As good fantasy often does, Oooku uses the pretext of its premise to shed light on reality in ways a less fanciful series would struggle to do. Read more
Series Reviews
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 13 (Season Finale)
The essential truth of this pairing is so self-evident that it’s easy to imagine no obstacle could thwart it. Read more
Patron Pick Spring 2023: Jigokuraku – 13 (Season Finale)
There’s definitely the core of something rather good here, and we managed to see a fair bit of it in the second half of this season. Read more
Oshi no Ko – 11 (Season Finale)
Oshi no Ko was really interesting at the start, but even then it always struck me as most likely to be a mirage. Read more
Golden Kamuy 4th Season – 13 (Season Finale)
I don’t think there’s been another anime season where I’ve used that title line as often as I have this spring. Read more
Jijou wo Shiranai Tenkousei ga Guigui Kuru. – 13 (End) and Series Review
Akane and Taiyou were the sleeper killer couple in a season fit to bursting with them. Read more
Tengoku Daimakyou – 13 (Season Finale)
Anime this good can’t be rushed. Read more
Tonikaku Cawaii 2nd Season – 12 (Season Finale)
I wish more people recognized Tonikawa for just how good it is. Read more
Mahoutsukai no Yome Season 2 – 12 (Season Finale)
That sure wasn’t much of an ending. Read more
Skip to Loafer – 12 (End) and Series Review
I feel a lot worse for Sousuke than I do for Ririka. Read more