NormanicGrav
@normanicgrav.co.uk
Anime UK News writer & collector for anime, video games, Asian Cinema and manga! And yes, buying anime on Blu-ray is fun. I also have a blog called The Normanic Vault that I regularly update to cover any upcoming releases or unboxings.
Just got back from watching 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and it's really good. Part 2 of the story but also different to the others. Ralph Fiennes was excellent and his arc stood out the most, whilst Jack O'Connell was also very good as the Jimmy dude. The final act was my favourite part.
January 17, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Just got back from watching 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple and it's really good. Part 2 of the story but also different to the others. Ralph Fiennes was excellent and his arc stood out the most, whilst Jack O'Connell was also very good as the Jimmy dude. The final act was my favourite part.
I know I haven't posted much. I was working every day between Friday 9th to Friday 16th so it's been non-stop. I'll have to do the same for a bit tomorrow night and then Monday 19th to Monday 26th. This month was irregular hence the busy workload.
January 17, 2026 at 10:50 AM
I know I haven't posted much. I was working every day between Friday 9th to Friday 16th so it's been non-stop. I'll have to do the same for a bit tomorrow night and then Monday 19th to Monday 26th. This month was irregular hence the busy workload.
Finally got shipping updates on two LRG physical games. System Shock 2 is in the UK and since its from Evri it may arrive either tomorrow, Monday or Tuesday at its current pace. Nobody Wants to Die meanwhile has just been dispatched, which I reckon will arrive around the start of February.
January 17, 2026 at 10:21 AM
Finally got shipping updates on two LRG physical games. System Shock 2 is in the UK and since its from Evri it may arrive either tomorrow, Monday or Tuesday at its current pace. Nobody Wants to Die meanwhile has just been dispatched, which I reckon will arrive around the start of February.
Finished a playthrough of Dispatch. Man I really enjoyed playing this game. Absolutely loved everything about it. The dispatch and hack mini-games were a lot of fun once you figure out the mechanics. I plan to go for the Platinum trophy which means a second playthrough for the other romance route!
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Finished a playthrough of Dispatch. Man I really enjoyed playing this game. Absolutely loved everything about it. The dispatch and hack mini-games were a lot of fun once you figure out the mechanics. I plan to go for the Platinum trophy which means a second playthrough for the other romance route!
Had a look at my Nintendo Year of 2025 review. I primarily played Ring Fit Adventure with 29 hours playtime followed by Mario Kart World at 5 hours.
Ring Fit Adventure is a turn-based RPG with exercise. Still not finished it yet as the story mode is super long.
Ring Fit Adventure is a turn-based RPG with exercise. Still not finished it yet as the story mode is super long.
January 13, 2026 at 11:06 PM
Had a look at my Nintendo Year of 2025 review. I primarily played Ring Fit Adventure with 29 hours playtime followed by Mario Kart World at 5 hours.
Ring Fit Adventure is a turn-based RPG with exercise. Still not finished it yet as the story mode is super long.
Ring Fit Adventure is a turn-based RPG with exercise. Still not finished it yet as the story mode is super long.
Started Dispatch today! Finished Episodes 1 & 2. Really enjoyed what's on offer. Great vibe, cool art style, fun gameplay and invested in the characters & story so far. Playing the game using Interactive mode since it has quick-time events and figured it added more intrigue.
January 13, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Started Dispatch today! Finished Episodes 1 & 2. Really enjoyed what's on offer. Great vibe, cool art style, fun gameplay and invested in the characters & story so far. Playing the game using Interactive mode since it has quick-time events and figured it added more intrigue.
I finished 1000xRESIST last night and got the Platinum trophy too (14 hours playtime). I absolutely loved this game. Really intriguing story with a lot of great surprises throughout. Each chapter has different gameplay changes to avoid it from being repetitive and I liked the setting too.
January 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM
I finished 1000xRESIST last night and got the Platinum trophy too (14 hours playtime). I absolutely loved this game. Really intriguing story with a lot of great surprises throughout. Each chapter has different gameplay changes to avoid it from being repetitive and I liked the setting too.
Started and played 8 hours of 1000xRESIST today, not finished the story but about over the half-way point. This game has turned into some Evangelion/NieR style insanity with its story and I'm looking forward to continuing it tomorrow.
