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Ramen Akaneko (Red Cat Ramen) – 04
Sabu is just the best.
Giji Harem – 04
Giji Harem is a full-length show I watch and think it might be better as a short.
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – 02
You'll certainly hear echoes of Thorfinn's eventual epiphany in Vinland Saga in Senya's childlike reasoning.
“Oshi no Ko” Season 2 – 04
I frequently find OnK frustrating as hell (as I did this week) but I also recognize that it has a spark of brilliance to it.
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san (Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian) – 04
Alya is kind of getting done dirty by the writing at the moment.
Third Impressions – Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita.
There's nothing to it that suggests this series wouldn't be better at full length.
A Journey of the Heart: The Places of BokuYaba – The Sakurai Norio Exhibition
Any BokuYaba-related RL stuff is a bit emotional for me, so deep is my love for this series.
My Taste is Better Than Yours Episode 10 – Diamond no Kouzai (Days of Diamond)
I won't lie - this is my favorite episode of My Taste is Better Than Yours so far.
Weekly Digest 7/22/2024 – Second Impressions Digest – Kami no Tou: Ouji no Kikan (Tower of God: Return of the Prince), Atri: My Dear Moments
If there's anything SIU is good at, it's introducing ever-more OP characters.
Shoushimin Series (How to Become Ordinary) – 03
Yonezawa is one of those writers that can't help but be a little interesting even when they're writing about boring things.
Second Impressions – Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! (Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!)
Something good is clearly happening over at A-1 Pictures.
The Fable – 16
In thinking about it The Fable is kind of what would happen if King of the Hill and The Coen Brothers had a love child.
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (The Elusive Samurai) – 03
At this point it's safe to say something has seriously clicked with Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi.
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 14
The return of Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai is certainly a lot like welcoming back an old friend.
Boku no Hero Academia Season 7 – 11
It's the subtext that makes these headline fights in BnHA as great as they are.
LiA Bespoke Project – Tying the Knot in Japan
As is so often the case, Japan's relationship with the spiritual is quite unique.
Weekly Digest 07/19/2024 – Senpai wa Otokonoko , Giji Harem (Pseudo Harem)
Two ships passing in the night.
Third Impressions – Ramen Akaneko (Red Cat Ramen)
None of this is going to change your life, but Ramen Akaneko is just good at what it's trying to do.
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san (Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian) – 03
This was certainly the roux episode of Alya-san, though I guess you could call it the flashback episode too.
Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – 01
Past is prologue, as the Bard said - and the present is here to take center stage. Time for the main event.
Second Impressions – Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita.
I think Fujiwara Cocoa works best when you sort of hand yourself over to her and let the writing carry you where it will.
My Taste is Better Than Yours Episode 9 – Spirit Circle
No other episode has brought the podcast's title home for me more than this one.
Second Impressions Digest – Kami no Tou: Ouji no Kikan (Tower of God: Return of the Prince), 2.5-jigen no Ririsa
Tower of God is pretty much the ultimate can't tell the players without a scorecard series.
First Impressions – Atri: My Dear Moments
I'd have known within 3 minutes this was based on a VN.
The Fable – 15
This was certainly the most linear episode of The Fable so far.
First Impressions – Make Heroine ga Oosugiru! (Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines!)
What's with the girls uniforms all having four bow ties?
Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (The Elusive Samurai) – 02
I can only say that these first two episodes have exceeded any hopes I had for them, never mind expectations.
Boku no Hero Academia Season 7 – 10
The pretenders come and come, but BnHA still outclasses all of them.
Second Impressions – Shoushimin Series (How to Become Ordinary)
Where's Sherlock effing Holmes when you need him?
First Impressions – Bye Bye, Earth
Bye Bye, Earth for all the world reminds me of a throwaway show from I.G. (who specialize in them) or even Bones.
Second Impressions – Ramen Akaneko (Red Cat Ramen)
Normal service continues here.
Weekly Digest 07/12/2024 – Giji Harem (Pseudo Harem), Senpai wa Otokonoko
There are many routes by which to get to the inside of the bubble.
Second Impressions – Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san (Alya Sometimes Hides Her Feelings in Russian)
I guess it's better, as I've said before, for a series to illicit strong feelings in both directions that none at all.
“Oshi no Ko” 2nd Season – 02
if you have an interest in the gritty details of how productions like this happen (as I do), this is very engaging stuff indeed.
First Impressions – Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita.
Given what I know about how subtle and surprising Fujiwara Cocoa can be with her character writing there's obvious potential here.
My Taste is Better Than Yours Episode 8 – Ao no Flag (Blue Flag)
For this month only, My Taste is doing a special “July Jamboree” - brand new episodes every week!
First Impressions Digest – Shikanoko Nokonoko Koshitantan, 2.5-jigen no Ririsa
Comedy - it either works or it doesn't.
First Impressions Digest – Tensui no Sakuna Hime, Kami no Tou: Tower of God ji no Kikan
Ah, Tower of God. What a strange relationship I have with this series.
The Fable – 14
I don't doubt that this subplot could turn dark, but honestly it seems like the whole Kuro arc is mostly going to be about comic relief.
First Impressions – Nige Jouzu no Wakagimi (The Elusive Samurai)
The vibes were good going in - but I didn't dare hope for anything this good.
First Impressions – Shoushimin Series (How to Become Ordinary)
I have to remind myself that my initial response to Hyouka was pretty lukewarm.
First Impressions – Ramen Akaneko
No country loves anthropomorphism more than Shinto Japan, and no animal receives the treatment more than cats.
First Impressions – Senpai wa Otokonoko
In every respect it’s too early to guess where Senpai wa Otonoko is going to land.
First Impressions – Giji Harem
No question Giji Harem is the biggest shoe to drop in this early part of the summer season.
First Impressions – Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san
Happy Dogo Kobo day to everyone who celebrates.
“Oshi no Ko” 2nd Season – 01
Good setups I know this series can do. The follow-through I'm highly skeptical about.
Rising Impact – 04
Any sports series worth its salt has to be able to deliver a competition episode.
First Impressions – Boku no Tsuma wa Kanjou ga Nai
This show seems like it could go in a couple radically different directions.
Tonari no Youkai-san – 13 (End) and Series Review)
There was definitely a core of something profound here.