It struck me in watching this episode that Taiki’s mom is pretty horrible towards him in many ways. Read more
Anime
Kekkon suru tte, Hontou desu ka (365 Days to the Wedding) – 08
If there’s an overarching message here I think it’s that marriage is just really hard and really scary. Read more
Patron Pick Fall 2024: Negaposi Angler (Negative Positive Angler) – 08
Slice of life is, as much as anything, about the pain normal people live with on an everyday basis. Read more
Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – 08
Like the Phantom Troupe, this band of villains aren’t all cut from the same cloth. Read more
Dandadan – 08
Is there any more plaintive lament than “why is everything after my junk!?”. Read more
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – 17
Shinsuke is the most unassuming of heroes, but he never stops being one. Read more
Natsume Yuujinchou Shichi – 07
We’re back squarely in comfort mode this week. Read more
Ranma ½ (2024) – 07
I don’t think Senya has anything to worry about. Read more
Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 08
This is getting complicated. Read more
Ooi! Tonbo 2nd Season – 07
Tonbo’s reaction when she heard Igarashi-san would be returning to Kagoshima was beyond adorable. Read more