We have about 10 episodes left and I think it’s a pretty safe bet that the Inter-high – that pinnacle of Japanese sports manga – is probably going to take us through to the end of the series or very close to it. Read more

The personality of the series perfectly matches that of the sport it depicts. Read more

It’s entirely possible that Hinomaru Zumou may in fact be the most consistent series of the season. Read more

There was one glaring omission from the setup for the series, but that was taken care of this week. Read more

There are different ways to go about making a positive impression in anime, to be certain. Read more

There was never any question what the meat of this episode was going to be. Read more

I can’t keep decrying the lack of attention this show gets, though I have the strong urge to do so every week. Read more

Sports manga (and anime) have many moments of truth. Read more

I suspect the “only” people who don’t already know are the 97% of Western anime fans who wouldn’t watch it for a million dollars, but Hinomaru Zumou is really damn good. Read more

There’s something so familiar about Hinomaru Zumou. Read more