In terms of pacing, this continues to be one of the stranger adaptations of the year. It’s not really possible to say with certainty just yet, but I wonder of this “Gora Academy” arc wasn’t a luxury the anime couldn’t afford. To be blunt, I don’t think it was very […] Read more
At long last, I can finally talk about the manga ending. About damn time. OP: “Kyouki Chinden” by Yousei Teikoku Well, now we know why Asread elected not to animate the epilogue from the manga. It took a while to get here, but this was always the place Mirai Nikki seemed likely […] Read more
Ever the tease, Attack on Titan once again shows how compelling it can be when it gets in (manoeuver) gear. You know Shingeki no Kyoujin is in run-out-the-clock mode when it resorts to three-minute recaps, but they’re back. Clearly it’s a matter of stalling for time to end the season […] Read more
Well, since it’s still on the “Current Series” list, I may as well… Definitely better than last week. Focus on Jou and B-K is a huge improvement. Miyano Mamoru – I can’t even… What a beautifully out-of-control performance. Best anime lunatic in ages. While we wait for the much longed-for […] Read more
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There’s so much about Rozen Maiden Zurückspulen that’s different from the anime we usually see – and the Rozen Maiden we’ve seen before. Yes, it’s really happening – I’m going to drop the “simple and profound at the same time” bomb again, because Zurückspulen really deserves it. In fact I’d […] Read more
“The Playah” Gon stole the hearts of Whale Island “Maniacs” And now it’s Palm’s turn Read more
GKMP is surely the United Nations General Assembly Building of death flags. We received the somewhat cryptic news this week (via a corporate press release from one of the sponsors on the Production Committee, as it happens) that “A second season of Ginga Kikoutai Majestic Prince is being considered”. That’s […] Read more
This week’s entry in “Hachi-kun’s Wisdom From the Farm”: it’s better to be a horse than a calf. Silver Spoon is nothing if not resolutely sure of its self-identity. This is the obvious product of a writer who’s not out to prove anything to anyone, but has full confidence that […] Read more
It doesn’t always get there, but boy, when this show clicks it’s really a blast. So pretty much everything I said in last week’s post, about Servant X Service having two orbits and the success of the series depending on which mode it’s in? I’m doubling down on that, because […] Read more