If the ending hits the landing, I might give it a perfect 10/10.
If the ending hits the landing, I might give it a perfect 10/10.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Started and played 8 hours of 1000xRESIST today, not finished the story but about over the half-way point. This game has turned into some Evangelion/NieR style insanity with its story and I'm looking forward to continuing it tomorrow.
If the ending hits the landing, I might give it a perfect 10/10.
If the ending hits the landing, I might give it a perfect 10/10.
I finished Metal Eden again, this time on Brutal difficulty and got the Platinum trophy. Still very fun and a lot of challenging fights here and there.
Playtime was 6 hours for Hard difficulty playthrough, 4 hours for trophy clean-up and 6 hours for Brutal difficulty playthrough.
Playtime was 6 hours for Hard difficulty playthrough, 4 hours for trophy clean-up and 6 hours for Brutal difficulty playthrough.
January 6, 2026 at 11:10 PM
I finished Metal Eden again, this time on Brutal difficulty and got the Platinum trophy. Still very fun and a lot of challenging fights here and there.
Playtime was 6 hours for Hard difficulty playthrough, 4 hours for trophy clean-up and 6 hours for Brutal difficulty playthrough.
Playtime was 6 hours for Hard difficulty playthrough, 4 hours for trophy clean-up and 6 hours for Brutal difficulty playthrough.
I finished Metal Eden today but replaying it on Brutal difficulty so that I can get the final trophy. It's a really good game but the story does falter at the end. Gameplay is super solid and I recommend the higher difficulties for a good balance of challenge and chaotic fun.
January 5, 2026 at 12:02 AM
I finished Metal Eden today but replaying it on Brutal difficulty so that I can get the final trophy. It's a really good game but the story does falter at the end. Gameplay is super solid and I recommend the higher difficulties for a good balance of challenge and chaotic fun.
Started my first game for 2026 with Reikon's Metal Eden. This game is really good, a mix of Metroid, Quake and Doom 2016 combined with Ruiner's aesthetics. Playing on Hard mode as I might go through the game on Brutal difficulty later.
January 3, 2026 at 10:55 PM
Started my first game for 2026 with Reikon's Metal Eden. This game is really good, a mix of Metroid, Quake and Doom 2016 combined with Ruiner's aesthetics. Playing on Hard mode as I might go through the game on Brutal difficulty later.
Feels good to get a lot of those blog write-ups out of the way as it took hours to get it all done. From this point I can decide what to do with no rush. May start another game or watch something I haven't decided yet.
January 3, 2026 at 6:06 PM
Feels good to get a lot of those blog write-ups out of the way as it took hours to get it all done. From this point I can decide what to do with no rush. May start another game or watch something I haven't decided yet.
Catching up on Fallout Season 2 on Prime Video. These bloody ads are so random. One moment it's tidying up dust and then the next round of ads is baby milk and tampons... on a FALLOUT EPISODE.
January 3, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Catching up on Fallout Season 2 on Prime Video. These bloody ads are so random. One moment it's tidying up dust and then the next round of ads is baby milk and tampons... on a FALLOUT EPISODE.
Also posted the Q1 2026 (January-March) UK home video release slates for #AsianCinema releases on my blog!
On the schedule we have Hard Boiled, Japanese Godfather Trilogy, Save the Green Planet!, Angel Guts Collection and more!
Read here: normanicgrav.co.uk/2026/01/03/q...
#PhysicalMedia #Bluray
On the schedule we have Hard Boiled, Japanese Godfather Trilogy, Save the Green Planet!, Angel Guts Collection and more!
Read here: normanicgrav.co.uk/2026/01/03/q...
#PhysicalMedia #Bluray
January 3, 2026 at 1:09 PM
Also posted the Q1 2026 (January-March) UK home video release slates for #AsianCinema releases on my blog!
On the schedule we have Hard Boiled, Japanese Godfather Trilogy, Save the Green Planet!, Angel Guts Collection and more!
Read here: normanicgrav.co.uk/2026/01/03/q...
#PhysicalMedia #Bluray
On the schedule we have Hard Boiled, Japanese Godfather Trilogy, Save the Green Planet!, Angel Guts Collection and more!
