On balance I think this was one of the very best episodes of the adaptation, and there have been some superb ones. Read more

Really, Riyo – that surprised, when you basically live on a giant pile of garbage? Read more

It’s a measure of the scope of the story that we’re still very much in world-building mode. Read more

As messed up in the head as Amo is, you figured there had to be some big-time trauma involved somewhere. Read more

Enjin may say he’s bad with kids, but with this one he’s assumed something very much like a father’s role. Read more

Gachiakuta, like Soul Eater, has a fondness for characters who are pretty unhinged. Read more

Bones is a real luxury when it comes to anime. Read more

Literally the first thing Urana Kei did when planning this series was to research urban graffiti and spend time with artists. Read more

“Natural” is the goal every series should strive for with exposition – and this ep is a shining example of how well Gachiakuta achieves it. Read more

Battle shounen has a long history of masochist badasses vexing young boys. Read more