First Impressions – Thunder 3
It’s a bit complicated with Thunder 3, for any number of reasons. Read more
Summer 2026 Season Preview and Video Companion
The summer of bishounen has arrived. Read more
Enzo Loves Manga Bespoke – Baby Steps
Worlds are colliding. Read more
First Impressions Digest 7/08/26 – Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku: Eureka Evrika (Sparks of Tomorrow), Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori (Red River), Koukaku Kidoutai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
Each of these series are kind of a big deal in their own way. Read more
World is Dancing – 02
If I were to sum that episode up in a single word, I think it would be “intense”. Read more
First Impressions Digest 7/07/26 – Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita., Honoo no Toukyuujo: Dodge Danko
It’s no news flash to say Miyu is freaking great, but he really is freaking great. Read more
Seihantai na Kimi to Boku (You and I Are Polar Opposites) – 13
Yup, still great. Read more
First Impressions Digest 07/05/2026 – Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen, Oni no Hanayome, Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan, Black Torch
I suppose if I added it up, the hit rate on these “Modestly Interested” wing and prayer series is probably about one in three or four. Read more
First (and Second) Impressions – Tenmaku no Jaadugar (Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia)
While I have my issues with some of its choices, the fact remains that Tenmaku no Jaadugar is a serious work. Read more