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First Look: Orb - On the Movements of the Earth

A historical anime that pitches science against the church proves surprisingly gripping

Author: Ross Locksley


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A Look At Manga Distribution Site Coolmic
A Look At Coolmic
Eoghan O'Connell on 10 Mar 2025

A comprehensive guide to the Coolmic manga distribution website
The success and failure of Planetes
The success and failure of Planetes
Richard Durrance on 27 Feb 2025

With all the recent developments in space travel, Richard revisits one of the most prominent hard sci-fi anime of recent years.
The Samurai Pizza Cats voice actors speak out!
The Samurai Pizza Cats voice actors speak out!
Ross Locksley on 23 Feb 2025

With the original cast returning for a new game, how does it feel to be back in the saddle?
Interview About The Upcoming Anime Streaming Service OceanVeil
Interview about OceanVeil
Eoghan O'Connell on 20 Feb 2025

An Exciting New Anime Streaming Service
The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy Demo Impressions
The Hundred Line: Last Defence Academy
Ross Locksley on 19 Feb 2025

A new game from the Danganronpa team looks stylish and oozes mystery - how does the demo play?
Saying goodbye to The Pillows
Saying goodbye to The Pillows
Ross Locksley on 10 Feb 2025

After 3 decades, rock band The Pillows have disbanded. They leave behind a rare legacy of effortless Japanese cool.
First Look: Übel Blatt
First Look: Übel Blatt
Ross Locksley on 16 Jan 2025

A gory revenge fantasy based on the 2004 manga
First Look: Sakamoto Days
First Look: Sakamoto Days
Ross Locksley on 13 Jan 2025

Can a hitman ever retire?
Interview With Armonica LLC, Developers of Detective Instinct
Interview With Armonica LLC
Jared T. Hooper on 10 Jan 2025

We talk with an indie game studio with an endless passion for adventure games.
First Look: Zenshu
First Look: Zenshu
Dawfydd Kelly on 10 Jan 2025

can an artist redraw her own fate?
First Look: Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You
First Look: Anyway, I'm Falling in Love with You
Ross Locksley on 09 Jan 2025

A new season of romance dawns as Mizuho looks back on her sparkling adolescence
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved (Demo Impression)
Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved (Demo Impression)
Jared T. Hooper on 06 Jan 2025

A look at the demo for the upcoming indie adventure game "Detective Instinct: Farewell, My Beloved."
Interview with Director Javier Yañez Sanz
Interview with Director Javier Yañez Sanz
Richard Durrance on 10 Dec 2024

We discuss the creation of the film adaptation of Bookworm
Cup Dog Games Interview
Cup Dog Games Interview
Jared T. Hooper on 22 Nov 2024

An interview with the developer of Rubinite
Rubinite (Demo Impressions)
Rubinite - Demo Impressions
Jared T. Hooper on 31 Oct 2024

A look at the demo for the upcoming boss rush indie title "Rubinite."
AI Limit (Demo Impressions)
AI Limit - Demo Impressions
Jared T. Hooper on 28 Oct 2024

A preview of the limited-time demo for the upcoming Souls-like AI Limit.
Dandadan is damndadan good!
Dandadan is damndadan good!
Ross Locksley on 27 Oct 2024

Science Saru's latest anime is a rip-roaring mix of ghosts and aliens - here's why you should be watching!
Three Two One Let's Jam! - The Unofficial Cowboy Bebop Guide
Three Two One Let's Jam! - The Unofficial Cowboy Bebop Guide
Ross Locksley on 01 Oct 2024

Everything you ever wanted to know about the making of Cowboy Bebop
Music Inspired by Anime - Sex Sells Interview with Raymond M
Music Inspired by Anime - Sex Sells
Ross Locksley on 06 Sep 2024

Finding inspiration in anime and paying it forward
An Interview with TOUGEN ANKI voice actor Koutaro Nishiyama
Speaking with voice actor Koutaro Nishiyama
Ross Locksley on 21 Aug 2024

We talk to a rising star in the voice acting world!