An episode like this doesn’t have a whole lot of weight to it, it’s true. But it certainly has charm. Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru does very well with this sort of unpretentious glorious youth vibe. It does whitewash some of the darker sides of adolescence to be sure, but even if it …
Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu (The Summer Hikaru Died) – 06
That was one of those eps that demand I start out simply by praising it. Perfection, pretty much. This adaptation has been really strong generally but this week was definitely one of the best. Hikaru ga Shinda Natsu is an immersive experience, in anime form differently but no less so than manga form. Once again …
Seasonal Impressions — Summer 2025
Uh I realize we are already halfway through the season but whatever. 41 new shows this season???! I’m only planning to keep watching 10, but already feel overloaded since there are a ton of good sequels this season too. Anything good I’m tossing out too early? Sequels: A Couple of Cuckoos S2, Anne Shirley, Arknights: …
Ask John: Do Commercial Anime Lack Artistic Credibility?
Ask John: Question: Does an anime lose its artistic value given its commercial nature in comparison to originally produced works such as Princess Kaguya or Angel’s Egg? Answer: American experience and commonplace knowledge traditionally suggests that cinematic media created as “extended commercials” are nearly always garbage. In some cases the creators seemingly had little idea …
Rock is a Lady’s Modesty – Episode 3
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I figured we’d take a stroll past Shoushin Academy, and check in on Lilisa’s continuing struggle between high-class propriety and raucous sincerity. Having endeavored for a full month to embody all the values demanded by both her academy generally and mother specifically, she has found …
Yofukashi no Uta (Call of the Night) Season 2 – 06
Yofukashi no Uta is another of those series that draws very few comments despite being relatively popular. Which is interesting, as I find it to be sort of deceptively deep. Some shows are good at transitioning from lighter to darker themes, thriving on the dynamism. Call of the Night is more about doing both at …