Madoka Magica

“Madoka Magica” officially aired in Japan in 2011. (same year American Horror Story aired on FX) It received critical acclaim from critics and anime fans alike. Although a short run, the anime became a phenomenon for its darker tone, subverting the magical girl genre, characters and realistic consequences. In 2012, (same year Skyfall came out) […]

Dragon Ball Super: Future Trunks Saga

Set after the events of “The Universe 6 Saga,” Dragon Ball Super’s next story arc is the return of Trunks from an alternate timeline where Goku dies from a lethal heart virus with no chance being brought back to life with the dragon balls. It’s a long story for those who don’t understand the mythology […]

Code Lyoko: Season 3

After Code Lyoko’s second season aired in 2005, a follow up immediately began development. Code Lyoko’s third season aired in 2006 (same year Happy Feet came out) on Cartoon Network as part of its former block, “Miguzi.” Like its predecessors, Season 3 earned positive reviews from critics and viewers alike. Code Lyoko’s final fourth season […]

Flashback Review: Teen Titans: Season 1

Teen Titans’ first season officially aired in 2003 on Cartoon Network. (same year X2: X-Men United came out) Season 1 earned positive reviews from critics, fans & viewers alike. Teen Titans spawned four more seasons, merchandise, video games & a TV movie titled, “Trouble In Tokyo.” After Teen Titans ended in 2006, “Young Justice” filled […]

Flashback Review: Code Lyoko: Season 2

After Code Lyoko’s first season aired in 2004, a second season commenced immediately. The second season aired in 2005. (same year Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of The Wererabbit came out) The second season earned positive reactions from critics and viewers alike. The show spawned two more seasons and a lackluster sequel series, “Code Lyoko: […]

Flashback Review: Code Lyoko: Season 1

In 2001, a short animated French film titled, “Garage Kids” produced by now defunct “MoonScoop Group.” The short is about a group of pre-teens names are Ulrich Stern, Yumi Ishiyama, Jeremy Belpolis & Odd Della Robbia, band together using their newfound powers to combat an A.I. hellbent to dominate the real world. The kids enter […]