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Chihyafuru – 155/156
There’s some deep symbolism in here, I think… It’s time for the Nationals again, but with a difference. That, of course, is the fact that Taichi isn’t there. And where is our wayward jack of all trades? At a TV studio with Suou, where a special about Karuta is being […] Read more
Otoyomegatari – 50
“Signs Point to No” Pariya is a unique character in Otoyomegatari, I think. She’s unquestionably the most recognizably modern cast member – her behavior wouldn’t seem out of place in any cute girls comedy set in a suburban Tokyo high school. She’s also the most frantic and frenetic character in […] Read more
Mix – 31/32
“You Should be Nice/She’s in Class, Right?” No, I haven’t forgotten about Mix, though it seems like years (it’s actually six months almost to the day) since my last post. In fact I missed the fact that a couple of chapters were released in September – an occupational hazard when […] Read more
Otoyomegatari – 49
“Duo Derby” It’s been a pretty good stretch for anime announcements for manga I want to see adapted, most of which I mentioned in this article a few months back. One of them, Boku no Hero Academia, was a lock to happen of course, and there’s still no word on […] Read more
Chihayafuru- 153/154
The preliminaries may have ended in the previous chapter, but it sort of feels like they’re still going on. As we approach three years since the second season of Chihayafuru premiered, it may be time to accept the reality that we’re not likely to get a third. With each passing […] Read more
Sangatsu no Lion Anime Announced (Finally)
In the words of Newman, “What took you so long?” This is a post I’ve been wanting to write for a long time. Maybe I need to write articles suggesting manga adaptations more often? I really have no idea why this hasn’t happened before now. March Comes in Like a Lion […] Read more
Chihayafuru – 151/152
It’s never been easy being a Chihayafuru fan. It’s not news by any means, but it’s really struck me of late just much harder it is to be patient with manga than anime. I recognize the importance of what Suetsugu-sensei is doing with arcs like the current one, but when […] Read more
Otoyomegatari – 48
“Umar’s Visit” I’ve said it already on more than one occasion, but I really think Otoyomegatari is at its best when it’s at its simplest. That’s what seems to suit Mori Kaoru’s writing style best – the action-packed battle arc was brilliant in its own way, but it somehow didn’t […] Read more
Chihayafuru – 150
I’m with Hyoro-kun on this one. In case you missed it, Chihayafuru made a guest appearance of sorts in this week’s Diamond no Ace. And while I’m certainly happy to see Madhouse pimp their own series, I have to disagree with the “first 10 volumes are slow” line – though […] Read more