At this point, it’s hard to imagine Souta having any definition of “family happiness” that doesn’t include Poko himself as a big part of it. Read more

Yes, but those were manly tears. GAR even. Read more

If you wanted udon, you’re definitely getting your wish now. Read more

It feels like this episode of Udon no Kuni was a significant one for a number of reasons. Read more

As I’ve noted many times, manga and anime seem to be wonderful mediums (though by no means the only ones) for using fantasy as a means to cast insight on the experience of being human. Read more

There’s a sweet melancholy to Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari that I find quite cutting even at the best of times. Read more

Some anime are sports cars (Nakajima would probably like those) but Udon no Kuni is more of a freight train. Read more

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari is something of a statement to the personal nature of anime. Read more