In a sense this series really shouldn’t be as good as it is – but make no mistake, based on three episodes at least it’s pretty goddam good. Read more
Second Impressions – Jikken-hin Kazoku: Creatures Family Days
This show definitely has something going for it in its unassuming way. Read more
Golden Kamuy – 03
Let’s be honest: if you love anime, this is really the sort of story you should be praying it starts telling more of. Read more
Weekly Digest 4/23/18 – Gurazeni, Gegege no Kitarou (2018)
Gegege no Kitarou is crashing the party, whether I want it to or not. Read more
Hoozuki no Reitetsu 2nd Season: Sono Ni – 03
I’ve noted the strange sort of kismet that seems to link me to this series. Read more
Kyoto Diaries – East and West, Be Our Guest
There aren’t many days that can’t be made a little better by inserting the phrase “I’m on the way to Kyoto” in the middle of them. Read more
Major 2nd – 03
You’d think I’d be used to it by now… Read more
Hinamatsuri – 03
I find it pretty shocking that in the same season, we’re getting anime focused on both the treatment of the Ainu and the homeless problem in Japan’s cities. Read more
Second Impressions – Full Metal Panic! Invisible Victory
Oh dear – I can really see the storm brewing now. Read more
Boku no Hero Academia Season 3 – 03
Certainly I saw this coming, but it’s interesting to see a personal favorite grow into an international powerhouse. Read more