Read here: normanicgrav.co.uk/2026/01/03/q...
#PhysicalMedia #Bluray
Now posted the Q1 2026 (January-March) UK home video release slates for #Anime releases on my blog!
On the schedule we have Haikyu!! Season 1, Konosuba Season 3, Lycoris Recoil, Naruto Shippuden and more coming to Blu-ray.
Read here: normanicgrav.co.uk/2026/01/03/q...
#PhysicalMedia #Bluray
On the schedule we have Haikyu!! Season 1, Konosuba Season 3, Lycoris Recoil, Naruto Shippuden and more coming to Blu-ray.
Read here: normanicgrav.co.uk/2026/01/03/q...
#PhysicalMedia #Bluray
January 3, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Now posted the Q1 2026 (January-March) UK home video release slates for #Anime releases on my blog!
On the schedule we have Haikyu!! Season 1, Konosuba Season 3, Lycoris Recoil, Naruto Shippuden and more coming to Blu-ray.
Read here: normanicgrav.co.uk/2026/01/03/q...
#PhysicalMedia #Bluray
On the schedule we have Haikyu!! Season 1, Konosuba Season 3, Lycoris Recoil, Naruto Shippuden and more coming to Blu-ray.
Read here: normanicgrav.co.uk/2026/01/03/q...
#PhysicalMedia #Bluray
I've compiled my overall thoughts on the #VideoGames I played in 2025 in a two-part blog post!
Part 1 covers January through to June.
Read here: wp.me/pajoBm-eMB
Part 2 covers July through to December.
Read here: wp.me/pajoBm-eOz
Part 1 covers January through to June.
Read here: wp.me/pajoBm-eMB
Part 2 covers July through to December.
Read here: wp.me/pajoBm-eOz
January 2, 2026 at 11:32 PM
I've compiled my overall thoughts on the #VideoGames I played in 2025 in a two-part blog post!
Part 1 covers January through to June.
Read here: wp.me/pajoBm-eMB
Part 2 covers July through to December.
Read here: wp.me/pajoBm-eOz
Part 1 covers January through to June.
Read here: wp.me/pajoBm-eMB
Part 2 covers July through to December.
Read here: wp.me/pajoBm-eOz
Reposted by NormanicGrav
Some New Year's announcements!
First up...
Various things are waiting for approvals and/or aren't ready to discuss, so unfortunately, no January livestream.
We hope to be able to do one sooner rather than later, but just not the right time to do one right now.
But...
First up...
Various things are waiting for approvals and/or aren't ready to discuss, so unfortunately, no January livestream.
We hope to be able to do one sooner rather than later, but just not the right time to do one right now.
But...
January 2, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Some New Year's announcements!
First up...
Various things are waiting for approvals and/or aren't ready to discuss, so unfortunately, no January livestream.
We hope to be able to do one sooner rather than later, but just not the right time to do one right now.
But...
First up...
Various things are waiting for approvals and/or aren't ready to discuss, so unfortunately, no January livestream.
We hope to be able to do one sooner rather than later, but just not the right time to do one right now.
But...
Reposted by NormanicGrav
Stranger Things Season 5 "Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up". Directed by The Duffer Brothers
January 1, 2026 at 3:10 PM
Stranger Things Season 5 "Chapter Eight: The Rightside Up". Directed by The Duffer Brothers
An update to my progress. The December 2025 pickups post had a slight delay but will still be ready in the next 15-18 hours.
My Video Games Played in 2025 post may need an extra day or two due to various factors.
My Video Games Played in 2025 post may need an extra day or two due to various factors.
As we're approaching the new year, I have a couple blog posts planned for the next few days.
Later Today: My complete otaku collection update for 2025
Tomorrow: My December 2025 pickups + The Video Games I Played in 2025
Friday: Q1 2026 Anime & Asian Cinema UK home video release slates
Later Today: My complete otaku collection update for 2025
Tomorrow: My December 2025 pickups + The Video Games I Played in 2025
Friday: Q1 2026 Anime & Asian Cinema UK home video release slates
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January 1, 2026 at 1:04 AM
An update to my progress. The December 2025 pickups post had a slight delay but will still be ready in the next 15-18 hours.
