Bloody Monday – Episode 11 (Review)
BLOODY MONDAY Episode 11 Review by David Cirone THIRD-i and Kano barge into the church, but Maya and Anzai (K) get away. Gravely injured, TakContinue reading…
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JOKER Yurusarezaru Sousakan (Series Review)
JOKER Yurusarezaru Sousakan Series Review by David Cirone Joker drags along at a snail’s pace, and whenever an opportunity for true tension coContinue reading…
Silver Ash – REBORN (review)
Silver Ash REBORN Review by Jen Wang Chinese visual kei band Silver Ash has returned from their eight-year hiatus with a vengeance. Their neContinue reading…
Doctor X – Episode 8 (Review)
Doctor X ~ Gekai Daimon Michiko Episode 8 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Daimon successfully completes Professor Torii’s surgery as BusujimaContinue reading…
Bloody Monday – Episode 10 (Review)
BLOODY MONDAY Episode 10 Review by David Cirone J threatens Haruka and makes a quick getaway when Falcon runs upstairs to protect her. Maya sContinue reading…
Doctor X – Episode 7 (Review)
Doctor X – Gekai Daimon Michiko Episode 7 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Torii continues to deny treatment, and powers through the completioContinue reading…
Galaxy 7 – Eye Of The Dragon Who Wished To Be A Man (Review)
Galaxy 7 Eye Of The Dragon Who Wished To Be A Man Review by Jen Wang Galaxy 7, the solo project of composer Daisuke Tsutsui, is known for fusContinue reading…
Bloody Monday – Episode 9 (Review)
Bloody Monday Episode 9 Review by David Cirone Maya and her terrorist squad escort Kamishima on his getaway through the prison sewers. Kano bContinue reading…
Doctor X – Episode 6 (Review)
Doctor X – Gekai Daimon Michiko Episode 6 Review by David Cirone SUMMARY Teito University Hospital Director Busujima knows a lot about DaimoContinue reading…
Bloody Monday – Episode 8 (Review)
Bloody Monday Episode 8 Review by David Cirone Falcon isn’t safe for long, and the terrorists find his hiding spot in the school darkroom. ThContinue reading…