The sheer crassness of this series stacks up with the most cynical anime productions of all-time.
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Anime
Second Impressions – Apocalypse Hotel
There’s a ton of interesting stuff going on with this show on multiple levels. Read more
Second Impressions – Zatsu Tabi: That’s Journey
I could expound endlessly on the pluses and minus of solo travel as opposed to pair or group. Read more
Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals – 02
Illegals has a very distinct and dynamic energy all its own. Read more
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai Season 2 – 02
The comedic engine of Aharen-san is undeniably not Aharen herself, but Matsuboshi-kun’s limitless (and often logic-less) imagination. Read more
Second Impressions – Lazarus
If Watanabe doesn’t care that much, I don’t see why any of us should either. Read more
Second Impressions Digest – Shin Samurai-den Yaiba, Witch Watch, Shoushimin Series 2nd Season
Two of three anime recommend oni for good mental hygiene. Read more
Second Impressions – Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de (The Dinner Table Detective)
This show seems to get better the more absurd it gets. Read more
Second Impressions – Anne Shirley
To a remarkable degree I feel a sense of familiarity with this series despite (somehow) having almost no experience with it. Read more
Kowloon Generic Romance – 02
What does all this add up to? It’s hard to say. Read more