It’s kind of ironic that the first First Impressions of Fall – sort of – is actually the last First Impressions of Summer. Read more
Anime
Karaoke Iko! (Let’s Go Karaoke!) – 05 (End) and Series Review
Anime-original or no, this episode comes off as pretty authentic. Read more
Leviathan – Series Review
Leviathan exists, whether anime fans acknowledge it or not. Read more
Gachiakuta – 11
Gachiakuta, like Soul Eater, has a fondness for characters who are pretty unhinged. Read more
Dekin no Mogura (The Earthbound Mole) – 12 (End) and Series Review
There’s a ton to unpack in this finale, both on Samejima and back on Drawer Street. Read more
Witch Watch – 24
I think the question on everyone’s mind is, was it or wasn’t it? Read more
Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun) 2 – 24 (Season Finale)
What a truly superb thing Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun is. Read more
Patron Pick Summer 2025: Ame to Kimi to (With You and the Rain) – 12 (End) and Series Review
“Different” and “profound” are words I don’t get to use as often as I want in series review posts, so that tells most of the story right there. Read more
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru (My Dress-up Darling) Season 2 – 12 (Season Finale)
It’s hard to think of a recent season of anime that has any less compelling reason to exist. Read more
Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu (The Summer Hikaru Died) – 11
On balance that was one of the most profoundly sad anime episodes I’ve seen in a long time. Read more