Beatless pretty much stands as a test of my belief that directors are important. Read more
Anime
First Impressions – Darling in the FranXX
Trigger’s series have never come close to capturing the Gainax magic for me. So would this one be any different? Read more
First Impressions Digest – Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens, Hakyuu Houshin Engi
I’d say “you had me at Kaji Yuuki as a cross-dressing Chinese assassin” but – well… Read more
Second Impressions – Ito Junji: Collection
I feel like I’m starting to get a little bit of a sense for who Ito Junji is as a writer. Read more
First Impressions – Miira no Kaikata
I kind of sense that the viewer will either find the second half of this episode charming or they won’t, and that will decide whether Miira no Kaikata is for them. Read more
First Impressions – Violet Evergarden
I don’t think there’s an ounce of doubt that Violet Evergarden was the most anticipated series of Winter 2018. Read more
First Impressions – Koi wa Ameagari no You ni
I’m of two minds of where to start this piece. Read more
Osomatsu-san 2 – 14
That may have been one of the more disturbing episodes so far. Read more
First Impressions – Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san
To say that I was looking ahead to the premiere of Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san with mixed emotions is a bit of an understatement. Read more
Yowamushi Pedal: Glory Line – 01
No question about it, Yowamushi Pedal is an old friend at this point. Read more