Shakunetsu Kabaddi is a survivor, the tortoise amongst the hares this season, and it's still here. Read more
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Shakunetsu Kabaddi – 09
There's a kind of catch-22 with less than captivating characters, especially this far into a series. Read more
Shakunetsu Kabaddi – 07
I really appreciate a series that takes the time time really explore the nuances of its sport, even if it's one I know little about. Read more
Shakunetsu Kabaddi – 10
There's a reason series like this were never designed to run for one cour. Read more
Shakunetsu Kabaddi – 08
Having new members is an important development opportunity for Tatsuya. Read more
Shakunetsu Kabaddi – 11
"Read the manga" is fine for what it is, but it has limits. Read more
Shakunetsu Kabaddi – 12
Considering that Shakunetsu Kabaddi has to use a practice match as its "climax" and that three team members basically never got onto the court, I think it did…
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It's probably not a stretch to say that most of the world has no idea what kabaddi is. Read more
First Impression: Shakunetsu Kabaddi
After an opening full of flames, darkness and jumps, we meet Tatsuya Yoigoshi, a white-haired, red-eyed, muscular student with a dangerous vibe who happens to hate sports. Once…
Weekly Digest 5/1/21 – Bakuten!!, Shakunetsu Kabaddi
The mystery of Azemichi's head deepens. Read more
Weekly Digest 4/25/21 – Shadows House, Shakunetsu Kabaddi
Anime giveth with one hand, and taketh with the other. Read more
Weekly Digest 04/18/21 – Shakunetsu Kabaddi, Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song-
Let's face it, competition is a drug. Read more
Second Impressions Digest – Shakunetsu Kabaddi, Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song-, Shaman King 2021
Decaf Fukuyama-san, decaf. Read more
First Look: Burning Kabaddi
Yoigoshi Tatsuya used to be a big football (soccer) player, but he’s had enough and, when entering high school, became a livestreamer and shunned all sports. Members of…
BURNING KABADDI – Episode 1
Burning Kabaddi seems crafted entirely to combat the sport’s status as a punchline in Japanese media, going so far as to have Yoigoshi call out the trend before…
Burning Kabaddi is Pretty Dope Actually
Disclaimer: spoilers for season 1 of Burning Kabaddi. WATCH IT. “A carefree life relies upon a resolute and clear heart”- Zhongli Burning Kabaddi is about one thing, and…
Spring 2021 First Impressions – Burning Kabaddi
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Burning Kabaddi #01 — Mico Mico Douga
I don't think this show actually knows anything about streaming or kabaddi. Impressions: I didn't expect this to be good, but good lord, it's almost fascinating just…
Burning Kabaddi – When Production Can’t Keep Up
Kabaddi is a baffling sport. At least to someone like me who knew nothing about it. And Burning Kabaddi really taught me a lot.
Burning Kabaddi: A Standard and Fun Sports Anime
I finished Burning Kabaddi the other day and I enjoyed it. I liked learning about kabaddi and liked the comedy in the show! What I like about what…
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2020 05/25, 06/01, 06/08, 06/15, 06/22, 06/29
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Overtake! – 06
「鈴鹿, 雨 -I don`t want you to race.-」 (Suzuka, Ame: I Don`t Want You to Race.) "Suzuka, Rain -I don`t want you to race.-" When it rains, it pours.
Listeners – 06
「グッバイ・ブルー・スカイ (Goodbye Blue Sky)」 (Gubbai Burū Sukai) "Goodbye Blue Sky" Poor, poor Echo.
Deaimon – 06
「芋名月」 (Imo Meigetsu) "Autumn's Potato Moon" Ohana means family and family means no one get’s left behind or forgotten.
Horimiya – 06
「今年の夏は、あついから。」 (Kotoshi no natsu wa, atsuikara.) "It's Hot This Summer" You take the bitter with the sweet, I suppose.
Oooku – 06
"Episode 06" Oooku raises the question of "What is gender?"
Revenger – 06
This ep was among the most unadorned so far, if I were to put a label on it. Read more
Sakugan – 06
"JUSTICE FOR VILLAINS" Society is inherently corrupt, powerful people are two-faced liars, the only path to justice is one you carve yourself.
Gleipnir – 06
「収集者」 (Shuushuusha) "Gatherers" Not Safe for Web Conferences.
Overtake! – 06
If I had a kid I don't think there's any way I could let him or her race cars - the stress would be unbearable.
Horimiya – 06
You take the bitter with the sweet, I suppose. Read more
SK∞ – 06
Somehow Bones just seems to have an instinct for this sort of material. Read more
Pet – 06
In Pet there's some sense of consequence for deeds done, but it has it occasions where it makes me strain to find a reason to care. Read more…
Beastars – 06
Trying to get inside the author's head is often a bad idea, but I don't see any way to watch Beastars without doing so. Read more The post…
SSSS.Dynazenon – 06
With so many shows suffering from a sort of identity crisis that hinders their upside, SSSS.Dynazenon's directness is especially refreshing. Read more
Dandadan – 06
Dandadan continues to do a great job of capturing the feel of the manga using the means available as an anime.
SSSS.Dynazenon – 06
「この切なさって、なに？」 (Kono setsuna-sa tte, nani?) "What is This Sadness?" With so many shows suffering from a sort of identity crisis that hinders their upside, SSSS.Dynazenon’s directness is especially refreshing.
Plunderer – 06
「勘」 (Kan) "Hunch" Now those are some smiles worth protecting.
Jigokuraku – 06
「心とことわり」 (Kokoro to Kotowari) "Heart and Reason" I'd say that was pretty disturbing on multiple levels
BNA – 06
「Fox Waltz」 “Perhaps the same could be said of ALL religions!”
Noblesse – 06
It's status quo for Noblesse after this episode, which is mostly a good thing. Read more
Pluto – 06
Pluto as a whole is Urasawa Naoki's creation, but of course the roots of it are in Tezuka Osamu's creation.
Helck – 06
「襲来」 (Shuurai) "Invasion" Wait until Vamirio learns about fishing with explosives
Twin Peaks season two (episodes 10 through 22), Dune, and Burning Kabaddi
The Chicago Sky are WNBA champions. The Chicago Red Stars are moving on in the NWSL playoffs....
Twin Peaks season two (episodes 10 through 22), Dune, and Burning Kabaddi
The Chicago Sky are WNBA champions. The Chicago Red Stars are moving on in the NWSL playoffs....
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2021 06/07, 06/14, 06/21, 06/28, 07/05, 07/12
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Overlord IV – 06
「迫りくる危機」 (Semarikuru Kiki) "The Impending Crisis" Wait, there's dwarves which don't like alcohol?
Engage Kiss – 06
「悪魔殺しの第三者」 (Akuma-goroshi no Daisansha) "Third-Party Demon Killer" Third partied in the cutest way possible.
Heike Monogatari – 06
Heike Monogatari returned this week to the more character-oriented stories of its first two episodes. The renewed focus on Shigemori’s children saw Biwa come back in a major…
Tengoku Daimakyou – 06
Your serve, Tengoku. Read more