There are some fairly transparent reasons why Gachiakuta has been a successful and popular manga since its inception. It has one of the most distinct and well-defined senses of style out there, for starters. A great look, a timeless vibe that recalls the giants of the genre while establishing its own identity. But a more …
The Rising of the Shield Hero S4 Ep 7 Review Everyone, we’ve got some good news and we’ve got some bad news. The good news is that Naofumi and Raphtalia have successfully made it to Q’ten Lo, Raphtalia’s ancestral homeland. The bad news is that only they, Sadeena, and Gaelon have gotten in. The rest …
If you think I’m going to pan this episode, ciabatta thing again. I did think about doing this entire post in bread language, but it’s 10 PM and tomorrow is a work day (and DeepL doesn’t offer it as an option), so best to leave that to wishful thinking. As it stands, it’s another gem …
I think you’d be hard-pressed to find many series as existentially dark as Jibaku Shounen Hanako-kun. That contrasts sharply with the visual style, and frequently the tone. But that disconnect just lends the story that much more power. Tragedy permeates it at every level, but Hanako and Tsukasa keep on smiling and the kids keep …
If I’m honest Ame to Kimi to is starting to lose me a little bit. With a show whose charms are so ephemeral it’s hard to put a reason on why it might stop working (or work less well), since you can’t easily quantify why it worked in the first place. The last couple of …
I have a more or less ironclad rule with anime (well, several). When I start to fast-forward, the end is pretty much nigh. I would see no point in blogging Sono Bisque Doll for 21 episodes and then bailing for the final (for now) three. But I was skipping material this week, and that’s as …
