This show does a remarkable job balancing the humor and the tragedy, to the point where it can be hard to tell where one stops on the other begins. Read more
Mar 24, 2022 • Subscribe
More like this
Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi – 09
This show really doesn't pull any punches. Read more
Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi – 07
Well, that episode was pretty much a swift kick in the solar plexus. Read more
Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi – 06
The plot kicks in. Read more
Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi – 08
I think there's a fundamental divide among people where the way we treat children is concerned. Read more
Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi – 03-04
It's not a party without tandoori chicken. Read more
First (and Second) Impressions – Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi
Netflix may have finally figured this anime thing out. Read more
Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi – 10 (End) and Series Review
Raising children is all about selfless acts - which is why so many people are so bad at it. Read more
Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi/Kotaro lives alone Anime Review
Animation: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ Story/Plot: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ Theme song/s and animation: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai – 05
All I can say about the studying bit is that it's a good thing the homeroom teacher wasn't around to see it. Read more
Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko! – 05
Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko! is a definite stealth bomber, I tell you what. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 05
This series is a vibe. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 05
「⾶び上がり星 りゅうこつ星 力ノープス」 (Tobiagari Hoshi -Riyuukotsuhoshi Kanoupusu-) "Canopus -The Keel-" This series is a vibe
Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! – 05
「親友におせっかいしたい!」 (Shin`yuu ni Osekkai Shitai!) "I Want to Meddle in My Friend`s Business!" “Dude, you can't start a slow clap at any time and expect everyone to join in.”
Komi-san wa Komyushou desu – 05
That was certainly a step up from last week, but then, anything else would have been nearly impossible. Read more
Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu – 05
「鑑定」 (Kantei) "Appraisal" It's only magic if it sparkles.
Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! Double Episode #05
Let’s begin this episode with Tsuki Uzaki where she went to Asia Café and told both Ami and Akihiko Asai about Shinichi Sakurai. C’mon, he went to her…
Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai Episode #05
Last time, Naori makes her move by kissing Jun Shirosaki at the end of the previous episode. Now, she’s ready to take the next step as the younger…
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai – 05 – Win-Win
When Aharen tells Raidou about a Pokemon Go-style mobile game that was launched seven years ago like it’s a new trend, he dusts off his maxed-out Yankee Godzilla…
Kubo-san wa Mob wo Yurusanai – 05
There are times when I think the series is a relatively serious rumination on isolation and introversion, and others when I think I’m just imagining that. Read more
Komi-san wa, Komyushou desu. Episode #05
This is Makeru Yadano where she wants to beat Shouko Komi in everything, although I have to say that she looks ridiculous during the physical exams.
Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! – 05 – Toothpaste Isn’t Food!
Sakurai can’t even daydream about falling in class without Uzaki getting on his case, and it just happens to be a class about dream interpretation. Uzaki is having…
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru – 05
Anime knows what sells. Read more
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru – 05
「この中で一番いい乳袋だからじゃん？」 ( Kono Naka de Ichiban Ii Chibukuro da kara jan?) "It's Probably Because This Is the Best Boob Bag Here" Anime knows what sells.
Kami wa Game ni Ueteiru. Episodes #05 & #06
Well everyone, here’s Leoleshea and Pearl Diamond as they’ve arrived at the Sacred Spring City of Mal-ra for a special event reserved to Apostles called the World Games…
Raise wa Tanin ga Ii (Yakuza Fiancé) – 05
This episode was pretty different tonally than the first four, and in some ways probably the most interesting.
Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu Episode #05
On this episode, Sei Takanashi will meet the Grand Magus at the Royal Magi Assembly. This is Yuri Drewes and he’s about to make an appraisal on Sei’s…
Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na! – 05
「鉄巨人あらわる!」 (Tetsu Kyojin Arawaru!) " An Iron Giant Appears!" "Where's the Giant, Mansley!?"
Buta no Liver wa Kanetsu Shiro Episode #05
Looks like Jess, Mr. Pig, and Ceres has arrived at Baptsaze where the covenant is located. Of course, it has become a resting place for Yethmas who were…
Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou. Episodes #05 & #06
Let’s begin with Rae Taylor where she explains to Claire François that Ralaire is their daughter, although the villainess won’t accept it because it’s nothing more than a…
Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita. – 05
Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita represents a quandary for me, no question about it.
