This phenomenon of giving anime adaptations to seemingly random manga relics is certainly an odd one. Read more
First Impressions
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) Season 2 – 01
This premiere was a little of everything Blue Box, with both extremes in full flower. Read more
First Impressions – Ojisan ha Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. (Uncle’s Obsession with Cute Things)
Ojisan ha Kawaii Mono ga Osuki. isdoing exactly what I hoped it would, and since it has a couple of important roles to fill this season, that’s a very good thing. Read more
First Impressions – Kanata Kara (From Far Away)
In an era where newer shoujo struggle to get anime adaptations, why is there such demand for long-completed ones, no matter how well-reviewed? Read more
Ao Ashi Season 2 – 01
As Jerry Seinfeld almost said, “You gotta love sports anime”. Read more
Ranma ½ (2026) – 01
MAPPA has gradually ramped up its standard to the point where Ranma now has some pretty darn slick sakuga game. Read more
First Impressions Digest 10/04/2026 – Vertex Force, Seitokai ni mo Ana wa Aru! (Even the Student Council Has Its Holes!), Marronnier Oukoku no Shichinin no Kishi (The Seven Knights of the Marronnier Kingdom)
A fitting start to Fall 2026, given my overall expectations. Read more
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) 3rd Season – 01
I feel like the Chou-u thread is potentially the most interesting turn we’ve seen for Maomao’s character. Read more
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (The Elusive Samurai) Season 2 – 01
CloverWorks has delivered one of the best – and best bang for buck – manga adaptations of the decade with The Elusive Samurai. Read more
First Impressions – Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari (Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You)
There are a few conceits you sort of have to accept in the interest of suspension of disbelief if Super no Ura is going to work for you. Read more