The Great Mouse Detective

In 1958, children’s author, Eve Titus published a novel called, “Basil of Baker Street.” Set in the Victorian era, story follows the titular character who’s a mouse is assigned to find missing mouse twins. Basil’s sidekick, David Q. Dawson accompanies him. As they search for the twins, the pair learn the kidnapper is Basil’s archenemy, […]

Star Wars: Maul – Shadow Lord: Season 1

Set one year after “Revenge of the Sith,” Emperor Palpatine’s former Sith apprentice, Darth Maul rebuilds his criminal organization on the planet Janix and seek revenge on Palpatine who left him for dead in Naboo and avenge his brother, Savage Oppress. Maul relocates in a city planet similar to Coruscant recruiting old and new members […]

Ghost in the Shell (1995)

In 1989, manga artist/writer, Masamune Shirow published a manga series for Kodansha titled, “Ghost in the Shell.” Set in a futuristic version of Tokyo, Japan in 2029, the manga follows a female cyborg named, Motoko Kusanagi. She works for a law enforcement agency filled with former military veterans and police officers assigned to do whatever […]

Sailor Moon Crystal: Season 1

In 1991, manga artist/wrtier, Naoko Takeuchi published a manga series for Japanese manga magazine Nakayoshi titled, “Sailor Moon.” The series follows a schoolgirl named, Usagi Tsukino who learns she’s destined to fulfill her role as a Sailor Guardian under her codename, “Sailor Moon.” Her goal is to find a silver crystal. Under the guidance of […]

Bleach: The New Captain Shūsuke Amagai Arc

Set before The Arrancar Arc, this filler storyline centers on Ichigo who’s assigned as a bodyguard to a little girl named, Rurichiyo Kasumiōji from bad guys. Meanwhile, Shūsuke Amagai is appointed as a new captain. Last but not least, conspiracy tied to the princess and villains. It’s up to Ichigo and his pals to find […]

Flashback Review: Spider-Man: The Animated Series: Season 1

In the 1990s, James Cameron was developing a live-action film adaptation of Spider-Man. I already covered the background regarding the character from my review of Sam Raimi’s Spider-Man. Moving on. Season 1 officially aired in 1994 (same year The Mask came out) on Fox Kids. Like “X-Men: The Animated Series,” Spider-Man became an instant hit. […]