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UTF Awards: Top 5 Anime of 2013
As 2013 draws to a close we here at UTF like to take this time to reflect on the finer things of this year. The highs, the lows, and everything in between that made 2013 such a memorable year for...
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic ‘Rarity Takes Manehattan’ Review
Rarity episodes are always fantastic. There’s the classic ‘Suited for Success‘ and ‘Sweet and Elite.’ There was a disturbing lack of Rarity-centered stories in Season 3. Meghan McCarthy knew this and...
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic ‘Pinkie Apple Pie’ Review
‘Rarity Takes Manehattan‘ was such a fantastic episode that it was going to be nearly impossible for something to surpass it. I wasn’t too sure what to expect from ‘Pinkie Apple Pie.’ This is the...
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic ‘Rainbow Falls’ Review
Rainbow Falls is one of the more intriguing titles of Season 4, and MLP in general. When it was first unveiled, I thought it simply met ‘Rainbow Falls’ as in waterfalls. But fans brought up the fact...
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The Powerpuff Girls: Dance Pantsed Review
The Powerpuff Girls is one of the most beloved Cartoon Network shows of all time. It’s easy to see why. It has great writing, cool main characters, and lots of action. Most of all, it was a show that...
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Get Ready for Guns, Blood, & Babes! Black Lagoon is coming to Toonami!
The renewed Toonami block has certainly been making waves since its revival 2 years ago. Airing shows that were already on Adult Swim’s anime block like Cowboy Bebop, Bleach, Inuyasha, and Ghost in...
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic ‘Three’s a Crowd’ Review
We’re now eleven episodes into Season 4. The previous one was definitely very good, despite a questionable portrayal of the Wonderbolts. (Derpy makes up for everything right?) This one a lot of people...
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic ‘Pinkie Pride’ Review
This episode is definitely one of the most hyped ones of Season 4. Why is that? Because it would be using the voice of famed musician “Weird Al” Yankovic. Last week’s episode was a lot of fun because...
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic ‘Simple Ways’ Review
“If somepony doesn’t like you for who you are, it’s their loss.” ~Rarity ‘Simple Ways‘ looked to be one of the more peculiar episodes of Season 4. For one thing there wasn’t much info given prior to...
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My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic ‘Filli Vanilli’ Review
I was extremely looking forward to this episode for two reasons. One, it was a Fluttershy episode. (She’s my favorite pony.) And two, it was being written by Amy Keating Rogers, who I consider to be...
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Dragon Ball Z Kai Returns this April!
Well it’s about damn time! It was announced earlier today in the April issue of Shueisha’s V Jump magazine that Dragon Ball Z Kai, or Dragon Ball Kai as it’s known in Japan, will be airing on Japan’s...
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Jormungand Blu-Ray/DVD Review
Jonathan Mar AKA Jonah is a child soldier with a hatred of guns and an even stronger hate of the people who sell them. Due to circumstances beyond his control, he comes under the employ of Koko...
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Jormungand: Perfect Order Blu-Ray/DVD Review
Jonah is still under the employ of Koko Hekmatayar as she continues her business in the arms trade. Still making deals and dodging bullets, Koko and her bodyguards continuing traversing through Europe...
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Prepare for War! The Attack on Titan Dub trailer has been unleashed!
The biggest anime hit in recent memory has finally gotten a trailer of its english dub courtesy of Funimation and let’s just say it kicks more than a little ass. For those not in the know, Attack on...
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5 Spring Anime You Should Be Watching
As the spring anime season enters the halfway point, we here at UTF have taken on the daunting task of recommending five shows this season that show off just what the Spring Season has to offer. This...
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CARDCAPTOR SAKURA Finally Getting BLU-RAY Release – With DUB!
After years of waiting, one of the most beloved anime of all time is receiving a pristine Blu-ray release- possibly with an uncut dub! Yup, Cardcaptor Sakura is back! Based on the manga from CLAMP,...
