‘Rurouni Kenshin: The Beginning’ review: A star-crossed love drawn in blood

[Editor’s Note: Analysis of this franchise should note that the original Rurouni Kenshin manga this series is based on was created by Nobuhiro Watsuki. Details of criminal charges against him can be found in detail here. Neither Watsuki himself, nor…

‘Rurouni Kenshin: The Final’ Review: The Iconic Samurai Hits Netflix Worldwide

[Editor’s Note: Analysis of this franchise should also note that the original Rurouni Kenshin manga this series is based on was created by Nobuhiro Watsuki. Details of criminal charges against him can be found in detail here. Neither Watsuki’s himself,…

Fullmetal Alchemist (2017) Movie Review

Fullmetal Alchemist was a wonderful, engaging manga and anime series that proved to be a stellar entry point to the medium for many young people in the early 2000s, myself included. FMA was able to transcend the silly nature of…

Ghost in the Shell: Official Trailer

This morning the official trailer for the American adaptation of Ghost in the Shell was released after a few months of idiosyncratic trailers in 10 second bursts and a whitewashing controversy that caught more attention of viewers than the marketing…