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TV Review: Tokyo Trial Four-Part Mini-Series
In the wake of World War II, 11 Allied judges are tasked with weighing the fates of Japanese war criminals in a tense international trial!
Produced by NHK, FATT Productions and Don Carmody Television
Distributed by NHK in association with Netflix
Released in Japan and worldwide on Netflix in December 2016
Directed by Pieter Verhoeff and Rob W. King Read more…
DVD Review: Strike Witches Complete Series 2 Collection
A group of flying aces called STRIKE WITCHES lead the battle to regain control of Earth!
During 1944 in Europe a peculiar alien race called the Neuroi made itself known to the humans. For the 501st Joint Fighter Wing, going up against the Neuroi was a walk in the park as they saved Galia from the threat of impending death and destruction. The all-girl pilots however still have to face their enemy again later. The setting is of a different world, set in the same time as World War II where it is the Strike Witches who are protecting Earth from these invasions where the Neuroi take the place of the Read more…
Travel & Tourism: Activity Holidays In Japan
Japan has a comprehensive and diverse range of attractions to offer!
Japan is often thought of as one of the world’s technology hubs. With activity tours, however, you can see its little-known side filled with natural, historical and cultural wonders. There is more to Japan than what you can find in its hustling and Read more…
DVD Review: Black Lagoon Season 1 & 2 Collection
A well constructed violent black comedy anime!
Black Lagoon is an interesting series, based on the manga by Rei Hiroe and produced by Madhouse. This DVD set consists of the first and second series “The Second Barrage” and contains no extra content. The series itself comprises of 2-3 mini adventure episode with no overall plot to follow. Instead these stories are used to explore the characters of shipping company Lagoon in this fast paced black comedy.
The Black Lagoon of the title is a World War II American torpedo boat that is very fast and maneuverable, and is used by the Read more…
DVD Review: Deadball (Deddoboru) – A Film By Yudai Yamaguchi
Full of unique ways of presenting us with outlandish gore!
Baseball prodigy Jubeh Yakyu (Tak Sakaguchi) is the most feared and dangerous juvenile delinquent in all of Japan. After accidentally causing the death of his father with a super-powered, deadly fireball pitch, Jubeh swore off baseball and became a criminal and now, at 17, has been sent to the Pterodactyl Juvenile Reformatory for hardened criminals. Headmistress Ishihara, the granddaughter of a World War II Nazi collaborator, runs the institution with an iron fist and the enthusiastic help of her sadistic assistant, Ilsa. After arriving at Read more…