On balance that was definitely an improvement for Tekketsu no Orphans. Read more
Anime
Winter 2016 Check-in
Ironically, Winter 2016 is all about baby steps. Read more
Akagami no Shirayukihime – 16
It’s a worrying time in shoujo fantasy land… Read more
Diamond no Ace Season 2 – 43
Will someone please get this guy off the mound already? Read more
Dimension W – 04
I think it’s time to add Studio 3Hz to the close surveillance list. Read more
Dagashi Kashi – 04
As I said last week, one of the things I love about Dagashi Kashi is that it puts to the test the question of just how seemingly trivial a subject a person can be passionate about in Japan. Read more
Shouwa Genroku Rakugo Shinjuu – 04
Rakugo performers watching a Kabuki? It’s like DEEN is trying to lose money. Read more
Anime’s Greatest Directors
The role of the director in making an anime successful cannot be overestimated, though most fans do just the opposite. Read more
Shoujo-tachi wa Kouya wo Mezasu – 04
This season is abnormally flush with bubble series, and I was really hoping Shoujo-tachi wa Kouya wo Mezasu was going to close the deal for me this week. Read more