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Goodnight, Punpun – Volume 3
Goodnight Punpun’s third volume begins and ends in resignation. Its front cover largely defines the drama to come: Punpun lost in a bustling crowd, just one (admittedly bird-like) face among many. In elementary school, Punpun marveled at the infinite wonder of the universe, thinking there might be a destined place for him out among the …
Introducing a New Manga Podcast Series: My Taste is Better Than Yours
I’m excited to announce that my old Random Curiosity comrade and fellow expat (Scotland to London for him, U.S.A. to Kyoto for me) Samu and I are starting a new podcast series, “My Taste is Better Than Yours”! The theme will be – you guess it – manga. We’ll cover series we both read, along …
First Impressions – Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid Season 3
OP: “Cinematic Parade (シネマティックパレード)” by Nasuo☆ Shinigami Bocchan to Kuro Maid is definitely one of those little engine that could sort of anime. Very easy to take for granted, never the best thing airing at any given time, but always very much in possession of itself. To say this adaptation is unspectacular would certainly be accurate. …
New UK Anime Releases: 8th April 2024
This week sees a new Blu-Ray release from Anime Limited, Crunchyroll and MVM Entertainment. Out This Week: 8th April 2024 My Next Life as a Villainess: All Routes Lead to Doom! (Blu-Ray) NieA_7 (Blu-Ray) The Legendary Hero is Dead! – The Complete Series (Blu-Ray) Out Next Week: 15th April 2024 N/A Out Last Week: 1st …
First Impressions – Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeru
The previews are coming fast and furious now – it’s a big season, if nothing else. Jiisan Baasan Wakagaeru is a series I had decent expectations for, albeit with some caveats. Gekkou is yet another studio with almost no track record – this schedule is absolutely littered with them – and what they’ve done is …