It really feels like something changed between the second and third seasons of Osomatsu-san. Read more
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Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 23
The most pathetic brother no doubt, as high a bar as that is. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 07
These pot luck Osomatsu-san short vignette eps provide a pretty good barometer of where the health of the series is, because there's nothing for the writing to hide…
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 03
Osomatsu-san has a way of winning me back every time I start to wonder if it's finally lost its spark. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 04
The Osomatsu yo-yo continues. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 16
In many respects I think this is the most daring and challenging season of Osomatsu-san. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 18
This is a dark ride. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 20
I get "negative selection" and all - but would you really land on Osomatsu of all people? Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 01
Premieres and finales are tailor made for a show like this. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 11
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Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 15
Are there only holes in this restaurant? Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 06
There's definitely something weird going on here, if not irrefutably sinister. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 19
Totty as a sumo apprentice is so incongruous that the comic potential is basically infinite. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 05
There's been quite a melancholy tone to this season as a whole so far, and it shows me that progression is a thing in Osomatsu-san. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 21
It's all about the cast. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 08
I'm at the point with Osomatsu-san where I tend to favor the semi-serious chapters over the pure comedic stuff. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 24
Turns out the Musubi are truly chips off the old block. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 22
There are times when a gag isn't working where if you keep hammering long past the point where it feels too long, it starts to work somehow. Read…
Weekly Digest 12/17/20 – Osomatsu-san Season 3, Noblesse
I kind of knew this was how Noblesse the anime would probably end. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 12, 14
Let's just call that a bonus episode. Read more
Osomatsu-san Season 3 – 25 (End) and Series Review
There are no easy answers to be found here - and that, I suppose, is the point. Read more
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Osomatsu-san S3 – 01
「降板」 (Kouban) "Compliance" The SHEEEEEEEH hits the fan.
Chihayafuru Season 3 Episode 17: Why So Serious?
I know that I’ve been avoiding it for a long time in these posts, but I think this episode really sold me on the concept that karuta-sexual could…
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A pleasure deferred is still a pleasure, and this episode certainly didn't disappoint. Read more
Chihayafuru 3 – 17
You have to feel for Shinobu - in this entire cast, she's the one character who seems most truly alone. Read more The post Chihayafuru 3 – 17…
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Well everyone, it’s winter break where Shouko Komi is astonished to see a big snowman made by both Hitohito Tadano and Najimi Osana. Of course, that’s just the…
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Amun’s Note: I’m going to be doing some “Short” reactions for various shows that aren’t getting seasonal coverage. I’ll also give my verdict of “watch”, “skim”, or “skip”. …
Fruits Basket Season 2 – 17
While Kyou and Tohru's arcs are built around their interaction with each other and deepening relationship, Yuki's is almost entirely inward-looking. Read more
Vinland Saga Season 2 – 17
「家路」 (Ieji) "The Road Home" In truth, this was one of those “speaks for itself” episodes, pretty much.
Major 2nd Season 2 – 17
Fortunately for Daigo, Sakura always has his back. Read more
Vinland Saga Season 2 – 17
In truth, this was one of those "speaks for itself" episodes, pretty much. Read more
OSMcast! Wolf Children 3-17-2014
Look, it may come as a surprise to discover that the children might also be wolves. But don’t worry, it’s cool. So when we last OSMcast!ed we ended up…
Denkigai no Honya-san episode 3
Okay I didn't lie about this being a postapolza tonight folks. My friend called me as she always does after work because if she is on the ph...
Ijiranaide, Nagatoro-san | Episode 3 Review
Episode Three Thoughts I saw these ‘two arcs’ in the manga, and is often the case, I am pretty happy with the animation. Especially with regards to Nagatoro’s…
Kase-san and Yamada. Volume 3
College life has become a little more normalized for both Kase-san and Yamada. Yamada’s got a job, and loves her classes. Kase-san is still struggling with her unregulated…
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Very few series can do so many things so well as this one can. Read more
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Mairimashita! Iruma-kun 3rd Season – 17
I'm almost sure the "Is it you?" guy (who notably only appears to Iruma, not Lead-kun) is a very important (missing) demon. Read more
Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun, Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Season 3
Mahoutsukai no Yome Season 2 – 17
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Manga the Week of 3/17/21
SEAN: Middle of March, and still manga out there in the wild. ASH: And plenty of it, too! SEAN: Airship has two print releases, as we see Kuma…
Castlevania (Season 3)
Season 3 of Castlevania is more polished, has better pacing, and a more solid tone and vibe than the first two seasons. While I didn’t get stabbed in…
Aggretsuko (Season 3)
Aggretsuko continues doing what it does so well, even if the gap moe is turned down a bit.
Teasing Master Takagi-san (Eps 1-3)
All right, I’ve managed to get through the first three episodes of Teasing Master Takagi-san without much issue. I mentioned it in my previous blog post, but I’ll…
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san 3 – 12
This was a gloriously executed adaptation that exceeded expectations in every way. Read more
Teasing Master Takagi-san, Teasing Master Takagi-san Season 3
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san 3 – 02
It's like Shin-Ei and director Akagi Hiroaki have found the Platonic ideal of Karakai Jouzu and brought it to the screen. Read more
Akagi, Teasing Master Takagi-san, Teasing Master Takagi-san Season 3
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san 3 – 01
Not many adaptations can say they max out a series' potential, and I think this one can. Read more
Teasing Master Takagi-san, Teasing Master Takagi-san Season 3
Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san 3 – 11
Cheat code alert. Read more
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Karakai Jouzu no Takagi-san 3 – 05
The only downside of this show is my face hurts after every episode. Read more
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