The romance angle of Baraou no Souretsu isn't nearly as interesting as the politics for me (and a lot more absurd). Read more
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Baraou no Souretsu – 05
These historical events are much more engaging when the focus is on how the frailties of the parties involved drove them. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 21
And so, the elephant in the room is finally acknowledged. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 18
This series has the opposite problem from Kingdom. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 16
The "winning side writes history" is one of those truisms that pretty much holds up. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 11
That was pure camp at its best. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 22
Well, that was silly. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 19
Ah yes, James Tyrell. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 17
For my part, I'm not interested in being told what to think about this historic episode by Shakespeare. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 07
The real prize here is not the throne, seemingly, but Richard's virtue. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 20
Almost everything we take for granted about those fateful few years in the 1480's is likely BS. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 10
I'm constantly getting the sense that I missed something. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 15
Great, more Edwards. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 04
Those who are fans of Game of Thrones will certainly have flashbacks watching these events play out. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 23
There are no happy endings for Richard III, that's for certain. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 09
It was back to the politics this week, which certainly constitutes a step in the right direction. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 12
Thus ends the first cour of Baraou no Souretsu. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 06
Richard may have mommy issues and a lot of self-loathing, but he knows he was the one in his generation that got the brains. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 03
Although the time spanned by the episode was the longest yet, things didn't feel quite as rushed. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 01
"Wars of the Roses" A rose is lovely by any other name, except for Lancaster and York.
First Impressions – Baraou no Souretsu
There's no substitute for a good story. Read more
Second Impressions – Baraou no Souretsu
This was not minimalist animation, this was straight-up minimal. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 13/14
What strikes me in watching all this is how sad and pathetic these people are. Read more
Baraou no Souretsu – 24 (End) and Series Review
I have no idea what happened there are the end. Read more
Anime Taste Testing: Baraou no Souretsu and Sasaki to Miyano
Neither are great, but at this point, I’m taking what I can get.
Winter 2022 Impressions: Attack on Titan, Kaijin Kaihatsu-bu no Kuroitsu-san, Baraou no Souretsu
Attack on Titan: The Final Season Part 2 Short Synopsis: Some show about large naked people who get really steamy. Armitage: See, at this point, the fact that…
Vanitas no Karte – 08
「Catacombes―死が眠る場所―」 (Katakonbe―Shi ga Nemuru Basho―)"Where Death Slumbers" Vanitas' true talent is a tie between using the grimoire and making himself most unwelcome.
Yofukashi no Uta – 08
Introverts will know that at times in life the world treats you like you're broken. Read more
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 08
It's not as though I can point to any single extraordinary element of that episode, but it was one of my favorites so far.
Yuukoku no Moriarty – 08
At long last, the game is afoot. Read more
Oshi no Ko – 08
「初めて」 (Hajimete) "First Time" Touched for the very first time.
AI no Idenshi – 08
Some anime succeed largely because they don't try too hard, and this is one of them. Read more
Seirei no Moribito – 08
You can add "exposition" to the list of things Seirei no Moribito does better than almost any other anime. Read more
Majo no Tabitabi – 08
「切り裂き魔」 (Kirisaki Ma) "The Ripper" So this is what otakus with waifu figurines and body pillows look like to outsiders.
Hikari no Ou – 08
「神々の庭」 (Kamigami no niwa) "Garden of the Gods" Looks like it's the eve of destruction
Vanitas no Carte – 08
If I could say anything to Itamura Tomoyuki, it would be one word - "decaf". Read more
Senyoku no Sigrdrifa – 08
「神話世界探索作戦！」 (Shinwa Sekai Tansaku Sakusen!) "Exploring a Mythical World!" Because no Nordic dungeon is complete without Draugr.
Kinsou no Vermeil – 08
「選別」 (Senbetsu) "Selection" There's only one way for Alto to make the best use of his Student Council status: Brutally attack Rex.
Sousou no Frieren – 08
We're a third of the way - almost - through Sousou no Frieren now. So I think it's fair to start making some general assessments.
Kusuriya no Hitorigoto – 08
「麦稈」 (Mugiwara) "Wheat Stalks" Even on vacation, Mao Mao doesn't get a break
Hoshiai no Sora – 08
The list of unsupportive and abusive parents grows even longer with this episode, as Nao, Mitsue, and Yuta’s mothers join a handful of others in stifling their children’s…
Sousou no Frieren – 08
「葬送のフリーレン」 (Sōsō no Furīren) "Frieren the Slayer" The versatility Frieren has shown in the last couple of episodes has impressed me.
Yuukoku no Moriarty – 08
「シャーロック・ホームズの研究 第一幕」 (Shaarokku Houmuzu no Kenkyuu Daiichimaku) "A Study in 'S' Act 1" At long last, the game is afoot.
AI no Idenshi – 08
「告白」 (Kokuhaku) "Confession" Some anime succeed largely because they don’t try too hard, and this is one of them.
Yofukashi no Uta – 08
「どいつもこいつも」 (Do itsumo koitsu mo) "All of Us" Introverts will know that at times in life the world treats you like you’re broken.
Mashiro no Oto – 08
I can't stress enough how good the music in this series is. Read more
Hoshiai no Sora – 08
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Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu – 08
Anna, you naughty girl... Read more
Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu – 08
「僕は夢を見た」 (Boku wa Yume o Mita) "I Had a Dream" Is this the real life? Is this just the fantasy?