You may not remember Kids on the Slope, the series by Shinichiro Watanabe. You know, Cowboy Bebop, Samurai Champloo, Carole and Tuesday … yeah, THAT Shinichiro Watanabe. Not to be confused with Shi…
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Kids on the Slope
By Andrew Osmond. Kids on the Slope was the first collaboration between director Shinichiro Watanabe and composer Yoko Kanno following the iconic Cowboy Bebop. The new anime proved…
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Kids on the slope [Animé review]
“… at least this way we don’t have to see each other cry.”
Kids on the Slope (Sakamichi no Aporon)
Kids on the Slope (Sakamichi no Aporon) 2012 No preamble here, just two (and a half) reasons on why this short series joined my top ten the other…
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OtakuGeneration (Show #369) Kids on the Slope
Shownotes :: (show 369) :: () :: () :: () :: () With OZMA, recorded live July 1st, 2012. This week we talked about Kids on the Slope. Plus…
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Anime Series Like Kids on the Slope
After moving around his entire life, classical pianist Kaoru Nishimi has abandoned all hope of fitting in as he arrives in Kyushu for his final year of high…
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Kids on the Slope–How cool was that?
Can’t say I loved in the cheap jerseys free shipping 8 year time skip, but how cool cheap nfl jerseys was it seeing Sentarou and Kaoru jamming again?…
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How Long is This Series: Kids on the Slope
Okay, so let’s throw this on the floor right off the bat: Shinichiro Watanabe is like unto a god. The guy who conceived and directed Cowboy Bebop? I…
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[Anime Review:] Sakamichi no Apollon (Kids on the Slope)
Director: Shinichiro Watanabe Writer (of original manga): Yuki Kodama Animation Studio: MAPPA & Tezuka Productions Version Watched: Subbed A little while ago I came across an article listing…
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Killer Ending: Black Lagoon
The ending of a narrative is supposed to do two things, resolve the central conflict and wrap up the loose ends. A good ending gets those two jobs…
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EP 68: Kids of the Slope w/ Religiously Nerdy
This episode I am joined by Ellie, Tobi & Toyin to discuss Kids on the Slope. This was the 1st anime done by Studio Mappa and this year…
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Music, love and opening a door that never closes: Kids on the Slope
I’ve been thinking of the best way to write this post for a while now. Kids on the Slope is one of the best animes I’ve seen so…
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Killer Ending: Your Lie in April
It’s fun to watch something like Your Lie in April that looks on the face of it like a piece of fluff, but when you peel back the…
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Killer Ending: Your Lie in April
Your Lie in April is one of those stories that could have gone either way, Comedy (happy ending) or Tragedy (sad ending) and – watch my lips –…
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12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 4: Kids on the Slope and the Christmas That Went Wrong
Jazz is an odd choice in Christmas music, don’t you think? Perhaps a carol or a classic piece that everybody in the family knows, one that speaks of…
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Ichi The Killer Full Movie Review, And Ending Explained
Ichi the killer is one of the cult-favorite movies from the easily 2000s, and I can’t help but share my views on this gut-ripping, and strange movie coming…
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Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer
Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer! English Title: Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer!Japanese Title: 隣の席になった美少女が惚れさせようとからかってくるがいつの間にか返り討ちにしていた — Tonari no Seki ni Natta Bishouj…
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Attack on Titan is Over | Thoughts on the Ending
“On that day, humanity received a grim reminder” – it was with those words that Attack on Titan blasted into the scene in 2013, changing the game forever.…
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My Thoughts On The AoT Anime Ending!
I know you guys have been asking, so heres my conclusive thoughts on the matter Edited by @TeeHallumsYT SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW…
Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer, Vol. 1
By Aresanzui and Sabimizore. Released in Japan as “Tonari no Seki ni Natta Bishoujo ga Hore Saseyou to Karakatte Kuruga Itsunomanika Kaeriuchi ni Shite Ita” by Monster Bunko.…
Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer, Vol. 2
By Aresanzui and Sabimizore. Released in Japan as “Tonari no Seki ni Natta Bishoujo ga Hore Saseyou to Karakatte Kuruga Itsunomanika Kaeriuchi ni Shite Ita” by Monster Bunko.…
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Attack on Titan: The Final Conclusive Ending Denouement
“Why I Like Eren Jaeger.” That’s the title of a post I wrote 10 years ago. A lot of things sure have happened since then. The anime Attack…
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The ANN Aftershow - The Attack on Titan Ending Explained
What made this ending so divisive, and what does it mean for all the characters? A decade later, we say goodbye to Attack on Titan.
