Lucifer and The Biscuit Hammer Is A Mess

Those of you who follow my work know I’m quite fond of dark subject matter, taking an interest in just about anything that tackles the strange, psychological and hidden worlds of the human psyche. Despite now entering what will now be my third article tackling difficult subjects, it may surprise you to know I take … Read more

Heaven or Hell: Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy-

Bastard!! -Heavy Metal, Dark Fantasy- — which will hereby be referred to as Bastard!! because like hell I’m typing this out each time! — is an adaption of the 1988 manga of the same name following in the footsteps of its earlier six episode OVA adaptation from 1992. Like many anime fans of a certain vintage, this fresh new … Read more

First Impressions and Collector’s Edition Unboxing: Neptunia Virtual Stars (PS4)

Title Image for Neptunia Virtual Stars

Hello, it is I Novilbees the Pantsbearer. The latest Neptunia series game dropped in the North America region, and my copy came on the very release date. This will be a brief overview of the Collector’s edition and impression of my time with the game. The Collector’s edition unboxing This is what the promo image … Read more

Dark Aether’s Anime Anthology: 2020

If my first year of AniTAY was figuring out where exactly I fit in at this oddball consortium of anime opinions, my second year at AniTAY would be defined by figuring out what kind of writer I wanted to be in the new decade. In addition to publishing my own self-contained reviews, pursuing my passions, … Read more

TAY Review: The New Mutants

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”1000000541″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” css_animation=”none”][vc_column_text bb_tab_container=””] The New Mutants Following a group of 5 fledgling mutants shortly after their powers manifest in tragic ways, The New Mutants is the first in an anticipated trilogy that is likely to never occur. Starting with the tragic destruction and loss of her village, Cheyenne Dani Moonstar wakes in … Read more

Dark Aether’s Anime Anthology: 2019

Back when I started on AniTAY in 2019, I had participated in a number of seasonal “collabs” and select group reviews for various anime. Taking a page from our very own Doctorkev, I’ve decided to comb through and republish all of my previous contributions into one convenient post until they are ported over in the … Read more

Doctorkev Does Fate/Stay Night: Part 2: Unlimited Blade Works route

If there’s any silver lining to the dense, dark cloud that is this endless viral pandemic, it’s that I’ve finally found time to read through some of the visual novels on my backlog. Who needs healthy human contact, extended family time or a social life? Not me! I’ve found a new 2D family of mythical … Read more

A Hellsing Ultimate Tribute

“I’m ready to strike them down without a moment’s hesitation or the slightest hint of regret. I can do this for you. I’m a monster and I will do what needs to be done. But what will you do? My guns are prepared for battle, my sights are trained, my magazine is fully loaded. I … Read more

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