Chris Joynson, aka the Infallible Fish, is a writer, blogger and lover of animation living in Sheffield. The blog updates every Friday or you can follow me on Twitter
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Anime Taste Testing: Listeners
So Liverpool and Manchester finally united, and then the apocalypse happened. Sounds about right. I’ll get this out of the way right off the bat: I’m an unapologetic…
Listeners episode 1 anime review
Listeners is a welcome return to the imagination of writer Dai Sato. Just like his Eureka Seven, Listeners is an adventure in a desperate post-disaster world, a world…
Listeners – 05
「ビートに抱かれて (When Doves Cry)」 (Bīto ni Idakarete) "In the Embrace of the Beat" Is anyone else wondering whether music plays a part in this show?
Listeners – 06
「グッバイ・ブルー・スカイ (Goodbye Blue Sky)」 (Gubbai Burū Sukai) "Goodbye Blue Sky" Poor, poor Echo.
Listeners – 02
「半分人間 (HALBER MENSCH)」 (Hanbun ningen) "Half Man" The fact that these two survived the last 24 hours is ridiculously lucky.
Listeners – 03
「ユー・メイド・ミー・リアライズ」 (Yū meido mī riaraizu) "You Made Me Realise" Rookies without a path no more! These two are on their way to stardom at the rate they're going.
Listeners – 01
「リヴ・フォーエヴァー」 (Rivu fōevuā) "Live Forever" Recalls many others of its kind but has a spark that I just can't put my finger on.
Listeners – 04
If Listeners were doing anything to make me actively dislike it this show would be easy to drop, but because it isn't, it's easier to stick with. Read…
Listeners – 04
「ティーン・スピリット」 (Tīn Supiritto) "Teen Spirit" Substance abuse, teenage angst, Nirvana, and a mathlete club? Are we in the same world?
Listeners – 11
「アイ・アム・ザ・リザレクション」 (Ai Amu Za Rizarekushon) "I Am The Resurrection" That's a new one. Giving epic speeches about the power of friendship in front of many eyes buck naked having freshly…
Listeners – 03
The things that annoy me about Listeners fall more in line with execution than intent, and on balance I find that easier to tolerate. Read more The post…
Listeners – 07
「Ikari no Hi」 (怒りの日 (problems)) "Day of Rage" I'm not exactly sure what's going on. But I guess you could say I'm enjoying myself.
Listeners – 08
「リアル・ミー」 (Riaru Mii) "Real Me" The Sequel Trilogy looked upon the Original Trilogy for inspiration. Just as Listeners looked upon Eureka Seven for inspiration.
LISTENERS – Episode 11
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LISTENERS – Episode 9
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Listeners Episode Guide
Episode 1: Live Forever Review: Listeners Episode 1 Best In Show In Listeners episode 1, “Live Forever,” Echo had put in another day of sifting through trash to find sellable bits when…
First Impressions – Listeners
I can't help but feel a certain nostalgic fondness for Listeners. Read more The post First Impressions – Listeners appeared first on Lost in Anime.
LISTENERS – Episode 3
After the intense battle that lead to the conclusion of the previous episode, Echo and Mu find themselves catching a ride on a mysterious flying ship in the…
First Look: Listeners
In a world devoid of music and under constant attack by monstrous creatures known as the Earless, Echo Rec is a boy who makes his living as a…
First Look: Listeners
In a world devoid of music and under constant attack by monstrous creatures known as the Earless, Echo Rec is a boy who makes his living as a…
LISTENERS -Episode 7
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Listeners – Episode 1
Listeners is the best kind of pastiche. It takes a number of familiar elements--a young man stumbling on a mysterious young woman, a post-apocalyptic setting, and the sense…
Listeners – 9, 10
「フリーダム / クロスロード・ブルース」 (Furiidamu / Kurosuroudo Buruusu) "Freedom / Cross Road Blues" Listeners has been a coin flip simulator. Some weeks, it's good. Some weeks, it's not good. But it's…
LISTENERS – Episode 10
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LISTENERS – Episode 8
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LISTENERS – Episode 4
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First Impression: Listeners
Well. Umm. Huh. The first episode of Listeners was…trippy? Yeah, let’s go with that. I mean, it’s a music-themed, post-apocalyptic, giant robot adventure, so what do you expect?…
Listeners – 12 (END)
「ハロー・グッドバイ」 (Harou Guddobai) "Hello, Goodbye" Soooo... yeah. Incoming rant.
