No matter what else happened, the headline here was always going to be the bear. Read more
Anime
Hoshiai no Sora – 04
I’m returning to the same emotional place I was in watching Noein. Read more
Beastars – 04
This gets messy when one thinks about it too hard, believe me I get that. Read more
Mugen no Juunin: Immortal – 05
It’s easy to see why this story has proved so appealing for live-action creators. Read more
Chihayafuru 3 – 02/03
Episodes like these two are a powerful reminder of just what Chihayafuru is capable of when it puts its best foot forward. Read more
Fall 2019 Check-in
I’m thinking like a swimmer taking a deep breath while I’m above the surface, because it may need to sustain me for a while. Read more
Babylon – 04
Babylon is trading in some pretty interesting ideas that are normally a third rail in Japan, never mind anime. Read more
Vinland Saga – 16
When one’s entire life is a lie, perhaps there are limits on how long even someone as brilliant and fearless as Askeladd can keep the house of cards from collapsing. Read more
Gegege no Kitarou (2018) – 79
That’s right, Backbeard is back(beard). Read more