OP: “KATAWARA” by STEREO DIVE FOUNDATION Senya may be carrying a thousand demons around inside him. But this season of Sengoku Youko is more like a thousand character introductions. They’re going to come fast and furious for a while, many of them the very best in Mizukami Satoshi’s oeuvre. And while we’re on the subject, …
Another one for the bubble I suppose, though Oshi no Ko is kind of in its own category. A show this big that I know as well as I do has its own considerations that are quite different from the usual bubble series. I frequently find OnK frustrating as hell (as I did this week) …
On balance I’d say the ledger is still in the positive for me with Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san. This was my least favorite episode of the first four, though. The first half was kind of a bore, and then we got a couple of head-desk moments that were pretty tropey. The …
Anime, the Japanese art form that has captivated global audiences for decades, is often celebrated for its compelling characters, intricate plots, and vibrant animation styles. Yet, one of the most underappreciated elements in anime is the background art. These meticulously crafted scenes provide not just a setting but also enrich the storytelling, offering subtle cues …
The two tentpoles of current anime comedy. Impressions: At least there’s some contrast… sort of. We get the student council, though mainly focused on two of the three. One barely reacts to anything, and the other overreacts to everything. Again though, there’s not really any structure or purpose to it past “let’s have some other comical …
It has been a few weeks since Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled BLEACH Rebirth of Souls for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC and today, thanks to a newly released gameplay trailer, we can actually see what it is. Surprise! It is a 3D Arena Styled Fighting game! The gameplay trailer …
