Two shows here that aren’t following the script… Read more
Anime
Iroduku Sekai no Ashita kara – 02
We’re only two eps in, but so far Kakihara Yuuko’s measured style seems to be a good fit for the PAW template. Read more
First Impressions – Karakuri Circus
Fujita Kazuhiro has fans highly-placed on the production side, and they’ve championed his work – he’s damn lucky for that of course, but so are we as an audience. Read more
Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru – 02
I expected to be intrigued by this show, and I certainly am – but it’s kind of nice to be surprised, too. Read more
Second Impressions – Tensei shitara Slime Datta Ken
The irony here was really too good to pass up. Read more
Golden Kamuy – 13
There’s nothing else quite like Golden Kamuy. Read more
Shingeki no Kyoujin – 48
I must confess I’ve enjoyed this season more than any run of eps since the first cour of S1, which is kind of ironic as they could hardly be more tonally opposite. Read more
Double Decker! Doug & Kirill – 03
I wouldn’t say it’s a case of style over substance, because this show isn’t exactly insubstantial – but style is certainly the lead dog. Read more
Gegege no Kitarou (2018) – 27
I guess when it comes to anime that aren’t afraid to touch the third rail, you have to take the bitter with the sweet. Read more
First Impressions – SSSS.Gridman
As I ponder the inverse relationship between zeitgeist and my personal preference when it comes to Trigger, I definitely don’t think it’s a coincidence. Read more