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Anibros Podcast Episode 115 – I Don’t Want to Slide on the Slope
Welcome, let’s get down to business! In this episode Laven reveals what really happened during his most recent jaunt in Japan. Then Jack…
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Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer! GN 2-5
Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer! blends multiple fiction genres together with mixed results.
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Tentai Books Licenses Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer
Today on their Twitch stream, Tentai Books announced their latest acquisition, Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer
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The Attack on Titan Ending Was Kind of Like...
Discussing my complicated but wonderful emotions with the ending of attack on titan after watching it for 10 years. The ending kind of resembled a toxic but extremely…
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Will the Attack on Titan Ending be Well-Received?
For those who saw the reaction the Attack on Titan manga’s ending evoked, well… there was a lot going on. What did you think of the ending if…
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The Attack on Titan Season 3 ending Is Beautiful
The Attack on Titan ending was wholesome and exciting, containing a real feel of unity and meaning. So why's Attack on Titan ending so memorable?
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The Slope - Q.E.D. Vol. 47, Chp. 93
A blog focused on gaining experience about art. Writing in particular.
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Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer! Chapters 1-7 Review
Generally speaking, changing seats at school can mean saying goodbye to a classmate you’ve might’ve befriended. But for all intents and purposes, for one particular class, having your…
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It was just the G-Boys in Ikebukuro, until one night at the Global Ring a young lad with fiery red hair and angel wing tattoos captivated a crowd…
Manga: The Seatmate Killer
By Shelley Pallis. The clickbaity title of Turning the Tables on the Seatmate Killer suggests the reader might be letting themselves in for some sort of mystery or…
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The Kids Are Alright
Very gradually working through the backlog of blog posts I drafted months ago and never finished with. This one is from this past August, not that I think…
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Thoughts on the Ending Of ChainSaw Man and It’s Future
***Spoiler For the Whole Manga (Mainly Talking About The Final Arc)*** Now I will start off by saying that the final arc with Makami was an acid trip…
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Episode 142 – The Ending
We did it. We reached the ending of Gintama. It has been a fantastic run. Let’s celebrate by going over the final chapters 696-698. What? What did you…
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The ODDTAXI Ending Explained!
Steve Jones and Jacki Jing break down that finale and why this series deserves its place among the ranks of best anime...ever!
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The cursed manga ending
The truth can hurt
If Digimon Adventure 2020 Aired on Fox Kids
In the U.S., the first three seasons of Digimon aired on Fox Kids, which became FoxBox in 2002, then 4KidsTV in 2005. But what if Fox Kids still…
Romantic Killer
A romantic comedy about a video game and sweets loving high school girl with zero interest in romance who is suddenly forced by a magical being into a…
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Romantic Killer
Do I like video games? Yes, of course! They’re fun! Do I like chocolates? Why, certainly I do! They’re the best! Do I like cats? Uhm… You mean…
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Episode 4 -- The Killer (1989)
Hello everyone, In this episode of Heroic Purgatory, John and Jason tackle John Woo's 1989 action flick, The Killer. They delve into the film's action, production values, religious themes,…
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PODCAST: John Woo’s “The Killer”
We discuss Doc’s favorite John Woo film, 1989’s “The Killer”! Doc and Shadon talk favorite scenes, religious symbolism, heroic bloodshed as a genre, what to make of the…
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The Killer (1989) [Film Review]
The Killer; or, Tomorrow Never Came In this world, not everybody is untrustworthy. Just how awesome is John Woo? The director is obvio...
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Koroshiya Ichi (Ichi the Killer)
A single panel of a young man’s face, locked in an anguished rictus, tears and snot streaming from his eyes and nose as he whirls around. We zoom…
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Ultraman Ace – For The Kids
Writing this post is a big reminder of how far I’ve gotten into the showa era Ultraman series. Not counting UltraQ, Ace is the fourth Ultraman series. Before…
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Thoughts on Splatoon: Squid Kids Comedy Show Volume 3
The end of the year approaches in the third volume of Splatoon: Squid Kids Comedy Show, so it’s time for some seasonal activities. That, and the usual mischief.
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Thoughts on Splatoon: Squid Kids Comedy Show Volume 2
Hit and Maika return with more zany antics in the second volume of Hideki Goto’s Splatoon: Squid Kids Comedy Show manga. A new face joins them this time…
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Thoughts on Splatoon: Squid Kids Comedy Show Volume 5
Hit, Maika and Kou are back to their usual antics in the fifth volume of Hideki Goto’s Splatoon: Squid Kids Comedy Show. Of course they’re joined by other…
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Thoughts on Splatoon: Squid Kids Comedy Show Volume 6
Hit and Maika return for more Splatoon based antics in the sixth volume of Hideki Goto’s Splatoon: Squid Kids Comedy Show manga. They’re busy in this volume, with…