For more than twenty years running I’ve been trying to sample every new anime broadcast in Japan each year. In my perspective, 2016 to 2018 was a three-year span that produced a lot of new titles yet few spotlight masterpieces. 2025 may conclude a similar three-year span. Two of the most highly praised broadcasts this …
All the Anime RJ Writing Ink is Looking forward to in 2026 (So Far) Looking back on 2025, it was pretty much a golden year for anime. There were so many amazing series, both new and returning, that graced our TVs, smartphones, and computers. But with the new year upon us, that means new anime …
RJ Writing Ink’s Picks for Best Anime Moments of 2025 What a great year of anime that we’ve had! 2025 was filled with so many hits that there was no way I could possibly watch them all. From Jin-Woo continuing to slay as an aura farmer to Rentaro’s legendary yap about his girlfriends, there were …
He’s a spy… with a family. What’s not to like about this? It’s a fun and solid show. Sure, it’s superficial and childish, and you may be wondering about the ethics of making these assassins and spies and oligarchs seem so cute and wholesome, but eh, I’m sure I’ve seen worse. I most enjoy when …
His friend’s little sister flirts with him outrageously, along with every other woman he meets. I do enjoy the little sister’s character and vibe, but this felt like it went absolutely nowhere. Rather than developing the relationships, we spend the entire second half introducing the drama club and having the main character solve all their …
This year won’t be classed as just the average “another year rolls around” Hello to familiar and new faces to the blog, hope you had a great Christmas and easy going time into the new year. I had a nice, quiet Christmas with my family and if you read my last post we baked mince …
