In case anyone hasn’t figured it out by now, it’s not really about the soft tennis… Read more
Anime
Mugen no Juunin: Immortal – 09
That was a masterpiece of simplicity. Read more
Beastars – 08
I’ve noticed an interesting – if not altogether surprising – development over the past couple of episodes of Beastars. Read more
Chihayafuru 3 – 08
I’m struck by how misunderstood Taichi appears to be. Read more
Mayonaka no Occult Koumuin: Fukurokouji to Ano Ko to Ore to (OVA)
We’ve seen a number of shows in this broad genre category in the last few years, but I think this one is one of the very best at getting the tone just right. Read more
Vinland Saga – 19
There’s a thematic consistency to Vinland Saga that I truly admire – among the many things about the series that I do. Read more
Gegege no Kitarou (2018) – 82
If it weren’t already obvious, there are no third rails for Gegege no Kitarou 2019. Read more
Hi Score Girl II – 05
Most boys, deep down, want to be knights in shining armor. Read more
Kono Oto Tomare! – 21
I’d say Kono Oto Tomare wears its heart on its sleeve, but I don’t think even kimonos have sleeves that big. Read more
Boku no Hero Academia Season 4 – 06
There can be great prose, just as there can be awful poetry. Read more