Let’s face it, “never retreat” is not the core philosophy of a warrior with any common sense. Read more
reviews
Seirei no Moribito – 05
Torogai has all the diplomacy of a dive bar bouncer, but she brings an understanding of events that both the cast and the audience desperately need. Read more
Kami no Tou: Tower of God – 07
Those are some fugly apples. Read more
Baccano! – 04-05
Tonal contrast is a powerful narrative weapon in the right hands, no question about it. Read more
BNA: Brand New Animal – 09-10
We’ve reached the point in Brand New Animal where one naturally starts to wonder just what the series is trying to say. Read more
Weekly Digest 5/12/20 – Kitsutsuki Tanteidokoro, Fruits Basket 2nd Season
I’ll say this for Kitsutsuki Tanteidokoro, though whether it’s a compliment or not I don’t know – it sure doesn’t try very hard to ingratiate itself. Read more
Tenki no Ko (Weathering With You)
Opinions differ, but in Weathering With You, I think that Shinkai is asking us to reflect on our place in nature – not resign from it. Read more
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann – 04-05
There are certain moments you forever remember as an anime fan as if they happened yesterday. Read more
Yesterday o Utatte – 06
If I was to capture this week’s episode in a single theme, it would be “what do we owe each other?”. Read more
Nami yo Kiite Kure – 06
Damn, this is good writing – and the adaptation really does it justice this week. Read more