For all you viewers who see anime as predominantly a visual medium, we have two shows that take the that view to heart and make some very experimental products. The first is Inferno Cop created by former Gainax staff members. The second is the latest iteration of JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure (2012). Though they lack a [...]

Here’s proof. Happy New Years everyone!  Now that we have gone through 2012 without any Earth shattering cataclysm, I hope we can shelf any mention of the Mayans and their calendar for the rest of eternity. Just in case mankind survived, we at the Nihon Review prepared another Year in Review to look back at [...]

Today we see two different takes on more established shows among anime fans.  The first is the much anticipated Moyashimon Returns, which has the same cast and circumstances as the first season but is presented in a completely different manner.  Sadly, this change doesn’t really turn out for the better. The second is another offspring [...]

In anticipation for the new JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure television series, Kaikyaku has taken a look at previous attempts to bottle the lightning of the epic manga with reviews of Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure and Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure (2000).  If you have any taste for flair and flamboyance, then make sure you check this franchise out.  It’s [...]

Today we have an older, more classic title known as Future Boy Conan.  It should be a must watch for anyone who loves the medium as it is one of the earlier works of Miyazaki before he broke out as a movie director. The second is a high budget and high energy comedic romp about [...]