Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) – 27

For me, there’s no question that Lakan is the best male character in Kusuriya no Hitorigoto. But Jinshi is certainly the most important. And he’s definitely grown on me as a narrative construct, if not as a person (though that too, somewhat). With a character as brilliant as Maomao a true foil is pretty essential. …

The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II Demos Available on PlayStation Store

NIS America have today released two different playable demos for The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II, which is a direct sequel to the previously released The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak, on to the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5. The Story Demo will allow players to experience the opening …

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – 15

No question about it, we’re dealing with some of the best chapters in the history of Shounen Jump (and shounen) at this point. There’s a big responsibility on this adaptation not to screw them up. All the more so since Furuhashi and Gallop already did them justice 25 years ago. But we’re kind of past …