Given how brief our time with this wonderful show was, it’s always nice to have a visit from Kuragehime. In some ways this series is a sad reminder of a NoitaminA that was, and may never be again – a decidedly quirky and non-commercial series that nevertheless managed to be […] Read more
Some series take a while to grow on you – like Soredemo and Shiki. You can’t fully appreciate their charms right away, or the creative mix isn’t quite there out of the gate. Some series grab you immediately and won’t let go, like Cross Game. You know from the first […] Read more
What struck me as I watching the final episode of Kuragehime was that it didn’t really feel like a final episode. It was fast-paced, but there was never a sense of onrushing conclusion – the mood was that of another bizarre day in the lives of these wonderful characters. And […] Read more
“Mama, why is this person so beautiful?” I can’t really find anything negative to say about this wonderful episode, or this wonderful series. If I sound like I’m gushing it’s because I am – that’s how much I love these characters. If I have to come up with a downside […] Read more
That certainly wasn’t the flashiest episode of this series in terms of huge belly-laughs or cosmic events, but it was a winner nonetheless. Discreetly charming and altogether winning, with a couple of great moments that stood out for me. There are only two eps left and the writers don’t seem […] Read more
I have an enormous amount of affection for this series, and it’s been there pretty much since the first episode – it’s just a show that makes me happy. Incredibly smart and light on it’s feet, with real warmth towards its characters, I find it completely irresistible. And after a […] Read more
In many ways this might have been the most “conventional” episode of Kuragehime so far. It was certainly the most plot-driven, with each of the major lines being advanced significantly (probably necessary in an 11-episode series). It does mark a change from the previous narrative style, where plot and character […] Read more
It seems almost pointless to keep harping on the same things Kuragehime does fantastically, though that would be easy enough to do week after week. Plainly, it’s just straight-up quality – every aspect of the series is top-notch. Something I’ve really come to appreciate is that two elements that usually […] Read more
He’s a virgin! It’s amazing just how much content Kuragehime has packed into just five episodes. There’s been so much plot, so much character development and so many big comedy moments that it feels as if I’ve been watching the series for months. I think that’s a testament to the […] Read more
Well, the question I asked about Kuronosuke at the end of 03 has definitely been answered. He’s interested – and it’s on! Kuragehime continues to take the unorthodox path at every fork in the road, and that makes each episode delightfully surprising. I loved the fact that Kura came storming […] Read more