, I believe I had one.

Every once in a while, a movie comes along that surprises you. This will be one of them.

The other day, I picked up some shooting games called Deathsmiles and Sin and Punishment 2: Star Successor.

I was under the impression that these were arcade shooters. I was prepared for it to not be like Modern Warfare 2, but I figured it would be like Ikaruga or something. The same people made that awesome arcade puzzle-shooter, so the chances should have been high right?

Nothing could prepare me for how wrong I was.

A few months ago, my friend posted a video from this band on his facebook and I was mesmerized by the unique sound of Transistor Kirac ever since.

Traditionally, when one thinks of Japanese rock music, they think of a bunch of dudes singing as low as they can a la Gackt or Luna Sea. In this entry, we’ll explore four different albums from artists with female singers.

It’s getting warmer, and there’s nothing you want to do more than geek out inside with some amazing rock music that will get you in the mood for school to be over. This week, we have new (in the states) releases from Inugami Circus-dan, wistaria, Taia, and 101a. Each artist’s album has a diverse offering of sound and texture. As long as you’re into rock music and don’t mind it being in a language you can’t understand, I’m sure you’ll find something you can enjoy!

This year, the Middle Tennessee Anime Convention had their first overseas band in the form of Quaff.

That’s what this game is quite guilty of.

Too bad there’s already a game called Mother, because it also would have been fitting for Final Fantasy XIII! It holds your hand, like a little child whose eyes are blinded by the bright lights of the shiny new world.

She’s a pop star with a song on the billboard top 100 that claims be a rebel, oh boy! I first heard her song Tik Tok back in early January on the radio. At first, I thought it was a new Millionaires song. Then I realized it wasn’t nearly as raunchy or as dance-oriented. Unlike Read more...

Ever go to a Japanese restaurant and see those fancy oil paintings on the wall? In Muramasa, the traditional art of Edo era Japan comes to life in the form of a 2D side-scrolling action game with a tinge of RPG elements. If you’re familiar with Vanillaware’s past endeavors such as Princess Crown or Odin Read more...

On Sex and Communication: Maka Maka