Do we really need another Anne-ime in 2025? Well, I don’t see the harm in it. Read more
Reviews
First Impressions – Kowloon Generic Romance
Sometimes even shows with high expectations can surprise you in a good way, and this one did. Read more
First Impressions – Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de (The Dinner Table Detective)
This show has all the hallmarks of a successful old-school comedy-first mystery. Read more
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) – 37
A new season, a new OP and ED for Kusuriya no Hitorigoto. Read more
First Impressions Digest – Ballpark de Tsukamaete! (The Catcher in the Ballpark!), Your Forma
A ballpark slice-of-life could certainly work for me, and I enjoyed this premiere a fair bit. Read more
First Impressions – Kijin Gentoushou (Sword of the Demon Slayer)
As this is where the story proper begins, it would be dangerous to read too much into the first two episodes. Read more
Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun 2 – 12 (Season Finale)
The mood surrounding this finale could hardly be more different than the first one for Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun. Read more
Trillion Game – 25/26 (End) and Series Review
Trillion Game was a bit of a slow build, but the final construction was a beautiful piece of work. Read more
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) – 36
He’s just glad to see you. Read more
Sousei no Aquarion: Myth of Emotions – 12 (End) and Series Review
My priorities for this sort of show are probably different from most viewers, but they were certainly met to a quite satisfying degree. Read more