I almost felt like that whole extended beach conversation about light novels was trolling me. Read more
Anime
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (The Elusive Samurai) – 04
The concept of running away is a bit of a red herring. Read more
The Fable – 17
I don’t think you’d pick anybody in a head-to-head with Akira (or Fable), but Utsubo is clearly no one to take lightly. Read more
Summer 2024 Check-in
It’s weird to have one of my top-ranked shows in terms of expectations also be one of the biggest surprises of the season. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: Tying the Knot – Extra Marital Affairs
A series is about more than the protagonists. Read more
Ramen Akaneko (Red Cat Ramen) – 04
Sabu is just the best. Read more
Giji Harem – 04
Giji Harem is a full-length show I watch and think it might be better as a short. Read more
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – 02
The time is Nau. Read more
“Oshi no Ko” Season 2 – 04
I frequently find OnK frustrating as hell (as I did this week) but I also recognize that it has a spark of brilliance to it. Read more
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san (Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian) – 04
Alya is kind of getting done dirty by the writing at the moment. Read more