One indelible truth about gag manga and their adaptations is that they’re only as funny as the gags. Read more
Anime
Second Impressions – Nami yo Kiite Kure
Nami yo Kiite Kure really is a series about grown-ups written by a grown-up, with a world-weary cynicism (and protagonist) that feels authentic. Read more
First Impressions- Fugou Keiji Balance: Unlimited
That was certainly an odd piece of work. Read more
Kami no Tou: Tower of God – 02
At this point of the story Kami no Tou is insanely good fun, and to my relief I thought this episode really captured that. Read more
ACCA: 13-ku Kansatsu-ka – Regards (OVA)
If I could sum this series up in one idiom it would be that it’s about the journey, not the destination. Read more
Fruits Basket 2nd Season – 01
I’m very all of nothing with Fruits Basket at this stage. Read more
First Impressions Digest – Gleipnir, Tsugu Tsugumomo
Talk about a contrast in tone. Read more
First Impressions – Arte
The hope of this anime season lies in the spate of seinen manga adaptations on the schedule. Read more
First Impressions – Yesterday o Utatte
One episode does not a great series make. But it does make a great premiere, and this was a great premiere. Read more
Major 2nd Season 2 – 01
Major directed by Watanabe Ayumu. If a foolproof formula ever existed in anime, that’s the one. Read more