Things are already interesting even before Akito arrives to spoil everybody’s fun, because it’s with this core group of characters that the strength of Furuba lies. Read more
Digests
Weekly Digest 5/12/20 – Kitsutsuki Tanteidokoro, Fruits Basket 2nd Season
I’ll say this for Kitsutsuki Tanteidokoro, though whether it’s a compliment or not I don’t know – it sure doesn’t try very hard to ingratiate itself. Read more
Second Impressions Digest – Kakushigoto, Listeners
One indelible truth about gag manga and their adaptations is that they’re only as funny as the gags. Read more
Second Impressions Digest – Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka☆Magica Gaiden, ID: INVADED
Most of the time these sequels to Urobuchi shows end up playing like a competent cover band at a casino bar in Vegas – not unpleasant background noise, but never seeming worth your undivided attention.
First Impressions Digest – Rikei ga Koi ni Ochita no de Shoumei shitemita, Boku no Tonari ni Ankoku Hakaishin ga Imasu.
Comedy isn’t totally extinct in anime just yet. Read more
Weekly Digest 10/27/19 – Kabukichou Sherlock, Chuubyou Gekihatsu Boy, Shin Chuuka Ichiban!
You know an episode is pretty mediocre if Seki Tomokazu can’t save it.
Weekly Digest 10/25/19 – Ahiru no Sora, Radiant Season 2, No Guns Life
How could anyone turn down coffee with a cigar? Read more