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.
Merry Christmas! Here's my haul with a mix of everything and a few surprises. Not pictured is a Snack Verse box as one of the items included has been ripped during transit.
December 25, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Merry Christmas! Here's my haul with a mix of everything and a few surprises. Not pictured is a Snack Verse box as one of the items included has been ripped during transit.
Yesterday I finished another PS Plus Premium title and it was Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PS2) from developer Pandemic Studios, who would later develop the Battlefront 1 & 2 games a few years later.
This game is honestly better than I had expected and is really fun.
This game is honestly better than I had expected and is really fun.
December 25, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Yesterday I finished another PS Plus Premium title and it was Star Wars: The Clone Wars (PS2) from developer Pandemic Studios, who would later develop the Battlefront 1 & 2 games a few years later.
This game is honestly better than I had expected and is really fun.
This game is honestly better than I had expected and is really fun.
I have most of the Asian Cinema releases ordered that are out in January and February. The only ones not yet sorted are from Arrow Video. There's a lot from their February slate that I would like to get (including American Yakuza) so I may look into ordering directly from them or HMV.
December 24, 2025 at 10:47 AM
I have most of the Asian Cinema releases ordered that are out in January and February. The only ones not yet sorted are from Arrow Video. There's a lot from their February slate that I would like to get (including American Yakuza) so I may look into ordering directly from them or HMV.
I finished three games via the PS Plus Premium service these past two days!
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (PSP)
Star Wars: Demolition (PS1)
2Xtreme (PS1)
All have their Platinum trophies achieved as well.
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (PSP)
Star Wars: Demolition (PS1)
2Xtreme (PS1)
All have their Platinum trophies achieved as well.
December 24, 2025 at 10:19 AM
I finished three games via the PS Plus Premium service these past two days!
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (PSP)
Star Wars: Demolition (PS1)
2Xtreme (PS1)
All have their Platinum trophies achieved as well.
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy (PSP)
Star Wars: Demolition (PS1)
2Xtreme (PS1)
All have their Platinum trophies achieved as well.
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Welcome back to the stage of history
November 14, 2024 at 8:31 PM
Welcome back to the stage of history
Picked up a couple digital games on sale recently.
1000xRESIST, Dispatch, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Metal Eden for PlayStation 5, plus Resonance of Fate 4K/HD Remaster and Voice of Cards for PlayStation 4.
1000xRESIST, Dispatch, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Metal Eden for PlayStation 5, plus Resonance of Fate 4K/HD Remaster and Voice of Cards for PlayStation 4.
December 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM
Picked up a couple digital games on sale recently.
1000xRESIST, Dispatch, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Metal Eden for PlayStation 5, plus Resonance of Fate 4K/HD Remaster and Voice of Cards for PlayStation 4.
1000xRESIST, Dispatch, Granblue Fantasy Versus: Rising and Metal Eden for PlayStation 5, plus Resonance of Fate 4K/HD Remaster and Voice of Cards for PlayStation 4.
Last Friday after I went to the cinema, I went to town and picked up the latest Radiance Films release Splendid Outing (화려한 외출) from Korean director Kim Soo-yong which released this month.
Very uncommon to see Korean films released on home video so I got it as soon as I could.
Very uncommon to see Korean films released on home video so I got it as soon as I could.
December 22, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Last Friday after I went to the cinema, I went to town and picked up the latest Radiance Films release Splendid Outing (화려한 외출) from Korean director Kim Soo-yong which released this month.
Very uncommon to see Korean films released on home video so I got it as soon as I could.
Very uncommon to see Korean films released on home video so I got it as soon as I could.
Been playing LEGO Star Wars II (PSP Version) this past weekend. A lot of repetition with the replays but making a lot of progress reaching the 100% completion. PSP version has extra stuff not in the PS2 version so its longer than usual.
Episode IV & V are 100% done, just Episode VI to go.
Episode IV & V are 100% done, just Episode VI to go.
