I long ago gave up on trying to make sense of production committees – those are heads you really don’t want to get inside. Read more
Series Reviews
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 20 (End) and Series Review
Series which thrill our imagination like this are why I was drawn to anime in the first place. Read more
Ramen Akaneko (Red Cat Ramen) – 12 (End) and Series Review
This is a series for people who love cats. Read more
Patron Pick Summer 2024: Shoushimin Series – 10 (Season Finale)
Ironically given the series’ title and theoretically its central theme, Shoushimin suffered from nothing about it really being extraordinary. Read more
Tonari no Youkai-san – 13 (End) and Series Review)
There was definitely a core of something profound here. Read more
Ooi! Tonbo – 13 (Season Finale)
If you’re going to wait decades for a decent golf anime, this is a pretty damn good one to finally break the drought. Read more
Dungeon Meshi (Delicious in Dungeon) – 24 (Season Finale)
What it comes down to, really, is that Dungeon Meshi is awesome. Read more
Sengoku Youko – 13 (Season Finale)
See you for the series premiere in July. Read more
Kingdom 5 – 12-13 (Season Finale)
While one might not doubt Zheng’s sincerity, it’s hard not to doubt his ability to deliver. Read more
Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu (The Dangers in My Heart) Season 2 – 13 (End) and Series Review
There’s nothing quite as special as when two high-maintenance people find the ideal parter. Read more