Things are already interesting even before Akito arrives to spoil everybody’s fun, because it’s with this core group of characters that the strength of Furuba lies. Read more
Anime
BNA: Brand New Animal – 11-12 (End) and Series Review
There’s a good core of a story here, but as a 12-episode series a lot of punches are pulled by necessity. Read more
Baccano! – 06-07
Episode 7 is the game changer, and for my money arguably the best of the series. Read more
Yesterday o Utatte – 07
The last two episodes have been absolutely stellar even by this series’ high standard, though this one didn’t do my heart any good. Read more
Nami yo Kiite Kure – 07
Koda Minare is a very lucky woman, even if she doesn’t see it that way. Read more
Seirei no Moribito – 06
It’s just so damn good, seriously. Read more
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann – 06-07
Let’s face it, “never retreat” is not the core philosophy of a warrior with any common sense. Read more
Seirei no Moribito – 05
Torogai has all the diplomacy of a dive bar bouncer, but she brings an understanding of events that both the cast and the audience desperately need. Read more
Kami no Tou: Tower of God – 07
Those are some fugly apples. Read more
Baccano! – 04-05
Tonal contrast is a powerful narrative weapon in the right hands, no question about it. Read more