Zatsu Tabi is a funny one (and I don’t mean the Engrish – well, not just that). It and Apocalypse Hotel were two shows whose premieres comfortably exceeded my expectations. If you asked me with first episode I liked better, I would definitely say this one. If you asked me which one I thought I’d …
There are many reasons why Vigilante: Boku no Hero Academia Illegals works. Prominent among them, I think, is that despite the name being in the title, you’d never slip and think you were watching (or reading) HeroAca. Illegals has a very distinct and dynamic energy all its own. Despite familiar faces like Eraser and even …
The Beginning After the End Ep 1 Review In my time on this blog, you have heard me mention something called “The Seven Summits of Isekai.” Putting it simply, it’s a term I use for what I consider to be the titans of the isekai genre. The series that put in the legwork to make …
The season premiere of Aharen-san wa Hakarenai wasn’t a great one, but I wasn’t really concerned (just a little disappointed). Rose-colored nostalgia aside, it’s undeniable that the first season had a couple less than stellar outings too. And it’s not like this was terrible – it just wasted too much time on B material when …
My opinion of Lazarus after two episodes is largely unchanged. It’s certainly competent, but I don’t get a sense of commitment to anything. At best it’s misogynistic maybe, but the whole thing has a very by the numbers quality to it. I’m not sure this production model is the best bet for producing something genuine …
Exciting times hunting demons. Impressions: Unless the next episode picks up significantly, this may be it on this one for me. It’s just so boring. Most of the episode is spent just sitting around, either eating or drinking, while reciting their backstories. Aside from the guy who says that he totally has an interesting …
