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Paripi Koumei
I was in a dilemma whether to watch Paripi Koumei at first. You know, having a certain famous tactician from the Three Kingdoms era being brought into our…
Paripi Koumei – 11
It's nice to see Truck-kun with a plot-critical role that doesn't involve running someone over. Read more
Paripi Koumei – 06
The historical context Paripi Koumei inserted certainly made this a more fascinating throwdown than it would have been otherwise. Read more
Paripi Koumei – 10
This whole “much ado about not so much” thing is an ongoing problem. Read more
Paripi Koumei – 04
Let me tell you a little story... Read more
Paripi Koumei – 05
Take out the CGDCT, watch the audience implode. Read more
Paripi Koumei – 09
I long for some of the cheeky, carefree fun this show was when it was basically Koumei and Eiko against the world. Read more
Paripi Koumei – 07
Paripi Koumei is following an interesting course. Read more
Paripi Koumei Review
If this show’s telling me anything, it’s that P.A. works is really good at adapting shows. But terrible at making their own in-house ones. This is like the…
Paripi Koumei – 08
Seriously, would it kill him to check in on his parents? Read more
Second Impressions – Paripi Koumei
I can already see the bubble forming with this one. Read more
First Impressions – Paripi Koumei
Another page on the calendar, another anime season. Read more
Paripi Koumei - Episode 2 - Eiko Cheers
Eiko danced and cheered to the music of pop star Mia. They would later perform at the same venue! Paripi Koumei - Episode 2.
Finales: Healer Girl, RikeiKoi, Paripi Koumei
Aoi seems at a loss. Up to 11s now, starting with Healer girl. Basically the girls have hit a wall in their training, so that their beautiful singing…
Is Paripi KouMei the best music anime?
Hello guys. Paripi Koumei or Ya Boy Kongming is an anime that is insanely fun to watch. I know the OP for paripi Koumei went kinda viral, so…
Paripi Koumei – 12 (End) and Series Review
Looking back, there’s just not much “there” there for me. Read more
Paripi Koumei - Episode 1 - Eiko Sings Onstage
Eiko works behind the bar most of the time. But the bar owner encourages her to sing when the counter calms down. Paripi Koumei - Episode 1.
Anime Taste Testing: Paripi Koumei/Ya Boy Kongming!
If only it had been as good as the localized title.
Paripi Koumei is not an idol anime, but I'm pairing it with Love Live! Nijigasaki anyway
Does this mean there's not going to be a coup?
Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, Love Live! School Idol Project, Ya Boy Kongming!, Idol Project
Spring 2022 Impressions: Don’t Hurt Me My Healer, Ascendance of a Bookworm S3, Komi Can’t Communicate S2, Paripi Koumei
Don’t Hurt Me, My Healer! Short Synopsis: Fast talking bear, dark (skinned) elf, and idiot hero conspire to waste 20 minutes of your time! Wooper: “My Healer” isn’t…
Don’t Hurt Me, My Healer!, Komi Can’t Communicate, Ya Boy Kongming!, Ascendance of a Bookworm
Party Boy Koumei #02 — Yep, Still Idols
Not getting the big budget for this show, are we, PA Works? Impressions: I only flipped through while doing morning stuff, didn't really sit down to watch,…
Party Boy Koumei #01 — Animating What’s Important
The CD sales. Impressions: I have to admit that it's better animated than the promos let on, but it's PA Works, so that's not a huge surprise.…
Episode dump: Komi-san, Healer Girl, Rikekoi, Paripi
As part of my episode dump I am going to do Komi-san the same injustice I did some of the shows last post, that is, do a quick…
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2021 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29
Ranking summary for the weeks of 2021 03/08, 03/15, 03/22, 03/29 The following rankings have been updated to reflect the available data through the weeks mentioned above. »…
Dorohedoro – 03
I think the main problem I have with Dorohedoro - the reason it's still firmly on the bubble after three episodes - is that I still haven't figured…
Pet – 03
This world is a nasty one to be sure - even if Pet is abundantly cryptic that much is already clear. Read more The post Pet – 03…
Sakugan!! – 03
"BRAINS&HEARTS" Memenpuu and the multipurpose Tony.
Listeners – 03
The things that annoy me about Listeners fall more in line with execution than intent, and on balance I find that easier to tolerate. Read more The post…
Medalist – 03
If Mittens is destined to be Inori's fated rival we're in serious trouble here.
Overtake! – 03
「表彰台まで何キロメートル? -Why?-」 (Hyoushoudai made Nan Kilometer?: Why?) "How Many Kilometers to the Winner`s Podium? Why?" You can't have two number ones.
SK∞ – 03
This is the skateboarding anime the world needed, whether it knew it or not. Read more
BNA – 03
「Rhino Melancholy」 "That's Classified Information."
Horimiya – 03
You should see the other guy. Read more
Pluto – 03
It's all pretty breathtaking to be honest - the sheer weight and dexterity of the storytelling and the way it's brought to life both.
Plunderer – 03
「制服だから仕方ない」 (Seifuku da kara shikatanai) "The Unavoidable Uniform" The proof is in the pudding.
ID:INVADED – 03
「SNIPED」 New week, new killer. But who is Narihisago?
SSSS.Dynazenon – 03
While I genuinely love this series, it's unusually hard to capture the reason in words. Read more
Dandadan – 03
If you’re gonna take on a turbo granny, who better than another badass granny to do it.
Helck – 03
There are more questions than answers with Helck at this point. Read more
Jigokuraku – 03
Silly as it is, this is still kind of an interesting situation. Read more
Revenger – 03
Committing (even emotionally) to an Urabuchi Gen series is always a queasy feeling. Read more
Oooku – 03
Oooku's vision of how the country would change under these circumstances is very believable. Read more
Gleipnir – 03
「エレナ」 (Elena) "Elena" “Calorie Mate... Oh, the little block that looks like a cookie?”
Pet – 03
「仕事」 (Shigoto) "Jobs" Things aren't always as they seem. Only time will tell.
Bucchigiri?! – 03
The almost total anonymity in which Bucchigiri seems to be operating is a bit of a mystery to me, I must say.
Horimiya – 03
「だから、大丈夫。」 (Dakara, daijoubu.) "That's Why It's Okay" You should see the other guy.
Helck – 03
「未知の敵」 (Michi no Teki) "The Unknown Enemy" And you thought there wouldn't be a cliffhanger
Pluto – 03
The decision to parse Pluto out into hour-long episodes – really movies – was an interesting one. I wonder if Maruyama actively encouraged it, or accepted an impetus…
SSSS.Dynazenon – 03
「裏切り者って、なに？」 (Uragirimono tte, nani?) "What is a Traitor?" While I genuinely love this series, it’s unusually hard to capture the reason in words.