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VIZ MEDIA to Release Original SAILOR MOON Anime, Plus CRYSTAL!
In possibly the biggest anime announcement of the last few years, Viz Media announced today at Anime Central that they have gotten the license to the hit 90s magical girl anime Sailor Moon! Yes, the...
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You Can Finally Watch A BATTLE OF GODS On The BIG SCREEN!
After over a year of breath-held waiting, fans can sigh with relief. FUNimation has announced that they have licensed the recent Dragon Ball Z film, Battle of Gods, and will be giving it a limited...
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Akame Ga Kill –“Kill the Darkness” Review
On the short list of “most anticipated summer anime”, can this action series measure up to the social media buzz? Read on to find out. Spoilers Ahead! Tatsumi is a happy go lucky country boy with kick...
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Argevollen –“Encounter” Review
For years the Earth Federation, I mean the Dorssia Military Pact Federation, sorry the United Kingdom of Arandas has been at war with the forces of Zeon (crap), i meant Zaft (dammit!), i meant to say...
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Sailor Moon Crystal –“Usagi – Sailor Moon” Review
The original magical girl anime is back with a fresh coat of paint, but can this makeover revitalize the classic franchise? Usagi Tsukino is just your normal, albeit clumsy, 14 year old girl. After...
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SAO II –“Gun World” Review
The anime hit of 2012 is back with a new season, but is it still the juggernaut it once was? Let’s find out. SPOILERS AHEAD! The year is 2025, one year after the events of the first season, and Kazuto...
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Aldnoah.Zero –“Princess of VERS” Review
The year is 2014, 15 years after the remnants of the Mars born Vers Empire established their orbital stations within the debris belt left by the remains of the exploded moon. After an attack on the...
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Tokyo Ghoul –“Tragedy” Review
Imagine if you would, yourself as a perfectly normal university student living a perfectly normal university student life where your only worry is how bad finals are going to kick your ass. You’re...
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Space Dandy –“I Can’t Be The Only One, Baby” Review
The dandy guy in space is back with a brand new season, and all new shenanigans. Just what madness is in store this go round? After Dandy and his crew once again prove how much they suck at the whole...
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Summer of Anime 7/10/14
Well folks summer is upon us, you know what that means: beaches, babes, sun, fun, and anime! That’s right the summer anime season is upon us and we here at UTF are here to bring you the cream of the...
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Thank Shenron! Next DRAGON BALL Z Film To Open in Japan Spring 2015!
Dragon Ball is one of those franchises that seems like it will end the same day Superman and Pokémon end. Which means never. To reinforce this point, the announcement was just made that we’ll be...
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Tokyo ESP –“White Girl” Review
From the creator of “Ga-rei” comes a brand new action series, but can this one distance itself from it’s counterpart? Calamity hits Tokyo as a mysterious group of Espers take control of Japan’s Diet...
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Tokyo Ghoul –“Incubation” Review
Now that Ken has become a ghoul, how will he cope with his new circumstances? Read on to find out. After a less than welcoming encounter with Toka, Ken slowly begins to wrap his head around what is...
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Argevollen –“Awakening” Review
After finding the mysterious Argevollen, Tokimune and his comrades attempt to exite the combat zone, but will they make it? Read on to find out. After successfully defeating their pursuers, Tokimune...
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Sword Art Online II –“Ice Sniper” Review
The game is set and Kirito is ready for action once again, but will he survive this game? Read on to find out. In the desert’s of GGO, a group of player hunters led by a man named Dyne seek out their...
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Aldnoah.Zero –“Beyond the Horizon” Review
The Martian’s have begun their attack on Earth, wiping New Orleans off of the map. How will the Earth survive the onslaught? Read on to find out. The invasion has begun and the Earth forces have begun...
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Akame Ga Kill –“Kill the Authority” Review
Tatsumi has crossed paths with the assassin group known as Night Raid, how will the young man cope? Read on to find out. After burying his friends Sayo and Ieyasu, Tatsumi gets a tour of the Night Raid...
