While an article on the topic of the Olympics in anime is obviously impossible (or at least pointless) I can talk about my favorite Olympic events to watch, I’m including the winter games in this, as I actually prefer them to the summer games, though the sheer greed and corruption associated with the Olympics has …
‘Nokotan’ is the Best Brain Rot I’ve Seen In Years!
RJ Writing Ink’s Initial Review for My Deer Friend Nokotan Brain rot (Noun): media deemed to hold little artistic value and/or negatively impacts those who consume it. Over the years, I have watched plenty of shows that would qualify as brain rot, especially when it comes to anime. There’s the classics like FLCL, where turning …
Neon Genesis Evangelion – Episode 24
The words of Cruel Angel’s Thesis speak of a boy on the threshold of greatness, the wind of destiny wafting through the open door, wings only waiting to be unfurled adorning his shoulders. And yet the boy hesitates, “desperate for that gentle touch,” his gaze focused solely on the protector beside him. Generations of audiences …
Patron Pick Summer 2024: Shoushimin Series – 06
I’ll give credit to Shoushimin Series for this. If you’re going to adopt a highly unconventional narrative structure, it usually only works if you’re fully committed to it. Go big or go home – and in terms of whatever this is, Shoushimin is going big. I hate to dredge up the Seinfeld comparison again, but …
Beyblade X Anime Series Now Available to Stream on BBC iPlayer in the UK
The Beyblade X anime series, which is the newest variation of the Beyblade franchise, makes its UK debut today on BBC iPlayer with 24 episodes currently available to stream in its English dubbed format. This anime series is adapted from the manga of the same name, and started broadcasting in Japan last October. This English …
Akiba Maid War Collector’s Edition and Standard Edition Blu-Rays Receive New Release Dates
Those looking forward to the upcoming Blu-Ray release of Akiba Maid War, which is being released as both a Collector’s Edition and Standard Edition in the UK, will have to wait a little bit longer as both have received new release dates. Originally both the Collector’s Edition and Standard Edition of Akiba Maid War were …