There have been some very weak episodes of Spy x Family, that’s for sure. But none, I think, quite so disheartening as the last couple have been. While technically fine and occasionally superb, they’ve been truly awful in material terms. It’s hard to overstate how much writing like this undercuts one’s respect for the material. …
LiA Bespoke is back. Once again the benefactor is the incredibly generous Nicc, LiA MVP. And the commission this time is a straightforward one, my top ten sports anime. Or is it? As I’ve waded into this project, I’ve come to realize that it’s not nearly so straightforward as it seems. The main reason is …
One notes an interesting quirk in Kusuriya no Hitorigoto. To wit, many if not most of these cases never really get resolved. Maomao solves them – though usually only to the “probably” point. But often we never get a firm resolution, and almost always there’s no consequence for the culprit. The entire series has a …
In reality, people aren’t this nice. As a rule, anyway. But while Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen is obviously a fantasy, it’s funny how personal circumstances can impact our perspective on a series. In a sense I’m living the Momose experience, having recently fled a black company environment for one where (so far, at least) …
I like how it looks like she’s just done with Japan. Oh man, a telop (tsunami warning due to earthquake) in this day and age when 95% of the time, shows are just ripped from random streaming services. Talk about nostalgic. Or is only me? Also, the Vampire Princess show is just plain off this week. …
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I’m eager to jump back into the thorny drama of MyGO, as our fledgling bandmates continue to tumble over each other both literally and emotionally. Most recently, Taki’s attempt to live up to Sakiko’s band leader legacy has left her anxious and overwhelmed, with the …