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Terror In Resonance –“Falling” Review
Another suspected hit of the season directed by none other than Shinichiro Watanabe. Can the legendary director hit another home run? Read on to find out. In the snow covered mountains of Aomori, Japan...
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Aldnoah.Zero –“The Children’s Echelon” Review
The invasion has begun and Earth is on the defensive. Inaho and the other escapees find themselves chased down by one of Mars’ Knights subordinates, Trilliam. They manage to escape via tunnel, but how...
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Sword Art Online II –“Memories of Blood” Review
Spoilers Ahead! Back in the real world, Sinon goes through her normal life as somewhat well adjusted schoolgirl. After being rescued by her friend from a group of bullies, Sinon begins to reflect on...
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Akame Ga Kill –“Kill Your Cares” Review
Tatsumi has completed his first assignment with Night Raid, but he still has a long way to go before he can save the empire. Spoilers Ahead! Tatsumi receives his next assignment for Night Raid,...
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Tokyo Ghoul –“Dove” Review
Kaneki has been taken in by Anteiku, but can they help him adjust to his new circumstances? Spoilers Ahead! Kaneki begins learning about Ghoul society thanks to Yoshimura, but he still has a lot to...
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Terror in Resonance –“Call & Response” Review
The first shot has been fired, how will the city of Tokyo respond? Spoilers Ahead! After the first bombing, the police force has begun to scramble in attempt to find Nine and Twelve (now calling...
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Sword Art Online II –“Gun World” Review
Spoilers Ahead! Kirito enters the world of GGO in search of “Death Gun”. Finding himself turned around in the new world he comes into contact with Sinon, who proceeds to tell him about the ins and outs...
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Akame Ga Kill –“Kill the Imperial Arm Users” Review
Spoilers Ahead! Another mission find its way into the laps of Night Raid. The assignment: eliminate Zank the Excutioner, a ruthless serial killer stalking the streets of the capital. When Night Raid...
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New DIGIMON Series Will Take Place After ADVENTURE For 15th Aniversary!
March 1999. An Adventure began, one that spawned an entire franchise. Skip 15 years ahead. Digimon is now one of the most popular anime franchises, with the 15th Anniversary celebration ongoing. Fans...
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5 Anime That Every Superhero Movie Fan Needs To Watch
Been to see Guardians of the Galaxy and have watched all the other superhero flicks that have recently come out and looking around for something more? Why not check out these five anime series? They...
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5 Anime That Should Be On Toonami Pt. 3
Here we are again folks. Another day Toonami list. With Toonami getting only more popular by the week it only makes sense that it’s stable grow as well. Toonami has proven time and time again that it...
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Top Five Anime of Summer 2014
With the 2014 Summer Season over with and the Fall Season already underway, we here at UTF took the time out of busy fanboy ranting schedule to once again chronicle and list the top 5 anime of the...
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Marcell’s Top 5 Anime of 2014
Well it’s the end of the year folks, and once again it’s time to chronicle the obligatory “Best of Lists”. When it comes to anime my boss wanted to do something a little different this year. Seeing as...
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Winter is about to Heat Up! Funimation Announces More Simuldubs!
Funimation has certainly hit the ground running in 2015 and they’re showing no signs of slowing down! Yesterday, the Texas based anime company announced that they will be broadcasting “simuldubs” for...
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PSYCHO-PASS 2 Review
The 22 episode first season of PSYCHO-PASS is easily one of the best anime of this decade. Why is that? For one thing, there have been very few shows with the police system at the center. Law and Order...
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PSYCHO-PASS: THE MOVIE Review
There are many reasons why PSYCHO-PASS is listed as the 32nd most popular anime of all time on MyAnimeList.com. To put it simply, it’s just incredibly well written with a very intriguing story concept....
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GARO: The Animation “Season 1 – Part 1″ Review
I’m always up for a good anime. At its best, Japanese animation features some of the finest storytelling in all of pop culture. Today’s show is for Part 1 of Season 1 for GARO, which FUNimation...
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