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Brief Thoughts On: Growlanser IV
If you're in the mood for a political anime, then Growlanser IV: Wayfarer of Time offers that in a uniquely short format.
Goodnight Punpun – My Mixed Feelings On A Manga Darling
Like with so many other stories, Goodnight Punpun loses its luster as it keeps extending itself further and further.
5 Reasons To Watch: Katanagatari
Whether you're an established fan of Isin's work or not, Katanagatari is an anime that'll defy your expectations one way or another.
Brief Thoughts On: High Score
High Score is short enough that, if anything about it seems even mildly interesting to you, then you may as well just give it a watch.
Why do so many romantic subplots suck?
Something that bothers me in a lot of my anime lately is how often I have to sit through poorly-executed, romantic subplots
5 Reasons To Watch: El-Hazard
All the different inspirations come together very well, making El-Hazard a fascinating world that I wish we could've gotten to see more of.
Brief Thoughts On: Cosmos Pink Shock
After just 2 episodes, production on Cosmos Pink Shock was stopped and she vanished from the cover of Anime Vision's releases.
Top 20 Terrible Anime OPs
We talked about the best openings in anime, so now it's time to address all the terrible anime OPs that we'd rather never hear again.
5 Reasons To Skip: Lucky Star
With strong vision and dedication, Lucky Star could have turned out very interesting. Instead it's content with wallowing in old glory.
Brief Thoughts On: Cosplay Complex
Spot the references!
3 Reasons To Watch: Kurogane Communication
Released in 1998, Kurogane Communication is a post-apocalyptic anime with a touch of found family wholesomeness.
3 Reasons To Skip: Nightwalker – The Midnight Detective
I would love to know the story of how Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective was produced because—holy shit—it is pathetic.
Brief Thoughts On: Galactic Pirates
Comparing Galactic Pirates to Dirty is unavoidable, I feel, but such comparisons are utterly one-sided in favor of the latter
Seinen, Shounen, and the futility of anime demographics
violence = mature
3 Reasons To Watch: Hanamaru Kindergarten
Much of the enjoyment in Hanamaru Kindergarten comes from watching its cast of adorable little rascals have their cute, little adventures.
Brief Thoughts On: Canary
Canary is a short and inoffensive OVA, with a curious history attached to it. Not good, but certainly not bad either.
The Desperate Sequelhook
The ending to an anime is paramount, yet so many series gamble away their one chance to leave a lasting impression on a futile sequelhook.
HINAMATSURI, No Game, No Life, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
3 Reasons To Watch: Hinamatsuri
There are few anime that come to mind where I laughed as often and as loudly as I did while watching Hinamatsuri
Brief Thoughts On: Natsu e no Tobira
For a movie that only clocks in at about an hour, Natsu e no Tobira has an engrossing plot with complex characters to it.
The forgotten childhood anime
Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Digimon, the holy trinity of childhood anime, at least for those of us who grew up in the 90s and early 2000s.
Beyblade, Cardcaptor Sakura, Mushrambo, Pokémon, Sailor Moon
5 Reasons To Watch: Mon Colle Knights
Mon Colle Knights wasn't just an adaptation of the card game, but also a bid to make the game more appealing to children.
Brief Thoughts On: 6 Angels
An early pioneer of the ONA format
The myth of the jaded critic
"Become a critic and you'll never enjoy your hobby again!"
3 Reasons To Skip: Aim for the Ace (1973)
Aim for the Ace is desperate to make any amount of actual animation last, but its shortcuts are far too obvious and painful.
Brief Thoughts On: Space Family Carlvinson
With its fun comedy and peak adorableness, Space Family Carlvinson is a movie that I wholeheartedly recommend.
3 Reasons To Watch: Uzamaid!
#1 Poking fun at fetishists UzuMaid centers around an 8-year-old Russian girl called Misha, who now lives...
5 Reasons To Watch: Kemonozume
Kemonozume was to be the first time that Yuasa got to unleash his artistic vision unto a full-length TV anime.
Brief Thoughts On: Heisei Harenchi Gakuen
Unlike other ecchi comedies, Heisei Harenchi Gakuen makes 0 attempt to obscure the point of its nudity & fanservice.
5 Reasons To Watch: Interspecies Reviewers
Monster Musume may have ignited a renewed interest in anime monster girls, but Interspecies Reviewers takes the concept far, far further.
3 Reasons To Skip: True Tears
It takes effort to write a harem anime without a single likeable character in it, but True Tears pulls it off. And no, it's not deliebrate.
Brief Thoughts On: Dragon Pink
I can totally recommend skipping around Dragon Pink to appreciate some quality fantasy hentai, but its probably best to skip the story.
Dream Daddy: A Dad Dating Simulator
Dream Daddy is a game that has been on my radar for a while now, but I have been reluctant to give it a shot.
4 Reasons To Watch: Wotakoi
Wotakoi combines an office romance setting with a story about awkward geeks trying to figure out how to do relationships correctly.
Brief Thoughts On: Call Me Tonight
Call Me Tonight is a lesser-known OVA from the mid-80s, created by Studio AIC back when they were still relatively new to the anime scene.
5 Reasons To Skip: Bible Black
The problem isn't that Bible Black is "too dark" or anything. Its grimdark plot just doesn't save it from being absolutely boring.
3 Reasons To Watch: Rumbling Hearts
Rumbling Hearts does a fantastic job at encapsulating the look & feel of anime just after the turn of the millennium.
Brief Thoughts On: Spirit of Wonder – Miss China’s Ring
In a quiet town, a young woman nicknamed "Miss China" runs an inn that is frequented by all manner of sailors, townsfolk, and local oddballs.
5 Reasons To Watch: My Next Life as a Villainess
Can Catarina Claes change her predestined future or was her next life as a villainess doomed from the start?
Behind The Scenes: January 2022
Renovations, dry january, and romance
Political Correctness Mr. Popo
Mr. Popo. is an assistant to the guardian of Earth, the caretaker of the mystical Lookout, and a racist icon.
5 Reasons To Watch: Dragon Ball Z Kai
Even though it continues to inspire so many other anime, Dragon Ball Z Kai still feels wholly original today.
Growing out of anime
as I rapidly approach my 30s, a phenomenon I have noticed is that many peers and friends have begun to worry about growing out of anime.
5 Reasons To Watch: Symphogear
The best way I can describe Symphogear is by saying that it's a sci-fi magical girl anime crossed with an idol show.
Brief Thoughts On: Shadows House
Shadows House certainly has the look & feel that I also loved in Kuro, so it's a shame that everything else failed to impress.
BookWalker — My Digital Revolution
There are a lot of strong qualities to Bookwalker, which makes the absence of several common sense features all the more painful.
5 Reasons To Read: Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san
There have been many new romcom manga on the market lately, but ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san rises far above its competitors.