Don’t get too comfortable, because just when you figure you have Mirai Nikki figured out, the game changes. This episode is proof for me that a director doesn’t have to make a word-for-word adaptation of a manga for it to be a good adaptation – or a faithful one. Manga […] Read more
Shakugan no Shana III – 10 After what was a pretty slow buildup, Shana III is certainly dispensing the action fast and furious now. Crimson Lords are kicking it fast and furious, with Fecor apparently eliminated last week and Purson being killed by Rebecca and Uvall by Shana this week. […] Read more
The key line of dialogue from this week was certainly when Kurapika said, “As long as he’s on our side…” This is what I said here two weeks ago: I really wonder if after two fake “to the death” matches Killua’s may end up as a real one – and […] Read more
I knew the Sawagi Twins were wolves, and I knew there crazy as a loon. But I didn’t realize until this week that they were a true commando squad. Excalibur! Ben-to is, without a doubt, the most irritating show of the season for me. All of its missteps are so […] Read more
Complete This Sentence: Shingo x… Well, this was the closest poll ever at LiA, but Miu pulled it out in the end by a single vote. Nice girl wins! Read more
With episode 9 of “Fam”, it’s another case of taking the good with the bad. That’s pretty much become the norm with the series, so it doesn’t come as a surprise so much as a bit of a letdown. I’ve been pulling my punches for a while, and really trying to […] Read more
I certainly hope I don’t hear the old “too much dialogue” complaints being levied against this episode of Fate/Zero, because for me it was a perfect example of how a series can be exciting and adrenaline-pumping without a ton of traditional action. For me, this was Urobuchi Gen at his […] Read more
Inami hairclip meter: smiling frog, “173”. Can anyone explain to me what that second one means? That wasn’t an especially funny episode of Working, but it was undeniably interesting. Especially if you’re a fan of Satou and Yachiyo, whose relationship has gotten more play in the last two episodes than […] Read more
Given how brief our time with this wonderful show was, it’s always nice to have a visit from Kuragehime. In some ways this series is a sad reminder of a NoitaminA that was, and may never be again – a decidedly quirky and non-commercial series that nevertheless managed to be […] Read more
I promise it’s a coincidence that I ended up watching Mashifoni and the Infinite Stratos OAV on the same day – just the luck of the draw. But it certainly was revealing. If you read my posts on IS when the TV aired, you know pretty much how I […] Read more