Obviously this series is going to explore teenage romance tropes systematically, I get that (can the osananajimi and stalker be far behind?) but that’s a narrative road fraught with danger. Read more
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Second Impressions – Youkai Apartment no Yuuga na Nichijou
This show’s charms are quite understated, and I haven’t totally bought into them quite yet. But it’s close. Read more
Second Impressions Digest – Katsugeki/Touken Ranbu, Keppeki Danshi Aoyama-kun, Fate/Apocrypha
The thinning of the herd begins in earnest. Read more
A Thought or Two On Atom: The Beginning
It’s ironic given this series’ title that what really mattered was the ending. Read more
Hunter X Hunter – 363
“Nen Beasts” Read more
First Impressions – Vatican Kiseki Chousakan
Creepy students, demonic rituals, priests getting their heads bashed in inside demonic summoning circles, virgin pregnancy – it’s like a Catholic mythology mix tape. Read more
Kyoukai no Rinne 3rd Season – 14
That got rather complicated… Read more
First Impressions – Ballroom e Youkoso
To be honest, my initial take on Ballroom e Youkoso was “Dance Haikyuu with Necks”. Read more
Boku no Hero Academia Season 2 – 14
There are many paths to greatness in shounen manga. Read more
First Impressions – Made in Abyss
Well now, that was special. Read more