Is there no one at any step of the process to step up and say “For the love of God, just stop!”? Read more
Anime
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 13 (Season Finale)
The essential truth of this pairing is so self-evident that it’s easy to imagine no obstacle could thwart it. Read more
Oooku – 03
Oooku’s vision of how the country would change under these circumstances is very believable. Read more
Patron Pick Spring 2023: Jigokuraku – 13 (Season Finale)
There’s definitely the core of something rather good here, and we managed to see a fair bit of it in the second half of this season. Read more
Enzo Loves Manga Episode 7 – Me and My Gangster Neighbor/I’m in Love With the Older Girl Next Door
Manga is the gift that keeps on giving. Read more
First Impressions – Uchi no Kaisha no Chiisai Senpai no Hanashi
The template for Uchi no Kaisha no Chiisai Senpai no Hanashi is pretty obvious. Read more
First Impressions – Horimiya -Piece-
If ever there was an example of the sometimes truly perverse stupidity of the production committee system, this is it. Read more
Oooku – 02
This version is effectively an extended teaser trailer for the manga. Read more
First Impressions – Oooku
Anyone complaining about Netflix’ role in the anime industry is barking up the wrong tree. Read more
Oshi no Ko – 11 (Season Finale)
Oshi no Ko was really interesting at the start, but even then it always struck me as most likely to be a mirage. Read more