Needless to say, there are still plenty of unanswered questions here. That’s what happens when pretty much the entire cast (with two prominent exceptions) are brimming with hidden agendas in everything they do. But the boundaries of the current situation seem to be pretty clearly established. And it seems as if Hanako-kun is going back …
At this point there’s no question that Ame to Kimi to fills “that” niche this season. I thought for a time that Dekin no Mogura might be a candidate, but it slides over into the more plot-driven lane I think. That one may be a bit of a hybrid, but With You and the Rain …
An episode like this doesn’t have a whole lot of weight to it, it’s true. But it certainly has charm. Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru does very well with this sort of unpretentious glorious youth vibe. It does whitewash some of the darker sides of adolescence to be sure, but even if it …
That was one of those eps that demand I start out simply by praising it. Perfection, pretty much. This adaptation has been really strong generally but this week was definitely one of the best. Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu is an immersive experience, in anime form differently but no less so than manga form. Once again …
Uh I realize we are already halfway through the season but whatever. 41 new shows this season???! I’m only planning to keep watching 10, but already feel overloaded since there are a ton of good sequels this season too. Anything good I’m tossing out too early? Sequels: A Couple of Cuckoos S2, Anne Shirley, Arknights: …
Ask John: Question: Does an anime lose its artistic value given its commercial nature in comparison to originally produced works such as Princess Kaguya or Angel’s Egg? Answer: American experience and commonplace knowledge traditionally suggests that cinematic media created as “extended commercials” are nearly always garbage. In some cases the creators seemingly had little idea …
