The three-episode rule is going to be a tough call with these two. Amnesia – 03 Amnesia is definitely a series that’s holding its secrets close to its flamboyant vest. That applies both to the mysteries surrounding the main character and her memories, and to just what sort of show […] Read more
Both of these series have something to offer, but they share some of the same problems. Boku Wa Tomodachi ga Sukunai NEXT – 02 Both Haganai and Oreshura are going on blogging hold for now, and there’s definitely overlap in the reasons why. And no, I’m not just talking about […] Read more
These two series are a textbook example of extremely different approaches to storytelling. Kamisama Hajimemashita – 11 Kamisama Kiss continues to be a marvel of consistency, providing solid entertainment every week while maintaining a near-perfect balance between humor and emotional depth. It’s easy to see that this is the work […] Read more
While Btooom was unable to carry over its momentum from last week, Magi sails along without missing a beat. Btooom! – 11 I have to tell myself that Madhouse is getting all the Btooom out of their system before Chihayafuru starts up – kind of like a karmic colon cleanse. […] Read more
Hey – 12/12/12! How about that. Last one of the Century, Kids – seize the day. Most of you have a lot more of it left than we do here in Japan. Sakurasou no Pet no Kanoujou – 10 I don’t think there’s any doubt that this episode is another […] Read more
I finally found a more mismatched show to pair with Btooom! Kamisama Hajimemashita – 08 Even when Kamisama Hajimemashita is being serious, it can’t help being funny. This week every scene involving Mikage and his sidekick Otohiko (Takahashi Hiroki) was a riot. Otohiko is yet another in a line of […] Read more
I’m beginning to see a kind of sick wish-fulfillment at the center of Btooom!. Btooom! – 07 I really wish I had time to keep up with JoJo, because in a way it would be a natural show to blog alongside this one. Both are marvels of excess and bombast, […] Read more
These are certainly two interesting series, though the one with only one cour to work with is revealing its charms with considerably more urgency than the one that figures to be a fixture for a while. Magi – 06 Another perfectly competent and well-produced edition of Magi this week, though […] Read more
Any week that marks the return of Evangeline Yammamoto is off to a good start. Btooom! – 06 Btooom is a classic dilemma – I really want to dislike it, but I’m fairly engrossed every time I watch it (when I’m not just grossed, anyway). It’s a well-made action thriller, […] Read more
Kamisama Hajimemashita might not be the best series of the Fall, but it just might be the most consistent. Magi – 05 Another very solid episode for Magi this week, as Aladdin’s storyline continues to be the most interesting element in the series. As expected, Baba-sama case off her Earthly […] Read more