I may have said this before, but I’m running out of superlatives for Togashi, and for Madhouse. Confession time: I was really looking forward to this episode, as much as any I have for a long time. Partly it’s because I’m such a huge fan of Gon (the most under-appreciated […] Read more
I suppose with this episode, Attack on Titan was a little bit victimized by its recent success. We’re back to extended recaps at the beginning of the episode for at least one week, which isn’t such a huge concern but does bring back unpleasant memories considering this is Shingeki no […] Read more
I think I’ll just pretend that bit after the credits never happened. Another pretty solid episode of Space Brothers this week, as our story begins a distinct new phase. One thing that’s always impressed me with this series is the way it seems to have a firm understanding of the […] Read more
I think it may be time for me to face facts when it comes to Gatchaman Crowds. I probably jumped the gun last week, because I’m about ready to drop this series for blogging purposes. It’s a shame, because I obviously have huge respect for Oono Toshiya and Nakamura Kenji, […] Read more
For this viewer, Servant X Service is developing a bit of a split personality. I must confess this week’s episode of S x S fell a bit flat for me. I didn’t hate it or anything, but it just didn’t have the comedic firepower of the series’ better episodes. It […] Read more
I confess I feel a bit let down by the way this part of the story has come to an end. If you’re ever seen dog racing (which is kind of a disgusting spectacle, IMHO) you know that it basically involves dogs (usually greyhounds, occasionally dobermans or whippets) chasing a […] Read more
This season seems to be all about series that make me question my own feelings when watching them. On paper, you could hardly think of two series more different than Gin no Saji and Watamote, but they have a very important quality in common in addition to the fact that […] Read more
Watamote is certainly sticking to its guns – if you’re looking for moderation and restraint, look elsewhere. Sometimes I try (don’t ask me why) to explain the appeal of anime to non-anime fans. It’s never an easy process and rarely successful in terms of communicating the point, but looking at […] Read more
Don’t let anyone kid you – the weather here in the summer truly is awful. But it’s still a great damn place to be. With my first visitor from America (against my advice, in August) here, I spent much of the last week engaged as host and tour guide. Remarkably […] Read more
Given the choice between Sanada and the Queen Dowager, I think I’d rather negotiate with him. Mushibugyou – 19 I confess I’ve grown so fond of Kuroageha now that when she’s absent, something seems missing. But there’s plenty to fuel the engine that drives this episode, even as she’s separated […] Read more