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So many of its contemporaries dabbled in gore and sex, so I appreciate that Elf 17 focuses on keeping the action fun.


Otaku Elf Episode 4: Elf “Wars”
It’s time to properly meet the second elf-miko pair.


Otaku Elf
A true anime fan’s anime. Perfect from start to finish and throughout every aspect, this is 100% an anime that an anime fan should like.


Edomae Elf
Initially this is another one of those animes of the season that I did not intend to watch. Edomae Elf seemed like a nice little funny show because…
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「東京のエルフのはなし」 (Tokyo no Elf no Hanashi) "The Elf of Tokyo" Red Bull gives you ears.
Review: OTAKU ELF
This month I'll be attending two different anime conventions , so I figured that the blog might as well get into the same spirit by reviewi...
Review: OTAKU ELF
This month I'll be attending two different anime conventions , so I figured that the blog might as well get into the same spirit by reviewi...


Otaku Elf Review
Otaku Elf is a comedy, slice of life anime about an elf who was summoned from another world and enshrined as a local deity.


Otaku Elf Episode 1: Story of the Otaku Elf
Just like Yuri Is My Job!, I’ve dug out my Otaku Elf manga, ready to compare how the anime adaptation stacks up against the original.


Otaku Elf – Episode 1
It’s a supernatural comedy first and foremost, but that silliness is grounded in characters that feel like characters rather than one-off jokes.


Rory’s Reviews: Otaku Elf
Otaku Elf is a twelve episode fantasy comedy adapted from the manga written and illustrated by Akihiko Higuchi. The director for the anime was Takebumi Anzai, and it…


First Impression: Otaku Elf
Koito is a miko at a traditional Shinto shrine…inhabited by an actual, genuine elf! Her name’s Elda, and she’s a shut-in otaku. Then a surprisingly catchy OP plays.…


Anime Like Otaku Elf
Koito Koganei is a teenager who serves as a shrine maiden to the Takamimi Shrine as her family has always has. Alongside normal shrine maiden duties, she is
Gabriel DropOut, Gingitsune: Messenger Fox of the Gods, Inari Kon Kon, Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid, Otaku Elf


Yuri Quickie: Otaku Elf
The fun and chill adventures of a dutiful shrine maiden and her slacker otaku elf goddess. Sounds good to me. Let’s take a quick look at what to…


Review: PLUS-SIZED ELF
After all the feasting on Thursday, I imagine there are plenty of people out there considering taking up a diet to combat holiday-related we...


Yuri Quickie: ELF Academy
First there was a cute cooking show in Cooking With Valkyries. Now there is this comedy show starring the smol fairy like beings who assist the Valkyries in…


Edomae Elf – Episode 4 – Elf Ladies Rivalry and Elda’s Sick Day
Episode impressions of Edomae Elf Episode 4 as another elf-girl will apparently meet Elda. But, of course, Elda will dread this moment.


Otaku Elf Episode 3: The Otaku Elf and the School Girl
Koito and Elda indulge in a few snacks in the third episode of Otaku Elf, and that is followed by a miko succession ceremony.


Edomae Elf – Episode 10 – Day of the Life of the Elf Ladies
Episode impressions of Edomae Elf Episode 10 as Elda and Koito deal with the roof leak and clean up Elda’s closet, we glimpse their daily lives. Of course,…


Otaku Elf (Volume 1) – An Elf Summoned from Another World Who’s a Total Homebody
When Koito turned sixteen she became the Miko for the local god, Elda, an elf summoned from another world during the Edo period who watches over the region.…
Edo Elf #01 — Getting an Earful
If she has an ear complex, why are all the banners in her house 75% ear? Impressions: And right back to the supposedly comical hysterical screaming. Good…


Thoughts on Otaku Elf Volume 3
Elda and Miko show appreciation for both the modern day and the past in the third volume of Akihiko Higuchi’s Otaku Elf manga. We also get to see…


Otaku Elf Episode 8: The Influenzar
Another pair were introduced this episode. Elda is Kotori Sonoda’s spirit animal.


Otaku Elf Episode 9: Rainy Tape
Some rain trouble and surprise discovery.


