Connor succumbs to the timeless allure of the trap In some ways Letter Bee is a very difficult show to blog, and I suspect that the reasons may be the same as the ones explaining why it sees so little post traffic on discussion boards. In a sense, the show […] Read more
From the moment I picked up the first volume of the Mirai Nikki manga I thought this was an absolute no-brainer for an anime adaptation. Not only is it a deftly written and vastly entertaining read, but it’s extremely visual and perfectly suited to the demands of modern anime. It’s […] Read more
The “Journey to the Magical World” OVA set has been my favorite adaptation of the Negima manga, by far. The problems with the first series were well-documented (great OP notwithstanding) and the second SHAFT series never lived up to its magnificently stylish beginnings. Why, oh why, couldn’t anyone just adapt […] Read more
Boy, it sure gets ugly when manga readers and non-manga readers square off over an anime adaptation. Especially when it comes to ending and big, climactic battle sequences. I happen to have not read the manga for Sora no Otoshimono. In addition, while I enjoy the anime for the most […] Read more
That was an altogether fun episode, a nice mix of action (first half) and character comedy (second half). Oriana certainly proved herself to be a mistress of double entendres in addition to dressing like a slutty jungle explorer. She’s a damn fine wizard, though – sidelining Tsuchimikado rather easily just […] Read more
I have an enormous amount of affection for this series, and it’s been there pretty much since the first episode – it’s just a show that makes me happy. Incredibly smart and light on it’s feet, with real warmth towards its characters, I find it completely irresistible. And after a […] Read more
It’s clear now that Amagami SS has chosen to end it’s run with the most interesting arc since the first one. But while the Haruka arc was sexy and fun, this one is altogether dark, disturbing and even a little scary. Just like its featured girl. I laughed at the […] Read more
GAR The counterattack has truly begun. The hunters are the hunted, and it’s kill or be killed. When there is intent to kill, there is always a reason. Chizuru is dead – with the help of the relentlessly badass old Ookawa. The villagers at the festival are convinced, but not […] Read more
Given that this was an OVA from Kuroshitsuji based on a novel by a drug-addicted pedophile, it’s hardly surprising that the result is a twisted mess of bizarre imagery and questionable taste. In a good way. Mostly, the OVA consisted of Ciel being placed in increasingly humiliating positions as the […] Read more
Loli Service at last Only three more eps to go – presumably – and we still seem a long way from the real conclusion here. Another ep passes by with Night Rikuo pretty much in charge, but this week belonged mostly to Yuki-Ona’s awesomeness and Tamazuki’s wimpiness. With Grandpa and […] Read more