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Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 14
If I hear a complaint most often about Blue Box, it's that everything (generally they mean the romance) takes too long to develop.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 06
This passage of the series is pretty much a slog for me.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 05
With Blue Box, you just have to take the bitter with the sweet.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 23
It strikes me that the things I like about this series are the things that drive most fans crazy. And the things that drive me crazy are the…
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 13
We start out the cour with a very strong episode decidedly light on the tropism Blue Box leans into a bit too much of the time.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 18
Amazing how fast a dream can turn into a nightmare... Read more
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 09
It struck me in watching this episode that Taiki's mom is pretty horrible towards him in many ways.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 15
What an episode. And it needed to be. Read more
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 10
Blue Box is possessed of two qualities - patience and restraint - which are an essential part of its ability to succeed,
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 21
Karen is right that Chinatsu is the cautious type, at least on the romance front.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 16
The beach/inn events are kind of a reset button for Chinatsu and Taiki. But not a fast-forward button.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 02
In romcoms the main couple really is everything - and this is one of the best in my opinion.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 03
I have an odd mix of feelings on this series.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 24
There are certain things I have to address after that one.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 22
Ayame is that most unbearable of combos - she never shuts up and she almost never listens.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 04
“Only a year” one might say, but at that age it’s an eternity.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 17
I know there's a light at the end of the tunnel (though sometimes that light is an oncoming train).
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 12
These are the times that try men's souls.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 19
There's no way Blue Box can resist the lure of the maid cafe.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 07
This series' highs and lows are not only extreme, but immediate.
Ao no Hako (Blue Box) – 20
This is probably one of those "the less said the better" situations for me.
First Impressions – Ao no Hako (Blue Box)
Chinatsu and Taiki are the reason to punch your ticket as far as I’m concerned.
I've started watching Ao no Hako (Blue Box)
The bit about aquarium dates only being for lesbians might be yuri propaganda.
My Taste is Better Than Yours Episode 14 – Ao no Hako (Blue Box)
Wow, a manga with "Blue" in the title?
Boku no Hero Academia Season 4 – 25 (Season Finale)
Suck it, haters. Read more The post Boku no Hero Academia Season 4 – 25 (Season Finale) appeared first on Lost in Anime.
Boku no Hero Academia Season 6 – 25 (Season Finale)
Stain is utterly fascinating, this series' finest antagonist without a doubt. Read more
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Blue Box’s Shocking Shift! Blue Box Episode 25 [Review]
What happens after you get turned down? Pain.. and a focus elsewhere. Video Review What Stands Out About This Episode? An End of Hina’s Arc Leads to Ayame’s..…
Fruits Basket Season 2 – 25 (Season Finale)
As usual, Cosmo Kramer can sum it up more eloquently than I. Read more
Spice & Wolf episode 25 (season finale)
Rating: B+ Elsa is among the most popular supporting characters in the whole franchise, and this episode beautifully shows why. This may be Lawrence and Holo’s show, but…
Spy x Family – 25 (Season Finale)
It's worth slogging through a lot of lesser material in-between the really good stuff, because with SxF the good stuff actually is really good. Read more
Hikari no Hako / Box of Light by Erisawa Seiko
A couple of weeks ago I met a friend for coffee at a Barnes & Noble. While I was there, I did my usual scan of the various…
Blue Box – 03 – No Excuses
Seeing Chinatsu with the badminton ace Haryuu Kengo was a shock to Taiki, but Hina tells him it doesn’t mean they’re dating. I mean, after all, the two…
Ao no Miburo (Blue Miburo) – 03
It's clear that this is going to be a story that paints in primary colors, but that can work when you have a really interesting premise.
Blue Box
A story about love and badminton. Mostly love. The badminton is there, but not as important. 1:21 - Blue Box 22:09 - Blue Box 44 24:13 - My Hero Academia 346 36:15…
Ao no Hako is finally getting all the love it deserves!
To say that I never saw this coming would be an overstatement at best. I present you another potentially strong contender for romance of the (next?) year, Blue…
Blue Box – 05 – No Ordinary Girls
I’ll confess, while it’s well-animated, I’m not watching Blue Box for the badminton. It could feature no badminton and still be spellbinding. So it’s with glee I report that…
First Impressions – Ao no Miburo (Blue Miburo)
What kept repeating itself in my mind was that old expression "the winning side writes history".
Ao no Exorcist 15 – True Blue Shounen
This was an excellent week for Ao no Exorcist. They really stirred things up this time, and the last half had one of the best fights yet. A-1…
Second Impressions – Ao no Miburo (Blue Miburo)
I can already kind of tell that Ao no Miburo is going to be one of those series I want to like more than I actually do.
Blue Box – 25 (S1 Fin) – Can’t Be Scared to Lose
Ayame catches up to Hina as she continues to sob her eyes out, and is frustrated and upset there’s nothing she can say to her. She’s never felt…
Ao Ashi Episode 24 – Finale Review
Season finales (or series – but I’ve not thrown the towel yet) are always kind of make or break it deal. When they go right, they speak to…
Blue Box Episode 25 Review + Final Thoughts – It’ll Take Some Time
Even if Hina didn’t get the boy, she got a good friend in Ayame.
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Shangri-La Frontier: Episode 25 Review [Season 1 Finale]
Take their hand and uncover the truth of the world. The twenty-fifth episode of Shangri-La Frontier is out and with it we’ve reached the end of Season One! Hurray! With…
Ao no Exorcist (Blue Exorcist) Movie: Directed by Atsushi...
Ao no Exorcist (Blue Exorcist) Movie: Directed by Atsushi Takahashi, Art Directed by Shinji Kimura(Tekkonkinkreet). Created by A-1 Pictures.
Blue Box Episode 24 Review – No More Indecisiveness
It’s not a good day for Hina fans.
Oshi no Ko – 11 (Season Finale)
Oshi no Ko was really interesting at the start, but even then it always struck me as most likely to be a mirage. Read more
Sousou no Frieren – 28 (Season Finale)
Despite my relative indifference towards this final arc, I’m quite looking forward to the inevitable second season.
Vanitas no Carte – 12 (Season Finale)
We haven't heard the last of it. Read more
Hikari no Ou – 10 (Season Finale)
After a terrific first episode I'd say the series was more a disappointment than not. Read more