December 22, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Been playing LEGO Star Wars II (PSP Version) this past weekend. A lot of repetition with the replays but making a lot of progress reaching the 100% completion. PSP version has extra stuff not in the PS2 version so its longer than usual.
Episode IV & V are 100% done, just Episode VI to go.
Episode IV & V are 100% done, just Episode VI to go.
As it's been a week since HEALTH's new album CONFLICT DLC got released, I wanted to post my overall thoughts on it.
They were cooking hard. Their previous album RAT WARS was one of my favourites in recent years but this one is just as good. Honestly I could play all of the songs without an issue.
They were cooking hard. Their previous album RAT WARS was one of my favourites in recent years but this one is just as good. Honestly I could play all of the songs without an issue.
December 20, 2025 at 3:18 PM
As it's been a week since HEALTH's new album CONFLICT DLC got released, I wanted to post my overall thoughts on it.
They were cooking hard. Their previous album RAT WARS was one of my favourites in recent years but this one is just as good. Honestly I could play all of the songs without an issue.
They were cooking hard. Their previous album RAT WARS was one of my favourites in recent years but this one is just as good. Honestly I could play all of the songs without an issue.
Watched Avatar: Fire and Ash today in IMAX 3D. I really enjoyed the experience, and there's various parts that I liked, but as I think about it more I can see a few faults here and there. The story is not as strong but the subplots and theme of grief and hate were really good.
December 19, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Watched Avatar: Fire and Ash today in IMAX 3D. I really enjoyed the experience, and there's various parts that I liked, but as I think about it more I can see a few faults here and there. The story is not as strong but the subplots and theme of grief and hate were really good.
Since I'm watching Avatar: Fire and Ash tomorrow (in IMAX 3D format) I recently rewatched both Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water. The first film holds up really well especially with pacing and structure, while the second has some faults but both were really interesting story-wise.
December 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Since I'm watching Avatar: Fire and Ash tomorrow (in IMAX 3D format) I recently rewatched both Avatar and Avatar: The Way of Water. The first film holds up really well especially with pacing and structure, while the second has some faults but both were really interesting story-wise.
Exploring what games to play next. Want to go through shorter titles like I did at this time of year before. Honestly thinking of playing LEGO Star Wars II (the PSP version) that's available on PlayStation 5 because I'm curious to see how it plays compared to the PS2 version. And also trophies haha.
December 17, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Exploring what games to play next. Want to go through shorter titles like I did at this time of year before. Honestly thinking of playing LEGO Star Wars II (the PSP version) that's available on PlayStation 5 because I'm curious to see how it plays compared to the PS2 version. And also trophies haha.
I am now officially on annual leave! At least until January 2nd.
I did some work last night and during that I realised that I didn't need to do too much as the rest of the team should be able to cover the rest or I can make progress in January.
I did some work last night and during that I realised that I didn't need to do too much as the rest of the team should be able to cover the rest or I can make progress in January.
December 17, 2025 at 10:01 AM
I am now officially on annual leave! At least until January 2nd.
I did some work last night and during that I realised that I didn't need to do too much as the rest of the team should be able to cover the rest or I can make progress in January.
I did some work last night and during that I realised that I didn't need to do too much as the rest of the team should be able to cover the rest or I can make progress in January.
More new arrivals this past week! These posts will focus on the anime and manga pickups!
Bleach Parts 5 & 9 from Anime Limited in their limited edition Blu-ray sets! Part 5 was trapped by the delayed release of I'm Standing on a Million Lives so I didn't get it back in May like everyone else did.
Bleach Parts 5 & 9 from Anime Limited in their limited edition Blu-ray sets! Part 5 was trapped by the delayed release of I'm Standing on a Million Lives so I didn't get it back in May like everyone else did.
December 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
More new arrivals this past week! These posts will focus on the anime and manga pickups!
Bleach Parts 5 & 9 from Anime Limited in their limited edition Blu-ray sets! Part 5 was trapped by the delayed release of I'm Standing on a Million Lives so I didn't get it back in May like everyone else did.
