In general, I think Tonari no Youkai-san is getting the balance between its dual natures pretty much right so far.
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Tonari no Youkai-san – 08
At this point I may as well just accept that I'm probably in for the duration with Tonari no Youkai-san.
Tonari no Youkai-san – 10
I feel kinda Grinch-y for my mixed reaction to this episode.
Tonari no Youkai-san – 04
I think the importance of mystery to the health of the human psyche is vastly underrated.
Tonari no Youkai-san – 05
This show is certainly taking a kitchen sink approach when it comes to alternative fiction.
Tonari no Youkai-san – 07
This constituted a needed course correction.
Tonari no Youkai-san – 12
The world is going to be “inverted” - and while details are scarce it seems a safe bet it won’t be good for anyone we care about.
Tonari no Youkai-san – 11
The sheer tonal chasm between the two main threads of this series is among the widest I can recall in quite a while.
Tonari no Youkai-san – 09
My takeaway from this episode is how important Buchio is to my enjoyment of the series.
Second Impressions – Tonari no Youkai-san
I don't think this is going full despair, but you definitely saw that little hint of a darker side grow into full-on expectation.
First Impressions – Tonari no Youkai-san
Boy, if any show ever looked like central casting for that niche we talk about, Tonari no Yokai-san is that show
Tonari no Youkai-san – 13 (End) and Series Review)
There was definitely a core of something profound here.
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What a lovely and laid-back show about building community.
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In a rural town, yokai, humans, and gods all live their normal, everyday lives together.
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It’s time to introduce a new character where it was hinted before. Meet Alya’s big sister named Maria Mikhailovna Kujou or Masha for short as she hugs her…
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Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san – 03
I'm buying what Warumono-san is selling, and I feel like I know the level at which it's trying to operate.
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This was certainly the roux episode of Alya-san, though I guess you could call it the flashback episode too.
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Meet Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou or Alya for short, the most popular girl in Seirei Academy where everybody admires her beauty and intellect.
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san Episode #07
Let’s begin this episode with Ayano Kimishima where she might actually born as a ninja as she sneaks up to Masachika Kuze. Even Masachika is startled by her…
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san Episode #04
Let’s begin with Touya Kenzaki and while he insists in telling Masachika Kuze to join the student council, the reason on why Kenzaki became a student council president…
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Let’s begin with a flashback where Masachika’s parents are arguing over countless things like his mother accusing his father of cheating. It’s really sad that Masachika’s fa…
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So, let me introduce you to Yuki’s grandfather Gensei Suou who expects Yuki to succeed as he’s still angry towards Masachika for abandoning the Suou family name despite…
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Let’s begin this episode with Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou where she went to the city to meet someone? Wait, did Alya got a boyfriend!?
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Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san Episode #11
Before he was known as the self-proclaimed slacker, Masachika Kuze or should I say Masachika Suou is a genius where he excels at everything, ranging from academics to…
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Let’s begin with Masachika Kuze where he helped Yuki Suou and Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou in cleaning up the storage area, although it appears that Alya-san made some snide…
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san Episode #06
Let’s begin with Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou where she told Yuki Suou that she took Masachika Kuze as her running mate for the upcoming presidential elections. Considering that Yuki…
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san Episode #08
Let’s begin with Touya Kenzaki where he can’t believe that Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou and Masachika Kuze will be engaging in a debate against Sayaka Taniyama. Oh yes, the…
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san Episode #12
The eve of the closing ceremony is about to arrive soon as Masachika Kuze and Alisa Mikhailovna Kujou are preparing for their speeches in order to garner support…
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「課外活動（もちろん普通じゃありません」 (Kagai Katsudou (Mochiron Futsuu ja Arimasen)) "Extracurricular Activities (Of Course They're Not Normal)"
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Comedy either clicks or it doesn’t, and this didn’t.
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Kuze-kun noticed Alya's nape and armpit after he admitted he liked her. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san - Episode 5
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Yuki is Kuze's sister! But they have different names. Jealousy will abound. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san - Episode 2
Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san - Episode 4 - Alya Kicks Legs
Alya's feelings of attraction to Kuze-kun frustrate her. So, here are feet pics. Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san - Episode 4
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Alya teases through muttered Russian, obviously, but also bare feet and thighs! Tokidoki Bosotto Russia-go de Dereru Tonari no Alya-san - Episode 1