Among the many talents that have benefited from Toei’s renewed dedication to One Piece’s anime adaptation, there are none more spectacular or consistent than director Megumi Ishitani. Having first directed the final episode of Dragon Ball Super, she has since made an indelible mark on One Piece, affirming her talent through directing what is likely …
My Taste is Better Than Yours Episode 21 – Hunter X Hunter York Shin (Yorknew City) Arc (and Whale Island)
This week on My Taste, we’re back in Togashi’s world. “York Shin” is probably the fan favorite pre-“Chimera Ant” arc, and it’s Kurapika who commands the stage. Tune in for our thoughts on another Hunter X Hunter tour de force, with a bonus skirmish about demographic labels. Podcast links: Spotify: Apple Music: Amazon: Overcast: Pocket …
Loch Ness Monster, Shrimp Aliens, and Teen Drama, Oh My!
Dan Da Dan Ep 9 Review Of all the times that the Serpo aliens could show up again, it had to be right when Momo was mad at Okarun. In the last episode, Aira began a love triangle between her, Momo, and Ken-Chan when she confessed her feelings to the boy. And, in typical comedic …
Ranma ½ (2024) – 10
It’s hard to beat this Ranma remake for pure, check your brain at the door type fun. Yeah, the more problematical parts of the manga are still to come but on balance, I think this may be better than the first series. The old seiyuu sound remarkably fresh and the new ones are thoughtfully chosen. …
Chi.: Chikyuu no Undou ni Tsuite (Orb: On the Movements of the Earth) – 11
I won’t be surprised if there’s another round of “it wasn’t that bad” complains about Chi Chikyuu’s depiction of the Inquisition this week. Though the series isn’t getting that much discussion in English so maybe the complainers have moved on to flashier targets. Nowak and his career have been out of the spotlight for a …
Ooi! Tonbo 2nd Season – 10
I mentioned it last week, but this caddy guy with Tonbo’s group (I mean I assume it’s a group, but we never seem to see the other players) really needs to shut up. Seriously, just put a sock in it. I don’t know how these things typically work with amateur events in Japan but …