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First Impressions – Dorohedoro
I was prepared for this premiere to be great, appalling, or anything in between. Read more The post First Impressions – Dorohedoro appeared first on Lost in Anime.
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I love black comedy but this isn't even really black comedy. Read more
Dorohedoro
With a cyberpunk/Alice in Wonderland vibe, this is a fun, gritty, fantastic adventure unlike anything I’ve seen.
Second Impressions – Saihate no Paladin
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Second Impressions – Majo to Yajuu
There are some good things happening here, no question about it, but I'm still feeling pretty detached about what I'm seeing.
Second Impressions – Sasaki to Miyano
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Second Impressions – My Home Hero
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This was not minimalist animation, this was straight-up minimal. Read more
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Second Impressions – Migi to Dari
What seemed relatively straightforward after one episode is a lot less so now, as Migi to Dari scrambles the deck very effectively.
Second Impressions Digest – Kakushigoto, Listeners
One indelible truth about gag manga and their adaptations is that they're only as funny as the gags. Read more The post Second Impressions Digest – Kakushigoto, Listeners…
Dorohedoro – 01
「カイマン」 (Caiman) "Caiman" I was prepared for this premiere to be great, appalling, or anything in between.
Second Impressions – Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko!
I don’t think we’re in guilty pleasure territory with Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko. Read more
Second Impressions – Tenchi Souzou Design-bu
I liked this episode better than the first - or maybe I let myself buy in to the premise. Read more
Second Impressions – Nami yo Kiite Kure
Nami yo Kiite Kure really is a series about grown-ups written by a grown-up, with a world-weary cynicism (and protagonist) that feels authentic. Read more The post Second…
Second Impressions – Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san
I'm the first to admit that Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san isn't going to be for everybody. But it's kind of working for me.
Second Impressions – Yojouhan Time Machine Blues
Two geniuses are meshing pretty well here. Read more
Dorohedoro – Episode 2
Hello everyone, and welcome the heck back. Today I’m eager to continue our exploration of Dorohedoro, one of 2020’s most compelling productions, and the adaptation of a manga…
Dorohedoro – Episode 9
The night has fallen, and the festivities are about to begin! Out in the world of the sorcerers, we’re about to commence Blue Night, wherein sorcerers track down…
Dorohedoro – Episode 6
They’re currently still counting the votes that may herald the end of democracy in my country altogether, so you might say I’m feeling a little tension at the…
Dorohedoro – Episode 3
Folks, it is absolutely time for more Dorohedoro. Not only am I just generally down for more of this production’s charming shenanigans and gorgeous architecture, but we also…
Dorohedoro – Episode 1
I’ve heard plenty about Dorohedoro's wit and charm punctuated by graphic ultraviolence, about the ensemble cast and their dynamics, about just how danged good it is. As of…
Dorohedoro – Episode 10
Hello everyone, and welcome on back to Wrong Every Time. Today I’m eager to dive back into Dorohedoro, even though at this point, I’m well aware that any…
Dorohedoro – Episode 1
Hello everyone, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I am excited to be embarking on a journey through one of 2020’s most intriguing properties, the long-awaited…
Dorohedoro – Episode 5
Hello everyone, and welcome the heck back to Wrong Every Time. Today I am delighted to be returning to Dorohedoro, a show which has swiftly established itself as…
Dorohedoro – Episode 11
Hello folks, and welcome the heck back to Wrong Every Time. Are you ready to storm En’s goddamn mansion!? After a season’s worth of Caiman and Nikaido hunting…
Dorohedoro – Episode 12
Oh god, how can this season already be over? I feel like I’ve just gotten settled into the world of Caiman, En, and their various compatriots, and now…
Dorohedoro – Episode 8
So what is it that makes Dorohedoro’s fantastical worldbuilding so special? I was just discussing this with a friend, as in general, I feel like “emphasis on worldbuilding”…
Dorohedoro – Episode 4
Hello everyone, and welcome once more to Wrong Every Time. Today I come to you in a spirit of contrition, as my motives for this current article could…
Dorohedoro – Episode 7
Hello all, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today we’re diving back into Dorohedoro, a show which has so far confounded my expectations at every turn; veering…
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Second (and Special Guest) Impressions – Chainsaw Man
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Second Impressions – Hakozume: Koban Joshi no Gyakushuu
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Some Quick First Impressions: A3! Season Spring & Summer, Dorohedoro and Ishizoku Reviewers
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Anime Taste Testing: Dorohedoro
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403 – Dorohedoro part 1
On this episode we finally get started with our Retrospective on Q Hayashida’s Dorohedoro! Join us as we examine volumes 1-3 of this dark violent fantasy! We also…
Dorohedoro – 10 [Manju Terror]
Dorohedoro’s rampage continued this week, with sorcerous abductions, fungal transformations, and severed body parts aplenty. I managed to watch this episode twice before writing the post you’re reading…
406 – Dorohedoro part 3
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