I’ve always felt that the true situation on Bakuman at any given time could be read on Mashiro’s face. That’s why it’s so hard to watch now, because every time he appears in close-up it looks like he’s dying inside. Is this really the same series whose “slow pace” everyone […] Read more
There are an awful lot of revelations in this episode, some more obvious than others, but I suspect it will mostly be remembered as the one where Yuki finally “manned up”. I doubt that will satisfy the legions of haters out there, but at least the specifics of the complaints […] Read more
Remember that “If I see something noteworthy I’ll blog it” from last week’s post? Well… OP: “Cloud Age Symphony” by Okino Shuntaro I have a simple message for the good folks at Gonzo: You better not fuck this up. The inevitable has happened, the elephant in the room has finally been […] Read more
I sense an explosion of Gundam yaoi doujins on the horizon… Mobile Suit Gundam AGE – 18 While last week’s episode was a fairly weak effort all told, I thought this was a nice rebound. What’s interesting about this arc is seeing how a difference in upbringing can result in […] Read more
Gon is GAR. That is all. I thought Hunter X Hunter was going to have a rough time equaling the epic power and intensity of the blockbuster episode 16, but this week’s effort might just have done it. And the fact that it did so while featuring a character – […] Read more
Subtle as a sledgehammer to the face and slick as sandpaper, Symphogear somehow still manages to keep me totally engaged every week. And have I mentioned that Yuuki Aoi is a genius? Seriously, I could listen to this woman all day. That scene in the hospital with Tsubasa – how […] Read more
What do you know – it’s an episode of “Bodacious Space Pirates” with some actual piracy. And dare I say, it was almost bodacious. I took my own advice and took in the refined, dignified Mouretsu before spoiling my palate with the intense and visceral Sympogear this week, and I think […] Read more
Whatever miracle diet “King” Araki was on, he needs to patent it, because he’ll never have to work a day in his life. Seriously? Two weeks and what, 50 pounds? This kid should be in bed hooked up to an IV, not playing soccer. Let’s set aside that gaping logic […] Read more
If in fact this turns out to be the swan song for Higurashi as an anime, all things considered I’d have to say it’s a fine way to go out. This property has so many different forms and permutations that I never know what to expect, so it’s certainly possible […] Read more
If there were every a company whose catch phrase should be “Better Late Than Never”, it’s SHAFT. As you know if you read my regular posts on Denpa Onna, I was very much in like with the show, but no more. It’s absolutely gorgeous to look at, especially Buriki’s character […] Read more