Haganai is a series that generally delivered on the Hippocratic Oath of anime comedy – first, be funny – and it’s a show I certainly liked. But not as much as I hoped to. Part of me worries for what the expected second season might be like, because in […] Read more
This is a funny sort of post to write, because after twenty-four episode posts and some side posts, I almost feel as if everything there is to say about Mawaru Penguin Drum has already been said. This series reminds me of Madoka Magica in some ways, because I think it’s […] Read more
If I never see an adaptation of a romance game or VN better than Mahsiro-iro Symphony, I’ll be pretty content in that I’ve seen a studio get at least one just right. I’ll be writing two series reviews today for shows that have something highly unusual in common – […] Read more
I’ll say this for Tamayura – it was well and truly itself, right up to the end. I might even say it was monotonous, but it seems so heartless to say bad things about this big fluffy kitten of a series that I’ll settle on “consistent”. It seems almost pointless […] Read more
There were definitely some highly amusing moments in the 12 week-run of Majikoi, but not too many of them were in the finale. This series started out with a bang, giving us one of the most random and frenetic anime episodes I’ve seen and explaining pretty much none of it. […] Read more
When you factor in sheer originality, writing, visual artistry and flat-out cool, Gankutsuou surely has to rank as one of the better series of the 2000’s. It’s a strong reminder (and we could all use one about now) of just what a fascinating and productive studio Gonzo could be in […] Read more
Ao no Exorcist was always in a tough spot, an adaptation that began too early in the life of a fiercely popular manga that will likely run for years to come. The episodes that were direct adaptations of manga chapters were generally very successful. As with all A-1 Pictures series, […] Read more
Dantalian no Shoka comes to an end with a lovely episode that finally reveals a peek inside a few of its mysteries. Head over to RC to check out my review and final impressions. Read more
When I look back at this season I don’t feel any of the anger or disgust I do when I look at Blood-C. Mostly, it’s just sadness and puzzlement. I’m sad because a series I loved so much (it was #6 on list for 2010) is now one that I […] Read more
Perhaps if CLAMP HQ is burned to the ground and the Earth is cleansed by fire, the Gods might forgive us as a species for producing this series. Hard to believe fact of the day: the same animation studio produced both Seirei no Moribito and Blood-C. I’m not sure what […] Read more