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
Anime
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
Hoshiai no Sora – 07
This marks two episodes in a row of no family trauma, boisterous competition and the baka grasshopper dance. I almost don’t know what to make of it to be honest. Read more
Mugen no Juunin: Immortal – 08
Well, that was dark. Read more
Beastars – 07
This episode more than any so far had me feeling like the cigar is sometimes just a cigar. Read more
Chihayafuru 3 – 07
I wonder sometimes if everything that this series communicates to the audience is intentional on the author’s part. Read more