Anime and manga has another side, little known in the West. Read more
Anime
Spy x Family Season 2 – 02
I’ve come to believe that Damian is Endou Tatsuya’s favorite character. Read more
Second Impressions – Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen
The mangaka here really understands the brutality of working under an abusive boss. Read more
Sousou no Frieren – 06
Am I the only one who feels a little sorry for the dragon? Read more
Mahoutsukai no Yome Season 2 – 14
Man, it’s been a tough year for anime werewolves. Read more
Second Impressions – Yuzuki-san Chi no Yonkyoudai.
This episode exuded a certain easy confidence in its storytelling. Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 15
This was the first episode where I’d say the ’23 version flat-out thrashed the ’96. Read more
Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku-hen – 02
I have to admit this episode was pretty darn good. Read more
First Impressions – Houkago Shounen Hanako-kun
I’ll certainly enjoy this for what it is but with one eye on the kitchen, waiting for the main course. Read more
Helck – 14
Helck’s flashback is a pretty tragic story, not solely for the bad stuff that happens but for the fact that so much of it seems to have been totally unnecessary. Read more