I’ve seen some refer to this turn in The Apothecary Diaries as a “side quest”, but to be honest I don’t see it that way at all. Read more

That was quite a production and wouldn’t seem out of place on the Las Vegas strip. Read more

I must confess, I’m really digging Kusuriya no Hitorigoto in this mode. Read more

I tell you what, that might be the longest I’ve gone between episodic posts in a non-holiday week for a long time. Read more

Season 3 of Kusuriya is off to a really strong start, no question about it. Read more

I guess as a Heike Monogatari devotee I’m a bit of a historical purist, but there’s more pathos with the realistic outcome here. Read more

Loulan’s endgame here is the big wild card. Read more

Kyou-u has played an interesting, Heike-like role in the story. Read more