I can’t believe it never occurred to me before now, but I’m pretty sure Witch Watch is the first Patron Pick that was a multi-cour show. As such it’s theoretically a conundrum about whether to keep it in that slot for summer. In practice though, I almost certainly would have ended up covering it anyway …
Inside the Future of Anime: Qubic Pictures Leads a Star-Studded Panel on Global Collaboration at Anime Expo 2025
Anime Expo 2025 is bringing together some of the most influential producers shaping the global animation scene today, and the powerhouse studio behind it is Qubic Pictures. Known for producing critically acclaimed works like Star Wars: Visions, Eden, and the upcoming Netflix anime Leviathan, Qubic is hosting an unmissable panel on July 4 at 1:45 PM in Room …
A Ninja and an Assassin Under One Roof Review — B+
The assassin has a heart of stone and the ninja is a fool. It’s been a while since we’ve gotten a Shaft show. Seems like they’ve been busy making movies? Anyway, the time without them may have helped, but also I think they toned down the visual effects a bit more than their worst here. …
I’m the Evil Lord of an Intergalactic Empire Review — B
Like the title says. Ok, so this wasn’t objectively the best anime or anything, but I had a great time with it. This is exactly what I want from thoughtless fun. It’s funny, it’s never boring, has some unique personalities, yes it’s absolutely stupid but that’s what makes it great. Only thing I disliked was …
Our Last Crusade, or the Rise of a New World Review — D-
The kingdom of magic and the empire of science are at war. Star-crossed lovers meet on the battlefield… And then fuckall happens for twenty four episodes. They go to a water park together. Random evil villains show up to laugh maniacally and kidnap their relatives. The whole thing was just tiresome. Only reason I kept …
Food For the Soul Review — C+
A girl with social anxiety makes friends with the food club. I loved the first episode. It did a great job showing the main girl’s struggles interacting with other people. It was emotionally charged and touching. And I recall thinking at the time, this is going to end up exactly like Hanasaku Iroha, Tari Tari, …