Edomae Elf – Episodes 1 and 2
Since Edomae Elf is enjoyable enough, I will cover it on my main blog. However, since my first impressions were on my new side anime blog, I will…


Otaku Elf Episode 6: Ritual Studying
Study woes and another ritual this time around.


Otaku Elf Episode 7: Lucky Trip
My homie was saddened by the lack of Koyuzu screen time last episode so how about we kick things off with a first half devoted almost entirely to…


Otaku Elf Episode 5: Fashion Messenger
More fun stuff ahead.


Thoughts on Otaku Elf Volume 1
Otaku Elf is a manga written and illustrated by Akihiko Higuchi. It is about an elf who enjoys the geekier pursuits of life, as you may have guessed…


Thoughts on Otaku Elf Volume 5
The Yumimimi Festival approaches in the fifth volume of Akihiko Higuchi’s Otaku Elf manga. This volume contains chapters fifty-five to sixty-nine.


Thoughts on Otaku Elf Volume 2
A new face appears in the second volume of Akihiko Higuchi’s Otaku Elf manga, although it is someone that Elda actually recognises. On top of her usual duties,…


Thoughts on Otaku Elf Volume 4
Koito and Elda become acquainted with a new miko in the fourth volume of Akihiko Higuchi’s Otaku Elf manga. This particular miko is quite famous. Following that, it’s…


Re: Zero – 46 – What a Half-Elf Girl Wants, What a Half-Elf Girl Needs
Whereas last week felt at times dilatory and even inessential, it finished the careful cleaning and polishing of the table, allowing this episode to set that table with all…


Edomae Elf – Episode 8 – Koito and Elda Meets the Influencer Miko and the Fashionable Elf Lady
Episode impressions of Edomae Elf Episode 8 as Elda takes pictures of her robot figures using a diorama as a background, we find out another elf lady is…


Review: Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! (Manga)
I don’t quite remember when I discovered the light novel for Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! (maybe last year?), but I have wanted to read it for a…


Otaku Elf Episode 1: My White Maiden
Another show I didn’t know what to expect but was pleasantly surprised by.
S3E11 - Chi's Sweet Home, Plus Size Elf
In this episode of Screentone Club, Elliot and Andy try and keep the mood light by discussing things that are undeniably cute: kittens and chubby elves! Series Discussed: Plus-Sized…
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 482: Otaku Elf
In this episode, Xan reviews a comedy manga about a game obsessed shut in and her caretaker. Doesn't this sound oddly familiar? Well, sit back and find out…


Otaku Elf Episode 11: The Full Ceremony
When one of Elda’s precious plastic models goes missing in episode 11 of Otaku Elf, they need a detective on the case. Fortunately, Koma’s not busy. Elda and…
S3E11 - Chi's Sweet Home, Plus Size Elf
In this episode of Screentone Club, Elliot and Andy try and keep the mood light by discussing things that are undeniably cute: kittens and chubby elves! Series Discussed: Plus-Sized…


Otaku Elf Episode 5: Reach Her Ears
Smartphones and fashion are the focus of the fifth episode of Otaku Elf. Surely giving Elda an alternative for communicating with her miko would not have any downsides.…


Welcome to Japan, Ms. Elf! GN 1
I can relate to Kazuhiro even apart from the fact that he's an actual grown-up protagonist in a story like this.
Isekai Ojisan - Episode 12 - Elf Freaks Out
Ojisan told Elf his name and said she had beautiful green eyes. Then gave her an elegant nickname. Of course, she's agog. Isekai Ojisan - Episode 12
16bit Sensation #01 — Why Elf Went Bankrupt
It's definitely not the mismanagement and only making garbage for twenty straight years. Impressions: And now after listening to this nasally yelling for twenty minutes, I profoundly…
Isekai Ojisan - Episode 7 - Elf Makes Faces
Elf makes adorable faces as she tries to make her toes pick up a necklace. It's her morning exercise. Isekai Ojisan - Episode 7


Mononogatari – 17
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Helck – 17
I think we've reached the point where it's not unreasonable to wonder if this flashback has gone on too long.
Helck – 17
I think it’s pretty safe to assume there’s a third cour of Helck in the offing, either immediately after this one or as a split cour in 2024. …