Another one for the bubble I suppose, though Oshi no Ko is kind of in its own category. A show this big that I know as well as I do has its own considerations that are quite different from the usual bubble series. I frequently find OnK frustrating as hell (as I did this week) …
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san (Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian) – 04
On balance I’d say the ledger is still in the positive for me with Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san. This was my least favorite episode of the first four, though. The first half was kind of a bore, and then we got a couple of head-desk moments that were pretty tropey. The …
The Art of Anime Backgrounds: The Unsung Heroes of Visual Storytelling
Anime, the Japanese art form that has captivated global audiences for decades, is often celebrated for its compelling characters, intricate plots, and vibrant animation styles. Yet, one of the most underappreciated elements in anime is the background art. These meticulously crafted scenes provide not just a setting but also enrich the storytelling, offering subtle cues …
My Deer Friend #04 — (Over/Under)Reaction
The two tentpoles of current anime comedy. Impressions: At least there’s some contrast… sort of. We get the student council, though mainly focused on two of the three. One barely reacts to anything, and the other overreacts to everything. Again though, there’s not really any structure or purpose to it past “let’s have some other comical …
BLEACH Rebirth of Souls Receives a Gameplay Overview Trailer
It has been a few weeks since Bandai Namco Entertainment unveiled BLEACH Rebirth of Souls for the PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Windows PC and today, thanks to a newly released gameplay trailer, we can actually see what it is. Surprise! It is a 3D Arena Styled Fighting game! The gameplay trailer …
White Day 2: The Flower That Tells Lies – Complete Edition to Launch on PlayStation 5 & Xbox Series X|S Next Month
PQube Games have today confirmed that the Complete Edition of White Day 2: The Flower That Tells Lies will launch on 15th August 2024 for both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S with a physical edition also being made available on the PlayStation 5. A steam version of the complete edition was released earlier in …