I’m well aware that there were a few flaws in this diamond of an episode. That, however, didn’t stop me from having a shit-eating grin on my face for a good chunk of it. Read more
Anime
Kochouki: Wakaki Nobunaga – 08
One can’t begrudge a series like Kochouki: Wakaki Nobunaga a little dramatic license – they key is that it be put to good effect. Read more
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san 2 – 08
In a season that’s pretty light on romance, the kind of idyllic charm this series can conjure up really hits the spot. Read more
Vinland Saga – 08
This ep wasn’t just back in-character, it was flat-out superb. Read more
Gegege no Kitarou (2018) – 70
Sometimes GGGnK veers off into places where its thinking seems quite alien to me. Read more
Mix: Meisei Story – 20
Believe me, I understand that “resting the protagonist” is hardly the most pulse-quickening theme for a sports anime episode. Read more
Fruits Basket (2019) – 21
It’s back to comedy mode for Fruits Basket 2019. Read more
Given – 07
Baby steps are being taken, and Given certainly isn’t hurting that process. Read more
Kanata no Astra – 08
It’s rare to see series which strike you as perfect just as they are, but Kanata no Astra is one of them for me. Read more
Kochouki: Wakaki Nobunaga – 07
If you get the sense that the fiction is as or more interesting than the fact, it’s mission accomplished. Read more