Fancy settings and high class clientele abound as a disenfranchised wine expert returns to his role and helps to launch a fancy restaurant in this second Sommelier work from our favorite bar and re…
Aug 15, 2023 • Subscribe
More like this
Cosmo Wine
Cosmo Wine Manga Chapter 18-1 Manga Chapter Summary: The narrator explains that mankind hasn’t reached the point of being able to cont...
Like Fine Wine
Adolescence unfolded before me and the memories I could have had passed me by; I, the observer. The looming spectre of adulthood crept up just beyond the horizon…
Shin Shinka No Mi S2
Well, well, well. Didn’t think this would get another sequel so soon but I guess it is better to get it out sooner than wait for many years…
Shokugeki no Souma: Shin no Sara Review
Honestly speaking, does anyone even care about Shokugeki anymore? The manga unceremoniously ended last year without so much as a big splash on the community, and I can…
Kalanchoe (カランコエの花, Shun Nakagawa, 2017)
The truth is, most people genuinely mean well but they often make mistakes. They make them because they don’t think things through, fail to consider perspectives outside of…
Episode 128 – Six Degrees of Oguri Shun
Happy New Year! We have returned with our first anime episode of 2018, in which we talk about the last anime episodes of 2017. We are going over…
Shokugeki no Souma – Shin no Sora Anime Review
Yo! Will Sirius here. Currently, Shokugeki no Souma's latest season is currently airing. But before I dive myself into that
OtakuGeneration.net :: (Show #865) Shin no Nakama
Shownotes :: (show 865) :: () :: () :: () :: () With Riding Bean, recorded live January 2nd, 2022. This week, we watching something with a…
Shin no Nakama – 07 – Wasted Wings
They say bad news comes in threes: First a bloodied Al is brought to Red and Rit’s; fortunately, he’s fine. Then he says his parents were attacked by…
KALANCHOE カランコエの花 (2017) Dir: Shun Nakagawa
Shun Nakagawa’s coming-of-age drama Kalanchoe (2017) uses a class as a microcosm for society to explore difficulties in sincerely dealing with people who are different. It will be…
Shin no Nakama – 04 – No Mead to Be Shy
{{sp_post_excerpt}}
Wandering Witch #07 — Walls and Wine
How much lead paint do these writers eat? Impressions: Another two-segment episode, and like both of the previous ones, is one of the more fascinating episodes because…
shin Ultraman + shin Kamen Rider
Space Jesus and Bug Cycle
Shin no Nakama - Episode 2 - Rit Blushes
Rit was glad that she had found Gideon again. She was even happier when she heard he based his new alias on her name. Shin no Nakama -…
Shin no Nakama – 02 – Party of Two
As expected from the spoilery ED, Red doesn’t remain alone in his shop for long, as he’s joined this week by Rizlet of Loggervia, AKA Rit, whom we…
Shin no Nakama - Episode 12 - Ruti Punches
Ruti didn't need a sword to defeat a high-level demon. A straight punch was more than enough. Shin no Nakama - Episode 12.
![Featured image for Shin no Nakama Episode 1 [First Impression]](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20211006/1633554755.22677.48943.png)
Shin no Nakama Episode 1 [First Impression]
Eva's First Impression Well it turns out after watching this, I couldn't help but write about it! This past summer I have been reading the first volume of…
Shin no Nakama – 10 – It’s Nobody’s Fault
Like last week, this episode featured a lot of what I love about Shin no Nakama—Red, Rit, Ruti, Tisse, Mr. Crawly Wawly, and more of the slow quiet life.…
Shin no Nakama – S2 01 – New Truths
Just over two years ago I stated that if this calm, loving, and relaxing fantasy anime got another season, I’d happily tune in. And here we are! Red…
Review: Shin Ultraman is no Shin Godzilla – But That’s Not a Bad Thing
Shin Ultraman, Anno Hideaki and Higuchi Shinji's second modern tokusatsu adaptation, isn't exactly deep - but it's a tremendous amount of campy fun.
Pick of the Week: Sports and Wine
MICHELLE: There are several volumes of sports manga coming out this week, which delights me to no end. I will happily read all of them, but my pick…
Perfect Blue – A Empty Bottle of Wine.
Movies are very limited in scope due to their length, what anime could achieve story and theme wise is cannot be achieved by the movie as anime spams…
Xanchat 010: Wine, Nephews, Goofy Movies & Coffee
IT"S TIME FOR ANOTHER XAN CHAT!! In this evening Xan chat, Gretta & Xan discuss various topics from what their morning drink is, what kinds of wines are best,…
Shin no Nakama – 11 – Our Own to Live
Tisse’s first act as savior and protector of Ruti is to go to those who care about her—Red and Rit—and let them know what’s going on: how a…
Shin no Nakama – 05 – For Their Own Sake
Red and Rit are leisurely preparing to open the shop for the day when a brace of bigwigs from different guilds arrive unannounced, demanding to see Rit. Red…
Shin no Nakama – S2 02 – Uncut Gem Beast
Yarandrala is happy to be reunited with Gideon, and also glad he and Rit are a happy couple, but she also fells like injustice was done to both…
Shin no Nakama – 08 – Happy Wife Happy Life
For the second straight week Shin no Nakama wades deeper into plots, false identities and shadow players. But what keeps me engaged and coming back is the wonderfully tender…
Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 10 - Rit Sparkles
Rit glowed and sparkled as she talked about her love for Red. It's how she connected to Lavender. Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 10
Shin no Nakama - Episode 11 - Ruti Points Sword
Ruti doesn't care about ancient elven doors or walls. If she needs to get somewhere, she'll bust straight through them. Shin no Nakama - Episode 11.
