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Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun (Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun) 2 – 14

That was what I’d call a classic iteration of Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun. Right in the series’ sweet spot – fairy tale surrealism, Shinto mythology with a touch of creepy horror, Hanako vamping for the camera. His absence for most of the season premiere wasn’t an issue, but it is a reminder of how much the …

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Second Impressions Digest – Kimi to Ame to (With You and the Rain), Fermat no Ryouri

Kimi to Ame to – 02  With You and the Rain is a vibe, that’s for sure. And I’m definitely enjoying it. But the whole “dog” thing is vexing me a little. Why is it that everyone (with one exception) looks at “Kimi” and says “Oh, a dog”? Because look, it couldn’t be any more …

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Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru (My Dress-up Darling) Season 2 – 02

While it has been better than three years since the first season ended , the vibe here is a bit different than what I remember. The silliness factor is ramped way up. And this is reflected in the visual style (which I’m not the first person to point out). Things have gotten sort of Gainax-y …