I think this is one of those series that fares better when it keeps its focus narrow rather than trying to go wide. Read more
reviews
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru (My Dress-up Darling) Season 2 – 10
At this point I’m despairing that there’s going to be any movement in this relationship, physical or otherwise. Read more
Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu (The Summer Hikaru Died) – 09
Looping Kurebayashi into the truth was a game-changing moment; this seems to be another. Read more
Dandadan 2nd Season – 10
When you have a character as outsized in every sense as Kinta, a conventional introduction just isn’t going to cut it. Read more
Uchuujin MuuMuu (Me and the Alien MuMu) – 22
The alien invasion stuff is just a spine to give the story direction, but the detours are more important than the journey itself. Read more
Dekin no Mogura (The Earthbound Mole) – 09
The Samejima may be all-powerful in their closed ecosystem, but they have no clue who they’re dealing with here. Read more
Gachiakuta – 08
“Natural” is the goal every series should strive for with exposition – and this ep is a shining example of how well Gachiakuta achieves it. Read more
Witch Watch – 22
If you think I’m going to pan this episode, ciabatta thing again. Read more
Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun) 2 – 21
I think you’d be hard-pressed to find many series as existentially dark as Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun Read more
Patron Pick Summer 2025: Ame to Kimi to (With You and the Rain) – 09
It’s very notable, I think, just how much Fuji talks to Kimi. Read more