“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

“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

“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

“To Work” I had a thought recently, when the 251st Nisio Isin adaptation was announced.  What a wonderful thing it would be if Otoyomegatari got an adaptation, and a bunch of Nisoisin fans watched the premiere thinking it was one of his, and were perplexed and infuriated. Well, a man […] Read more

“To the North” We got a mini-chapter of Otoyomegatari sandwiched in-between the usual releases from Mori-sensei, a short check-in with the remnants of the Halgal clan.  As Karluk’s family sifts through the spoils of war, Azel and his kin have headed north, with Azel now officially in-charge of the clan.  […] Read more

“Pariya Sews” Yes, I did skip Chapter 44 – for blogging purposes anyway.  The reason being that I simply couldn’t think of any more to say about Anis’ storyline.  I never found it all that interesting to begin with, it was supposed to end at Chapter 43, and I was […] Read more

“A Garden For Two” The story of Anis and Shirin (let’s be honest – it’s really the story of the cat) finally draws to a close, and while it finishes with a strong and beautifully-drawn chapter I can’t say I’m going to miss it.  I’m ready for Otoyomegatari to move […] Read more