An immortal vampire hangs out with a middle schooler. I loved this show. I think it’s even better than Dagashi Kashi (which I already loved, same author). Explores some really interesting and somewhat dark topics (especially the final arc!!!! loved it) and has a great general sense of wandering around the city at night. I …
Jesus fucking Christ. You know, what originally really got me into anime was (a) Code Geass and (b) reading Narutaru. This is a great show in the second tradition so you know I’m going to love it. Shit’s fucked up. I cried. Multiple times. Was possibly a slight cop out with the ending but I’m …
A witch is guarded by a house full of familiars. I really enjoy this manga, and the anime was great too. It definitely had me laughing. Special shoutout to the denim episode. I do say, sadly, I think I enjoyed the manga more. This kind of fast-paced comedy just doesn’t work as well when it’s …
The most powerful witch is super shy. She infiltrates a school. I enjoyed this quite a bit! What made this special was the sense of humor. Watching Monica awkwardly fumble her way through every social situation was great. Especially when the two weirdo familiars tried to help her out. Her relationship with the prince was …
High school boys and girls fall in love. I really enjoy this as a romance because, while it is a great romance, it’s just as much about the friendships the characters have with each other. In some ways the main romance is probably one of the least interesting relationships in the show. And I don’t …
On the early morning of our first full day in Tokyo, local time ten to six AM on Monday, September 22, I decided that I’d dress and take a walk around the neighborhood. But then I heard Phil stir on the floor above me. Phil came down the narrow stairs announcing that he was feeling …
