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2018 Anime Year in Review
Overall this feels like one of the weaker years for anime in recent memory. Yes, I’m giving 3 “outstanding” ratings, but 2 of them are for series begun…
GeGeGe no Kitaro, Golden Kamuy, Karakuri Circus, March Comes in Like a Lion, My Hero Academia
Spiraken Con Review: Anime Boston 2018
In This episode of the podcast, Xan reviews his experiences at Anime Boston 2018 from March 30th-April 1st in Boston MA. besides talking about the amazing experiences at the convention,…
Anime Memories 2018
As the year is coming to a close, I decided to ask the staff one simple question – what was your favorite anime related memory from 2018? It…
Attack on Titan, Chihayafuru, Fairy Tail, Fist of the North Star, Spice and Wolf
Cyclops (2018) review
Oba combines a composition that emphasizes the troubled subjectivity of the main character with a narrative that highlights the rot within the Other of the law
#51 - Anime Expo 2018 and MEGALOBOX Review
On this episode, Ashita no Austin, Megalobill, and Gearless Tobias discuss the announcements, licenses, and premieres of Anime Expo 2018. After the break, they review the current reigning…
Aggretsuko, Elfen Lied, Fireworks, Kill la Kill, Penguin Highway
#43 - Spring 2018 Anime Impressions and The Death of Tobias (2018-2018)
Back at it again with some seasonal anime impressions and BOY are there a ton this time around. In this episode, we take a look at an ABSURD amount…
Cutie Honey Universe, PERSONA5 the Animation, Umamusume: Pretty Derby, Golden Kamuy, Libra of Nil Admirari
BONUS EPISODE - 2018 Anime News Year in Review
Bill's Christmas gift to you all is a breakdown and analysis of all the major business events and news items that happened in the anime world in 2018.…
FLOW @ Anime Boston 2018
FLOW is a five piece band consisting of members Kohshi (vocals, guitar), Keigo (vocals), Take (guitar), Got’s (bass), and Iwasaki
FLOW @ Anime Boston 2018
FLOW is a five piece band consisting of members Kohshi (vocals, guitar), Keigo (vocals), Take (guitar), Got’s (bass), and Iwasaki (drums). Together since 1998, they debuted with their…
Anime Weekend Atlanta 2018
Japanese animation, anime, cartoons, manga, 1960-1990, Tezuka, Miyazaki, Ishinomori, Matsumoto, Yamato, Gatchaman, Star Blazers, Captain Harlock
Top Anime of 2018
We’re back on the podcasting microphone! It’s been a bit, our website is finally all the way up to function and such, and new episodes can finally be…
FLOW @ Anime Boston 2018
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Top Anime of 2018
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Review: The Poet (2018)
The Poet 诗人 China, 2018, colour, 2.35:1, 121 mins. Director: Liu Hao 刘浩. Rating: 7/10. Impressive fifth feature by indie filmmaker Liu Hao is an elegy for simpler…
Occult Bolshevism (2018) review
Takahashi delivers a pleasing horror-narrative – any horror film-fan should check it out at least once.
Psychokinesis (2018) [Film Review]
Psychokinesis; or, IronDad I just want to have the ability to be a father. However, the heavens gave me something different. After the...
Year in Review: 2018
With 2018 behind us, let’s take a look back at some of the best things it had to offer.
Melancholic (2018) [Film Review]
Melancholic; or, The Bathhouse Job Let me ask you this. A Tokyo University graduate has to work at a big company and become happy? The ...
TOP 5 ANIME (FALL 2018) #ANIME
Note: Read the synopsis before review, because I won’t repeat the content of base-story in review Before I start, I’m glad I manage to watch Yagate Kimi…
Kaoru Wada @ Anime Boston 2018
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My Anime Top Ten - 2018
"Ha!" I thought to myself as I sat down to write this, "Making a Best of 2018 anime list is going to be easy. I mean, there wasn't…
Winter 2018 Anime Early Impressions
New series that look interesting so far: After the Rain (Amazon) is a high-quality production with a potentially squicky premise. Akira, a quiet, serious high school girl, is…
A Place Further Than the Universe, After the Rain, Dagashi Kashi, Hakumei and Mikochi, KOKKOKU
Fall 2018 Anime Season Preview
Did you know there is a Code Geass sequel movie coming out next season? Lord knows when I will ever be able to watch the thing so covering…
Fall 2018 Anime Season Preview
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The Top Anime of 2018
There’s something to be said for putting down a more permanent record of your favorite anime of the year. I didn’t do it last year and I realized…
The Best of Anime 2018
Starting the year with a massive recap of 2018.
Summer 2018 Anime Season Preview
What’s that? New anime are already airing? What!?! I’m only on episode 3 of the new Steins;Gate! The only anime I’m up to date on is Megalobox…wait, that’s…
#61 - Best Anime of 2018
2018 was a titanic year for anime, and we're here to tell you about some of the best series' and movies of the year! By no means did…
Lu Over the Wall, Megalobox, Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai, Violet Evergarden, A Place Further Than the Universe
Summer 2018 Anime Season Preview
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Summer 2018 Anime Season Preview
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Kaoru Wada @ Anime Boston 2018
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Fall 2018 Anime Season Preview
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Fall 2018 Anime Season Preview
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My Anime Rankings for 2018
Finally a new rankings post after 2 years of silence! However, the list isn’t long. I could have added the shows from 2017 that I liked, but nah,…
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The best of anime: 2018
Best anime of 2018 [Winter 2017/18] A Place Further than the Universe[Fall 2018] Bunny Girl Senpai Honorable mentions: [Winter 2017/18] Yuru Camp[Spring 2018] Hisone & Masotan[Spring 2018]…
Kaoru Wada @ Anime Boston 2018
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Spring 2018 Anime First Impressions
I don’t watch quite as much anime nowadays as I used to. Just a natural part of getting older and not having as much free time. I can…
Spring 2018 Anime First Impressions
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The BEST Anime of 2018!
Four months into 2019 and I’m finally making a top 5 list? That’s right! I hope you readers are ready for the most considered and well thought out…
Spring 2018 Anime First Impressions
I don’t watch quite as much anime nowadays as I used to. Just a natural part of getting older and not having as much free time. I can…
Spring 2018 Anime First Impressions
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Midseason Impression: Summer Anime 2018
We’re almost halfway through this season and there are so many standout anime from every genre!
Summer 2018 Anime Season Preview
What’s that? New anime are already airing? What!?! I’m only on episode 3 of the new Steins;Gate! The only anime I’m up to date on is Megalobox…wait, that’s…
Spiraken Con Review: Animenext 2018
In This special con review, Xan and gretta talk about their amazing journey at AnimeNext 2018 from June 8th - June 10th in Atlantic City, NJ. Besides discussing the insanity that…
Gegege no Kitarou (2018) Review
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Spiraken Con Review: Otakon 2018
In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about his experiences and adventures attending Otakon 2018 Otakon took place August 10th-12th 2018 at the Walter E Washington Convention…
Hanalei Bay (2018) [Film Review]
Hanalei Bay; or, Silent Grieving Being forgetful isn’t the problem. Forgetting is the problem. At the moment, I am making my way throug...
Review: Proud of Me (2018)
Proud of Me 爸,我一定行的 China, 2018, colour, 2.35:1, 98 mins. Director: Lan Hongchun 蓝鸿春. Rating: 5/10. Generic father-son light drama has a fresh feel from its lead performances…