Bleach Parts 5 & 9 from Anime Limited in their limited edition Blu-ray sets! Part 5 was trapped by the delayed release of I'm Standing on a Million Lives so I didn't get it back in May like everyone else did.
Other new arrivals this past week! These posts will focus on the Asian Cinema titles.
Starting with a individual pickup for Kaizô Hayashi's 1986 film To Sleep So As To Dream (夢みるように眠りたい) on Blu-ray from Arrow Video to go with the recent Third Window box set. Also includes the first print booklet.
Starting with a individual pickup for Kaizô Hayashi's 1986 film To Sleep So As To Dream (夢みるように眠りたい) on Blu-ray from Arrow Video to go with the recent Third Window box set. Also includes the first print booklet.
December 14, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Other new arrivals this past week! These posts will focus on the Asian Cinema titles.
Starting with a individual pickup for Kaizô Hayashi's 1986 film To Sleep So As To Dream (夢みるように眠りたい) on Blu-ray from Arrow Video to go with the recent Third Window box set. Also includes the first print booklet.
Starting with a individual pickup for Kaizô Hayashi's 1986 film To Sleep So As To Dream (夢みるように眠りたい) on Blu-ray from Arrow Video to go with the recent Third Window box set. Also includes the first print booklet.
New #anime unboxings now available! Below you can view the UK collector's/deluxe edition releases of...
Call of the Night Season 1 (Blu-ray)
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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Blu-ray)
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Dandadan Season 1 (Blu-ray)
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Devilman Crybaby (Blu-ray)
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Call of the Night Season 1 (Blu-ray)
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Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Blu-ray)
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Dandadan Season 1 (Blu-ray)
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Devilman Crybaby (Blu-ray)
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December 14, 2025 at 5:42 PM
New #anime unboxings now available! Below you can view the UK collector's/deluxe edition releases of...
Call of the Night Season 1 (Blu-ray)
wp.me/pajoBm-euL
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Blu-ray)
wp.me/pajoBm-euo
Dandadan Season 1 (Blu-ray)
wp.me/pajoBm-evd
Devilman Crybaby (Blu-ray)
wp.me/pajoBm-et7
Call of the Night Season 1 (Blu-ray)
wp.me/pajoBm-euL
Cyberpunk: Edgerunners (Blu-ray)
wp.me/pajoBm-euo
Dandadan Season 1 (Blu-ray)
wp.me/pajoBm-evd
Devilman Crybaby (Blu-ray)
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I got back home much earlier than I had anticipated this morning from the work trip. Overall was a good time and enjoyed about two-thirds of it. Had a lot of fun meeting the rest of my team from the other branch. The latter portion of the party was the weakest for me for personal reasons.
December 13, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I got back home much earlier than I had anticipated this morning from the work trip. Overall was a good time and enjoyed about two-thirds of it. Had a lot of fun meeting the rest of my team from the other branch. The latter portion of the party was the weakest for me for personal reasons.
Going to be away for the next day due to an offsite work outing, but I have been working hard on getting prep ready for at least 7 anime unboxings that I plan to get finished for this Sunday.
I'll be saving the Shawscope Vol. 4 unboxing for a few days after as there's a lot of anime to go over.
I'll be saving the Shawscope Vol. 4 unboxing for a few days after as there's a lot of anime to go over.
December 11, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Going to be away for the next day due to an offsite work outing, but I have been working hard on getting prep ready for at least 7 anime unboxings that I plan to get finished for this Sunday.
I'll be saving the Shawscope Vol. 4 unboxing for a few days after as there's a lot of anime to go over.
I'll be saving the Shawscope Vol. 4 unboxing for a few days after as there's a lot of anime to go over.
Happy to confirm there's finally movement on my Sentai haul, was starting to worry due to lack of updates. The Discotek haul has also been expanded so I'm looking to see how I can get them altogether.
