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Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi – 06
The plot kicks in. Read more
Kotarou wa Hitorigurashi – 05
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…
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 – 07
Well, that episode was pretty much a swift kick in the solar plexus. 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/Kotaro lives alone Anime Review
Animation: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ Story/Plot: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ Theme song/s and animation: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆
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
Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai! – 09
「サルワさんは癒されない…」 (Saruwa-san wa Iyasarenai...) "Saurva Can't Catch a Break..." “You guys give up, or are you thirsty for more?”
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 09
To Grandmother's house we go. Read more
Tomo-chan wa Onnanoko! – 09
Well, that was intense. Read more
Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! – 09
「宇崎月はときめきたい?」 (Uzaki Tsuki wa Tokimekitai?) "Tsuki Uzaki Wants a Thrill?" Ore o Tsuki nano wa Omae dake kayo?
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 09
「星合アルタイル・ベガ」 (Hoshiai -Arutairu・Bega-) "Altair and Vega" An important episode in terms of planting a lot of seeds for how this season will spend its final four
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai – 09
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai is definitely a nesting doll anime. Read more
Hitorigurashi (90s Japanese Drama Review)
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Komi-san wa, Comyushou desu – 09
「田舎の子です / テレビゲームです / アルバイトです / 顔にゴミがついてます…です」 (Inaka no Ko Desu / Terebi Gēmu Desu / Arubaito Desu / Kao ni Gomi ga Tsuitemasu... Desu) "It's just a country…
Jahy-sama wa Kujikenai! – 09 – Jahyat Emptor
After last week’s charming Druj-centric episode, we get a substantial serving of The Magnificent Saurva, which totally sounds like a Mad Max character. Specifically, we get the bathhouse segm…
Komi-san wa, Komyushou desu. Episode #09
Let’s introduce to one of the students from Itan Private High School. Meet Nokoko Inaka, a country bumpkin where she’s emulating Shouko Komi in order to fit in…
Uzaki-chan wa Asobitai! – 09 – Mother’s Intuition
After weeks of affable but otherwise frustrating wheel-spinning, the romantic part of this rom-com has really come along in the last couple episodes. I was hoping for that…
Koi wa Futago de Warikirenai Episode #09
Let’s begin with Rumi Jinguji where after scoring a buzzer-beater in the previous game, she’s currently in a rock and a hard place as the opposing team is…
Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu – 09
「聖女」 (Seijo) "Saint" Resolution at last.
Eizouken ni wa Te wo Dasu na! – 09
「コメットAを目指せ!」 (Comet A o Mezase!) "Aim for Comet A!" “There is nothing fun about social media!”
Buta no Liver wa Kanetsu Shiro Episode #09
Well, I’m back with Buta no Liver wa Kanetsu Shiro show as the road towards the climax has begun. In any case, both Jess and Blaise are heading…
Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu Episode #09
Let’s start with Yuri Drewes where he’s really excited that Sei Takanashi performed a Saintly Conjury on the previous episode. Yes, it’s confirmed that she performed a conjury,…
Watashi no Yuri wa Oshigoto desu! Episode #09
Well everyone, it’s time for a flashback featuring Kanoko Mamiya and Hime Shiraki back in middle school. Yeah, we’ll be continuing the current story for another time but…
Kami wa Game ni Ueteiru. Episodes #09 & #10
Let’s start with Fay Theo Philus where he’s currently writing some cryptid numbers. I wonder what Fay is planning to do as he’s not involved in Nel Reckless’…
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru – 09
「写真を見たら色々あったからです」 ( Shashin o Mitara Iroiro Atta kara Desu ) "A Lot Happened After I Saw That Photo" I'm probably the worst judge of whether this was any good.
Gochuumon wa Usagi Desu ka? Bloom Episode #09
Let’s start this episode with Chiya-chan as she wants to become the ruler of this town. Man, she looks so cute while wearing a tiny crown!
