I rather like the ghoulish humor that a lot of Itou-sensei’s stories seem to have, but there’s something to be said for straight-up freakiness too. Read more
Digests
Weekly Digest 1/20/18 – Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens, Beatless
Better than expected? It’s something, at least. Read more
Weekly Digest 1/19/18 – Ito Junji: Collection, Dagashi Kashi 2
Even with its stylistic edges smoothed over Dagashi Kashi still has a lot of charm. Read more
First Impressions Digest – Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens, Hakyuu Houshin Engi
I’d say “you had me at Kaji Yuuki as a cross-dressing Chinese assassin” but – well… Read more
First Impressions Digest: Ito Junji Collection, Pop Team Epic
Here’s a review of a disturbing horror series. And Ito Junji Collection. Read more
Weekly Digest 8/14/17 – Koi to Uso, Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou
Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou continues apace, always endearing and entertaining without ever hitting it out of the park. Read more
Weekly Digest 8/07/17 – Koi to Uso, Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou
It’s kind of the usual drill with Koi to Uso this week. That is, I spent a good part of the episode horrified, and not sure whether I was supposed to be or not. Read more
Weekly Digest 7/31/17 – Keppeki Danshi! Aoyama-kun, Koi to Uso, Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou
There’s a lot going on beneath the surface with Youkai Apato. Read more
Weekly Digest 7/24/17 – Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou, Koi to Uso
Is it possible that Koi to Uso gets it? Read more
Weekly Digest 7/17/17 – Keppeki Danshi Aoyami-kun, Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou, Koi to Uso
OK, I can honestly say I didn’t see that coming. Read more