This is a perfect time to reflect on why I love Yowapeda so much. In case you haven’t heard the news, this week Yowamushi Pedal was officially greenlit for a second season starting in October. Neither the result or the timing will have been a surprise if you’ve been following […] Read more
Seki-kun is really raising the bar every week. The show, too. Kanojo ga Flag wo Oraretara – 07 This is a pretty odd series to begin with, but I found that episode especially strange. There were quite a few moments when I was rather confused as to what was happening […] Read more
“Mockingbird” For all that there are undeniable issues with HBO’s Game of Thrones – and discussion of them has certainly found its way into my various blog posts – there’s no denying that this series really brings something special to the table. Episodes like this one seem to last five […] Read more
I think Gokukoku no Brynhildr may just be creating a new genre. Some people have tried to slap the “so bad it’s good” tag on Gokukoku no Brynhildr, but I don’t buy it (even if it is a compliment of sorts). In my book a SBiG show is one whose […] Read more
The charm offensive was off the charts this week. If you’ve ever been to Ikenoue Station on the Keio Inokashira Line – where I’m 99% sure Isshuukan Friends is set, despite having changed the station name to “Midorikawa” – you know it’s the perfect setting for this series. It’s as […] Read more
Well, that episode was certainly an eye-opener. The new characters are coming fast and furious now, but there’s still some old business to take care of. The final set of the practice match with Aoba Johsai, to be precise, and that means the entry of Oikawa Tooru onto the scene. […] Read more
In case it wasn’t obvious enough, this was a very important episode of Baby Steps. It’s a pretty great time to be a fan of sports anime. Yowamushi Pedal was just confirmed for a second season, Ping Pong is establishing itself as a unique and brilliant take on the genre, […] Read more
Whaddaya know – Ace of Diamond can throw the curve after all. As much as I love Daiya no A, one thing it hasn’t had much of is surprises. This really isn’t the sort of show that thrives on misdirection, but rather on delivering more or less what’s expected in […] Read more
It’s deja vu all over again… I covered Sanja Matsuri pretty extensively last year, so I won’t dig too deep this time around (I actually have photos on the Picasa page from a vacation a few years ago as well). Just a few pics and a couple of videos from […] Read more