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Ryman’s Club – 04
There are basically two types of enjoyment I get from the sports in anime - recognition or revelation. Read more
Ryman’s Club – 10
「トレードオフ」 ("Toredo Ofu") "Trade Off" When two worlds collide.
Ryman’s Club – 11
「コンペティター」 (Konpetitā) "Competitor" Tatsuru is back in action! And Mikoto is...not doing so well.
Ryman’s Club – 08
「ブレイクスルー」 (Bureikusurū) "Breakthrough" Plot twists...plot twists everywhere!!
Ryman’s Club – 09
「プライオリティ」 ("Puraioriti") "Priority" The feather has been explained.
Ryman’s Club – 03
Slow and steady wins the race, they say. Read more
Ryman’s Club – 11
There's a core believability at the heart of Ryman's Club that doesn't hold up well to flights of fancy. Read more
Ryman’s Club – 06
Because of the nature of its premise, Ryman's Club is in a rather unique niche among sports anime. Read more
Ryman’s Club – 07
「オルタナティブ」 (Orutanatibu) "Alternative" You may leave badminton for a while, but it never really leaves you.
Ryman’s Club – 09
Very few sports anime have managed to satisfyingly wrap a story in one cour, but Ryman's Club looks like it has a chance to be a rare exception.…
Ryman’s Club – 03
「ブレスト」 (Buresuto) "Brainstorming" Sometimes, roasting your colleagues is the best remedy.
Ryman’s Club – 05
Another stellar outing from Winter's most overlooked series. Read more
Ryman’s Club – 01
If you can't beat em, join em!
Ryman’s Club – 05
「フィードバック」 (Fīdobakku) "Feedback" Always two sides to a story.
Ryman’s Club – 10
I'd be lying if I said that episode wasn't a bit of a disappointment. Read more
Ryman’s Club – 06
「プレゼン」 (Purezen) "Presentation" Comradeship: The Code of the Badaryman
Ryman’s Club – 07
We seem to be more or less alternating between sports and salaryman drama. Read more
Ryman’s Club – 04
「コンフリクト」 (Konfurikuto) "Conflict" Spring onion flavored soda anyone?
Ryman’s Club – 08
That Ryman's could deliver up another excellent episode largely in the absence of its best character (and actor) is encouraging. Read more
Second Impressions – Ryman’s Club
Because this world of corporate athletics is so new to me, I find it oddly fascinating. Read more
First Impressions – Ryman’s Club
You could do a show of Miki Shinichirou reading the side of cereal boxes and I'd pretty much be on-board. Read more
Ryman’s Club Episode 2
Mikoto is having a fairly rough transition when it comes to the training experience. He is used to practicing in large facility's with workout equipment, cameras to observe…
First Impressions: Ryman’s Club
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Ryman’s Club – 12 (END)
「青天井」 ("Aotenjō") "Skyrocket" Ryman's Club SKYROCKETS past my expectations!
Ryman’s Club #01 — Writing is Hard
So just don't do it. Impressions: This show is honestly a little bit incredible. The only unique thing about our premise is that it's adults instead of…
Ryman’s Club Episode 1 [First Impression]
As one door closes, another one opens when Mikoto gets fired Mitsuhoshi Bank Badminton Team. Frankly it's probably better that he is out of there just because it…
Ryman’s Club – 12 (End) and Series Review
Given the considerable affection I have for this series, I'm relieved to have things end on a positive note after all. Read more
Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club 2nd Season Episode #02
Hey everyone, it’s time to introduce two students from Y.G. International Academy, also known as the school where Emma Verde used to study there back in School Idol…
GJ Club
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J-Novel Club Joins the KADOKAWA Club
KADOKAWA has acquired light novel and manga publisher J-Novel Club, which leads Krystallina to review this major news in this week's column.
Banned Book Club
I am extremely open about this, but it’s not like I yell “I AM KOREAN” at the top of every episode, but I am Korean. I was adopted…
The Club Kingdom
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Houkago Wizard Club
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Banned Book Club
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100+ School Club Anime Series, Sorted By Club Activity
There is no shortage of anime series that focus on the various antics of school clubs. It really is an easy framing device to quickly bind a series…
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2020 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/02
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Revenger – 02
This revenger gig is obviously morally dubious in a big way. Read more
Horimiya – 02
「顔は、ひとつだけじゃない。」 (Kao wa, hitotsu dake janai.) "You Wear More Than One Face" Damn, that was some good shizzle right there.
Jigokuraku – 02
「選別と選択」 (Senbetsu to Sentaku) "Screening and Choosing" It seems like Jigokuraku has a bit of a split personality to it.
Gleipnir – 02
「空っぽの意味」 (Karappo no Imi) "What it Means to be Empty" “Emptiness is loneliness, and loneliness is cleanliness.”
NouKome 02
And we get our main heroine mascot character! You can guess what her role is lolol Was under the impression Amakusa would always make the correct choice… but…
Overtake! – 02
There's a lot of personal investment behind this project, and it absolutely shows. Read more
Deaimon – 02
「四葩に響く」 (Yohira ni Hibiku) "Echoing Through the Hydrangea" A reminder that family life is important, but not so much that you should give up your dreams over it.
Pet – 02
「ヤマ」 (Yama" no Keshiki) "Views of The Peak" Haven't picked it up yet? Don't underestimate Pet. You'll warm up to it as quickly as you do a viral internet kitten…
Overtake! – 02
「ノリと勢い -Told ya, roller coaster.-」 (Nori to Ikioi: Told Ya, Roller Coaster.) "Enthusiasm and Spirit: Told Ya, Roller Coaster." I’m glad Raceman only deals with car racing.
Oooku – 02
This version is effectively an extended teaser trailer for the manga. Read more
Listeners – 02
「半分人間 (HALBER MENSCH)」 (Hanbun ningen) "Half Man" The fact that these two survived the last 24 hours is ridiculously lucky.
Revenger – 02
「Gold Opens Any Door」 A gold coin a day keeps the regrets at bay.