It’s always a bit of a minefield when pure slice-of-life series get serious in their final episodes. Read more
Reviews
The Fable – 20-21
A double-episode on a Sunday is just cruel, what with the schedule being what it is. Read more
Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! (Too Many Losing Heroines!) – 07
Imagine relationships were skiing. Read more
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 16
When an anime comes along that captures the best of what fantasy is, it’s utterly uplifting. Read more
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (The Elusive Samurai) – 08
There were moments here when Shoukan was almost Hisoka-like. Read more
Boku no Hero Academia Season 7 – 14
For Kouda Kouji (Anima) and Shouji Mezo (Tentacole), the long wait is finally over. Read more
Ramen Akaneko (Red Cat Ramen) – 08
I try to limit myself to ramen twice a month but I admit, this show has made that harder. Read more
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – 06
Mizukami is an all-rounder in a way few mangaka are. Read more
“Oshi no Ko” Season 2 – 08
It’s a funny thing about Oshi no Ko – for me it tends to gravitate towards the poles. Read more
Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita. – 07
The visuals are undeniably lovely but the cast has to bring this material to life and give it some traction. Read more