Two animation studios of this caliber in one post is notable, but each calling to mind an even bigger studio is especially interesting. Read more
Anime
Seihantai na Kimi to Boku (You and I Are Polar Opposites) – 14
At this time of life, romantic relationships and social relationships are inseparable. Read more
Second Impressions Digest 07/12/2026 – Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen, Black Torch
Once again Black Torch serves up a pretty solid episode. This is obviously formulaic battle shounen, but if that were a disqualifier, well…
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Tenmaku no Jaadugar (Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia) – 03
We aren’t so lucky as anime fans that we can toss aside a show like this because of a few flaws, no matter how grating they might be. Read more
Yomi no Tsugai (Daemons of the Shadow Realm) – 14
Yuru having trust issues is perfectly understandable, that’s for sure. Read more
Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 4th Season – 15
You’ll have to bear with me on this, but I think the B-part of this episode was actually kind of deep. Read more
Second Impressions – Uchi no Otouto-domo ga Sumimasen (Please Excuse My Younger Brothers)
I knew from the start that no matter how good it was – or wasn’t – basically no one would be paying Uchi no Otouto-domo ga Sumimasen any attention. Read more
Kami no Shizuku (The Drops of God) – 14
Yes, a Sasquatch sighting. Read more
Second Impressions – Kore Kaite Shine (Draw This, Then Die)
Kore Kaite Shine is exactly what it appears to be at first glance, which is both its weakness and its strength. Read more
First Impressions – Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari (Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You)
There are a few conceits you sort of have to accept in the interest of suspension of disbelief if Super no Ura is going to work for you. Read more