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru – 09
I'm probably the worst judge of whether this was any good. Read more
Katsute Mahou Shoujo to Aku wa Tekitai shiteita. – 09
I'm still frankly confused about this series' identity.
Watashi no Oshi wa Akuyaku Reijou. Episodes #08 & #09
So, remember Dede attacking a commoner at the end of Episode 7? Well, this is the commoner named Matt where he’s covered in bandages. Now, why did Matt…
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai – 09 – An Assembly of Aharens
When Raidou is feeling under the weather one day, he just happens to resemble the love interest in a shoujo romance novel. We know Aharen to be sensitive…
Boku no Tsuma wa Kanjou ga nai Episode #09
Oh boy, it’s that weird dream again where this person, who happened to be Mina’s original owner by the way, has returned and told the same thing of…
Sono Bisque Doll wa Koi wo Suru Episodes #08 & #09
Well everyone, it appears that recruiting Sajuna’s sister Shinju is a good thing ’cause buying a DSLR is hella expensive. Even Wakana Gojo is stunned with the high…
Otome Game Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai desu – 09
「都合のいい女子ですから」 (Tsugou no Ii Joshi Desu kara) "She's a Doormat" Going wrong in all the right ways.
Seijo no Maryoku wa Bannou Desu 2nd Season Episode #09
Looks like Commander Albert Hawke and his fellow knights, together with Sei Takanashi and Grand Magus Yuri Drewes, have finally got inside the mine where the source of…
Yahari Ore no Seishun Love Comedy wa Machigatteiru. Kan – 09
「きっと、その香りをかぐたびに、思い出す季節がある。」 (Kitto, Sono Kaori o Kagu Tabi ni, Omoidasu Kisetsu ga aru.) "A Whiff of that Fragrance Will Always Bring Memories of that Season." Stop trying to make Yui x…
My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU Climax!
Patron Pick Fall 2023: Atarashii Joushi wa Do Tennen – 09
That the Japanese need series like these to reassure them that it doesn't have to be like that is sad as Hell, but it's nice to have one…
Ore wo Suki na no wa Omae Dake ka yo – 09
「俺なりに考えた結果」 (Ore nari ni kangaeta kekka) "My Conclusion After Much Consideration" It delights me when a mundane incident, upon closer examination, can strip a character to their very core and…
Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatte Iru Darouka III – 09
「零落スティグマ」 (Sutiguma (Reiraku)) "Stigma (Downfall)" We seamlessly transition from emotional rollercoaster to the tensest game of chess, as Danmachi III hurtles towards an epic finale.
Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu de Ikinuku you desu! – 09
「司は全てを見通しているようです！」 (Tsukasa wa subete wo mitoushiteiru youdesu!) "It Seems Tsukasa Has Seen Through Everything!" Making use of luxury in the best way possible. The post Choujin Koukousei-tachi wa Isekai demo Yoyuu…
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…
Itai no wa Iya nano de Bougyoryoku ni Kyokufuri Shitai to Omoimasu – 09
「防御特化と第四回イベント.」 (Bougyo Tokka to Daiyonkai Event.) "Defense and Fourth Event" Let the games begin.
Karasu wa Aruji o Erabanai (YATAGARASU: The Raven Does Not Choose Its Master) – 09
I continue to find Hamayuu the most interesting of the candidates, and her backstory reveal certainly does nothing to change that.
Oooku – 09
"Episode 9" How ironic that Arikoto is the one to take care of Kasuga
Gleipnir – 09
「激突のマーク」 (Gekitotsu no Mark) "Staked Claims" D-D-D-D-D-D-DROP THE BASS!
Jigokuraku – 09
「神と人」 (Kami to Hito) "Gods and People" Little Shop of Horrors meets elixir of life
Horimiya – 09
「難しいけど、無理じゃない。」 (Muzukashīkedo, muri janai.) "It's Difficult, But Not Impossible" Kinky Hori in all her glory.
Dandadan – 09
Wall to wall insanity for 22 minutes pretty much covers it.