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One of the few masterpieces out there, a very poignant reflection of the harsh realities of revenge and the lengths people go through in order to achieve it. I really thought the art was wonderful and each chapter was as gracefully written as the next. I also thought the fight scenes were superb, the frames were so well tied in with each-other it was very easy to visualize.

The story was a simple enough one but beautifully told, and the characters were incredibly complex, it was such a thrilling manga!

Irregardless of what I say, this will go down as one of the best pieces of ... manga in history and you have a golden opportunity to be part of it.

Sword of the stranger is, quite frankly the best anime movie I have ever seen.

The setting, the story, the score, the intense battle sequences are all components which fit together so well, creating a perfect synergy; and thus a perfect film. For me, this anime film came out of nowhere, I hadn't read any reviews prior to viewing, and I hadn't heard of any of the director or the studio before either. It took me quite a while to consider watching this over some other film, but I'm glad I decided to dedicate my time to Sword of the Stranger. For me the fight ... scenes were very poetic, along with the colourful and complex characters who gave the film that push it needed to become great.

A very stylish, exuberant one-shot which has really left me wanting more. Certainly theirs a world of difference between Mario & Naruto, in terms of artwork, setting, dialogue. Still Kishimoto has shown us his great understanding of western organised crime, and has managed to create an interesting array of characters in the process. Kishimoto has demonstrated his boldness with lots of brash and blood covered pages, which are very delightful to look at. Mario is very well written and Kishimoto has really outdone himself this time. It’s likely that Mario will leave you hoping that Kishimoto makes the transition from one-shot to serialisation.

Monster is one of the most unique; nail-biting animes out there. Incredible suspense topped off with a complex story and a morally diverse array of characters. The anime series itself can be seen as quite lengthy, although after a couple of episodes it’s hard to detract Monsters influence from your mind, it really makes you think.

Thought provoking and unpredictable Monster is certainly one anime that you don’t want to miss, especially for those who love the ‘psychological thriller’ genre.

A visually stunning and enticing anime I was truly delighted upon discovering this, instantly recognizing the fantastic Shinichiro Watanabe as the director. Radiant colours and the perfect soundtrack make Samurai Champloo one of the best looking and most innovative animes out there.