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Words Michael Caverzan

Heads up, anime fans! This month, there’s a truckload of new titles hitting the shelves, and we’ve hand-picked three standouts for the hardcore collectors among you.

SHANGRI-LA FRONTIER - SEASON ONE, PART TWO Rakurou’s exploits in the video game world of Shangri-La

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BERSERK OF GLUTTONY - COMPLETE SEASON

It’s been a long time coming, but now it’s here: A Certain Scientific Railgun T brings

Fate Graphite has a terrible secret. In his world, almost everyone has a special skill that helps them stand out. Fate is no different - cursed with an insatiable appetite, his skill seems useless, offering no

Frontier continue, maintaining the fun energy of the series that often feels like a big love letter to video games. Part Two builds on the

the best girls back and this time it’s better than ever. Tokiwadai Middle School’s Daihasei Festival brings together the best of the best, which, of course, includes Mikoto Misaka, a level 5 esper of immense power. The normally closed off Academy City opens itself up to everyone from the outside, and at first all seems well - until the powers-that-be catch wind of Mikoto’s extraordinary abilities. Soon, several threats begin to close in on Academy City, putting Mikoto and her friends in more danger than they could possibly realise. Blu-ray | Jun 4

momentum established earlier, with Rakurou and his companions taking all the skills they’ve acquired in their years of playing video games and using them to claim victory over their enemies. Their final goal is clear - defeat the big bad named Wethermon - but with Ashura Kai, a guild of assassins blocking the way to victory, things might get more than a little difficult. Blu-ray | Jun 4

benefit and only eternal hunger. After a fateful encounter with an escaped convict, Fate is forced to defend himself, taking the man’s life. Suddenly, the true nature of his gift is revealed: he can absorb the energy of those he defeats, enhancing his stats and powers. With his true appetite awakened, Fate must now balance the man he is with the monster he might become Blu-ray | Jun 4

O rgan Attack is a fast-paced card game where players must eliminate each other’s organs using a range of afflictions - from pancreatitis to a gallbladder explosion! Strategic cards come into play, such as ‘immunity’ or ‘medical specialists’, which are used to defend your body against other players. It’s weirdly educational and contains surprisingly accurate medical ORGAN ATTACK Age: 10+ Players: 4+

R ansom Notes is a super fun party game where you’re given a handful of random magnetic word tiles and challenged to answer prompts like “Explain how to flirt” or “Apologise for crashing a wedding.” The twist? You can only RANSOM NOTES: The Ridiculous Word Magnet Game Age: 15+ Players: 3-6

references, so it’s not just entertaining, it’s educational too. The rules are easy to wrap your head around, but the game offers enough strategy to engage players of all levels. Organ Attack is perfect for friends who like science, sabotage, and slightly unhinged laughter!

use the words in front of you, no matter how absurd the results. The game’s beauty is in the chaos, as every round becomes a hilarious struggle to form semi coherent nonsense that somehow still fits the prompt. It’s easy to learn, quick to play, and guaranteed to get everyone laughing. Ransom Notes is perfect for creative minds and lovers of wordplay.

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