Originality is great but, if we’re honest, it’s overrated. Read more
Anime
Second Impressions – Astro Note
“Sasuga” is a very important word in the Japanese language. Read more
Dungeon Meshi (Delicious in Dungeon) – 15
This is Dungeon Meshi at its most elemental, and in my opinion at its very best. Read more
Second Impressions – Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai
Another episode in, I’m still not sure just what I’m watching with Hananoi-kun to Koi no Yamai. Read more
Second Impressions – Bartender: Kami no Glass
Spice and Wolf still bores me silly, but I rather like this Bartender revival. Read more
First Impressions – Kai to Otome to Kamikakushi (Mysterious Disappearances)
The simple truth is there’s a certain element you get when auteurs work on anime that you just don’t get otherwise. Read more
First Impressions – Boukyaku Battery
Honestly, the first word that pops into my mind with this premiere is “weird”. Read more
Introducing a New Manga Podcast Series: My Taste is Better Than Yours
Spoiler: my taste is better. Read more
First Impressions – Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid Season 3
Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid is definitely one of those little engine that could sort of anime. Read more
First Impressions – Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeru
Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeru is a series I had decent expectations for, albeit with some caveats. Read more