This was certainly the roux episode of Alya-san, though I guess you could call it the flashback episode too. Read more
Anime
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – 01
Past is prologue, as the Bard said – time for the main event. Read more
Second Impressions – Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita.
I think Fujiwara Cocoa works best when you sort of hand yourself over to her and let the writing carry you where it will. Read more
Second Impressions Digest – Kami no Tou: Ouji no Kikan (Tower of God: Return of the Prince), 2.5-jigen no Ririsa
Tower of God is pretty much the ultimate can’t tell the players without a scorecard series. Read more
First Impressions – Atri: My Dear Moments
I’d have known within 3 minutes this was based on a VN. Read more
The Fable – 15
Mamushi, getto! Read more
First Impressions – Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! (Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!)
The premiere of Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! was really good. Like, startlingly good. Read more
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (The Elusive Samurai) – 02
I can only say that these first two episodes have exceeded any hopes I had for them, never mind expectations. Read more
Boku no Hero Academia Season 7 – 10
The pretenders come and come, but BnHA still outclasses all of them. Read more
Second Impressions – Shoushimin Series (How to Become Ordinary)
Where’s Sherlock effing Holmes when you need him? Read more