Having just watched an episode of Cardcaptor Sakura after a long layoff, it seemed like a good time to do a cherry blossom post. Read more
Yowamushi Pedal: Glory Line – 12
From Sohoku’s perspective, what’s happening here looks very much like a collapse. Read more
Kobe Diaries – Street Scenes
Let the adventure begin… Read more
Gakuen Babysitters – 12 (End) and Series Review
What sticks in my mind after Gakuen Babysitters’ finale is how resolutely true to itself this series was, from start to finish. Read more
Kokkoku – 12 (End) and Series Review
There’s so much to like about Kokkoku in looking back on it that it’s not easy to define its appeal in a few sentences. Read more
Dagashi Kashi 2 – 11
This has been a surprising season for Dagashi Kashi in many respects, and that’s continuing right up until the final episodes. Read more
Mahoutsukai no Yome – 24 (End) and Series Review
In a time of new beginnings, endings seem to hit even harder. Read more
Home is Where the Heart Is: Back to Japan
The funny thing about Japan is, even when I’m lost I feel found. Read more
Miira no Kaikata – 11
It’s almost an inevitability that any slice-of-life series, no matter much of a feel-good experience it is, will eventually get a little serious in its final arc. Read more
Koi wa Ameagari no You ni – 11
I feel as if I have a pretty good handle on where the anime intends to leave things. Read more