The term “over the top” was invented for shows like Valvrave the Liberator, but to be honest I don’t think it’s entirely sufficient. Valvrave was one of the most divisive shows of the season after its first episode, with some fans proclaiming it the best show on the schedule and […] Read more
Is available here, for those of you interested. Just remember, for me this was happening before breakfast… Read more
I’m ready to say that the greatness we’ve seen from Dansai Bunri is no fluke – this show knows exactly what it’s doing, and it’s doing it brilliantly. I’ve really loved all three episodes of Crime Edge, each in a slightly different way. There’s so much about this series that’s […] Read more
I don’t know how many people are watching Red Data Girl – and when – but if they aren’t, they’re missing a very good series.. It’s not unique to anime, but anime is one of the most obvious examples of just how important premiere episodes are. I fear that Red […] Read more
Two episodes in, my feelings about Arata Kangatari are pretty much unchanged from where they were a week ago. OP: “GENESIS ARIA” by Sphere As much as I want to focus on the anime independent of anything else, I can’t help but be a bit preoccupied with the fascination question […] Read more
There’s more to Narita than just an airport… While most people never get past their terminal, there’s actually a town called Narita a few miles away. It’s the location of one of the most popular temples in Japan (12 million annual visitors) and has a very attractive temple approach lined […] Read more
Comedy wins the day, though giant bugs are always welcome. Haiyore! Nyaruko-san W – 02 I think we all know what to expect from Haiyore at this point, but the good part is that it seems intent on delivering it. So far, at least, this season has echoed the better […] Read more
Just in case anyone was curious about what the Ginga e Kickoff manga looks like, here’s the first two volumes at Shibuya Animate. Read more
“Walk of Punishment” I really have no complaints about this episode of Game of Thrones, but it’s already started me on the always-entertaining process of trying to guess where HBO might choose to end the season. I think I have a pretty good idea, but it would entail the timeline […] Read more
Hoo boy – only two weeks into the new season, and we already get an Ayase episode? I suppose there’s a rose-colored glasses effect, but I think I’ve tended to remember the things I loved about the first season of Oreimo more than the things I hated about it. Unfortunately […] Read more