There’s no doubt we’re finally getting some big clues about what’s really happening with Punchline. But the operative question for me is whether or not I still care. My recent track record with NoitaminA shows and huge mid-series plot twists isn’t especially encouraging. But while the temptation to recall Samumenco […] Read more
No Takeo, the plastic wrap does not make it OK… If that wasn’t my favorite anime episode this season, it was certainly Top 3 – and no question, for me the best episode of Ore Monogatari so far. It’s pretty miraculous that this show can pull off being as sweet […] Read more
I’m not sure whom to credit for how good this show is, but I am sure I really like it. Maybe I need to re-read Kyoukai no Rinne. Because the anime is pretty awesome, and I just don’t remember the manga being this good. Is Rumiko responsible for it, or […] Read more
You’re not the only one with goosebumps, Miyuki. Honestly, it’s episodes like this one that make sitting through all the rough patches in Diamond no Ace worthwhile. “What is this feeling I get, when Eijun is pitching?” Haruchin basically sums up the appeal of this series perfectly with that question, […] Read more
It’s a lot easier to topple a tree if it’s rotten from the inside. There’s a cruel sort of paradox to being an anime fan these days, especially when it comes to fantasy and the historical epic. Most series explain things way too quickly and rush through the events that […] Read more
That episode was the Ei-chan of Baby Steps episodes. Having just come off some pretty intense competition eps, Baby Steps gives us something quite different here – the consummate all-arounder, just like its hero. This was one of those quiet weeks that shows off the elements that make this something […] Read more
For the love of God, Sidonia, please stop trying to be funny. Sidonia no Kishi: Daikyuu Wakusei Seneki – 05 Is there a show that’s less adept at comedy than Sidonia, yet still attempts it so often? It’s really egregious – not only is every stab at humor basically the […] Read more
What an impressive piece of awesomeness this show is. My esteem for Kekkai Sensen is growing every week, for the simple reason that there seems to be no limit to the wellspring of creativity at the heart of it. There’s so much talent and passion that goes into making this […] Read more
Fittingly, I think this season marks progress – but via baby steps. As always, Spring is a critical lynchpin for any anime year. It’s the busiest season of the year, and in good years it tends to be the best. That wasn’t true in 2014, and given the nature of […] Read more
There was nothing useless about that meat. I’m still on the fence with Shokugeki no Souma, even after six episodes. I like it, and in fact I liked this ep quite a bit. I know the manga does get better over time. There’s also the fact that it airs on […] Read more