Fatima is smart enough to see possibility where it exists, to understand that there is another path for her in this world, should she choose to pursue it. Read more
Anime
Yomi no Tsugai (Daemons of the Shadow Realm) – 22
Boy, what a world… it could be so wonderful, if it wasn’t for certain people. Read more
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 4th Season – 21
The supporting cast here is obviously a strength, but not many of them can anchor a storyline the way Iruma can. Read more
Uchi no Otouto-domo ga Sumimasen (Please Excuse My Younger Brothers) – 10
This was another very good episode, but as with most things with this show I have conflicted feelings. Read more
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (The Elusive Samurai) Season 2 – 08
As the series’ first real visit to Kyoto (a few earlier cutaways notwithstanding) this is a significant moment. Read more
Kami no Shizuku (The Drops of God) – 22
Maybe I’m wrong to assume there is some sort of plan there, but it’s hard to imagine an adaptation of a long-finished manga like this would just stop in the middle. Read more
Reiwa no Dara-san (Dara-san of Reiwa) – 10
Those two kids and Dara-san have one of the most heartwarming relationships I can remember in anime for a long time. Read more
Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari (Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You) – 09
I’m not sure I can remember a series with more elephants in the room than Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari. Read more
World is Dancing – 10
I feel a lot of sympathy for Oniyasha here. He’s just doing what he’s been trained to do since he was a toddler, and now everyone close to him is leaving his side. Read more