My Video Games Played in 2025 post may need an extra day or two due to various factors.
My Video Games Played in 2025 post may need an extra day or two due to various factors.
Happy new year from the UK! 2025 has been a weird year in general with work being a bit of a mess with various things going on (work drama and changes in the role) but apart from that, managed to lose weight (14st 6lb in July to 13st 11lb before Xmas) and kept my head up high as much as possible.
January 1, 2026 at 12:19 AM
Happy new year from the UK! 2025 has been a weird year in general with work being a bit of a mess with various things going on (work drama and changes in the role) but apart from that, managed to lose weight (14st 6lb in July to 13st 11lb before Xmas) and kept my head up high as much as possible.
Here's a look at my entire #anime, #manga, #videogames and #asiancinema collection as of the end of 2025. Another year means more cinema, games, anime and books
You can read more here: normanicgrav.co.uk/2025/12/31/g...
You can read more here: normanicgrav.co.uk/2025/12/31/g...
Grav’s Complete Otaku Collection – 2025 Edition
We got more anime, more cinema and more games, as per usual. Here’s a look at how my collection has done in 2025 in this 13th update.
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December 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Here's a look at my entire #anime, #manga, #videogames and #asiancinema collection as of the end of 2025. Another year means more cinema, games, anime and books
You can read more here: normanicgrav.co.uk/2025/12/31/g...
You can read more here: normanicgrav.co.uk/2025/12/31/g...
As we're approaching the new year, I have a couple blog posts planned for the next few days.
Later Today: My complete otaku collection update for 2025
Tomorrow: My December 2025 pickups + The Video Games I Played in 2025
Friday: Q1 2026 Anime & Asian Cinema UK home video release slates
Later Today: My complete otaku collection update for 2025
Tomorrow: My December 2025 pickups + The Video Games I Played in 2025
Friday: Q1 2026 Anime & Asian Cinema UK home video release slates
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December 31, 2025 at 10:23 AM
As we're approaching the new year, I have a couple blog posts planned for the next few days.
Later Today: My complete otaku collection update for 2025
Tomorrow: My December 2025 pickups + The Video Games I Played in 2025
Friday: Q1 2026 Anime & Asian Cinema UK home video release slates
Later Today: My complete otaku collection update for 2025
Tomorrow: My December 2025 pickups + The Video Games I Played in 2025
Friday: Q1 2026 Anime & Asian Cinema UK home video release slates
Also arrived are 13 more Sentai Filmworks Blu-rays from their sales. A mixture of newer shows plus a bunch of re-releases that I waited to happen which was handy.
(see thread below for the pickups)
#Anime #PhysicalMedia #SentaiFilmworks #Bluray
(see thread below for the pickups)
#Anime #PhysicalMedia #SentaiFilmworks #Bluray
December 31, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Also arrived are 13 more Sentai Filmworks Blu-rays from their sales. A mixture of newer shows plus a bunch of re-releases that I waited to happen which was handy.
(see thread below for the pickups)
#Anime #PhysicalMedia #SentaiFilmworks #Bluray
(see thread below for the pickups)
#Anime #PhysicalMedia #SentaiFilmworks #Bluray
My final packages of the year arrived today. I'll split them up to avoid the post rows being too packed.
Let's start off with 13 more Discotek Media Blu-rays, which came from Crunchyroll Store, eBay and Robert's Anime Corner Store.
#Anime #PhysicalMedia #DiscotekMedia #Bluray
Let's start off with 13 more Discotek Media Blu-rays, which came from Crunchyroll Store, eBay and Robert's Anime Corner Store.
#Anime #PhysicalMedia #DiscotekMedia #Bluray
December 31, 2025 at 12:19 AM
My final packages of the year arrived today. I'll split them up to avoid the post rows being too packed.
Let's start off with 13 more Discotek Media Blu-rays, which came from Crunchyroll Store, eBay and Robert's Anime Corner Store.
#Anime #PhysicalMedia #DiscotekMedia #Bluray
Let's start off with 13 more Discotek Media Blu-rays, which came from Crunchyroll Store, eBay and Robert's Anime Corner Store.
#Anime #PhysicalMedia #DiscotekMedia #Bluray