Xiaomao’s hostage existence has been pretty chill to this point, but that seems likely to change now. Read more

At long last this ever-expanding universe is starting to contract and we’re getting a few answers, not just more questions. Read more

When it comes to The Apothecary Diaries, Chekov’s gun is an entire artillery brigade. Read more

This may have been the single most eventful episode of the entire series. Read more

This has to be complicated for Loumen (though not only Loumen). Read more

One of the strengths of The Apothecary Diaries is that it doesn’t seem to have extended troughs. Read more

A new season, a new OP and ED for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto. Read more

He’s just glad to see you. Read more

We passed the point a while ago where Xiaomao’s cluelessness about all this stretches my credulity. Read more

If I’ve learned anything after 34 eps of this show it’s that the more “one-off” something seems, the more you should be paying attention. Read more