Another MAL post for you – this time a slightly deeper dive into the almost-unbelievable Osomatsu-san success story. Read more
Anime Recommendations
Shokugeki no Souma – A Recommendation
This one was a commission: the folks at MAL asked me to do a piece trying to explain to new viewers why one of the shows I’m blogging is worth watching. I picked Shokugeki no Souma, and this is the result… Read more
Enzo’s List: Underrated Gems
For my first feature article over at MAL, I thought I’d introduce myself with a partial list of some of my favorite under-appreciated anime of the last few years. Share some of yours here… Read more
The Best Anime Ever
Is that unambiguous enough? Since I’m topping old series recommendations for the new year, why not the ultimate recommendation for the ultimate anime? Original post date 7/3/2010. I’ve watched an awful lot of series, movies, OVAs. Been impacted by many of them, moved by many, changed by a few. Certainly […] Read more
Why Cross Game Will Restore your Faith in Humanity
How about a little trip back in time? Author’s Note: Recently VVV tweeted me about Cross Game, which got me thinking about this show for the first time in a while. He made reference to the soundtrack, which got me thinking about “Koi Kogarete Mita Yume” (the first ED), which […] Read more
Ginga e Kickoff – 27
You can consider this an unpaid commercial for the best series almost none of you are watching. I’m going to ask the LiA readers to bear with me for a bit, because I’ve been thinking for a while of using the bully pulpit of RC for a little preaching about Ginga e […] Read more
Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou
It may be the most overused term in fandom. But if I were writing the entry for “Slice-of-Life” in the anime/manga dictionary, it would be short and sweet: “See: Yokohama Kaidashi Kikou”. Every once in a while I stumble on an older that caused me to ask myself one of […] Read more
Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo – Series Review
When you factor in sheer originality, writing, visual artistry and flat-out cool, Gankutsuou surely has to rank as one of the better series of the 2000’s. It’s a strong reminder (and we could all use one about now) of just what a fascinating and productive studio Gonzo could be in […] Read more
15 Reasons Why FLCL is the Coolest Anime Ever
Having just completed my nth viewing of this masterpiece – but the first since I began the blog – I thought I’d very briefly summarize why anyone who hasn’t seen this classic should see it immediately, and anyone who has should see it again. 15. The Pillows. Not only am […] Read more
Natsume Yuujinchou – An Appreciation
How is it that a series about loneliness can make me fool so good? In terms of sheer affection, it’s hard to find another anime that can rival Natsume Yuujinchou for me. There are better series out there – but few that inspire such a reservoir of good will. This […] Read more