I'm getting a growing sensation that Japan Sinks is either a work of mad genius or a dumpster fire, but at the halfway point I'm not sure which it is. Read more
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Nihon Chinbotsu 2020 – 01
「The Beginning of the End」 Two things seem to be happening here – anime as a whole is getting worse, and Netflix anime are getting better.
First Impressions – Nihon Chinbotsu 2020
Two things seem to be happening here - anime as a whole is getting worse, and Netflix anime are getting better. Read more
Nihon Chinbotsu 2020 – 02-03
At this point I can see Nihon Chinbotsu 2020 teetering on the brink between two possibilities. Read more
Nihon Chinbotsu 2020 – 06-07
I'm starting to get comfortable with "dumpster fire". Read more
Nihon Chinbotsu 2020 – Sometimes the Shark Jumps You
We needed more of this I don’t know which was the more unlikely accomplishment – that Science…
Nihon Chinbotsu 2020 – 08-10 (End) and Series Review
I don't know which was the more unlikely accomplishment - that Science SARU could screw this adaptation up as badly as they did, or that they could screw…
Nihon Chinbotsu: Relentlessly saddening, for no good reason.
Nihon Chinbotsu, more commonly known as Japan Sinks, is a 2020 Netflix-Original anime that is based upon the 1973 novel written by Sakyo Komatsu. I was recommended this…
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2020 04/13, 04/20, 04/27, 05/04, 05/11, 05/18
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2020 04/13, 04/20, 04/27, 05/04, 05/11, 05/18 The following rankings have been updated to reflect the available data through the weeks mentioned…
Deaimon – 04 & 05
「風青し」 (Kaze Aoshi) "A Blue Wind Rustling Fresh Leaves" /「暑気払い」(Shokibarai) "Beating the Summer Heat & 「おしょらいさん」 (Oshorai-san) "Welcoming the Spirits" Family values and tradition mix in an emotional and compelling…
Baccano! – 04-05
Tonal contrast is a powerful narrative weapon in the right hands, no question about it. Read more
Assassins Pride – 04, 05
「鎖城に集う、乙女と乙女 / 黄金の姫と、白銀の姫」 (Kusari-jou ni Tsudou, Otome to Otome / Kogane no Hime to, Hakugin no Hime) "Two Young Ladies Assemble at the Chained Castle / The Golden Princess…
Chihayafuru 3 – 04, 05
「たかさごの / あまのかぐやま」 (Takasago no / Ama no kaguyama) "Nobody wishes to see / Mount Amanokagu" What are you waiting for? Chihayafuru has only just begun. Binge it if you…
Great Pretender – 04-05
It's not a hard and fast rule, but any time a series can get me to yell "F*ck me!" at the screen, it's pretty much a given that…
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2021 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2021 04/05, 04/12, 04/19, 04/26, 05/03 The following rankings have been updated to reflect the available data through the weeks mentioned above.…
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Liar Liar Episode #04 & #05
Hey everyone, it’s Natsume Ichinose where she explains to Hiroto Shinohara that he possesses a Unique Star.
Summer Time Rendering Episodes #04 & #05
Hey everyone, it’s Ushio Kofune where she’s somewhat back from the dead… or it could be a malicious shadow as I have a feeling that she might kill…
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann – 04-05
There are certain moments you forever remember as an anime fan as if they happened yesterday. Read more
Review-Roundup: Idol Jihen 04/05, Masamune-kun No Revenge 02-05, Fuuka 04-06, Kuzu No Honkai 03/04
Who could’ve guessed…? Idol Jihen actually finds its footing in episode five as misogyny becomes the villain. I mean, it’s still an absolutely ridiculous series, of course, but,…
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DanMachi 4 – 04/05 [Mermaid/Argo Vesta]
Remember when I was wishing that Bell would fight someone other than the Minotaur? I got my wish – Bell is now currently fighting…an overgrown bush? It’s a…
Dr. Stone: New World Episodes #04 & #05
Well everyone, the best and brightest minds within Ishigami Village have gathered to discuss the existence of the so-called Why Men. And the reason why Senku and the…
Enen no Shouboutai: Ni no Shou – 04, 05
「火中模索 / 悪魔の型」 (Kachū Mosaku / Koruna) "Groping Through the Fire / Corna (Sign of the Devil)" Don't underestimate the Fire Force, or this show.
JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure Stone Ocean – 04, 05, 06
「面会人 その② / プリズナー・オブ・ラヴ / エルメェスのシール」 (Menkai Hito Sono 2 / Purizunaa obu Ravu / Erumesu no Shiiru ) “The Visitor (2) / Prisoner of Love / Ermes's Stickers” Whitesnake's…
Japan Foundation Operations Update 2020/04/20...
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OSMcast: The Spring Anime 2009 Preview 05-04-2009
Sanada Yukimura and Date Masamune are about to each other's ass in Sengoku BASARA. Hint: It's great. So we heard that a whole bunch of new shows just started…
OSMcast! Anime, Games, Interviews, & More!
Asura, Basquash!, Dragon Ball Z Kai, Guin Saga, Pandora Hearts
Gaikotsu Kishi-sama, Tadaima Isekai e Odekakechuu Episodes #04 & #05
Hey everyone, looks like Arc and Ariane have arrived at the town of Diento where they’ll meet a fellow elf named Danka. Oh yes, he has some bad…
From Nihon to the West: Anime's Influence on Western Culture
More than just Subtitles and Cat Ears
How Nihon Became Japan: the Etymology of Japan in English
Most languages use a variation of the name Japan - except for Japan itself! Learn the etymology of Japan, and the reason for the difference.
Ore wo Suki na no wa Omae Dake ka yo – 03, 04, 05
「あなたに会った / 俺がガンバった結果/俺にしては、うまくいきすぎてると思ったんだよ。。。。。。」 (Anata ni atta / Ore ga ganbatta kekka/Ore ni shite wa, umaku iki sugiteru to omottanda yo......) "I Was Meeting You / The Results Of My…
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard – 04/05 [The Fighting Garnet/ Opal of Encounters]
An update in regards to Housekisho Richard-shi coverage. Amun decides to drop these cute boys and their gems so I will take over full-time now, with him covering…
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2021 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31
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Adachi to Shimamura – 04+05+06 [High School Girls on Holiday | Adachi’s Question | White Album]
Oh, don’t mind me. I’m just here posting weekly episodic reviews for Adashima weeks after I was actually expected to. Now, we’ve been here before, haven’t we? I’m…
Adachi and Shimamura, High School Girls, School Girl, White Album
BNA – 05
「Greedy Bears」 "Who would watch baseball with no money involved?"
Pluto – 05
I can't help but wonder what inspired Urasawa to take something that was already seminal in Japanese culture and reimagine it like this.
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?
Dandadan – 05
Well, never a dull moment as they say - and rarely a lull moment - where Dandadan is concerned.
Overtake! – 05
With only 12 eps I kind of hate to see one spent like this, and if it were to be repeated I'd start to get a little worried.
Babylon – 05
This sort of feels like the three-episode rule coming into play here. Read more The post Babylon – 05 appeared first on Lost in Anime.
Jigokuraku – 05
「侍と女」 (Samurai to Onna) "The Samurai and the Woman" The more Jigokuraku indulges the thoughtful side of its personality, the more I suspect I'm going to like it.
SK∞ – 05
Adam is the sort of character that will drag any series into the nether reaches of ridiculousness, that's for sure. Read more
Revenger – 05
When it's time to leap, you just have to leap and hope that ledge is as sturdy as it looks. Read more
Noblesse – 05
Sometimes the zeitgeist misses the boat on a series, and I’m starting to think Noblesse may be one such case. Read more
Overtake! – 05
Flame Runner would've been a cooler name for the movie.
Plunderer – 05
「謝るな、謝れ」 (Ayamaruna, ayamare) "Don't Apologize, Apologize" Yes, pudding can indeed break iron beams.
Overtake! – 05
「炎のランナー -It`s just luck.-」 (Honoo no Runner: It`s Just Luck) "Chariots of Fire -It`s just luck.-" Flame Runner would've been a cooler name for the movie.
Horimiya – 05
「それは、言えないこと。」 (Sore wa, ienai koto.) "I Can't Say That" An anime doesn't have to reinvent the wheel to be great. It just has to make a really great wheel.
Gleipnir – 05
「ヤバイ敵」 (Yabai Teki) "Crazy Enemies" "You wanna hug it out?"
Beastars – 05
Beastars is a brainworm of the highest order. Every time I watch an episode I just can't stop thinking about it. Read more The post Beastars –…
SSSS.Dynazenon – 05
「恋人みたいって、なに？」 (Koibito mitai tte, nani?) "What's Lover-Like Mean?" Churro scene still going…