Madhouse is a studio that seems to be able to consistently produce excellent anime.  Today we have reviews of two particular Madhouse gems.  Kavik Ryx has written a review for Gungrave, one of my personal favourite series, which is something that’s been long overdue on this site.  Meanwhile zzeroparticle was impressed by one of their […]

That was the question TIF found himself asking at the end of The Sacred Blacksmith.  And while he wasn’t a fan, he was almost just as annoyed with how anime fans reacted to it.  Meanwhile, I watched Trapeze.  There’s no other anime quite like it, but it’s not quite as bizarre as it first makes […]

AC has had a look at the latest chapter in the TTGL saga, Tengen Toppa Gurren-Lagann: Lagann-hen, and while he found it entertaining, he was a little disappointed there weren’t more new scenes in it. On the other hand, disappointment doesn’t even start to describe Shadowmage’s reaction to Mobile Suit Gundam Formula 91. […]

“Winners” more accurately, as the depth of applicants in the NHRV staff contest was so good that we decided to accept three new writers.  So congratulations to kadian1364, Buttercup and Kylaran.
kadian1364 has been posting enthusiastic and insightful comments on many different corners of the anime blogosphere for some time, and he kicks things off with […]

The NHRV staff contest will be closing in just two days, so don’t forget to get your application in.  This will be the last chance you’ll have to join The Nihon Review for a while, as we’ll be closing applications temporarily once the contest is over.  Get on board, it’s a great opportunity to improve […]