Why are we spending a quarter of the last episode recapping the premise for the fifth time? Impressions: Let’s start with the non-ending, since it announces “to be continued in season 2,” but this episode was atrocious enough for me to have zero enthusiasm with continuing. Just the first half was horrendous. A minute …
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 13
There isn’t an Olympic slalom course that has the twists and turns Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai has. It’s always a tricky balance, trying to genuinely surprise the audience without seeming too pull the surprises out of you know where. If you can play fair – give the reader-viewer a real shot to figure stuff …
The Fable – 13
For the umpteenth time, I certainly don’t know enough about the insider workings of the yakuza to know how realistic The Fable is in that respect. But I can say that to me at least, it feels pretty real. Akira himself is an absurdist creation, and the whole mythical hitman organization angle plays like a …
Rikka Takarada
From anime show SSSS.Gridman, Rikka Takarada, the most friendly yet sometimes reserved school girl. Moe image gallery ahead.
June 2024 Mandarake & Surugaya Order Unboxing
John’s show and tell of his latest purchases from Mandarake & Suruga-ya.
Dear Brother – Episode 8
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I am delighted to be returning to the operatic and perpetually thrilling Dear Brother, as Nanako continues her trials at the magnificent Seiran Academy. After half a dozen episodes of increasing torment and isolation, our last visit at last provided a measure of relief for …