There’s some deep symbolism in here, I think… It’s time for the Nationals again, but with a difference. That, of course, is the fact that Taichi isn’t there. And where is our wayward jack of all trades? At a TV studio with Suou, where a special about Karuta is being […] Read more
A look back to a series I covered almost five years ago, and what it says about anime and those who watch it. Read more
“Signs Point to No” Pariya is a unique character in Otoyomegatari, I think. She’s unquestionably the most recognizably modern cast member – her behavior wouldn’t seem out of place in any cute girls comedy set in a suburban Tokyo high school. She’s also the most frantic and frenetic character in […] Read more
Lots of headlines to choose from there… One of the more interesting games in the annals of Diamond no Ace finally draws to a close, and the stage is finally set for the final that’s been teased all season long. But we’re going to have to wait at least one […] Read more
I’ll say this for Tekketsu no Orphans – when the flag is raised, it sure doesn’t take long to salute. Iron-Blooded Orphans is a bit of a vexing show, to be honest. It’s one of those series that you tend to like in spite of its flaws, and of course […] Read more
It’s not too late to start the best show this season you aren’t watching. And you’ll have three months to catch up… When it comes to intrigue in the best sense of the word, Concrete Revolutio may just be the best series of the season. It’s jam-packed with interesting ideas […] Read more
So long, Saitama – but this ain’t no goodbye. The first season of One Punch Man draws to a close with without a question its most emphatic battle sequence yet – though the results certainly come as no surprise. In a series built around anti-climaxes stopping in the middle of […] Read more
Let the games (finally) begin. Sorry, Haikyuu – I’ve never been more pressed for time as a blogger. Season preview post is late, year-end-posts beginning, season finales everywhere, and traveling to boot. I’m going to basically blow you off this week but don’t take it personally – you’re not ending […] Read more
The moral of this episode? Kanji will always trip you up. They’re damn hard. I’m traveling at the moment so most of the posts are going to be brief ones by necessity this weekend, so apologies in advance for that. I’m glad the Noragami finale will come next week when […] Read more
Clarke’s Law is quite the hot topic in anime this week… After spending most of the season focused on what one might loosely call “magic” – a heady cocktail of Shinto and Chinese mythology mixed with shounen anime canon – Ushio and Tora takes a somewhat surprising turn to close […] Read more