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The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord’s Army Was a Human Review — C

Best character was the pig (not joking). This show was extremely average in every way. It certainly wasn’t good, it also wasn’t bad at all. Serviceable in every aspect. That may sound like an insult (and may be an insult) I sure have seen worse. The title summarizes just about everything. I think the worst …

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The Value of the “Sold Dirt Cheap” Manga

The secret of the success of the “isekai” fantasy genre in Japanese comics and animation is the flexibility of the concept. Being teleported to or reincarnated into an alternate world allows for infinite possibilities. The alternate world may be primitive or futuristic, barbaric or paradisical, peaceful or war-ravaged. The person or people transported could be …

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Loner in Another World #01 — Man Monologues

  I hate it here. I know I haven’t posted the fall rundown yet. It’s done, but for the spritery. There’s only a couple shows before October anyway, and I’m calling them all terrible pre-emptively for what should become obvious reasons. Impressions: This one needs no explanations. Just look at the goddamned screencaps. Another cheat …