It’s pretty clear that Fujimoto isn’t about reinvention so much as riffing on his many influences. Read more
Anime
Fumetsu no Anata e 2nd Season – 04
I like where the narrative is going, though as yet I’m still undecided about its chosen means of transportation. Read more
Patron Pick Fall 2022: Koukyuu no Karasu – 07
I confess that ending had me checking the calendar there for a second. Read more
Spy x Family – 19
Damian can bust a move. Read more
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 3rd Season – 06
I don’t think Elizabetta even needed any special training to win this battle. Read more
Boku no Hero Academia Season 6 – 07
It was a hell of a week at Bones Plaza. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project – The Chrysanthemum Taboo
Curious about the “Chrysanthemum Taboo” – Japan’s unwritten rule pertaining to discussion and criticism of the Imperial Family? I was commissioned to explore the topic. Read more
Mob Psycho 100 III – 06
It’s a shame Mob Psycho has to carry the hope for Fall 2022 anime greatness on its own now, but that’s a burden it can certainly handle. Read more
Chainsaw Man – 05
Fujimoto taking the more dangerous path is part of the draw with Chainsaw Man, and I’m happy to have my preconceptions challenged. Read more
Golden Kamuy 4th Season – 06
It was another stellar episode of Golden Kamuy this week, but unfortunately that’s not the headline. Read more