Anime Corner: Given Review
Oh just kiss already! What’s the Story? Uenoyama wants nothing more than to crash in his favourite napping spot, he’s become rather listless of late, losing interest in…
Anime Corner: Endro! Review
If I could turn back time! What’s the Story? On the island of Naral there was once a terrifying Demon Lord that sought to destroy the land, but…
Anime Corner: Granbelm Review
This is Granbelm! What’s the Story? 1,000 years ago all magical power in the world was sealed away. Now, under the light of the full moon, candidates to…
Kaiseki Anime Podcast Episode 058 – Listeners and Gleipnir
00:00 Intro 01:12 Listeners 16:00 Gleipnir 29:45 Outro You can find Kaiseki Anime Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Google Play. Subscribe to us now! Please also take a moment to rate…
Spiraken Anime Corner: Winter Anime 2019
The Spiraken Anime Review has returned!!So celebrate with Xan and Gretta as they discuss the latest season Anime Japan has to offer to us fans. From The Stand out…
Anime Corner: Steins;Gate Review
The microwave is a time machine. Well, it’s either that or the blue police box on the corner. What’s the Story? When an errant text message smashes its…
Anime Corner: Fire Force Review
Playing with fire. What’s the Story? The flames took everything from Shinra, both his mother and brother perished in a house fire that most people think he started, but…
Anime Corner: Cop Craft Review
Cheese it! It’s the Fuzz! What’s the Story? Fifteen years ago a portal opened up to another world, one where fairies, monsters and magic all exist. Now the…
Anime Corner: In/Spectre Review
The Perfect Story…for a Light Novel! What’s the Story? When Iwanaga Kotoko was little, the yokai asked her to become their ‘God of Wisdom’. She agreed and gained…
Anime Corner: Top 10 Favourite Anime (Redux)
And your challenge, should you choose to accept it, 1) Name all the characters featured above 2) Before reading the rest of this post, guess which one of…
LISTENERS – Episode 12 [Final Impressions]
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Listeners #03 — You’re The Specialest
Yes, only someone truly special could grunt and explode. Impressions: After glancing through both this and Wave before sitting down to actually watch and sort caps, I…
Second Impressions Digest – Kakushigoto, Listeners
One indelible truth about gag manga and their adaptations is that they're only as funny as the gags. Read more The post Second Impressions Digest – Kakushigoto, Listeners…
A Mixtape of Influences: Listeners
In a pre-recorded interview for FunimationCon, writer Sato Dai was asked how he came to work on the anime Listeners. His response: the original creator, Jin, specifically sought…
Anime Corner: Hitoribocchi no Marumaruseikatsu Review
Aru-Aru Beam! What’s the Story? Hitori Bocchi is an incredibly shy girl, so shy in fact that she struggles to talk to anyone but her very best firend.…
Anime Corner: Wise Man’s Grandchild Review
And you thought your protagonist was overpowered. What’s the Story? Tell me if you’ve heard this one before, a Japanese man is hit by a car (seriously, Japan,…
Anime Corner: Digimon the Movie Review
Going Digital One Last Time! What’s the Story? Years ago Tai and Kari had a mysterious egg come out of their dad’s computer late one night. This egg…
Anime Corner: One Piece: Stampede Review
Snipers are there for support! What’s the Story? Welcome to the Pirate Fest! Master of Festivities, Buena Festa, has set up the ultimate gathering of pirates from across…
Anime Corner Week 6 (Summer 2023)
On any other poll, Jujutsu Kaisen and Zom 100 being on break would be huge losses. On this poll, it turns everything back to normal.
Anime Corner: Tower of God Review
Chris Joynson, aka the Infallible Fish, is a writer, blogger and lover of animation living in Sheffield. The blog updates every Friday or you can follow me on…