The battle between science and death is one of the most fundamental struggles in human history. Medicine, technology, and research have all been humanity’s weapons in the fight against mortality, yet death remains undefeated. Ameku Takao no Suiri Karte highlights this struggle through its protagonist, Takao, whose genius allows her to uncover medical mysteries but […]
May 23, 2025 • Subscribe
More like this
Ameku Takao no Suiri Karte
Plot: Nestled away on the rooftop of Tenikai General Hospital is the unconventional Department of Investigative Pathology headed by the eccentric Dr. Ameku Takao. The tiny department, consisting…
First (and Second) Impressions – Ameku Takao no Suiri Karte (Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective)
Double premieres have become something of a fad in anime recently.
Philosophical Themes in Ao no Exorcist
1. The Search for Meaning Eternal life challenges the fundamental human quest for meaning. Philosophers like Martin Heidegger and Jean-Paul Sartre argue that mortality gives life urgency and…
Ameku Takao #02 — …In a Dennys
When you hear hoofbeats, think unicorns. Impressions: …Like I said, we suddenly jump instead of an especially nice Dennys. Why is there an entire tree in this…
Ameku Takao #03 — Unmysterious
Those epilepsy warnings are there for a reason. Impressions: If it takes a super genius detective to say "Hey, maybe we should look into that video that…
Philosophical Themes in Jomyeonggage (Light Shop)
1. Life and Death: The Fragility and Beauty of Existence In Jomyeonggage, light becomes a powerful metaphor for life—something ephemeral, illuminating, yet fleeting. The characters’ struggles are f…
Philosophical Themes in Kill Me Love Me
1. Duality of Human Nature This theme addresses the complexity of human beings, suggesting that every individual harbors both light and dark sides. In Kill Me Love Me,…
Ameku Takao #01 — Blue Blood
House, this is not. Impressions: This is what I was worried about. I say this with virtually every detective show, but it's incredible that Conan is about…
Philosophical Themes in Shuumatsu Train Doko e Iku?
Mono no aware is a deeply ingrained concept in Japanese aesthetics and culture, often translated as “the pathos of things” or “the bittersweet awareness of the impermanence of…
Vanitas no Karte – 04
「Bal masqué―仮面が嗤う夜―」 (Baru Masuke―Kamen ga Warau Yoru―) "Night of Mocking Masks" There's some chemistry going on between the characters, and not just the alchemical kind.
Vanitas no Karte – 07
「Femme fatale―恋―」 (Famu Fatāru―Koi―) "Love" What is love, Noé asks-apparently imbibing of blood and a fluttery feeling that may or may not be due to blood loss.
Vanitas no Karte – 08
「Catacombes―死が眠る場所―」 (Katakonbe―Shi ga Nemuru Basho―)"Where Death Slumbers" Vanitas' true talent is a tie between using the grimoire and making himself most unwelcome.
Vanitas no Karte – 02
「Noé―花の都にて―」 (Noe―Hana no Miyako Nite―)"In the City of Flowers" Noé and Vanitas do not judge this book by its menacing, chain-bound cover.
Vanitas no Karte – 01
「Vanitas―ラスティ＝ホープスの場合―」 (Vanitasu―Rasuti＝Hōpusu no Baai―) "In the Event of Rusty Hopes" Shadows offset the light just as Vanitas offsets Noé.
Vanitas no Karte – 13
「Forêt d'argent―邂逅―」 (Fore Darujan―Kaikō―) "A Chance Encounter" Vanitas returns!
Vanitas no Karte – 19
「Canorus−雪の花−」 (Kanorusu−Yuki no Hana−) "Snow Flower" Astermite vs. World Formulas: Crystal Blue Persuasion
Vanitas no Karte – 16
「Chasse aux vampires―“獣”―」 (Shasu o Vanpīru―“Kemono”―) "The Beast" The true nature of the Beast
Vanitas no Karte – 22
「Rencontre―蒼の夜―」 (Rankōntoru―Ao no Yoru―) "Blue Night" A blue-blooded history
Vanitas no Karte – 21
「Un autre―傷痕―」 (An Ōtoru―Shōkon―) "Scars" When the past comes back to bite.
Vanitas no Karte – 15
「Oiseau et ciel―ダプシェの吸血鬼―」 (Wazo e Sieru―Dapushe no Kyūketsuki―) "The d'Apchiers' Vampire" “Even broken in spirit as he is, no one can feel more deeply than he does the beauties of…
Vanitas no Karte – 17
「Vengeance―悪夢に触れる手―」 (Vanjansu―Akumu ni Fureru Te―) "Hands upon a Nightmare" The mysteries and the battles deepen.
