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All Posts Tagged With "adventure"

The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – Magi: Sinbad no Bouken

The “King of the Seven Seas” gets his own spin-off show about his incredible adventures.
By Guest Writer | Jan 27, 2017 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

Magi: Sinbad no Bouken

Magi’s “King of the Seven Seas” had so many incredible adventures in his younger days that he got his own spin-off series. Carrying the One Piece feel with …

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12 Must-Watch Korean Dramas of 2016 – by Genre

Here's your complete guide to the best Korean dramas of the year by category.
By Angela | Dec 28, 2016 | Drama

It’s another strong year for Korean dramas marked by groundbreaking hits, the glorious return of megastars, and the birth of a new generation of A-listers. From a theme perspective, this year seems a bit tamer than last year. With a few exceptions, the …

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3 Unique Anime Shorts That Deserve Your Attention

These shorts are more creative and fun than your typical full-length anime. Check them out!
By Guest Writer | Aug 31, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Max Iorio.

With each passing anime season, there’s always bound to be a particular amount of hype for a handful of different shows. But think about the last time any of the most anticipated …

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KonoSuba Anime Review

GOOD!
A unique "trapped in a video game" anime that hilariously parodies "the chosen one" trope.
By Guest Writer | Jul 8, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Max Iorio.

Surprise of the Season

Sword Art Online, like it or hate it, introduced not only a new wave of anime fans, but also a new kind of anime that many are familiar …

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Moorim School Korean Drama Review

BAD
An elaborate setup of mysteries turned into havoc by poor execution and shallow characters.
By Monisha | Apr 16, 2016 | Drama

Failing Grade

Moorim School is a fantasy action drama centered around an enigmatic school hidden from the world and students with powers unbeknownst to themselves. As the students try to make sense of peculiar incidents happening at the school, they …

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Hyper Light Drifter Game Review (PC)

GOOD!
A polished blend of Zelda-style exploration and puzzles with Dark Souls-like brutality.
By Andrew | Apr 3, 2016 | Gaming

Risk and Reward

Finally released after a very successful 2013 Kickstarter campaign, Hyper Light Drifter is here to satisfy your old school gaming itch. It’s a gorgeous pixel art game with fluid animations and tight gameplay that harkens back to …

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Digimon Adventure tri. Ketsui Anime Review

GOOD!
The quality of this film more than surpasses any biased nostalgia from the series' past.
By Guest Writer | Mar 13, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Sam Gubitz.

No Doubt

In a follow up to Toei Animation’s first Digimon Adventure tri. film, which was only released late last year, many were delighted to find that the second film would be …

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders – Battle in Egypt Anime Review

GOOD!
A truly JoJo second half with more laughs, more thrills, and more unforgettable moments.
By Guest Writer | Feb 12, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Liam O’Loghlen.

CRUSADERS!! In Egypt!!

To be quite blunt, Stardust Crusaders isn’t my favorite portion of Hirohiko Araki’s ongoing JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure saga, as you may have guessed if you read my thoughts on …

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JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: Stardust Crusaders Anime Review

GOOD!
An iconic JoJo story arc about the shenanigans of five flamboyant muscle-bound goofballs.
By Guest Writer | Feb 9, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Liam O’Loghlen.

CRUSADERS!!

Hirohiko Araki’s JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure is an enigmatic cult hit of 80’s shounen manga. What began as some sort of flamboyant amalgamation that can only be described as Fist of the …

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Arslan Senki Season 1 Anime Review

MEH..
A decent adventure with a great lead character, whose grand scale is only just beginning.
By Andrew | Jan 29, 2016 | Anime

From Kid to King

Arslan Senki (The Heroic Legend of Arslan) has a long history, reaching back to 1986 with the original fantasy novel by Yoshiki Tanaka. Recently in 2013, it received a new manga adaptation with Hiromu Arakawa, of …

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7 Must-Watch Korean Dramas of 2015 — by Genre

Find out which Korean dramas are our top-picks for the year.
By Angela | Jan 5, 2016 | Drama

2015 was a prolific year for Korean drama, not just in sheer number of dramas produced, but also in the diversity of themes and genres. Creative and offbeat concepts ranging from multiple personalities, to supernatural powers, to vampires, drew a lot …

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Rokka no Yuusha Anime Review

GOOD!
A solid mystery anime with some animation and pacing hiccups.
By Andrew | Dec 31, 2015 | Anime

Trust No One

A legend says that whenever the Demon God arises, the Goddess of Fate will summon six heroes and grant them the power to save the world. These six heroes are called the Rokka no Yuusha, or Braves of …

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Overlord Anime Review

MEH..
While it's a lot of fun, the anime never goes all out and leaves a lot of unused potential.
By Andrew | Dec 16, 2015 | Anime

Restrained Ruler

Momonga was just a regular guy who plays the D-MMORPG (Dive-MMO, a VR game) Yggdrasil, until after 12 years the servers are quietly shut down. But, with a deep love for the game, he stays logged in until …

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Fullmetal Alchemist: Conqueror of Shamballa Anime Review

MEH..
Regardless of flaws, it's a must-watch if you want any closure for Fullmetal Alchemist (2003).
By Guest Writer | Dec 9, 2015 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Sam Gubitz.

Out of Place

Fullmetal Alchemist (2003), the first anime adaption of the original 2001 manga of the same name, doesn’t have what many consider a “proper” ending. That is, the series doesn’t …

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Fullmetal Alchemist (2003) Anime Review – Part 2

GOOD!
Memorable moments are derailed by jarring flashbacks and a messy plot.
By Guest Writer | Dec 3, 2015 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Sam Gubitz.

Off the Rails

This is the second half of my review for Fullmetal Alchemist (2003). As stated in the first half of my review, this is the original anime adaptation of the …

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