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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 – 04-05
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…
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 – 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 07/06, 07/ 13, 07/20, 07/27
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2020 07/06, 07/ 13, 07/20, 07/27 The following rankings have been updated to reflect the available data through the weeks mentioned above.…
Baccano! – 06-07
Episode 7 is the game changer, and for my money arguably the best of the series. Read more
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2021 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2021 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12 The following rankings have been updated to reflect the available data through the weeks mentioned…
Great Pretender – 06-07
There's just an awful lot this show does right. Read more
Kemono Jihen – 06, 07
「覚醒 / 故郷」 (Kakusei / Kokyō) "Awakening / Home" I finally caught up. And it isn't too late if you haven't tried Kemono Jihen yet. The build-up is worth it.
Yuukoku no Moriarty – 06, 07
「ノアティック号事件 第一幕 / ノアティック号事件 第二幕」 (Noatikku Goujiken Daiichimaku / Noatikku Goujiken Dainimaku) "The 'Noahtic' Act 1 / The 'Noahtic' Act 2"
Liar Liar Episodes #06 & #07
Well everyone, it’s time for Noa Akizuki’s next game that would break Hiroto Shinohara’s mind and soul. The game is called Tabletop Treasure Hunt where he and Akizuki…
Kaguya-sama S2 – 06-07
What’s this? I’ve fallen behind on Kaguya-sama again? Well then, I guess it’s time for another chapter ranking post (this time with seven entries instead of six). Behold…
Tiger & Bunny 2 – 06-07
It's always interesting to see Tiger in dad mode. Read more
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Great Pretender – 06-07 [Singapore Sky]
This was a tale of two episodes for me. Number 7 was an excellent stage-setter for both the upcoming con on the Ibrahim brothers and Abby’s deteriorating psychology;…
Tengen Toppa Gurren Lagann – 06-07
Let's face it, "never retreat" is not the core philosophy of a warrior with any common sense. Read more
Summer Time Rendering Episodes #06 & #07
Hey everyone, it’s the mysterious woman who goes by the name Ryuunosuke Nagumo. Of course, despite having that name after a famous novelist, Ryuunosuke Nagumo is actually a…
World Dai Star Episodes #06 & #07
And so, the big day has arrived as the actresses from Sirius are ready to perform the stage play adaptation of “Arabian Nights”. For Kokona Ootori, she’s really…
Shiroi Suna no Aquatope – 06, 07
「スイーツラプソディ / アイスで乾杯」 (Suiitsu Rapusodi / Aisu de Kanpai) "Sweets Rhapsody / Ice Cream Toast" My observation about this series is that our cast of teenage characters certainly feel powerless…
Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song – 06, 07
「Sing My Pleasure -あなたを愛する」 (Shingu Mai Purejā -Anata o Aisuru-) "Sing My Pleasure - I Love You" Right in the feels with this one making the 6th my favourite episode…
Dr. Stone: New World Episodes #06 & #07
Oh look, it’s Byakuya Ishigami where he’s gathering various gems and other valuable materials that’ll be used in the future. Also, Satoshi Mikami replaces the late Keiji Fujiwara…
Deca-Dence – 06+07+08 [Radiator | Driveshaft | Turbine]
Right. So, how’re things goin’ on this ol’ blog of ours? Last I checked, I worked here and used to write weekly reviews for seasonal anime but that…
DanMachi 4 – 06/07 (Rabbit’s Foot/Cassandra Ilion)
I know, I know – everyone has been on the edge of their seats for this DanMachi review. The wait is over! We have a nice pair of…
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2020 05/25, 06/01, 06/08, 06/15, 06/22, 06/29
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2020 05/25, 06/01, 06/08, 06/15, 06/22, 06/29 The following rankings have been updated to reflect the available data through the weeks mentioned…
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Beastars 2 – 06/07 [Fly, O Corrupt One/ Unforgettable Sweetness]
Beastars throws a big curveball these past 2 weeks, with the revealing of Tem’s killer. Honestly, it came out of left field that it actually takes me by…
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Episodes #06 & #07
Well then, it appears that Wakana’s grandfather Kaoru was surprised that his grandson brought a smoking-hot babe of a classmate, although Wakana told his gramps that Marin Kitagawa…
Review-Roundup: Kuzu No Honkai 05-07, Idol Jihen 06-08
Hey, who doesn’t look to Idol Jihen for political commentary, right? There’s nothing weird about a living statue of a famous Japanese politician complaining about globalism to an…
Spiraken Anime Review Ep 07: Beastars Season 1 (2020)
In this episode of Spiraken's Anime Reviews, Xan and Gretta review the latest anime to hit Netflix. So enjoy as they review BeaStars. As they compare this anime to…
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.
From Nihon to the West: Anime's Influence on Western Culture
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Worth Reading – 07/30/2020 – Girl’s Last Tour, 2199, and more!
Back with a new edition of Worth Reading… This time around, some anime stuff, and some interesting stuff that’s a little outside my normal coverage. I think you’ll…
The Case Files of Jeweler Richard – 06/07 [Perilous Turquoise/ The Jade of Succession]
I certainly didn’t see that coming at all. While Housekishou Richard-shi still utilizes its episodic format, the last two episodes reveal some backstory regarding our pretty boy and…
Horimiya – 07
「君がいて、僕がいて。」 (Kimi ga ite, boku ga ite.) "You're Here, I'm Here" Controversial opinion time.
Noblesse – 07
None of these doofuses is in the remotest capable of giving advice to a lovestruck teenager. Read more
Oooku – 07
"Episode 7" Kasuga couldn't have picked two more complete opposites in personality
Jigokuraku – 07
「花と贄」 (Hana to Nie) "Flowers and Offerings" In accordance with my usual policy of not burying the headline, that was by far, far the best episode of Jigokuraku so far…
SK∞ – 07
Often when shows like this go serious it takes them too far out of their comfort zone, but this pretty much worked for me. Read more
Pet – 07
If you're looking for a story that espouses the idea that at their core people are decent, keep shopping. Read more The post Pet – 07 appeared first…
Gleipnir – 07
「変形」 (Henkei) "Metamorphosis" "I'm not a player, I just crush a lot."
Oooku – 07
On some level this is a story of how even the most extraordinary things eventually seem ordinary to those living with them. Read more
SSSS.Dynazenon – 07
The formula of an original series in the hands of a really good writer is a hard one to top - everything seems to fit in a way…
Mononogatari – 07
I get why everyone is so obsessed with Botan. Read more