I expected to be intrigued by this show, and I certainly am – but it’s kind of nice to be surprised, too. Read more
Anime
Second Impressions – Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
The irony here was really too good to pass up. Read more
Golden Kamuy – 13
There’s nothing else quite like Golden Kamuy. Read more
Shingeki no Kyoujin – 48
I must confess I’ve enjoyed this season more than any run of eps since the first cour of S1, which is kind of ironic as they could hardly be more tonally opposite. Read more
Double Decker! Doug & Kirill – 03
I wouldn’t say it’s a case of style over substance, because this show isn’t exactly insubstantial – but style is certainly the lead dog. Read more
First Impressions Digest – Goblin Slayer, Gaikotsu Shoten’in Honda-san
Cue Roger Ebert’s “North” review. Read more
Gegege no Kitarou (2018) – 27
I guess when it comes to anime that aren’t afraid to touch the third rail, you have to take the bitter with the sweet. Read more
First Impressions – SSSS.Gridman
As I ponder the inverse relationship between zeitgeist and my personal preference when it comes to Trigger, I definitely don’t think it’s a coincidence. Read more
First Impressions – Iroduku Sekai no Ashita kara
I think I was predisposed to like Iroduku Sekai no Ashita kara for a couple of reasons. Read more
First Impressions – Radiant
Radiant is going to be a real test of the anime audience, because it’s about as untrendy as it’s possible for a series to be. Read more