The irony here is that the anime did in fact reject Andersen’s ending materially and spiritually (though the extent of the latter can be debated), but still set itself up for the same criticism. Read more
Sayonara Lara
Patron Pick Summer 2026: Sayonara Lara – 11
Do I have any second thoughts above naming Auntie Witch as “the good one”? Read more
Patron Pick Summer 2026: Sayonara Lara – 10
I don’t really know what’s happening here but I know this with utter certitude, Auntie Witch is the good one. Read more
Patron Pick Summer 2026: Sayonara Lara – 09
What I can say about Sayonara Lara at this point is this: it’s almost certainly going to be a tragic ending, and I’m going to care. Read more
Patron Pick Summer 2026: Sayonara Lara – 08
Am I nuts in seeing a pretty big contradiction with Lisa here? Read more
Patron Pick Summer 2026: Sayonara Lara – 07
There’s nothing wrong with a story making sense, but not making sense can totally work if the writing embraces it. Read more
Patron Pick Summer 2026: Sayonara Lara – 06
I’m still not sure all of this makes any sense, but it is interesting. Read more
Patron Pick Summer 2026: Sayonara Lara – 05
I’m not in love with this show but it’s weird enough and amiable enough that I suspect it’s unlikely to ever really sour for me. Read more
Weekly Digest 07/27/2026 – Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku: Eureka Evrika (Sparks of Tomorrow), Sayonara Lara
No question about it, between these two bubble babies Goodbye, Lara is the more interesting in terms of story. Read more
Third Impressions Digest 07/20/2026 – Sayonara Lara, Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku: Eureka Evrika (Sparks of Tomorrow)
It’s not a season that’s heavy with bubble series for me, but these two definitely feel like they’re in that zone. Read more