This series’ highs and lows are not only extreme, but immediate. Read more
Kekkon suru tte, Hontou desu ka (365 Days to the Wedding) – 06
While this episode does indulge 365 Days tendency to go a bit too silly at times, it absolutely plays into its larger themes. Read more
Dandadan – 06
Oh Airi, if only you knew where it’s been… Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – 06
It’s obvious where everyone is going to end up – Kyoto – but their journeys are a major component of the story. Read more
Patron Pick Fall 2024 : Negaposi Angler (Negative Positive Angler) – 06
It always seemed likely the show had another gear it would eventually shift into. Read more
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – 15
Senya has one of the greatest arcs in manga, but Shinsuke isn’t far behind him. Read more
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
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