I’ve been trying to figure out for a while why (sorry, Samu) this season of Haikyuu just isn’t as involving for me as the first one. The stuff with She-nata at the beginning of the season was really good, and the Tsukki-Aniki arc was fine too. If the off-court stuff […] Read more
As I said last week, one of the things I love about Dagashi Kashi is that it puts to the test the question of just how seemingly trivial a subject a person can be passionate about in Japan. Read more
Rakugo performers watching a Kabuki? It’s like DEEN is trying to lose money. Read more
The role of the director in making an anime successful cannot be overestimated, though most fans do just the opposite. Read more
This season is abnormally flush with bubble series, and I was really hoping Shoujo-tachi wa Kouya wo Mezasu was going to close the deal for me this week. Read more
I just need a minute, I’ll be fine… Read more
It’s mighty crowded in that middle tier this season, and a lot of the shows are giving off a very similar vibe. Read more
It’s Oscar season (albeit a little later than usual for LiA), and that means it’s time for the best of anime, 2015! Read more
This week, on a very special episode of Osomatsu-san… Read more
I think this was an episode that highlighted the lingering issues with Tekketsu no Orphans. Read more