Genocyber is considered by many to be one of the most hardcore animated horror experiences ever made. It's also considered to be one of the more ridiculous anime OVAs from the early 90s. Matt takes a look back at the infamous 1994 adaptation, and discusses how it tries to break you.

Studio Key has produced many popular games since their formation in the late 1990s, with their sophomore outing Air considered one of their most iconic. Some declare it an emotional masterpiece, others call it melodramatic fluff, Matt looks back at Kyoto Animation's 2005 adaptation of the romance visual novel.

Satoshi Kon has one of the most impressive filmographies of any animator, but what of his 13-episode television series? Some call it a masterpiece, others call it pretentious, Matt heads back to Studio Madhouse to take a look at Paranoia Agent.

Vampire Hunter D is one of the longest running dark fantasy/sci-fi novel series in Japan, which has grown into a massive multimedia franchise. In 2000, Studio Madhouse released an adaptation of Hideyuki Kikuchi's third novel in the series, creating one of their most hauntingly iconic feature films. Matt takes a look back at the anime, and sees how it stacks up against its source, and how it's held up in the decades since its premiere.

Fritz Lang's Metropolis can be seen as the world's first science-fiction epic. Osamu Tezuka's manga was the true kickstart to his career. In 2001, Studio Madhouse released a new vision of both worlds, and created a stunning feature film that has since been lost to the vaults of anime history. Matt takes a look back at the anime movie, and wants you all to do the same.

Berserk continually redefined high fantasy and cosmic horror throughout its decades-long run, making it an indelible part of worldwide multimedia. Matt takes a look back at the 1997-1998 anime adaptation. Just don't ask him about Griffith.

Ghost in the Shell is a franchise that has come to define cyberpunk in worldwide media. Matt takes a look back at the Stand Alone Complex anime series to see how it has aged in the two decades since its premiere.

Ergo Proxy, an existential cyberpunk nightmare, was one of the earliest flagship properties of Studio Manglobe (2002-2015). Matt takes a look back at the 2006 series to re-examine its philosophical foundations.

Seven Samurai is one of the most influential movies ever made, yet its anime adaptation continues to languish in relative obscurity. Matt takes a look back at both the 1954 film by Akira Kurosawa, and the 2004 anime series by Studio Gonzo.

Dragon Ball Z has long been considered to be one of the central catalysts for anime's growth in popularity in the United States throughout the 1990s and 2000s. Matt takes a look back at the OVA which helped define one of the series' most iconic characters.

Black Lagoon is an anime defined by its Hollywood-style action and larger-than-life characters. Matt takes another look at the series to examine the series' unique lens, where everything and everyone are a matter of perspective.

The Legend of the Galactic Heroes is a monumental achievement in 1980s fiction. Yet, it is probably more relevant now than ever before. Matt takes another look at this seminal science fiction classic, examining the series' historical influences and use of propaganda.

What does it mean to be broken by an anime? Matt explores this idea in this retrospective on the cult 1999 sci-fi series, Now and Then, Here and There.

Do our physical bodies exists at a less evolved plane only to verify our existence in the universe? Well, we cannot tell for sure, but Matthew Roe takes a look back at the seminal cult classic, Serial Experiments Lain, through the lens of our modern online experience.

Matt discusses the 2003 anime "Green Green," quite possibly one of the stupidest ecchi comedy series ever made.

Matt delves deep into the themes of Mamoru Oshii's 1985 arthouse fantasy film, "Angel's Egg."

Matthew Roe reviews the 2004 anime series, "Monster"

Matthew Roe reviews the 2011 anime series, "Blood-C"

I review the 1998 anime series, "Outlaw Star".