Well, never a dull moment as they say – and rarely a lull moment – where Dandadan is concerned. Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – 05
There are times when the purity of Kenshin’s pathos really gets to me, and this is one of them. Read more
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – 14
Ultimately, Sengoku Youko is a chronicle of virtues – kindness, loyalty, bravery, humor – and those who possess them. Read more
Raise wa Tanin ga Ii (Yakuza Fiancé) – 04
I kind of hate this whole syndrome of trying to figure out whether the mangaka realizes their protagonist is a horrible person. Read more
Fall 2024 Check-in
This season isn’t a mass-produced model, that’s for sure. Read more
My Taste is Better Than Yours Episode 18 – Oyasumi Punpun (Goodnight Punpun)
This time on “My Taste”, it’s one of manga’s greatest masterpieces. Read more
Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 04
This is pretty much a Goldilocks episode for me. Read more
Ranma ½ (2024) – 04
This ep really illustrates one of the charms of this show, which is the chance to hear great old voice actors really enjoying themselves. Read more
Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 05
This series isn’t fixated on realism – it’s drama used to illuminate existential exploration. Read more
LiA Bespoke Project: Ayakashi, Mononoke, Youkai – What’s in a Name?
October. Halloween, Beltane – the occult is in the air. Read more