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Anime
Working!!! – 07
Even when it doesn’t practice to deceive, Working!!! sure weaves a tangled web. Working is certainly unusual in anime circles in that stuff actually gets resolved. And in pretty good time, too. How many shows have we seen over the years where even the endings aren’t really endings? But here […] Read more
Ushio to Tora – 07
Well – when you’re right, you’re right. Let me just start off by recalling the final sentence of my last Ushio and Tora post: We’ve only just begun to learn the secrets of Ushio’s family history, it seems – which leads me to believe his father is overdue to reenter […] Read more
Joukamachi no Dandelion – 07
Woof – that was a bit of a yawner… As I’ve mentioned before, anytime you have an ensemble comedy like this you’re going to have some fluctuations, because some characters will be much better than others. And when the others dominate the spotlight you’re going to have a weak episode. […] Read more
Jitsu wa Watashi wa – 06
The truth is, JItsu wa Watashi wa #6 is another terrific 22 minutes of comedy. Read more
Kyoukai no Rinne – 19
It’s sure funny, but boy – this show is actually pretty dark. There’s a sort of ruthlessness to Kyoukai no Rinne that I find really appealing, and I don’t think there’s any doubt it does wonders for the humor, too. When you step back and think about it, some of […] Read more
Ore Monogatari!! – 19
Anytime this series goes to the hospital, that’s an episode you don’t want to miss. It’s no secret that Ore Monogatari!! is at its best when it’s bittersweet, because the rest of the time it’s merely sweet. I love desserts, but any dish that can offer complexity and subtlety of […] Read more
Diamond no Ace Season 2 – 19
Why in the world are they still sliding into first base?? And some other stuff happens too… Read more
Akagami no Shirayukihime – 06
You couldn’t swing a dead squirrel without hitting a prince this week. This has turned out to be quite the interesting anime season. Not a great one by any means, but certainly unusual in that the best series (with some help from spring carryovers) have neatly arranged themselves by genre […] Read more
Shokugeki no Souma – 18
Better late than never, it’s the conclusion of the Karaage Arc. A great episode, but I think I’d rather have the actual karaage. Read more