My reaction to the events of this episode is “it annoys the hell out of me but I get it”. Read more
Patron Pick Fall 2024: Negaposi Angler (Negative Positive Angler) – 10
This is a crucible for pretty much every one-cour slice of life series. Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – 10
By managing to meaningfully embellish a deeply beloved and well-established story this episode is something of a revelation. Read more
Dandadan – 10
In Dandadanime we trust. Read more
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – 19
It’s always rough to send off characters in a Mizukami series because he pretty much only writes great ones. Read more
Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 09
And right on cue, we’re back in exorcist mode. Read more
Kyoto Diaries – Playing it Koyo
Seems odd to be doing this in December. Read more
Ranma ½ (2024) – 09
More than any series this season – and maybe many seasons – Ranma ½ is really dependent on its cast for success. Read more
Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 10
“Knowledge is power” is one of those old saws so eponymous that we rarely stop to think about what it means. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: Omake – Ranking Rumiko
I could easily have gone five deep just with Inuyasha. Read more