We look at probably the weirdest anime I've talked about yet.
| Side Of Fiction | Side Of Fiction
Apr 30, 2022 • Subscribe
My Dress-Up Darling, Overlord, Pop Team Epic, Slow Start, Sonny Boy
More like this
Let’s Watch a Random Anime (#1)
At the end of every month, I will get one random anime to watch and talk about. I have no clue what we'll get. That's kind of the…
Guilty Crown, Hatena Illusion, Overlord, The Disappearance of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Let’s Watch a Random Anime (#2)
It's that time again, folks! In case you missed it, every month (starting last month, which you can see here ), I watch and talk about a random anime.…
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Toradora!, Guilty Crown, Hatena Illusion, Overlord
Let’s Watch a Random Anime (#3)
Yo, you know the drill! Every month I generate a random anime to watch and talk about with the help of a simply wonderful site called RandomAnime.com. (Here…
Overlord, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Toradora!, Guilty Crown, Hatena Illusion
Rosario + Vampire – Let’s Watch a Random Anime (#7)
Another month, another random anime. This time we get a harem series about monsters. Tsukune goes to monster school, but will he fall in love or get eaten…
Guilty Crown, Hatena Illusion, Overlord, Rosario + Vampire, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya
Shangri-La – Let’s Watch a Random Anime (#6)
Thanks to Shangri-La, it's time for politics and global warming in this month's Random Anime. Such fun times!
Shangri-La, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Toradora!, Guilty Crown, Hatena Illusion
Heaven’s Lost Property – Let’s Watch a Random Anime (#4)
Once again, we roll the random anime dice and see where they land. This time it was on an ecchi. While it's not my favorite genre, that doesn't…
Hatena Illusion, Overlord, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Toradora!, Guilty Crown
Ranma 1/2 – Let’s Watch a Random Anime (#5)
This month's random anime is on Ranma 1/2, a good old classic, formulaic, comedy anime, about the half boy, half girl, Ranma.
Overlord, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Toradora!, Guilty Crown, Hatena Illusion
Wave, Listen to Me! – Let’s Watch a Random Anime (#8)
Once again, we watch a random anime. This time, it's Wave, Listen to Me, the anime about radio that's only about radio half the time.
Horimiya, Overlord, The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, Wave, Listen to Me!
It’s Not a Fever Dream it’s Mannequin Night Fever!
I was both low-key excited, and had the same amount of trepidation about this series since it was announced. I have to preface this with the fact that…
Monster Pinball in Monster Strike – Let’s Watch a Random Anime (#10)
For this month's random anime, we take a look at a big trashy advertisement, but one that's actually kind of good.
| Side Of Fiction | Side Of Fiction
In the Land of Leadale, Monster Strike the Animation, My Dress-Up Darling, Overlord, Sonny Boy
This VRMMO is Sh— it Sucks – Let’s Watch a Random Anime (#9)
This month we look at an anime about a pathetic guy that plays too many video games as escapism but actually has a positive message.
The Melancholy of Haruhi Suzumiya, The Slime Diaries, Little Busters!, Overlord
Episode 714, “Fever Dream” (with @anti_laser)
On this week’s episode of The One Piece Podcast we have hosts Zach, Ed, Steve & Alex for our recap of the Skull Dome-shattering One Piece Chapter 1045! This week we have special guests Stephen Paul (translator…
Let’s Watch TAKT OP.DESTINY: Episode 11
takt op.Destiny’s penultimate episode takes some odd turns as the series nears its climax.
Let’s Watch HEALER GIRL Episodes 11 – 12
In the Healer Girl finale; Kana leaves for America while Hibiki and Reimi begin internships at home in Japan. But no matter where the girls go, their bonds…
Let’s Watch SABIKUI BISCO Episode 11 – “I’m Bisco!”
Sabikui Bisco’s penultimate episode is a David vs. Goliath battle of one man against a giant, but is it actually any good?
Let’s Watch SPY X FAMILY Episode 11 – Stella
This week on Spy x Family, it’s Anya to the rescue as she earns her first Stella in an unconventional, suspense-filled fashion!
TangleCast 78: Let’s Make an Anime!
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to make an anime? The series SHIROBAKO takes viewers into the world of anime making through the eyes of the animators,…
Anibros Podcast Episode 19 – The Scent of an Idol (Let’s Watch)
Way back in 2012, we sat down with Pat and Mr. Gentleman to watch some Grade-A anime, because that’s what people do at…
What’s an Anime Everyone Should Watch?
AstroNerdBoy was recently asked, "What's an anime everyone should watch?" Immediately, the title that got me into anime sprang to mind.
Let’s Watch KAGUYA-SAMA: LOVE IS WAR -ULTRA ROMANTIC- Episode 11
Let’s Watch is a weekly recap column where I follow an anime for the course of its entire runtime. Expect spoilers! We knew this day would come. There’s been a…
Kaguya-sama: Love is War, Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic-
Anibros Podcast Episode 11 – The Ol’ Kill Someone Then Take a Bath Trick (Let’s Watch)
We’re joined once again by the hilarious Pat and new friend of the show Mike to watch the “best” anime summer 2012 had…
Let’s Watch MY DRESS-UP DARLING Episode 11 – “I Am Currently at a Love Hotel”
This week, My Dress-Up Darling gets all awkwardly hot and bothered again. Sigh.
