In many respects, Megalo Box is about the most un-anime anime around. Read more
Anime
Second Impressions Digest – Shakunetsu Kabaddi, Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song-, Shaman King 2021
Decaf Fukuyama-san, decaf. Read more
First Impressions – 86
Aptly named, for me at least. Read more
First Impressions – Tokyo Revengers
It’s only one episode, but it could hardly be more obvious that this is a series that brings something substantial and probably quite powerful to the table. Read more
First Impressions – Shadows House
If I was looking to have the mystery around this series resolved after one ep, that certainly didn’t happen. Read more
Boku no Hero Academia Season 5 – 03
The key to a successful training arc, above and beyond simply being interesting, is for it to advance the larger plot and develop the major characters. Read more
Mashiro no Oto – 02
Music cuts straight to the heart of memory, of emotion, and this episode captures that in an incredibly powerful way. Read more
Godzilla Singular Point – 03
I think Godzilla Singular Point and SSSS.Dynazenon really should be watched back-to-back. Read more
SSSS.Dynazenon – 02
That first time a girl and boy gattai is always special. Read more
First Impressions – Bakuten!!
It’s very clear what series this one is trying to piggyback on, right down to the two exclamation points. Read more