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Mononoke — Anime Review
If you like artsy anime and-or mystery stories with supernatural elements, then Mononoke is an instant recommendation.
Bottle Fairy — Anime Review
Watching Bottle Fairy today as an adult, I mostly just felt too old to really appreciate.
Moomin Merch Haul
Welcoming the valley to the lowlands
The Fable — Anime Review
While it has a slow start, I quickly found myself falling in love with The Fable. Thanks for the most part to its fascinating characters.
BIRTH (1984) — Anime Review
Birth is an anime of indulgence. A wild ride of animated flair; full of explosions, fanservice, and absurd comedy.
Shoujo Sect — Hentai Review
If you usually enjoy yuri anime and are in the mood for something dramatic; definitely keep Shoujo Sect in mind.
Onizuka-chan to Sawarida-kun — Manga Review
While I frame that as a predicament, Onizuka-chan to Sawarida-kun is actually a fairly low-stakes manga throughout.
Dance Till Tomorrow — Anime Review
Originally I intended to toss in Dance Till Tomorrow as a bit of filler between bigger reviews, but I actually ended up enjoying it a lot.
Yamada and the Seven Witches — Anime Review
Given that you're reading this website though, you're not the kind of person I can recommend Yamada and the Seven Witches to.
Floor 796 — An Art Gallery for Nerds
Refreshingly old-fashioned
Katawa Shoujo — Visual Novel Review
My recommendation remains unchanged. Katawa Shoujo is a fantastic visual novel both for avid readers and rookies alike.
Kiyota-san wa Yogosaretai — Manga Review
Even so, I found Kiyota-san wa Yogosaretai an entertaining manga to read. I binged through its 20-something chapters in a single sitting.
Frieren — Anime Review
Every once in a while an anime comes around that takes the internet by storm. Frieren is even more pervasive than usual though.
Tsuredure Children — Anime Review
Tsuredure Children is not to be underestimated. It may be a series of shorts, but it delivers some incredible storylines.
The Little Norse Prince — Anime Review
The Little Norse Prince marked the directorial debut of anime legend Isao Takahata and has been a favorite of mine for many years now.
My worst anime figures
Being expensive is no guarantee for quality when it comes to anime figures.
Dark Fantasy Sailor Moon
More than just fan fiction
Valkyria Chronicles 3: Unrecorded Chronicles — Anime Review
Compared to the previous attempt at adapting the series to anime, Valkyria Chronicles 3 fares a lot better.
Myriad Colors Phantom World — Anime Review
I could even see Myriad Colors Phantom World becoming a favorite for people who watch it early on in their anime careers.
15 “Good” Anime That I Dropped
Spending your precious time forcing yourself through series that you aren't even enjoying is just wasteful.
Samurai Flamenco, Deadman Wonderland, Fate/Zero, Hell Girl, Hellsing
Ringing Bell — Anime Review
Ringing Bell may not be the most appropriate movie for children anymore. Unless you want to speedrun making your kids or little nephews cry.
Rurouni Kenshin (1996) — Anime Review
Rurouni Kenshin, even years after it first released, holds up as a formidable samurai drama in anime format.
All-Time Anime & Manga Recommendations
My end-of-the-year project
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim — Anime Review
Whether you're an anime fan with an interest in LOTR or vice versa; The War of the Rohirrim is an experience that I can heartily recommend.
Tokyo Mew Mew New — Anime Review
I am usually skeptical when it comes to remakes, but the announcement for Tokyo Mew Mew New had me very excited.
5 retro anime for 5 Christmas moods
Today we got a selection of recommendations for retro anime. Each one fitting a different mood and idea for what Christmas is about.
Now and Then, Here and There — Anime Review
In this endeavor Now and Then, Here and There does not pull any punches. It is a thoroughly miserable anime.
PockeDate! — Visual Novel Review
It irks me how much more interesting the pitch for PockeDate is compared to the actual visual novel that you get to play.
Legendz — Manga Review
If you've ever watched one of those anime from the 90s or early 2000s that mainly existed to advertise a toy line; you've seen Legendz.
Gundam: Reconguista in G — Anime Review
Whether or not I can recommend Reconguista in G comes down to what you personally are hoping to get out of it.
Was Azumanga Daioh the first slice-of-life anime?
Because I didn't even need to research anything to know Azumanga Daioh was in no way the first slice-of-life anime.
Azumanga Daioh — Anime Review
There are flaws that chipped away at my nostalgia, but this rewatch also confirmed for me that Azumanga Daioh remains an all-time favorite.
Kohakuiro no Hunter — Hentai Review
It's high-quality hentai, but what sets Kohakuiro no Hunter apart are the surprise niches it decides to tackle.
Shinmai Fukei Kiruko-san — Manga Review
In every other respect though, Shinmai Fukei Kiruko-san is only okay. It has its fun moments, but struggles to keep itself engaging.
My most obscure (yet beloved) anime merchandise
For today I wanted to spotlight some of the more bizarre anime merchandise that have found their way into my collection over the years.
Bibliophile Princess — Anime Review
Bibliophile Princess is an anime that slipped into my backlog some time ago as it had strong similarities to other romance anime that I adore.
Ishuzoku Joshi ni Marumaru Suru Hanashi — Manga Review
It's a lot of content, but Ishuzoku Joshi ni Marumaru Suru Hanashi never feels like it's running out steam.
Look Back — Anime Review
thanks to its modest runtime, I'd say Look Back is worth taking a risk on even if it doesn't quite sound like your kind of movie.
Ghost Stories — Anime Review
There are many incredible moments peppered throughout the Ghost Stories dub that had me bursting with laughter, even on a rewatch.
Alien from the Darkness — Hentai Review
Most impressive of all is that Alien from the Darkness manages to have so many sex scenes AND tell a quality story.
Uzumaki — Anime Review
Whether you're a junji Ito superfan or a total newcomer, Uzumaki is an anime well worth checking out.
Nyaruko: Crawling with Love! — Anime Review
I was worried going into Nyaruko that it would blow its best ideas on the start before running out of steam. Lo and behold...
Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up — Anime Review
Ghastly Prince Enma is worth considering. Though you may find yourself fast-forwarding through the boring parts a lot.
Dororo, Dororo, Dororon Enma-kun, Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up
Satoko and Nada — Manga Review
Satoko and Nada is a fascinating manga, that uses the slice-of-life genre as a means to educate people about Islam.
Demon Prince Enma (2006) — Anime Review
The story is also engaging enough that even newcomers may be able to appreciate what Demon Prince Enma has to offer.