Adachi to Shimamura Short Synopsis: The two titular high school girls skip classes and spend their time together. Mario’s review: Well, I didn’t really expect a slow-burn premiere for this kind of story, and I am glad it takes that route. Unlike many anime features in high school settings, the most distinctive characteristic about Adachi … Continue reading Fall 2020 First Impressions: Adachi to Shimamura, Kamisama ni Natta Hi, Taiso Samurai
Oct 11, 2020 • Subscribe
More like this
Kamisama ni Natta Hi (First Impression)
“At the end of the last summer vacation of high school, Youta Narukami spends his days preparing for the university entrance exams, when a young girl named Hina…
Kamisama ni Natta hi Review
I’m not going to stand for this; shame on you, Jun Maeda. Shame on you for using the mentally disabled as a way to get your audience’s empathy.…
Kamisama ni Natta Hi – 01
「降臨の日」 (Koorin no Hi) "The Day a God Descended" If I was told that the world was going to end in 30 days, on top of the fact I could…
Kamisama ni Natta Hi Episode #12
Well everyone, looks like the guards have finally caught Youta Narukami and really, he failed to take Hina Sato after he’s starting to connect with her. What a…
Kamisama ni Natta Hi Episode #10
Well everyone, summer has ended and while I expect the end of the world, turns out that it didn’t arrive as everything went back to normal. For Youta…
Kamisama ni Natta Hi Episode #08
Well look what we have here, it appears that Hina “Odin” Sato has a grandfather in which it’s speculated that he’s actually Dr. Shuichiro Korogi. C’mon, Hina-chan migh…
Kamisama ni Natta Hi Episode #09
Well, what a horrible way to start this episode as there’s a flashback of Hiroto Suzuki being abused by his parents. Oh yeah, and there’s implication that he…
Kamisama ni Natta Hi Episode #11
Well, I think it’s time for me to briefly talk about Episode 11 ’cause this one made me sad. You see, Youta Narukami realized that upon meeting Hina…
Kamisama ni Natta Hi – Episode 1
So… Just going to watch an episode of this, basically. Or more. I forgot they synopsis but I’m sure I’ll figure it out when I watch it. Guy…
Kamisama ni Natta Hi Episode 9 Discussion & Gallery
Thoughts about Kamisama ni Natta Hi episode 9, as well as some neat pictures that you can use as wallpapers or add to your Pinterest or website.
Kamisama ni Natta Hi Episode 10 Discussion & Gallery
Thoughts about Kamisama ni Natta Hi episode 10, as well as some neat pictures that you can use as wallpapers or add to your Pinterest or website.
Adachi to Shimamura | First Impressions
Time for the long awaited First Impressions post for the anime, Adachi to Shimamura. Somewhere in the school at noon, one might hear the sound of two girls…
Kamisama ni Natta Hi is not a good anime
Somewhat surprisingly, the kid sister turned out to be a genius.
First Impressions: Adachi and Shimamura
Shimamura is a girl that likes to skip third period, while Adachi is a girl that likes to skip school entirely. The two meet each other on the…
First Impressions: Adachi and Shimamura
Shimamura is a girl that likes to skip third period, while Adachi is a girl that likes to skip school entirely. The two meet each other on the…
Taiso Samurai – Episode 1 [First Impressions]
Visit the post for more.
Ridiculous..ly good?! — First Impressions: Taiso Samurai!
Hello and welcome back to First Impression Friday (totally did not just make that up right now)! It’s like I just came at you with a first impression…
First Look: Taiso Samurai
Jotaro Aragaki is a 29-year-old widower and father who has devoted his life to gymnastics but is now staring down the barrel of retirement, having performed poorly over…
Subtitle Comparison: [Aniplex vs. AnonsAlliance vs. GJM] Kamisama ni Natta Hi (Episode 01)
Shout-out to SugoiFentanylOverdose for helping me fuck with my MPV configs; I’ll use that software going forward. Typesetters, you can stop molotoving my house. Groups Quick Overview:…
Adachi and Shimamura – Ep. 1 (First Impressions)
We’re definitely playing the long game here and I’m looking forward to it.
Fall 2020: misplaced quirkiness, or Taisou Zamurai versus Adachi to Shimamura
‘It’s a pity both shows are making such odd decisions in the sidelines, because both shows raison d’etre is so well handled”
Taiso Samurai
Taiso Samurai is a sports anime about a gymnast in the twilight of his career who rekindles his love for the sport.
Taiso Samurai – Episode 11 [Final Impressions]
Visit the post for more.
Adachi to Shimamura – 02 [Adachi Question]
Hello there, one and two and hopefully more. A pleasure to have you along with me, in watching and appreciating all these new anime Fall has ushered our…
Adachi to Shimamura – 03
「二等辺トライアングル」 (Nitouhen Toraianguru) "Isosceles Triangle" Perfectly balanced, as all relationships should be.
