If you’re a believer in Shounen 101 as a guidepost for how series are going to play out, the results of the Autumn Elections aren’t going to have come as a huge surprise. Read more
reviews
91 Days – 08
I think what I love best about 91 Days is its relentlessly upbeat tone and optimism about humanity. Read more
Binan Koukou Chikyuu Bouei-bu LOVE! LOVE! – 09
Scariest episode of the season. For any series. Read more
Battery – 08
Battery is definitely a case of gratification deferred at the moment. Read more
Kono Bijutsubu ni wa Mondai ga Aru! – 09
I’ve come to realize how important it is to me to have that series that I simply enjoy – there’s no hard work or conflicted feelings or deep-seated analysis, just pure affection. Read more
ReLIFE – 12
You know I should say it because I don’t often enough – I love, love, love this series.
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Mob Psycho 100 – 08
No question, the last two days have offered an object lesson in the sometimes harsh realities of anime production, courtesy of two of the Summer’s best series. Read more
Orange – 09
Our eyes tell us a very obvious tale. But here’s the real question… Read more
Kyoukai no Rinne – 46
What’s with all these anime being stuck in the middle of winter? Read more
Shokugeki no Souma: Ni no Sara – 09
This is really the first three-way battle the series has served up in two seasons, so all bets are pretty much off as far as rules and format are concerned, but it remains to be seen if next week’s main course will live up to the buildup provided by the appetizer. Read more