Obviously sake isn’t Douren’s only weakness. Read more
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Third Impressions – Raise wa Tanin ga Ii (Yakuza Fiancé)
The three-episode rule is (as usual) out the window in this case. Read more
Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 03
Sure as salt, when Natori is involved Natsume Yuujinchou becomes a very different show. Read more
Ranma ½ (2024) – 03
Ranma ½ might just be the most pure Rumiko of any Rumiko series. Read more
Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 04
There are many fundamental questions being posed here, not least the idea of whether asking questions is in itself incompatible with the concept of faith. Read more
Ooi! Tonbo 2nd Season – 03
I think Ooi! Tonbo is pretty great generally, but if you love golf it’s pure crack. Read more
First Impressions – Ao no Miburo (Blue Miburo)
What kept repeating itself in my mind was that old expression “the winning side writes history”. Read more
Trillion Game – 04
It’s all a matter of perspective, really. Read more
Kekkon suru tte, Hontou desu ka (365 Days to the Wedding) – 03
I continue to be pretty impressed by 365 Days to the Wedding. Read more
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 04
“Only a year” one might say, but at that age it’s an eternity. Read more