Join us as we announce our classic anime film lineup for the 2024/2025 AX Cinema Nights series coming to movie theaters across North America. AXCN brings passionate fans together for immersive and unforgettable community experiences. Our guest panelists include Japan Society Director of Film Peter Tatara, and HIDIVE representative Star Butler! Our panel …
My Taste is Better Than Yours Episode 6 – The Next Big Thing
It’s a very special episode of My Taste is Better Than Yours, as Samu and I return to one of our favorite topics – “the next big thing”. We’ve addressed this before of course – starting many years ago on an RC podcast. I’m pretty proud of my track record as a prognosticator on this …
Loser Ranger #09 — Self-Driving Cars
I truly hate this season. Impressions: At least we’re apparently abandoning the test nonsense for now. Sort of. Not right away though. God no. We need to do the following template four times: 1.) Hahaha. My stick is at maximum power level. 2.) Dramatic 30 second flashback. 3.) Oh no, my stick is no …
Tonari no Youkai-san – 10
I still miss Buchio. I feel kinda Grinch-y for my mixed reaction to this episode. I think it was objectively a very good one (as best one can subjectively say that). It was creepy, atmospheric, and at times rather affecting. But as shallow as it sounds, I just find Mutsumi kind of annoying. The tone …
The Fable – 10
I can honestly say that my initial uncertainty about The Fable was misplaced. It’s turned into an absolutely riveting show. But that wasn’t immediately obvious – it took some time to find its stride. And without a flashy adaptation to bolster it, one tends to be less patient with the growing pains. Having stuck it …
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 10
Well, aren’t I the blind squirrel who found the acorn. It doesn’t happen often, so when I nail a hunch you can bet I’m going to crow about it (pun very much intended). It always seemed odd to me, this adversarial relationship between Natsuka and Nazukihiko (if I’m not mistaken, this is the first time …