Man, it’s been a tough year for anime werewolves. Read more
Anime
Second Impressions – Yuzuki-san Chi no Yonkyoudai.
This episode exuded a certain easy confidence in its storytelling. Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 15
This was the first episode where I’d say the ’23 version flat-out thrashed the ’96. Read more
Tokyo Revengers: Tenjiku-hen – 02
I have to admit this episode was pretty darn good. Read more
First Impressions – Houkago Shounen Hanako-kun
I’ll certainly enjoy this for what it is but with one eye on the kitchen, waiting for the main course. Read more
Helck – 14
Helck’s flashback is a pretty tragic story, not solely for the bad stuff that happens but for the fact that so much of it seems to have been totally unnecessary. Read more
First Impressions – Bokura no Ameiro Protocol
I see some potential here, if the premise has the legs to keep me invested. Read more
Second Impressions – Migi to Dari
There was enough obfuscation in this second episode to make me doubt myself, at least a little. Read more
First Impressions – Kimi no koto ga Dai Dai Dai Dai Daisuki na 100-nin no Kanojo
The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You probably comes in as the biggest wild card of the season for me. Read more
Overtake! – 02
There’s a lot of personal investment behind this project, and it absolutely shows. Read more