STACK #249 July 2025

MOVIE FEATURE

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Words Michael Caverzan

Attention anime fans!This month brings a huge wave of new releases, and we’ve spotlighted three must-have titles that are perfect for serious collectors.

LOG HORIZON: DESTRUCTION OF ROUND TABLE

GODS’ GAMES WE PLAY Fallen god Leoleshea seeks to reclaim her

DATE A LIVE V Firing on all cylinders in all respects, Date A Live V is the latest anime adaptation of the long-running light novel series. Fans of the series will immediately note the improved animation and CGI work as compared to the previous season,

godhood, while game-loving Fay Theo Philus possesses supernatural powers and a thirst for challenge. When the gods announce that any wish can be granted to those who win ten trials, the two

After a long hiatus, Log Horizon returns for a third season, continuing Shiroe’s journey following the establishment of the Round Table. However, peace is

short-lived. Tensions rise as lords from the east and west vie for territory, straining the alliance within the Round Table itself. Meanwhile, a new threat emerges – powerful Genius monsters who further destabilise the fragile order. As conflict spreads and alliances fracture, Shiroe and his companions face their greatest challenge yet. With danger on all sides and no clear path to peace, the future of their world hangs in the balance, and happy endings seem out of reach. Blu-ray | Jul 16

join forces. Their skills make them a formidable duo, but the gods, wary of Leoleshea’s return, twist the games in their favour. As the odds stack against them, Leoleshea and Fay must push beyond their limits to overcome divine sabotage. To succeed, they’ll need more than talent, they’ll need absolute trust in each other and the will to outplay the gods themselves. Blu-ray | July 2

and by sticking closely to the original text, it feels close to being a perfect example of how to bring beloved stories to life. Continuing the fight between Shido and DEM leader Isaac Westcott, the two come to blows at the height of their power. It’s an all-out battle that feels like the epic conclusion that the series has always been barrelling toward! Blu-ray | July 2

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