Gunslinger Girl – 11 [Febbre Alta (High Fever)] – Throwback Thursday
Another week another late post of Gunslinger Girl! I can only blame the pandemic so many times before it stops working as an excuse, but here we are.…
Let’s Watch TAKT OP.DESTINY: Episode 5
This week; three new characters join the adventure as Takt, Destiny, and Anna are strong-armed into a train ride on their way to New Orleans.
Let’s Watch TAKT OP.DESTINY: Episode 6
In Sunrise -Rooster-, its sixth episode, Takt and Destiny contemplate the meaning of music as they make their way through New Orleans.
Let’s Watch TAKT OP.DESTINY: Episode 8
This week: Takt gets beaten within an inch of his life as Destiny and Hell battle in the forest.
Let’s Watch TAKT OP.DESTINY: Episode 4
takt op.Destiny’s 4th episode, “Let the Performance Begin -Showtime-“, is a perfect slice of traveler story goodness featuring monster-thrashing, introspection, and a scummy landl…
Let’s Watch TAKT OP.DESTINY: Episode 9
Takt, Destiny, and Anna travel to New York where they learn of secrets, conspiracy, and tasty pastries.
Let’s Watch TAKT OP.DESTINY: Episode 7
This week, Takt struggles with his first original composition, and the secret motives of the D2s are revealed!
Let’s Watch TAKT OP.DESTINY: Episode 2
takt op.Destiny’s second episode takes us back to the show’s past, but is this early side trip earned or just a diversion?
Let’s Watch TAKT OP.DESTINY: Episode 10
But not a word was spoken, the church bells all were broken.
Let’s Watch TAKT OP.DESTINY: Episode 3
In its third episode, “Awakening -Journey”, takt op.Destiny reveals some secrets of the Musicarts, but raises just as many new questions.
Anibros Podcast Episode 43 – Slick as a Whistle (Let’s Watch)
ROUND 3! This week the Anibros (featuring 2Pats) get in the ring because we Wanna Be the Strongest in the World! And by…
Let’s Watch SPY X FAMILY Episode 2 – “Secure a Wife”
This week on Spy x Family, Loid needs a wife for the rapidly-approaching family interview. Yor, a seemingly mild-mannered civil servant, needs a boyfriend. Hmm…
Accepting Random Anime Recommendations
A big thank you to all who contributed ideas in the
What’s your big far-fetched dream for an anime adaptation?
What’s your dream unlikely adaptation? Who would your ideal creative team be? If it’s an older title, how well would it translate from when it was made to…
Akudama Drive – 11 – Their Little Dream
Suddenly, we’re back where we began: Ordinary Person gets off work on time and spots a takoyaki stand. Instead of being accused of not paying, she pays without…
Random post is random.
Once again, I’ll be in attendance at Montreal’s Otakuthon this weekend. My last (and first) time was in 2008; I was all set to go last year, but…
Anibros Podcast Episode 18 – Oh I’m a Glass Salesman! (Let’s Watch)
It’s time to subject Pat to reviewing anime he doesn’t enjoy. We’re not the only ones to blame though, because we were joined…
Let’s Watch TAKT OP.DESTINY: Episode 12 (Finale!)
The final movement of takt op.Destiny’s performance begins, but is it a crowd-pleaser or will it clear the theater?
7 anime to watch on Christmas: let’s light up our spirits!
At this time of year we already have our Christmas spirits at 100% and a great idea is to watch some anime on this special day!
I’m in Love with the Villainess: Is an Anime a Pipe Dream or just a matter of time?
The anime industry is an ever growing field of entertainment, but also an increasingly competitive environment where it’s hard to find the diamonds in the rough in the…
Let’s Watch HEALER GIRL Episode 7 – A Culture Festival Full of Surprises
This week on Healer Girl: the girls get roped into an unexpected scheme after the school festival goes awry.
A Conversation With The Random Editor
Lets start week three of this interview process. Thanks for showing up and supporting this idea, everyone. So far, this is working out well and I hope that…
Let’s Watch MY DRESS-UP DARLING: Episode 1
My Dress-Up Darling is a classic tale of a boy, a girl, and their shared addiction to making cute outfits.
Let’s Watch SABIKUI BISCO Episode 3 – “Tag Team”
In Sabikui Bisco’s third episode, “Tag Team”, Bisco and Pawoo face off, but is there more to the mushroom terrorist than meets the eye?
Let’s Watch CUE! Episode 2 – “Their Respective Colors”
CUE!’s second episode, “Their Own Colors”, sees the girls of AiRBLUE audition for a wild volleyball shonen series.
Let’s Watch SABIKUI BISCO Episode 5 – Children’s Fortress
In “Children’s Fortress”, Bisco and Milo help a town full of kids fend off flying fish and Pawoo uncovers a couple’s dark secret.
Let’s Watch SABIKUI BISCO Episode 10 – “Tetsujin Revived”
This week: Kurokawa’s death awakens a sleeping giant as Milo learns to deal with Bisco’s death in his own unique way.
Let’s Watch SABIKUI BISCO Episode 8 – “Fiendish Trap”
Let’s Watch is a weekly recap column where I follow an anime for the course of its entire runtime. Expect spoilers! There is a tendency in the action shonen genre,…