Boy, this is turning into a hot mess now. There is a lot if plot armor where Akira is concerned – he’s so strong that you never really feel like he could be in danger himself. But you do feel for a guy just trying to quietly exist who trouble always seeks out, even if …
Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! – 04
If what you’re chasing in the anime experience is to have your expectations defied in a good way, Makeine is pretty hard to beat. It may be time to admit this series is a unicorn. But I have a lot of scar tissue with LN adaptations. Whenever I let myself really like one, it hurts …
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (The Elusive Samurai) – 05
I’ve rather suspected that the long knives were lying in wait for The Elusive Samurai. Some of the praise for this adaptation has seemed quite grudging, which is unsurprising given the general lack of respect the manga has received. If some were looking for an excuse to turn on it like Ashikaga on the Houjou, …
The Elusive Samurai #05 — Chicken Reactions
Better than more closeups of eyes. Impressions: Sound designers/background music were having… a bit of an episode this week, huh? No idea what was going on there. I’m not even sure how to describe it. A lot of it felt like it belonged in a Wario Ware game. Also, wrapping up the previous episode in …
Why Does Nobody Remember #04 — Chewing Scenery
At least no animators were hurt in this episode. Impressions: With how awful this episode was, the supposed big climax fight against the first big villain, I was already pretty much done with the show, but then we get to the last moment of her ‘death’ scene and she all of a sudden shifts …
Ojamajo Doremi Sharp – Episode 12
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I’d like to check back in on the trials of Doremi and the gang, as our crew continues their magical training and witch baby-raising under the dubious tutelage of Majo Rika. Of course, there’s plenty of room for detours along the way, along with self-imposed …