Review: Little Busters Refrain [DVD]

Every time I read the title of this season 2, I keep wanting to make a joke involving the word refrain, it’s just too easy. Little Busters Refrain is the third and final cour of the anime adaptation of Key’s visual novel of the same title. If you’ve already watched the first two cours and …
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Review: Charlotte Part One [Blu-ray, DVD]

From the mind that brought you titles such as Angel Beats and Clannad, comes an amazing story that, whilst filled with clichés, is one of my favourite anime of all time. 10/10, more baseball than Little Busters. Yes, it is surprising that after reviewing another Key title and rather disliking it that one of the …
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Does the 3 Episode Rule Need to Exist?

In the anime fandom, we have an ingrained idea that all shows can be measured by the same guidelines. There is a system that a lot of people follow called the “3 episode rule.” This states that for every anime you try, you should give it a minimum of 3 episodes to see if it …
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Review: Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel [Blu-ray]

“Welcome to the world of Pokémon!” This is how the last 15 or so Pokémon movies have started, ever since the western release stopped including Pikachu shorts. With 20 years of history behind the series, including games, a TV show, and card games, I feel certain that you have heard of this Mamoswine of a …
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Why the Netflix Model Doesn’t Work For New Anime (At the Moment)

In our new-fangled world of the internet and streaming services, innovative ways of accessing video content have become mainstream, and most consumers enjoy ’binge watching’ shows instead of the weekly format that we are accustomed to. This has its advantages, as it allows you to watch a show at your own pace, not worrying about …
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Review: Little Busters [DVD]

Do you like generic visual novel adaptations of harem situations with almost all of the romance removed? If so, you’re good, go watch Little Busters, you’ll love it. For everyone else, Little Busters is an adaptation of Key’s visual novel of the same name, produced by veteran Studio J.C Staff. With the source material having …
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