I hate the Manfred man… Last at-bats for the baseball project is a short take on ballpark food. First things first – it’s not nearly as overpriced in Japan as it is in the U.S.. $12 Bud and $8 hot dogs gets old pretty fast, which is why I’ve been known to smuggle my own …
How exactly did he get under the table while they were talking? And then back out and into a chair? Impressions: We’re trapped in this tournament arc for the remainder of the season, aren’t we? Not that I expected any different, but as it gets even tournament-ier, the depressing reality is sinking in. It …
I learned a long time ago that looking for realistic portrayal of organized crime in animanga was barking up the wrong tree. So it’s not a prerequisite for me to enjoy a series by any means (Hinamatsuri was fun, for example). But it is nice, all the more so because of how rare it is. …
What a fascinating tangle the plot of Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai is. It puts me in mind of Moribito and Akatsuki no Yona in that the fantasy is there, but about 95% of the story is driven by court politics and human emotion. None of these series could exist without the magical elements, but …
Kuroshitsuji is another of those series that should get more discussion than it does. It has the money combination of being both excellent and popular. And that popularity unquestionably is not confined to Japan – the manga sells very well even in English. Like HeroAca it may have a bit of a fatigue factor, but …
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I’m delighted to be returning to Ojamajo Doremi Sharp, as we check in on the continuing fortunes of our increasingly competent ojamajos. Our last episode featured the welcome return of Aiko’s best friend Nobuko, who came ready to greet the fourth grade with a new …
