STACK #253 November 2025

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Words Michael Caverzan

From fantasy epics to soothing slice-of-life stories, November’s anime lineup serves up something for every mood.Whether you’re journeying with Frieren, unwinding with a wise bartender, or exploring another world in need of saving, these three series are the perfect way to toast the month ahead.

FRIEREN: BEYOND JOURNEY’S END - SEASON ONE PART 2

QUALITY ASSURANCE IN ANOTHER WORLD - THE COMPLETE SEASON Haga wants to learn anything and everything about the world around him. To that end, he joins an elite and secret society created to right all the wrongs about the world in which its members live, which brings him into the life of humble village girl Nikola. When a dragon attacks her town and Haga intervenes, the quietude of Nikola’s life is disrupted and her outlook on things is forever changed. She makes up her mind to join Haga on his travels, hoping to broaden her outlook and uncover some truths of her own. Blu-ray | Nov 5

BARTENDER: GLASS OF GOD - THE COMPLETE SEASON

Ryuu Sasakura tends the Eden Hall bar, a humble establishment deep within the heart of Ginza. Sasakura’s skills in mixology are second to none, as he is able to mix the perfect drink for any guest that crosses his path. Enter the Chairman of Hotel Cardinal,

The journey of Frieren and her friends continues in part

two of this top-tier anime that blends a deeply emotional character narrative with a fantasy adventure. The First-Class Mage Exam is no easy task, leaving Frieren and Fern unsure where to start. Still, they forge ever onward, and soon learn that passing the exam is not entirely up to their own skill, but rather how well they are able to work with others. They go head to head with other exam takers, and they soon realise that there is so much more for them to learn. Blu-ray | Nov 5

who is desperately after someone good enough to staff the bar at his hotel. A chance encounter between him and Sasakura is all that is needed for the Chairman to become certain that Sasakura is exactly who Hotel Cardinal needs. The only problem? Sasakura has no intention of leaving his bar behind. Blu-ray | Nov 5

ANALYZE ME! Age: 18+ Players: 3-10

S trap in for 5 Minute Dungeon , the frantic, fast-paced card game where chaos rules and teamwork is everything! You and your friends have just five minutes to survive ever-changing dungeons filled with monsters, traps, and unpredictable hazards. Choose from ten unique heroes, each with their own special cards and abilities, then race against the clock to match symbols, defeat monsters, and conquer powerful dungeon bosses. Every dungeon ramps up the challenge, testing your reflexes, communication, and strategy under pressure. With relentless action and heart-pounding urgency, this is cooperative fun turned up to 11 – can your team beat the clock? 5 MINUTE DUNGEON Age: 8+ Players: 2-5

G et ready to dive deep into your friends’ twisted minds with Analyze Me! – the hilarious and revealing party game that proves you may not know your mates as well as you think. Guess how they’d react to awkward, absurd, or downright scandalous scenarios across five cheeky categories: Social, Work, Bodily Functions, Vice, and Sex. Prepare for dark humour, wild debates, and plenty of “I can’t believe you said that!” moments. With 220 Question Cards and 27 Answer Cards, this game is equal parts comedy, confession, and chaos – perfect for breaking the ice or breaking your friendships (just kidding, it’s super fun).

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