Serious writers who don’t take themselves too seriously are a treasure that should never be taken for granted. Read more
Reviews
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 4th Season – 10
Triple Love Squad they may be, it’s Iruma-kun who’s the glue. Read more
Kami no Shizuku (The Drops of God) – 09
Tripped up by Cépage – we’ve all been there, bro. Read more
Kujima Utaeba Ie Hororo (Kujima: Why Sing, When You Can Warble?) – 09
It may focus on a giant bird who speaks Japanese with a Russian accent, but in terms of family dynamics and human interaction this is the most grounded and realistic show of the season. Read more
Ganbare! Nakamura-kun!! (Go For it, Nakamura-kun!!) – 11
“Please, stop talking to me!” – it’s all too real… Read more
Otaku ni Yasashii Gal wa Inai!? (Girls Can’t Be Kind to Otaku!?) – 09
That was an interesting title drop. Read more
Hidarikiki no Eren (Eren the Southpaw) – 09
If there’s one message I’m taking away from Hidarikiki no Eren at this point, it might be “talent is overrated”. Read more
Patron Pick Spring 2026: Nippon Sangoku – 09
After the last two episodes, I’m of the mind that any change is welcome. Read more
Akane-banashi – 09
If anime is going to do rakugo, it has to deliver rakugo performances that reach out and grab you through your screen. Read more