With Taizan, the perfect is the enemy of the good. Read more
Series Reviews
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) – 48 (Season Finale)
Taking the road more traveled robbed the arc’s denouement of about 90% of its potential pathos. Read more
Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals – 13 (Season Finale)
It’s remarkable for a spinoff to be so different in tone from the parent series and still be totally faithful to the spirit of it. Read more
Kuroshitsuji: Midori no Majo-hen – 13 (Season Finale)
That was more Saville Row than off the rack, you might say. Read more
Kowloon Generic Romance – 13 (End) and Series Review
One’s assessment of Kowloon Generic Romance may come down to how you define “success” (pun intended). Read more
Apocalypse Hotel – 12 (End) and Series Review
That was a great finale, but it just makes what preceded it that much more inexplicable. Read more
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 – 12 (End) and Series Review
The truth of the matter is, sticking the landing really matters a lot. Read more
Shoushimin Series 2nd Season – 12 (End) and Series Review
For once, I’m in agreement with the zeitgeist about an anime. Read more
Ballpark de Tsukamaete! (Catch Me at the Ballpark!) – 12 (End) and Series Review
Opening Day is a good note to end on, because it’s the day when all things are possible and every team is a contender. 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