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Episode #05
Well everyone, it’s time for Marin Kitagawa’s cosplay debut as she and Wakana Gojo went to an event where it’s full of cosplayers, both male and female. Speaking…
Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai! – 05 – Jahy’s Dizzy Fever Day
This show will certainly let Jahy have it at times, and when it comes to the atrocities she committed in the Dark Realm, well…ignorance is bliss. But I…
Watashi no Yuri wa Oshigoto desu! Episodes #05 & #06
Oh boy, looks like Hime Shiraki is venting her frustration to Kanoko Mamiya as she can’t believe that her sworn enemy from elementary school has returned! Then again,…
Boku no Tsuma wa Kanjou ga nai Episode #05
Let’s begin with Takuma Kosugi where he’s having a nasty fever at the moment. Good thing his robot wife Mina made some rice porridge as she’s nursing Takuma-sama…
Patron Pick Winter 2024: Dosanko Gal wa Namara Menkoi – 05
This is now a love triangle of sorts, undeniably. But it doesn't bother or even annoy me because of the way it's being handled.
Patron Pick Fall 2023: Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen – 05
This week was probably the most shameless episode of Atarashii Joshi wa Do Tennen yet, and the weirdest too.
Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu 2nd Season Episode #05
Well everyone, it appears that Prince Ten’yuu is really persistent in seeing Sei Takanashi that Jude tries to tell the imperial prince that his colleague is on a…
Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu – 05
「最高だね」 (Saikou da ne) "It's Awesome" Doing it all for the sake of the kingdom. Maybe.
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Kan – 05
「しみじみと、平塚静はいつかの昔を懐かしむ。」 (Shimijimi to, Hiratsuka Shizuka wa Itsuka no Mukashi o Natsukashimu.) "Shizuka Hiratsuka Deeply Longs for the Days Past." Mayday. I repeat. Mayday! The SS Hiratsuka has been sunken for…
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax!, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU
Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatte Iru Darouka III – 05
「惨劇の王者イケロス・ファミリア」 (Ikerosu Famiria (Sangeki no Oja)) "Ikelos Familia (King of Atrocity)" I've had my fair share of suffering from watching Re:Zero. You think you'd get used to these kind of…
The Newtypes Episode 26: Rin: Daughters of Mnemosyne and Kotarou Lives Alone
Welcome to Episode 26 of The Newtypes podcast, where 3 navel-gazing numbskulls talk about an OVA and an ONA. Be prepared talks of sleaze, torture, sex, and depressing…
Ore wo Suki na no wa Omae Dake ka yo – 03, 04, 05
「あなたに会った / 俺がガンバった結果/俺にしては、うまくいきすぎてると思ったんだよ。。。。。。」 (Anata ni atta / Ore ga ganbatta kekka/Ore ni shite wa, umaku iki sugiteru to omottanda yo......) "I Was Meeting You / The Results Of My…
Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu – 05
「防御特化と戦利品.」 (Bougyo Tokka to Senrihin.) "Defense and Spoils of War" "Somebody's poisoned the water hole!"
Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu! – 05, 06
「暁はゴッド暁になるようです！ / リルルは距離を縮めるようです！」 (Akatsuki wa Goddo Akatsuki ni naru youdesu! / Riruru wa kyori o chijimeru youdesu!) "It Seems Akatsuki's Becoming God Akatsuki! / It Seems Lyrule's Growing Closer…
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 05
There's literally no studio I would trust more with any work of this genre that I cared about.
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2021 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2021 05/10, 05/17, 05/24, 05/31 The following rankings have been updated to reflect the available data through the weeks mentioned above. »…
Pluto – 05
I can't help but wonder what inspired Urasawa to take something that was already seminal in Japanese culture and reimagine it like this.
Horimiya – 05
「それは、言えないこと。」 (Sore wa, ienai koto.) "I Can't Say That" An anime doesn't have to reinvent the wheel to be great. It just has to make a really great wheel.
Jigokuraku – 05
「侍と女」 (Samurai to Onna) "The Samurai and the Woman" The more Jigokuraku indulges the thoughtful side of its personality, the more I suspect I'm going to like it.