December 11, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Happy to confirm there's finally movement on my Sentai haul, was starting to worry due to lack of updates. The Discotek haul has also been expanded so I'm looking to see how I can get them altogether.
Received a dispatch notice for Bleach Part 9 and DANDADAN plus after a 7 month delay both Bleach Part 5 and I'm Standing on a Million Lives also shipped out. Noice.
a close up of a cartoon character eating a piece of meat .
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December 10, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Received a dispatch notice for Bleach Part 9 and DANDADAN plus after a 7 month delay both Bleach Part 5 and I'm Standing on a Million Lives also shipped out. Noice.
Call of the Night and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners UK collector's edition sets have finally been dispatched, should be here before the end of the week if shipping doesn't run into issues.
That means I can get unboxings for both of them ready for this weekend also.
That means I can get unboxings for both of them ready for this weekend also.
a girl with purple hair is making a funny face with her hands on her face
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December 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Call of the Night and Cyberpunk: Edgerunners UK collector's edition sets have finally been dispatched, should be here before the end of the week if shipping doesn't run into issues.
That means I can get unboxings for both of them ready for this weekend also.
That means I can get unboxings for both of them ready for this weekend also.
My PlayStation stats for 2025. Death Stranding 2 taking the top spot makes sense as I spent the whole of July going through that game. Persona 5 Royal was as long as the original so almost 100 hours makes sense as well.
December 9, 2025 at 6:00 PM
My PlayStation stats for 2025. Death Stranding 2 taking the top spot makes sense as I spent the whole of July going through that game. Persona 5 Royal was as long as the original so almost 100 hours makes sense as well.
Can confirm Shawscope Volume 4, Devilman Crybaby and Perfect Blue 4K all arrived. I've already checked the discs for the former two and will look at Perfect Blue to save time.
A bizarre decision for a 4K UHD to be using a Blu-ray Amaray case though with Perfect Blue. Perhaps because it's.... blue.
A bizarre decision for a 4K UHD to be using a Blu-ray Amaray case though with Perfect Blue. Perhaps because it's.... blue.
December 8, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Can confirm Shawscope Volume 4, Devilman Crybaby and Perfect Blue 4K all arrived. I've already checked the discs for the former two and will look at Perfect Blue to save time.
A bizarre decision for a 4K UHD to be using a Blu-ray Amaray case though with Perfect Blue. Perhaps because it's.... blue.
A bizarre decision for a 4K UHD to be using a Blu-ray Amaray case though with Perfect Blue. Perhaps because it's.... blue.
Good news: Devilman Crybaby Deluxe Edition, Perfect Blue 4K Deluxe Edition and Shawscope Volume 4 have dispatched; all of which will have unboxings on my blog.
Bad news: I'm busy with work over the next 7-8 days so the unboxing posts won't be live until around 13-14th Dec.
Bad news: I'm busy with work over the next 7-8 days so the unboxing posts won't be live until around 13-14th Dec.
a cartoon girl with blue hair is holding her head and making a surprised face
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December 5, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Good news: Devilman Crybaby Deluxe Edition, Perfect Blue 4K Deluxe Edition and Shawscope Volume 4 have dispatched; all of which will have unboxings on my blog.
Bad news: I'm busy with work over the next 7-8 days so the unboxing posts won't be live until around 13-14th Dec.
Bad news: I'm busy with work over the next 7-8 days so the unboxing posts won't be live until around 13-14th Dec.
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I FINALLY FOUND IT.
Been looking for this stupid video for fucking EVER but GOOGLE SUCKS SO MUCH SHIT NOW
Been looking for this stupid video for fucking EVER but GOOGLE SUCKS SO MUCH SHIT NOW
December 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
I FINALLY FOUND IT.
Been looking for this stupid video for fucking EVER but GOOGLE SUCKS SO MUCH SHIT NOW
Been looking for this stupid video for fucking EVER but GOOGLE SUCKS SO MUCH SHIT NOW