When the teaser trailer came out I mentioned how this show's source material - the manga of the same name by Yoshiro Togashi - was something I grew up hearing about. I don't remember an episode of the anime but I can still recognize its iconic theme song. This live-action adaptation is a great way … Continue reading YuYu Hakusho (Season Review) | Captivatingly Engaging For Seasoned Fans and Newcomers
https://www.tumblr.com/wornoutspines/786709714760269824/yuyu-hakusho-trailer Writer: Yoshihiro Togashi (Manga), Akira Morii, Kazutaka Sakamoto, Tatsurō Mishima Director: Shō Tsukikawa Stars: Takumi Kitamura, Shuhei Uesugi, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongō This wasn't needed, at least for me. I was going to check out that show anyway but I like seeing a full trailer. The show appears to have the right amount of … Continue reading Yu Yu Hakusho | Trailer
"They lie because they're scared. People will say anything. Do anything to keep from being hurt." The Sandman
Writers: Neil Gaiman, Matt Wagner (Comics) Creator: Steve Yockey Stars: Max Jenkins, George Rexstrew, Kassius Nelson, Briana Cuoco, Ruth Connell, Jenn Lyon, Caitlin Reilly, Yuyu Kitamura This looks quirky and a bit cheap, however, if the writing and acting are solid this could be very fun and spooky. Coming in 2024 on Netflix
Writers: Liu Cixin (Novels), David Benioff, D.B. Weiss & Alexander Woo (Showrunners) Directors: Minkie Spiro, Derek Tsang Stars: Saamer Usmani, Marko Kelly, Jess Hong, Jovan Adepo, Sea Shimooka, Benedict Wong, John Bradley I still have to read the books but this sneak peek makes me want to read it ASAP. Now on NetflixSeason review
Writer: Yoshihiro Togashi (Manga), Akira Morii, Kazutaka Sakamoto, Tatsurō Mishima Director: Shō Tsukikawa Stars: Takumi Kitamura, Shuhei Uesugi, Jun Shison, Kanata Hongō It seems to have the right mix of spooky and action. Although I'm not a manga reader, it's a favorite of my older siblings, so I grew up hearing about it. I also … Continue reading Yu Yu Hakusho | Teaser Trailer
"Well, tattoos don't tell the whole story. And like any woman. She's a mystery to be unraveled." Sanji, One Piece S1
This six-part psychological thriller hails from Germany and is based on a successful eponymous novel by Romy Hausmann. The TV miniseries adaptation was written and directed by Julian Pörksen and Isabel Kleefeld, and stars Kim Riedle, Haley Louise Jones, Naila Schuberth (Bird Box: Barcelona), Hans Löw (I'm Your Man), Julika Jenkins (Dark), Justus von Dohnányi … Continue reading Dear Child (TV Miniseries Review) | Survivors > Perpetrator
Growing up Manga and animes had a bigger part in my life than books ever did. As I mentioned when the official trailer was released, I was very aware of Eiichiro Oda's One Piece but did not get into it. I never imagined this would ever be adapted but I'm glad. Matt Owens and Steven … Continue reading One Piece 2023 TV Series (Season Review) | A Ship Full of Dreamers
When Heartstopper S1 came out in the spring of 2022, I didn't rush to it even if I was interested in the show. I was busy traveling and studying, and most of my free time was spent it reading more than anything. When I eventually got to the series I was afraid that it would … Continue reading Heartstopper (S2 Review) | Growing without Losing its Identity
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