Raise wa Tanin ga Ii (Yakuza Fiancé) – 05
As usual with this one, I find myself more intrigued in an abstract way than actually invested in the plot and characters. Read more
Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 05
Yeah, I definitely did not see that coming. Read more
Fall 2024 Check-in
This season isn’t a mass-produced model, that’s for sure. Read more
My Taste is Better Than Yours Episode 18 – Oyasumi Punpun (Goodnight Punpun)
This time on “My Taste”, it’s one of manga’s greatest masterpieces. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: Ayakashi, Mononoke, Youkai – What’s in a Name?
October. Halloween, Beltane – the occult is in the air. Read more
Ranma ½ (2024) – 05
I find Ranma ½ works better when it’s hardcore zany. Read more
Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 06
The essential nature of the divide is brought forth beautifully and poetically, as Orb has a talent for doing. Read more
Ao no Miburo (Blue Miburo) – 03
If we stay in this mode Ao no Miburo has a chance. Read more
Ooi! Tonbo 2nd Season – 05
No question about it, Ooi Tonbo has taken quite a turn. Read more
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 06
This passage of the series is pretty much a slog for me. Read more
Patron Pick Fall 2024 – Negaposi Angler
We’re still solidly in slice of life mode here and ignoring elephants. Read more
Kekkon suru tte, Hontou desu ka (365 Days to the Wedding) – 05
This show just has a phenomenal vibe. Read more
Dandadan – 05
Well, never a dull moment as they say – and rarely a lull moment – where Dandadan is concerned. Read more