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So springs are now the bane of anime? How shocking.
[Review] Fall 2019 three-episode check-in
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[Review] Summer 2019 three-episode check-in
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2020 Winter Three-Episode Check-In
Did you know there were other worthwhile anime airing this season besides Keep Your Hands of Eizouken? It's true! From ghosts to golems and MMOs to magical girls,…
2021 Winter Three-Episode Check-In
This season truly encapsulates the duality of anime: everything made us either really excited or really tired.
Cells at Work!, Cells at Work! CODE BLACK, WONDER EGG PRIORITY, 2.43: Seiin High School Boys Volleyball Team, I★CHU
2023 Winter Three-Episode Check-In
The big forerunner this season? Girls in fantasy shows!
Reborn to Master the Blade: From Hero-King to Extraordinary Squire, Sugar Apple Fairy Tale, Technoroid OVERMIND, The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady, Kaina of the Great Snow Sea
2022 Winter Three-Episode Check-In
Welcome to the season of rom-coms and gender feels.
Miss KUROITSU from the Monster Development Department, Requiem of the Rose King, Slow Loop, The Orbital Children, Life With an Ordinary Guy Who Reincarnated Into a Total Fantasy Knockout
2024 Winter Three-Episode Check-In
This has been a season of reversals so far, with strong premieres stumbling and wobbly starts finding their stride. Check out the shows in need of a second…
A Sign of Affection, Brave Bang Bravern!, Cherry Magic! Thirty Years of Virginity Can Make You a Wizard?!, Metallic Rouge, Sengoku Youko
Winter 2019 Anime
It seems like the time we get between seasons is getting shorter and shorter, which is saying something because I am pretty sure it is always the same…
Spring 2019 – Midseason Impression
Yes. It’s official. This season sucks balls.
Episode 590: Winter 2019 Previews #3
Can you hear that? Anime Pulse has intro music again! Woo! Hopefully you guys like this one, because it's staying for the time being. Besides talking about the…
Date A Live, Date A Live II, Date A Live III, kemurikusa., The Magnificent KOTOBUKI
Episode 591: Winter 2019 Previews #4
Is the voice acting industry jumping on that #MeToo movement a year late? It could very well be! To help you sort this out is your top analysts…
Dororo, Dororo, Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka, The Rising of the Shield Hero
Episode 589: Winter 2019 Previews #2
We're into our second week of previews, and this time each host has a theme. Joseph is all about that love, and Andrew is all about that child…
DARLING in the FRANXX, Dragon Ball, WATATEN!: an Angel Flew Down to Me, The Promised Neverland
Winter 2019 – Week 1
The first week of the new season is here! Sort of. A few of these shows have multiple episodes wrapped up this week because I wanted to start…
Winter 2019 – Midseason Impressions
There are only two anime airing this season. Mob Psycho 100 and the others.
Winter 2019 Anime Impressions
Out of the blue, some short impressions on stuff I will be following this winter. Honourable mentions, good but probably won’t be keeping up with: Endro, HizaUe, Kotobuki…
kemurikusa., Mysteria Friends, The Promised Neverland, Dororo, Dororo
On my Radar for Winter 2021: The Three Episode Check-in!
Anime Winter 2021 has began in earnest and there is plenty to talk about! Shows have aired, boobs have been seen, feelings have been had, and shows have…
On my Radar for Winter 2024: The Three Episode Check-In!
Winter 2024 has taken off and there has been some good stuff. While nothing has been a game-changer, there is a surprising amount of fun stories, and nipples…
On my Radar for Winter 2022: The Three Episode Check-In!
Winter 2022 is well underway and I’ll be honest. If you aren’t a fan of Attack on Titan, then there really isn’t much else. Good shows, but nothing…
On my Radar for Winter 2023: The Three Episode Check-In
Winter 2023’s anime season has been a muted affair, one not made any better by several of the shows being delayed indefinitely. Still the show must go on…
Top Three Favorite Anime Openings of 2019
"it has also been good amazing for anime openings."
Three Local 3D Animated Films in 2019
Okay I’m going to stray a little bit off anime but this sis still on the topic of animation. There are three local animation movies that are released…
Day Three: Bad Education (2019) (MotM 2021)
As it turns out, my Wednesdays off encourage me to be lazy, so I think I’ll continue that with this review. Will detail some things about what I…
Winter 2019 Anime Season Preview
Look at that poster. That is a fucking amazing poster. I came back from Japan a few weeks ago and after strolling around a bunch of bookshops, something…
Winter 2019 – Week 2 & 3
I combined weeks 2 and 3 because for some reason we have been having internet issues…again. It made not only watching anime difficult but also loading pretty much…
Winter 2019 Anime Season Preview
Look at that poster. That is a fucking amazing poster. I came back from Japan a few weeks ago and after strolling around a bunch of bookshops, something…
Winter 2019 Anime Season Preview
Look at that poster. That is a fucking amazing poster. I came back from Japan a few weeks ago and after strolling around a bunch of bookshops, something…
Winter 2019 Anime Season Preview
Look at that poster. That is a fucking amazing poster. I came back from Japan a few weeks ago and after strolling around a bunch of bookshops, something…
Winter 2020 – Week 3/4 – The Three Week Rule!