Shin no Nakama – S2 04 – Slow Life Assassin
This week chronicles a typical day in Ruti’s new life as a former hero. After a very intense morning stretching session, she has a bath and then tends…
Shin no Nakama – S2 11 – The Wavering Hero
The truce with Van doesn’t last long, as he refuses to leave Zoltan. He’s also going through what he believes to be a necessary trial: he’s no longer…
Shin no Nakama - Episode 1 - Ruti the Hero
Ruti, the world's designated Hero, doesn't need her big brother's help anymore. But she would still like some. Shin no Nakama - Episode 1.
Shin no Nakama – S2 08 – One Punch Van
Other than the grotesque mad scientist Gedouiin in Ao no Exorcist, Van the “Hero” might be the most hateable villain of the winter. We check in on him as…
Shin no Nakama – 09 – Warm Hands, Full Hearts
Ruti takes Tisse and their Fisher-Price airship and head for Zoltan to break an alchemist out of jail. Why is the Hero abandoning the rest of her party…
Shin no Nakama - Episode 6 - Rit Red Splash
Rit and Red enjoyed the relaxing life of apothecary shop owners by going to the river for a dip and barbecue. Shin no Nakama - Episode 6.
Shin no Nakama – 06 – The Champions of Here
Red is making a routine delivery to Dr. Newman when the two of them suddenly hear someone freaking out. They discover one of their neighbors has overdosed on…
Shin no Nakama - Episode 10 - Ruti Stretches Cheeks
Ruti and Tisse clerked behind the counter of Red's apothecary. Ruti needed to practice her helpful smile, though. Shin no Nakama - Episode 10.
Shin Ultraman
Shin Ultraman is a perfectly watchable film—though far from a great one. It's clear that the exceptional amount of creative freedom was given to the creators which brings…
Shin Ultraman
Shin Ultraman presents us with intrigue and heavy questions about humanity's place in the world, the many threats of the future, and the many frightening things that lurk…
Shin Takarajima
It's no secret that practically every staff member in Orphan is mad for Tezuka Osamu. The team has done more shows by the God of Manga that ...
Pro Golfer Saru, Urusei Yatsura, Wanpaku Tanteidan, Bakumatsu no Spasibo, Fire Emblem
Character(s) of the Month: Umi and Shun, and Cob
OK, fabulous people of the Internet. If you could tell by the title of today’s post, this will be a very different Character of the Month post. To…
Chapter 31 - Joe Araki Will Sell No Wine Before Its Time (8/9/2022)
No Orson Welles antics, but plenty of wine talk this week, and more Earthchild madness, as usual.This week's show-and-tell is Sommelier by Joh Araki, supervised by wine advisor,…
Shin no Nakama - Episode 3 - Rit Cleavage Close Up
Rit slept in Red's bed on the first night she moved in. Red realized the future he faced if they shared a room. Shin no Nakama - Episode…
Shin no Nakama – S2 03 – Time for Her Happiness
As I suspected, “Esta” is actually Theodora. I appreciate that she’s staying close to the new Hero Van, and when she hears that he might be headed to…
Shin no Nakama - Episode 4 - Nao Storm Drink Beer
Storm and Nao like their local sauna because they get to have a cold beer after a hot session. Shin no Nakama - Episode 4.
Shin no Nakama – S2 07 – Children Are the Future
Red, Rit, and Ruti overhear the voices of a bunch of cute kids practicing their spearwork for their Blessings, and decide to help out. The three of the…
Shin no Nakama – 01 (First Impressions) – La Vida Tranquila
What’s this…the second-straight new Fall fantasy series that’s neither pervy or nasty or reveng-y? Don’t get me wrong, all of those things can and have been done and…
![Featured image for Shin no Nakama - Episode 13 [END] - Ruti Eats Pizza](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20211229/1640807914.28169.55515.gif)
Shin no Nakama - Episode 13 [END] - Ruti Eats Pizza
Ruti could enjoy flavor, heat, and spices after the Hero's Blessing stopped dominating her personality. Shin no Nakama - Episode 13 [END].
Shin no Nakama – S2 05 – Laid-Back Training Camp
One night Ruti and Tisse visit Red and Rit to tell them that Cardinal Ljubo is looking for the demon lord’s airship (talk about a MacGuffin!). Red is…
Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 5 - Yarandrala Practices Staff
Yarandrala is an expert magic user, but she's an elf who's lived so long that she created renowned bowstaff techniques. Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 5