「人間」 (Ningen) "Human" Things are never as simple as they initially appear to be.
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AI no Idenshi – 07
Things are never as simple as they initially appear to be. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 01
「バックアップ」 (Bakkuappu) "Backup" The philosophical dilemma here is as classic sci-fi as it gets
AI no Idenshi – 04
「4つのケース」 (4-Tsu no keesu) "4 Cases" I don’t think AI no Idenshi is so much interested in offering answers as it is in prompting the audience to think about the…
AI no Idenshi – 03
「心の在処」 (Kokoro no arika) "Where the Heart Is" The homage here is not exactly subtle.
AI no Idenshi – 10
「来るべき世界」 (Kitarubekisekai) "The World to Come" If science can’t provide salvation, isn’t it human nature to seek it elsewhere?
AI no Idenshi – 02
「成長限界」 (Seichou genkai) "Growth Limit" In truth there’s probably no theme more elemental to traditional science fiction than artificial intelligence.
AI no Idenshi – 06
A lot of seasons have that "tortoise and the hare" series, and AI no Idenshi certainly fills the bill for summer. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 09
So-called fiction is often the most truthful thing there is. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 12
「旅立ち」 (Tabidachi) "Departure" When the reckoning up of 2023 in anime comes around, this series is going to demand serious consideration.
AI no Idenshi – 04
I don't think AI no Idenshi is so much interested in offering answers as it is in prompting the audience to think about the questions in a different…
AI no Idenshi – 09
「正しい社会」 (Tadashī shakai) "A Proper Society" So-called fiction is often the most truthful thing there is.
AI no Idenshi – 11
「トゥー・フィー」 (To~uu fī) "Tou Fui" One of the themes of this series, I think, is “the more things change, the more they stay the same”.
AI no Idenshi – 06
「ロボット」 (Robotto) "Robot" A lot of seasons have that “tortoise and the hare” series, and AI no Idenshi certainly fills the bill for summer.
AI no Idenshi – 05
Just because we can do something, doesn't mean we necessarily should. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 05
「調律」 (Chouritsu) "Tuning" Just because we can do something, doesn’t mean we necessarily should.
AI no Idenshi – 03
The homage here is not exactly subtle. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 11
One of the themes of this series, I think, is "the more things change, the more they stay the same". Read more
AI no Idenshi – 08
Some anime succeed largely because they don't try too hard, and this is one of them. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 08
「告白」 (Kokuhaku) "Confession" Some anime succeed largely because they don’t try too hard, and this is one of them.
AI no Idenshi – 10
If science can't provide salvation, isn't it human nature to seek it elsewhere? Read more
Second Impressions – AI no Idenshi
In truth there's probably no theme more elemental to traditional science fiction than artificial intelligence. Read more
First Impressions – AI no Idenshi
The philosophical dilemma here is as classic sci-fi as it gets. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 11 – Random Interest
After watching last week's episode, I realized how much AI no Idenshi reminded me of the television show Mushishi, which I adore. At first, it may seem
AI no Idenshi / The Gene of AI by Yamada Kyuuri
Apparently, according to the anime friend I met at CONvergence, The Gene of AI / Ai no Idenshi is one of this season’s new anime on Crunchyroll. As…
AI no Idenshi – 12 (End) and Series Review
AI no Idenshi was one of 2023's most underrated anime. Happily, the finale stuck the landing - let's dive in.
AI no Idenshi – The Future and its consequences.
I picked up this anime thinking it was going to be very different from what it turned out to be but that doesn’t mean that what it is,…
The Gene of AI (AI no Idenshi): Episodes 1 and 2 Reviews
Human technology is exponential in the way it increases. That’s why, in the not-so-distant future, androids with human levels of intelligence and emotions make up about 10% of…
Koroshi Ai (Episode 07)
A rather confusing episode that added even more layers of mystery to our story. And I have my own theories about some characters but let’s discuss what happened…
Summer 2023 Impressions: BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen – Ketsubetsu-tan, AI no Idenshi, Liar Liar
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Ai to Ken no Camelot
Some anime is great; some is awful. And some just leaves you scratching your head, not in confusion (like Genji, Part 1 ), but in bemusement...
Amon Saga, Bite me!, Cat's Eye, Rebecca, The Great Adventures of Robin Hood
One Piece Used AI? NO!!
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Milky Passion: Dougenzaka - Ai no Shiro
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Ai no Kusabi, Akai Hayate, The Heroic Legend of Arslan, The Magnificent Zorro, Naruto
Ai no Kusabi (1992) DVD Extras
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Dear Anime Industry: No AI “Art”
What a time to be alive. Barely a year ago, advanced generative AI was the stuff of science fiction. But now, you can ask Bing to look up…
Yuukoku no Moriarty – 07
All through this episode, Monty Python was all I could think of. Read more
Saihate no Paladin – 07
Lawful-good paladins don't make the best protagonists. Read more
Yofukashi no Uta – 07
「眷属作り(こづくり)」 (Kenzoku-tsukuri (ko-tsukuri)) "Reproduce" Here's the thing about vampires.
Hoshiai no Sora – 07
This marks two episodes in a row of no family trauma, boisterous competition and the baka grasshopper dance. I almost don't know what to make of it to…
Kinsou no Vermeil – 07
「 告白」 (Kokuhaku) "Confession" Down Bad today, aren't we?
Vanitas no Carte – 07
If you believe certain ideas about the deeply-held psychological underpinnings of vampire mythology, Vanitas no Carte is pretty much Old Testament gospel (albeit in fancy dress). Read more
Sousou no Frieren – 07
It's always interesting to see what happens when a slice of life series switches to plot-driven mode - some can handle it and some can't.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 07
Considering Maomao openly suspected her father of selling her off, she too is very nonchalant about this reunion.
Saihate no Paladin – 07
「惨劇の記憶」 (Sangeki no Kioku) "Traumatic Memory" It had nothing to do with his frilly shorts.
Hikari no Ou – 07
「邂逅」 (Kaikou) "Chance Meeting" History repeats itself, it seems.
Hoshiai no Sora – 07
This episode was a tale of two halves in my view, but there’s no good tennis metaphor that I can use as a comparison, so a direct explanation…
Yofukashi no Uta – 07
Here's the thing about vampires. Read more
Oshi no Ko – 07
「バズ」 (Buzz) "Buzz" The content warning will still be in check for this episode's impression as well because we're still dealing with heavy subjects on mental health.
Oshi no Ko – 07
Oshi no Ko kind of falls under the bloody trainwreck you can't look away from umbrella this week. Read more
Senyoku no Sigrdrifa – 07
「富士ピラー撤退戦!」 (Fuji Piraa Tettai-sen!) "Fuji Pillar Retreat!" Because no show is complete without a good old-fashioned setback.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 07
「里帰り」 (Satogaeri) "Homecoming" Shouldn't Mao Mao's family have been more worried about her?