Legendary manga artist and character designer Akira Toriyama passes away

Mr Akira Toriyama is a legend in the field of manga. He has worked on many manga, video games and other forms of media but my

Nendoroid Levi – Attack on Titan

It’s hard to believe that Attack on Titan debuted almost nine years ago. While my heart will always belong to Mikasa the

STAR WARS: VISIONS – Japanese anime studios about to light things up!

September 22, 2021, will be a huuuuge day. Why? That’s when nine shorts set in the Star Wars universe from seven Japanes

Naruto Shippuden Jiraiya figure – all hail the pervy sage

There is a new figure in my collection rivaling my Yoko Littner as my favourite. One of the legendary Sannin, one of the pilla

Yasuke – The African samurai reimagined as a CRAZY Netflix anime series

When news broke of the new Netflix series about Yasuke – a warrior of African descent who served under Japanese daimyo O

25+ Japanese words and phrases Anime taught me

A few months ago I made a post called “Is learning Japanese with Anime, Manga and Video Games possible?” That post

Is learning Japanese with Anime, Manga and Video Games possible?

Japan is known worldwide for being one of the leaders in the video game industry. Companies such as Capcom and Nintendo are we

I watched the Fullmetal Alchemist live-action movie in Japan

Fullmetal Alchemist (Hagane no renkinjutsushi) is one of my favourite manga series at the true-to-story Fullmetal Alchemist: B

Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress – First Impressions

My on of off ride on the anime train continues as I hop on again to check out Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress or Koutetsujou no

Valkyria Chronicles PC Game

My first Valkyria Chronicles was from the anime I enjoyed watching a few years ago. I soon discovered that there was a video g

Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans First Impressions

It’s no secret that I am a huge Gundam fan. While I haven’t watched EVERY anime incarnation, I’ve watched my

One-Punch Man Anime: Thoughts on season one

One-Punch Man is an ongoing action manga that was first published in 2009. Since then it has sold millions of copies and it re

Dragon Ball Z Resurrection F coming to Jamaica

I might have been the last anime geek in Jamaica to find out but its been confirmed that Dragon Ball Z Resurrection F is comin

Attack on Titan: Junior High – anime adaptation

The spin-off manga Attack on Titan: Junior High  known as Shingeki! Kyojin Chūgakkō in Japan which is  based on Hajime Isa

Dragon Ball Z: Resurrection F – Trailer

I warned you to brace yourself, Dragon Ball is coming. I am here to tell you that its coming even faster that we thought! Seri

Haikyū!! – First Impressions

I continue to have a hard time finding many modern anime that can keep me interested beyond the first few episodes. So I decid

Japanese Anime Festival in Jamaica – Recap

Last weekend was a special time for anime lovers in Jamaica. An actual two day Japanese Anime Festival was held at the St Andr

Japanese Anime Festival in Jamaica

The Japanese Embassy in Jamaica and the Japan Foundation is teaming up to stage another Japanese Anime Festival in Jamaica. Th

Brace yourself, Dragon Ball is returning

Rekindle your love affiar with your favourite Dragon Ball character (in my case its Vegeta) ladies and gentlemen for the anime

Boruto: Naruto the Movie – Trailer and Info

The baton has been handing over from one generation to the next in the Naruto series. Boruto (“Bolt” pronounced wi

Aldnoah.Zero – Mecha Anime done (mostly) right

Twelve episodes of this seasons breakout anime hit Aldnoah.Zero has come and gone. In my first impressions post about Aldnoa

Speed Drawing Gatchaman with Masami Suda

Long time veteran of the anime/manga industry in Japan Masami Suda was the special guest and a big attraction at Anime Nation

Anime Nation 2014

Anime Nation continues to grow from strength to strength. Now in its fifth year the annual anime and Japanese cultural expo di

Aldnoah Zero – First Impressions

Aldnoah Zero is the second anime I took a look at from the spring 2014 season premieres after Tokyo Ghoul. There are a number