We’ve reached the point in Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid Season 2 where the story basically starts driving the car. Read more

What an absolutely terrific episode of Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid that was. Read more

I think this series is better when it’s about something. Read more

The first couple of plus-size shoes dropped this week.  Which, when you think about it, is pretty odd timing. Read more

Even after one of its best episodes, in the end the whole adaptation is more frustration than satisfaction. Read more

For most of history, second sons rich and poor have gotten screwed. Read more

If you were to ask for my assessment of this adaptation as a manga reader, I honestly think I’d have to say “ask me when it’s over” Read more

A fan of a particular manga doesn’t go into an adaptation hoping the anime will skip material and rush the pacing, at least under normal circumstances. Read more