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Digests
Second Impressions Digest 07/12/2026 – Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen, Black Torch
Once again Black Torch serves up a pretty solid episode. This is obviously formulaic battle shounen, but if that were a disqualifier, well…
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Fist Impressions Digest 7/09/26 – Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi, Mebius Dust
Not a glass slipper in sight. Read more
First Impressions Digest 7/08/26 – Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku: Eureka Evrika (Sparks of Tomorrow), Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori (Red River), Koukaku Kidoutai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
Each of these series are kind of a big deal in their own way. Read more
First Impressions Digest 7/07/26 – Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita., Honoo no Toukyuujo: Dodge Danko
It’s no news flash to say Miyu is freaking great, but he really is freaking great. Read more
First Impressions Digest 07/05/2026 – Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen, Oni no Hanayome, Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan, Black Torch
I suppose if I added it up, the hit rate on these “Modestly Interested” wing and prayer series is probably about one in three or four. Read more
Weekly Digest 04/22/2026 – Aishiteru Game wo Owarasetai (I Want to End This Love Game), Hidarikiki no Eren (Eren the Southpaw)
Hidarikiki no Eren has a very skillful sense in blending realism with theatricality. Read more
First (and Second) Impressions Digest – Aishiteru Game o Owarasetai (I Want to End This Love Game), Hidarikiki no Eren (Eren the Southpaw)
I’m somewhat befuddled by Eren the Southpaw in a way I find quite appealing. Read more
First Impressions Digest – Hidarikiki no Eren (Eren the Southpaw), Awajima Hyakkei (A Hundred Scenes of Awajima)
A Takako Shimura manga adaptation directed by Asaka Morio at Madhouse really should be higher up my anticipation rankings. Read more