I’ve been reading the manga for this series – only the chapters that precede the events in the anime, but it makes a nice framing device for what we’re seeing. I enjoy seeing the little foreshadowings of what’s happening on-screen, but what’s perhaps most impressive to me is that the […] Read more

For a show that’s basically school life with a small side of romance, Hourou Musuko can be as nerve-wracking for me as any fast-paced action or horror series. The show does a great job of capturing the looming anxiety that permeates every part of adolescent existence – the looming threat […] Read more

What a joy to have Hourou Musuko back after the usual endless Noitamina break. The series continues to show a deft hand in portraying school life scenes as well as any series has done in years. The unusual circumstances of the leads are always present in the background, but they […] Read more

Something different always strikes me when I watch an episode of this series – some new interesting element that really calls out how deep and profound the emotions at play are here. This week, I really enjoyed the interaction between Shu and Yoshino. I always do, but it really hit […] Read more

It’s no secret that I find this to be the best show of the season, and it won’t shock me if it’s the best of the year. But it’s certainly interesting to see the reaction of the fan community. In this case, it seems that the non-manga readers are considerably […] Read more

The second episode of Hourou Musuko was just as wonderful as the first, if a bit more low-key emotionally. While no single scene packed the massive punch that the bridge scene in the premiere did, this was a great slice-of-life that went a long way towards introducing the various cast […] Read more