I go back and forth over whether Amane understands more than he’s letting on, which is a testament to Ogata Megumi’s performance. – Some Guy “Picture Perfect” extends its lead as the longest arc so far in Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun. And probably as its most “serious”, in the plot sense. There are a lot of …
Jin-woo is a Real Man Because He’s not Afraid to Cry
Why Getting Upset over Sung Jin-woo Crying is Foolish It was bound to happen sooner or later, but Solo Leveling, the hot, new anime on the block, has its first controversy. The ninth episode of its latest season received the most dislikes an episode has gotten to date. And the reason is enough to make …
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 23
Much better, obviously. And for obvious reasons. But this whipsaw quality of Ao no Hako is certainly par for the course. It strikes me, though, that the things I like about this series are the things that drive most fans crazy. And the things that drive me crazy are the things most fans like. That …
Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 24
There’s no burying the lede with that episode. Yeah, I’m stumped. Rafal is awesome as always – so is Sakamaoto Maaya. But this has to make sense or the whole premise kind of crumbles. For a series that seems to celebrate reason and rational thought, the three explanations which spring to mind for me are …
BanG Dream! Ave Mujica – Episode 2
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today we’re returning to the tortured drama of Ave Mujica, as Sakiko continues to either exorcise or embrace her demons through the novel vector of gothic rock music. Our last episode served as something of a companion piece to MyGO’s first episode, demonstrating the calamitous personal …
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto (The Apothecary Diaries) – 33
The Apothecary Diaries is nothing if not a tangle of mysteries, conspiracies, and – undeniably – coincidences. The latter stretch credulity at times to be sure. But it is what it is, and it means you should probably assume everything you see and hear is going to be important sooner or later. It also means …