Rarely has an anti-climax felt so satisfying – or appropriate. Read more
Series Reviews
Seiren – 12 (End) and Series Review
I wouldn’t exactly call it a bang (now that would be news), but Seiren at least didn’t go out with a whimper. Read more
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu: Sukeroku Futatabi-hen – 12 (End) and Series Review
Well, it’s over. And honestly, here at the end not a lot needs to be said except for “Bravo!”. Read more
Kuzu no Honkai – 07 (End!)
The emperor truly has no clothes, and this episode was the final hand in this unpleasant game of strip poker. Read more
Girlish Number – 12 (End) and Series Review
OK, sigh of relief officially breathed… Read more
Drifters – 12 (End) and Series Review
As you know if you’ve been reading my posts, I’ve been rather torn about Drifters. Read more
Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 12 (End) and Series Review
What is it about tanuki that packs such an emotional punch, anyway? Read more
Watashi ga Motete Dousunda – 12 (End) and Series Review
Watashi ga Motete Dousunda ends pretty much as it existed for its entire run – a solidly entertaining series that never fully took the plunge into exploring the serious implications of its storyline and characters. Read more
Fune wo Amu (The Great Passage) – 11 (End) and Series Review
I suppose it’s only natural that the finale of The Great Passage has left me in a tremendously reflective mood, because it’s one of the more reflective series you’ll ever see. Read more
Natsume Yuujinchou Go – 11 (Season Finale)
What an unexpected yet utterly in-character way to finish the season. Read more