It’s the (in)famous Week Three – when most series have put their cards on the table or had their first big twist. And rightly or wrongly, when a…
On My Radar for Winter 2020: The (Mostly) Three Episode Check-In!
Winter 2020 has begun in earnest now, and most of the series have reached their third or fourth episodes. Overall this is absolutely a weaker outing than previous…
Winter 2019 – Ranking the Best from this Season
Well, that was certainly a good way to end the Winter season of 2010s.
The Winter 2019 Anime Final Report, Part 2
Seeing as I didn’t write anything for three months, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised that I was unable to keep myself brief enough that a part 2…
Dororo, Dororo, Kaguya-sama: Love is War, Promise, Sword Art Online
The Winter 2019 Anime Final Report, Part 1
In a shock to almost no one, the long forecasted demise of anime did not occur during the recently completed Winter 2019 season. Instead, we got another solid…
Run with the Wind, The Magnificent KOTOBUKI, Mob Psycho 100, Sword of the Stranger, The Rising of the Shield Hero
thin slicing the new season, winter 2019 edition
9,000 words, 23 anime, 5 sisters to wed, and 1 sequel no one asked for. The granddaddy of gimmick posts is once again upon us. That’s right– thin…
TOP 5 ANIME (WINTER 2019) #ANIME
Attention: I won’t repeat the explanation from the synopsis, read the synopsis first then continue to review. Read my note below to see my thoughts about the order.…
IRA 034 | Winter 2019 Wrap Up
IRA 034 | Winter 2019 Up Below, you’ll find links to all the anime we mentioned in the podcast. One Piece (878)Black Clover (76)The Rising of the Shield…
Black Clover, Domestic Girlfriend, One Piece, The Promised Neverland, The Rising of the Shield Hero
Spiraken Anime Corner: Winter Anime 2019
The Spiraken Anime Review has returned!!So celebrate with Xan and Gretta as they discuss the latest season Anime Japan has to offer to us fans. From The Stand out…
Winter 2021 First Impression – Moeronpan #1
And we’re back at the start of another year!The thing about 2020 was that it was…different and challenging, so although I do still want to do a Moeronpan…
Day with The Cart Driver Podcast – Winter 2019 retrospective
Scamp and Day cast their minds back to the long forgotten year of 2019. Well, Scamp does most of the mind-casting since Day watched basically nothing. It wasn’t…
Winter 2018 season preview part three various fruits
anime blog with series series overviews editorials and other interesting bits of writing.
Girls’ Frontline, Episode Three: The Echo
Alternative Title: How To Execute On Executioner.
40 Seasons in 40 Weeks – Winter 2019
Ah yes, 2019. I remember it well. It may be man eons in the past but twas a fine vintage year for Japanese animation. Yup, we’ve reached this…
Monthly Update | March 2019 – Vacation / Hiatus, Midseason Musings for Winter 2019, Spring 2019 Anime, etc
It's The Monthly Update! This time posted before the middle of the month!
Snack Basue - Episode 10 - Akemi Three and Three
In a discussion about friend groups, Akemi insists on maintaining only three. Otherwise, she can't be the prettiest. Snack Basue - Episode 10
The Three Invaders
When three aliens, disguised as escaped human convicts, descend upon unsuspecting manga artist, Osamu Tezuka, and devour his brain, they expect to acquire all his thoughts and knowledge. …
The Three Invaders
When three aliens, disguised as escaped human convicts, descend upon unsuspecting manga artist, Osamu Tezuka, and devour his brain, they expect to acquire all his thoughts and knowledge. …
Three Episode Test | Gleipnir
The “three episode test” is a tacit tradition in modern anime fandom. The idea is that most TV anime are paced and structured to cement the impression they…
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Episode 9 Review – Three Heroes, Three Demons, Three Fights
The way the heroes fight the demons are cleverly written.
Fruits Basket Episode Three: The Pickled Plumb
If I wasn’t already familiar with this story and where its going I would be considering the three episode drop rule right now. The episode continued on with…
