Tuesday 31 May 2016

ANIME REVIEW; YU-GI-OH! SEASON 5

 Yu-gi-oh! Season 5 The Official Fifth Season (episodes 190-236) DVD
Yu-Gi-Oh! Season 5
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: 12
Running Time: 128 Mins
Audio: English & Japanese DD 2.0
Release Date: 6/6/2016
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes 

For four seasons now, Yugi has pondered about his past and how he could have possibly got to become the fighter he has without the Pharaoh's help, and now he is close to finding the answers thanks to the three god cards he now has in his possession. Yugi is pleased that the cards are back in the pack and they can take the journey to the museum where they can be appreciated, but now is not the time. Now they are enjoying a well-earned break from fighting where Yugi has the girls fighting over him!

Wednesday 18 May 2016

THE QUEST FOR NOBILITY THE RULE OF OTHARIA BOOK 1 BY DEBRA MARTIN


The Quest for Nobility The Rule of Otharia Book 1
Debra Martin
Publisher: Amazon Media EU
Pages:254
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

Synopsis:
The idyllic life of royal teenagers, Darius and Dyla Telkur, from the planet Otharia takes a horrifying turn when their parents are murdered. With their cousin appointed as Regent until Darius comes of age, it doesn't take the twins long to figure out that he’s bent on stealing their throne one way or another. To escape their cousin’s wrath and a false murder charge, they flee to the only safe place they know where no one will find them – the forbidden and quarantined planet Earth.

NOVEL REVIEW: THE CHAKRA DIARIES BY BECCA CHOPRA


The Chakra Diaries
Author: Becca Chopra
Publisher: CreateSpace
Genre: Metaphysical and Spiritual
ISBN:1450531911
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes

Synopsis:
Balance your own chakras as you learn how these "energy centers" affect love and loss, health and happiness, life and death for the participants in a chakra workshop. You'll laugh, cry and and maybe even jump for joy as you experience their transformation with them! Whether you're an avid yogi or yogini or have never heard of chakras, you'll find this look at the human condition and the miracles that can happen through forgiveness, love and energy healing to be both enlightening and entertaining. Chakra balancing techniques and wisdom are woven throughout the life stories.

Tuesday 10 May 2016

YAOI REVOLUTION'S NEW ART BOOK - SAMURAI 2.0 PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN!

Samurai 2.0 - The New Art Book by Yaoi Revolution
SAMURAI 2.0 PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN!!

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Samurai 2.0 is a tribute to men and fantasy male creatures by an elite group of international aritsts. It contains over 70 full-color illustrations and 6 Step by Steps of the artists’ works.

Monday 9 May 2016

COMIC REVIEW: STAR WARS: CHEWBACCA



Star Wars: Chewbacca
Author/Art: Duggan Noto
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes


Set after the Battle of Yavin and the Death Star's demise, young girl, Zarro wants to free her imprisoned father from the mines. She is powerless, that is until fate arranges a meeting between her and famed wookie, Chewbacca.

COMIC REVIEW: BATMAN VOLUME 3: DEATH OF THE FAMILY


Batman Volume 3: Death of the FamilyAuthor/Art:  Scott Snyder, Greg Capullo and Jonathan Glapion
Reviewed by: Sandra Scholes

What could be worse than The Joker attacking The Batman? The Joker attacking all those he considers friends. Robin, Commissioner Gordon, Alfred, Nightwing and other superheroes are targeted to frustrate Batman enough to take action. Only a terrible secret that comes to light will hurt Batman even more and cause him to lose sight of his true objective.

ANIME REVIEW: GOLDEN TIME COLLECTION 2

Golden Time Collection 2 (episodes 13-24) DVD
Golden Time Collection 2
Released By: Animatsu
Rating: 12
Running Time: 300 Mins
Audio: English DD 5.1 & Jap DD 2.0 with English subs
Release Date: 9/5/2016
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes 

Summer vacation is on the cards for Banri and as it's also the Awa Dance Festival, and the festival also includes getting along with students from other universities, there could be lots of fun too, not just competing. It's all about the taking part. While all the guys are braving the heat, the girls can't cope with wearing their outfits in such weather.

ANIME MOVIE: GHOST IN THE SHELL THE NEW MOVIE

Ghost In The Shell: The New Movie DVD
Ghost in the Shell The New Movie
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: 15
Running Time: 100 Mins
Audio: English & Jap DD 5.1 with English subs
Release Date: 9/5/2016
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes 

There have been many animated movies made from Ghost in the Shell. All different, but all trace the discoveries of Major Motoko Kusanagi while she is working for the Public Security Section 9, a special task force comprised of former officers working for the police. Here, Motoko is ordered to take on an organisation of terrorists who have taken over a building and have hostages. She and her newly appointed men have to use their knowledge to sort them out, but as there are other outside influences who could cause trouble, Section 9 is very much needed.

Monday 2 May 2016

ANIME REVIEW: BLADE DANCE OF THE ELEMENTALERS

Blade Dance Of The Elementalers Complete Season 1 Collection DVD
Blade Dance of the Elementalers
Released By: Animatsu
Rating: 15
Running Time: 300 Mins
Audio: English DD 5.1 & Jap DD 2.0 with English subs
Release Date: 2/5/2016
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes 

Kamito Kazehaya spots a girl taking a bath in a nearby pool - the mere fact she sees him spying on her doesn't trouble him until she sets her magical whip on him, nearly killing him. What he discovers is she is a Princess Maiden of Areisha Spirit Academy, one of many who are all women, and all powerful and aren't used to being around men!

LIVE ACTION MOVIE REVIEW: YAKUZA APOCALYPSE

Yakuza Apocalypse DVD
Yakuza Apocalypse
Released By: Manga Entertainment
Rating: 18
Running Time: 125 Mins
Audio: Japanese DD 5.1 & Jap DD 2.0 with English subs
Release Date: 2/5/2016
Reviewed By: Sandra Scholes 

Yakuza boss, Kamiura is admired in his neighbourhood, seen as a man of the people after the global recession who takes care of those in need. He is ruthless and controls his henchmen with an iron hand, but they don't know what sort of man he is, that he is actually otherworldly.