As is so often the case, Japan’s relationship with the spiritual is quite unique. Read more
Anime
Weekly Digest 07/19/2024 – Senpai wa Otokonoko , Giji Harem (Pseudo Harem)
Two ships passing in the night. Read more
Third Impressions – Ramen Akaneko (Red Cat Ramen)
None of this is going to change your life, but Ramen Akaneko is just good at what it’s trying to do. Read more
“Oshi no Ko” Season 2 – 03
Let the sell-out begin. Read more
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san (Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian) – 03
This was certainly the roux episode of Alya-san, though I guess you could call it the flashback episode too. Read more
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – 01
Past is prologue, as the Bard said – time for the main event. Read more
Second Impressions – Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita.
I think Fujiwara Cocoa works best when you sort of hand yourself over to her and let the writing carry you where it will. Read more
Second Impressions Digest – Kami no Tou: Ouji no Kikan (Tower of God: Return of the Prince), 2.5-jigen no Ririsa
Tower of God is pretty much the ultimate can’t tell the players without a scorecard series. Read more
First Impressions – Atri: My Dear Moments
I’d have known within 3 minutes this was based on a VN. Read more
The Fable – 15
Mamushi, getto! Read more