This is pure slice of life about as good as anime does it. Read more
Anime
Oooku – 07
On some level this is a story of how even the most extraordinary things eventually seem ordinary to those living with them. Read more
Mononogatari – 16
It was all serious business with Mononogatari this week. Read more
Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid Season 2 – 03
What an absolutely terrific episode of Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid that was. Read more
Third Impressions – Zom 100: Zombie ni Naru made ni Shitai 100 no Koto
It’s the hope that gets you. Read more
Mix: Meisei Story – Nidome no Natsu, Sora no Mukou e – 16
To a bunch of teenagers playing a game, what the hell does what happened thirty years earlier matter? Read more
AI no Idenshi – 03
The homage here is not exactly subtle. Read more
Link Click (Shiguang Dailiren) II – 03
Link Click is certainly off to an enigmatic start this season. Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan (2023) – 03
Kenshin’s arc is often driven by the disillusionment theme, but Yahiko is the poster boy for pride. Read more
Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon – 03
How do you solve a problem like Miyo? Read more