Adachi to Shimamura – 02
「安達クエスチョン」 (Adachi Kuesuchon) "Adachi Question" Rated R18+ for lewd hand holding
Adachi to Shimamura – 01
「制服ピンポン」 (Seifuku Pinpon) "Playing Ping-Pong in Our Uniforms" Forbidden love's prequel.
Adachi to Shimamura Review
“The monologues, that dominate episodes, are equal parts intimate and hilarious”
First Impressions - Fall 2020
An anime and manga blog, devoted to all kinds of amazing things from Japan. Reviews, articles, lists and more!
The Gymnastics Samurai, Tower of God, Akudama Drive, Black Clover, Dagashi Kashi
Fall 2020 First Impressions
Three seasons down, one to go. 2020’s given us plenty of great anime as compensation for the, uh, [gestures broadly at the world], and now we’ve got one…
The Gymnastics Samurai – Fall 2020 Anime First Impressions (Spoiler‑Free)
A surprising mashup of genres, "The Gymnastics Samurai" was the last of the three of our Fall 2020 First Impressions to air in English.
First Look: Adachi and Shimamura
High school delinquents Sakura Adachi and Hougetsu Shimamura spend their days cutting class, playing ping-pong in their secret hiding spot, observing the rest of school toiling away at…
Adachi to Shimamura – Episode 1 – Adachi’s First Friend
Episode impressions of Adachi to Shimamura Episode 1 as Shimamura feels that she lacks someone that she wants to get close to. During the summer, she finally meets…
Taiso Samurai – 08
「特訓ザムライ」 (Tokkun Zamurai) "Intensive Training Samurai" An exploration of personal crossroads, as characters ponder on choices regarding their respective futures.
Taiso Samurai – 10
「決戦ザムライ」 (Kessen Zamurai) "Samurai's Decisive Battle" Now I'm really starting to worry about Leo.
Taiso Samurai – 02
「どん底ザムライ」 (Donzoko Zamurai) "Rock-Bottom Samurai" In MAPPA we trust.
Taiso Samurai – 01
「引退ザムライ」 (Intai Zamurai) "Retiring Samurai" I'm not a fan of samurais. Fortunately, despite the name, no actual samurais feature in the production of this series.
Taiso Samurai – 04
「ザムライ娘。」 (Zamurai Musume.) "Samurai Daughter." Being the daughter of someone in the public limelight doesn't seem easy. Especially when said person has been the focus of negative press.
Taiso Samurai – 07
「合宿ザムライ」 (Gasshuku Zamurai) "Training Camp Samurai" Who could have guessed that Leo wasn't actually a ninja this whole time?
Taiso Samurai – 09
「ニンジャ＆ザムライ」 (Ninja & Zamurai) "Ninja & Samurai" There are two kinds of injuries that affect an athlete's performance. The perceivable physical injuries. And invisible emotional strains that can be equally…
Taiso Samurai – 03
「決闘ザムライ」 (Kettou Zamurai) "Dueling Samurai" I could talk about how gorgeous the CGI gymnastics were. But I've always preferred to write up case studies into characterisation. So here goes.
Taiso Samurai – 04 [Samurai Daughter]
Is Leo the stealth main character of Taiso Samurai? This episode certainly pointed in that direction, taking a prime opportunity for father-daughter bonding and making it a ninja-daughter…
Taiso Samurai – 03 [Dueling Samurai]
Here’s a more conventional sports anime episode for you. Leo still refuses to take off his ninja headgear and Big Bird is still squawking up a storm in…
Taiso Samurai – 05 [Battling Samurai]
Here’s another Taiso Samurai outing where the script sidelines Jotaro, who seems to be the main character in name only. Last week it was all about Leo and…
Anime Review: Adachi to Shimamura
Year: 2020 Length: 12 Episodes Genre: Romance, School, Slice of Life, Yuri Studio: Tezuka Productions Synopsis: Somewhere in the school at noon, one might hear the sound of…
Adachi to Shimamura Episode #08
Oh look, seems that Sakura Adachi is acting a bit awkward towards Hougetsu Shimamura, especially when Valentine’s Day is coming up pretty soon as she’s really anxious on…
Adachi to Shimamura Episode #11
Let’s talk about Sakura Adachi on this episode where ever since the new school year, she’s frustrated that Hougetsu Shimamura is spending time with her classmates and thus…
Adachi to Shimamura | Anime Review
ALRIGHT. I’ve finally completed the anime, sorry it took awhile. Adachi to Shimamura has been a mixed bag. Some good and some bad, overall my experience and enjoyment…
Adachi to Shimamura Episode #09
Hey everyone, here’s Tarumi where she spends her time with Hougetsu Shimamura in Nagoya. There’s nothing special on their trip, although I’m still worried that Tarumi might steal…