Oh, that’s what the title means. Read more
Series Reviews
Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu (The Summer Hikaru Died) – 12 (Season Finale)
Any story of this sort can be taken on a metaphorical level of course, but I don’t think it requires much of a stretch with this one. Read more
Karaoke Iko! (Let’s Go Karaoke!) – 05 (End) and Series Review
Anime-original or no, this episode comes off as pretty authentic. Read more
Leviathan – Series Review
Leviathan exists, whether anime fans acknowledge it or not. Read more
Dekin no Mogura (The Earthbound Mole) – 12 (End) and Series Review
There’s a ton to unpack in this finale, both on Samejima and back on Drawer Street. Read more
Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun) 2 – 24 (Season Finale)
What a truly superb thing Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun is. Read more
Patron Pick Summer 2025: Ame to Kimi to (With You and the Rain) – 12 (End) and Series Review
“Different” and “profound” are words I don’t get to use as often as I want in series review posts, so that tells most of the story right there. Read more
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru (My Dress-up Darling) Season 2 – 12 (Season Finale)
It’s hard to think of a recent season of anime that has any less compelling reason to exist. Read more
Yofukashi no Uta (Call of the Night) Season 2 – 12 (End) and Series Review
In a sense, the metaphorical side of Yofakushi no Uta is much neater than the practical side. Read more
Dandadan 2nd Season – 12 (Season Finale)
I’ll say it once more – Dandadan just works better as an anime. Read more