Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. We’re truly nearing the end of the year at this point, which means it’s getting to that time when I must actually examine the animated year in retrospect, and catch up on any key productions I might have missed. Uzumaki fell apart and Dandadan’s second episode …
We’re at the halfway point of Yakuza Fiancé, and that’s always a pretty serious fish or cut bait marker. It’s interesting, even compelling at times in a dark way. I’m somewhat taken by the strangely detached tone it takes towards what’s often pretty intense material. But there’s a circuit that just isn’t closing there for …
Longtime LiA supporter Casey W. asked me to write a little bit about the convenience store and its place in Japanese life (and anime). As usual with these projects it’s actually a pretty big topic. Konbini (sometimes romanized as “conbini”) are another of those American institutions that take on a remarkably different form in this …
For the second time this season Natsume Yuujinchou veers into the human realm, with the usual results. It’s exorcists who are often the series pathway into that world. And while they’re (as Natsume says this week) not all alike – Nitori and Matoba-san are quite different in personality if nothing else – these eps are …
Parallel World Pharmacy – The Complete Season BD Region: A and B (Confirmed playable in the UK) – Boxart states Region A & B Compatible – Tested and Confirmed Region B Compatible Episodes: 1 – 12 Plot: When pharmacologist Kanji Yakutani dies, he’s bewildered to be reincarnated as a boy apprentice in a medieval world. But …
This week on My Taste, we tackle one of Samu’s favorites (guess what, it’s a jousei) – Double, by Ayako Noda. The topic – one with which I have some experience – is acting, and the co-dependent relationship between the two young actors at the heart of the story. Podcast links: Spotify: Apple Music: …