Vanitas no Karte – 20
「Mal d'amour―不治の病―」 (Maru Damūru―Fuji no Yamai―) "The Incurable Disease" The physician becomes the patient.
Vanitas no Karte – 24 (END)
「Après la pluie―彼の願い―」 (Apure Ra Puryui―Kare no Negai―) "His Wish" I truly am sad to see the end of this series, but hopefully it doesn't mean a closed case where…
Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre)
One of the genres listed for this anime is mystery, but I think it would be more apt to call this a reverse mystery. A mystery generally involves…
Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri
Plot: Kamonohashi Ron was once regarded as a genius at the top detective training academy. But after a fatal mistake, he was expelled and forbidden to become a…
Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 05
Kyokou Suiri is the sort of show where it's always going to be hard to quantify a reaction. Read more The post Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 05 appeared…
Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 04
The phrase "attention to detail" keeps popping into my head. Read more The post Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 04 appeared first on Lost in Anime.
Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 06
I really dislike being unsure about a show this late into the season, but I just can't sort In/Spectre. Read more The post Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 06…
Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 03
I'd forgotten what the experience of Zetsuen no Tempest was like but In/Spectre is really bringing it all back. Read more The post Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 03…
Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri – 01
「大都会連続溺死事件」 (Daitokai Renzoku Dekishi Jiken) "The Case of the Metropolitan Serial Drownings" As opposed to the Metropolitan Cereal Drownings, which have made 96% of Rice Krispies far too soggy every…
Anime Pilgrimage to Mount Takao (Yama no Susume)
It was the start of my second week in Tokyo when I decided I needed to do some cardio. The week before started with me traveling to Japan…
Vanitas no Karte Part 2 Episode 5
So for this episode, I tried really hard not to look at the manga while watching the episode so I wouldn't be comparing it all the time. But…
Vanitas no Karte Part 2 Episode 2
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°) So that happened lol. Honestly… I've been waiting for this scene to be animated since reading it in the manga. But man this series…
Vanitas no Karte Part 2 Episode 7
As cute and nice as this episode was, I'm still a bit miffed at how much content they took out detailing both Chloe and Astolfo's stories. Not to…
Vanitas no Karte Part 2 Episode 10
I feel like I'm beating a dead horse at this point with my complaints about the pacing. But just like the other episodes, it felt like there were…
Vanitas no Karte Part 2 Episode 11
I don't think I've ever expressed this yet, but I have a lot of problems with Vanitas as a character. He can be amusing with his gremlin ways,…
Vanitas no Karte Part 2 Episode 3
Wow… They BUTCHERED Chloe's backstory. They paced it absolutely terribly and took out the really humanizing and emotional moments. Sure they kept the main things, but they took…
Vanitas no Karte Part 2 Episode 6
This arc is such a mess, it's not even funny. The pacing for this arc has been incredibly poor and things just keep going from one thing to…
Vanitas no Karte Part 2 Episode 9
Wow… this episode's pacing was TERRIBLE. While this has been just an ongoing problem at this point, this episode felt especially bad pacing-wise. Not to mention they basically…
Vanitas no Karte Part 2 Episode 8
As much as I absolutely loved these chapters in the manga… it felt pretty dang fillerish in the anime since it didn't really move the plot along for…
Second Impressions – Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre)
It would be pretty fair to say I'm a bit flummoxed by Kyokou Suiri after two episodes. Read more The post Second Impressions – Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) appeared…
First Impressions – Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre)
That's two for two... Read more The post First Impressions – Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) appeared first on Lost in Anime.
Takao Saito (1936-2021)
Takao Saito, who died this week of pancreatic cancer at the age of 84, was never a fan of the word manga. He preferred to call his work…
Kamonohashi Ron no Kindan Suiri Second Season
Plot: Not long after forming their partnership, detectives Kamonohashi Ron and Isshiki Totomaru have proven adept at solving various cases together. However, the two are further motivated to…
Star’s experience in Supernatural: Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre)
Watch the trailer This series is about two unlikely people who meet in a hospital. Both have a secret that they can see yokai and spirits. The girl…
Kyokou Suiri Season 2 (In/Spectre 2)
The second season of Kyokou Suiri, AKA In/Spectre, continues to follow Kotoko and Kuro as they deal with various affairs involving both humans and supernatural entities. Seeing how…
Barom-1 by Saitō Takao
Otaku USA just reported that Saito Takao recently passed away at the age of 84, and so I thought I would review one of his manga. He wrote…
