Whatever I was expecting from Kabukichou Sherlock, I’m pretty sure that wasn’t it. Read more
Anime
First Impressions – Beastars
This premiere struck me as close to brilliant in an agreeably odd way. Read more
First Impressions – Hoshiai no Sora
It’s about soft tennis… But it’s not.
First Impressions – Mugen no Juunin: Immortal
I confess I know Samura Hiroaki’s manga (started way back in 1994) only by reputation, but it’s a hell of one. Read more
Radiant 2nd Season – 02
Radiant 2 is off to a pretty good start – things feel pretty canon at least – but we’ve been very much in setup mode so far. Read more
Second Impressions – Ahiru no Sora
Two weeks into Ahiru no Sora finds us still at the stock sports anime stage, more or less. Read more
Second (and Third) Impressions – Babylon
I’m probably more conflicted about Babylon than I was after the first episode. Read more
First Impressions – Babylon
It’s clear from the premiere that Babylon isn’t going to be the sort of show that pulls punches. Read more
Gegege no Kitarou (2018) – 76
Let’s get this party started. Read more
Kono Oto Tomare! – 14 (Season Premiere)
Kono Oto Tomare is definitely one of those series where the whole is greater than the sum of the parts. Read more