In a sense, Mizukami can write plot-driven stories that act like character-driven stories (and that’s a unicorn-caliber talent). Read more
Anime
Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita. – 11
How can they wrap up the story in 10 minutes when they haven’t even started really telling it? Read more
Fall 2024 Season Preview and Video Companion
I confess, Fall 2024 kind of snuck up on me. Read more
Summer 2024 Preview Poll
Not an easy season to predict once you got past the no-brainers. Read more
Patron Pick Summer 2024: Shoushimin Series – 10 (Season Finale)
Ironically given the series’ title and theoretically its central theme, Shoushimin suffered from nothing about it really being extraordinary. Read more
The Fable – 23
As much as anything, for me this is a series for viewers who appreciate acting. Read more
Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! (Too Many Losing Heroines!) – 10
Being with each other is the closest Nuk-kun and Chika can get to being alone without being alone – and for an introvert, that’s high praise. Read more
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 19
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies… Read more
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (The Elusive Samurai) – 10
What Matsui Yuusei can do with tonal dissonance is just genius.
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Boku no Hero Academia Season 7 – 17
Massive, climactic fights like this one are a challenge for big battle shounen. Read more