Last year, I reviewed DearS, a show with a premise that vaguely reminded me of a western film, in that case District 9. They ended up being pretty much nothing alike in tone, style, or content (more’s the pity), but it was an interesting comparison because it was, in some ways, like two students submittingContinue Reading... When the Wimpy Kid Joins the MIB – elDLIVE Spoiler ReviewContinue Reading...
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Last year, I reviewed DearS, a show with a premise that vaguely reminded me of a western film, in that case District 9. They ended up being pretty…
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Suppose a Kid from the Last Dungeon Boonies Moved to a Starter Town? Review (Spoiler Free)
I’ve really fallen behind on the reviews, but here’s the next one on the list. Another one of those “the title is the synopsis” anime, which I suppose…
Asakusa Kid (2021) [Film Review]
Asakusa Kid; or, Make’em Laugh Listen, Take. Don’t suck up to your audience. You tell them what’s funny. I have been waiting patiently ...
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Horror Collector: The Faceless Kid Light Novel Review
With a couple of genuinely standout chapters and an interesting overarching plot, it's an easy choice for a reader just getting into horror fiction.
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Delicious Party Precure Episode 7 Review – The Third Precure Joins!
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Anime Ltd joins the PLAION group
It’s official! Today PLAION group, a wholly owned subsidiary of Embracer Group AB, announced that they’ve entered into an agreement to acquire Anime Ltd. We believe both PLAION…
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When The Night Comes | Game Review
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Sadeena, the Killer Whale Waifu, Joins the Battle
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The ANN Aftershow - Wolfwood Joins Trigun Stampede!
The ANN Aftershow hosts sexy dirtbag Wolfwood, whether E3 matters anymore, and our favorite Sailor Guardians this week!
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J-Novel Club Joins the KADOKAWA Club
KADOKAWA has acquired light novel and manga publisher J-Novel Club, which leads Krystallina to review this major news in this week's column.
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Disney+: The new kid in town.
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Takemitchy Officially Joins Toman – Tokyo Revengers Ep 11 Review
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Horimiya Review (Spoiler Free)
We’ve reached the “Romance” genre of my genre review collection, and I’ve gone with something pretty well reviewed in Horimiya. I’ve watched a lot of anime that of…
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Akudama Drive Review (Spoiler)
There were so many animes in Fall 2020, but Akudama Drive was a spotlight for me. Akudama Drive Official Trailer The story begins in a place known as…
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Island Review (Spoiler Free)
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Bustafellows Review (Spoiler‑Free)
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Ajin Review (Spoiler Free)
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Nichijou Review (Spoiler Free)
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Ripples Review (Spoiler‑Free)
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86 Review (Spoiler Free)
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Pigpen Webtoon Review (Spoiler)
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Barakamon Review (Spoiler Free)
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Id:Invaded Review (Spoiler Free)
This is it, the final series in my anime genre review collection, for the “Suspense” genre, and I’ve gone with Id:Invaded!
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The Clothes Make the Waifu – Tsugumomo Spoiler Review
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Episode 160 – The Very Spoiler-Free Review
After a couple of exciting screenings, we are here to talk about Gintama THE VERY FINAL. This is a spoiler-free review so if you wanted to know our…
Finding the Right Combination – Aquarion Spoiler Review
So, when it comes to the Mecha genre, one subtype I haven’t really addressed is the combining Mecha style. It’s a very classic subgenre, going back to some…
One in the Chamber – Danganronpa Spoiler Review
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Kid Buu is NOT The Strongest Buu
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Episode 705, “Kid & The Law” (with @rrodrigueslb)
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Review: Rascal Does Not Dream of a Knapsack Kid
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Angel Beats! Review (Spoiler Free)
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Sakurada Reset Review (Spoiler Free)
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Radioactive Rescue – Coppelion Spoiler Review
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Dimension W Review (Spoiler Free)
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Boogiepop Phantom Review (Spoiler Free)
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Foxy Lady – Kanokon Spoiler Review
Well, here’s a little show you probably won’t find unless you’re looking for it. Kanokon is a very ecchi romance featuring, at its core, first-year high school student…
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Psycho Pass Review (Spoiler Free)
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Blood-C Review (Spoiler Free)
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Re-Main Review (Spoiler Free)
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So the other day I ended up watching Elfen Lied over the span of one day.I just had nothing else going on at the time. So here’s my…
Café Enchanté Review (Spoiler‑Free)
Kaley's review of Café Enchanté on the Nintendo Switch.
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Summertime Render Review (Spoiler Free)
We’ve come to the “Mystery” entry in my anime genre review collection. And I’ll be upfront here. Summertime Render is a wild and exciting ride!