「Once Upon a Time in Nagasaki」 The Urobutcher getting up to what he does best.
Jan 6, 2023 • Subscribe
More like this
Revenger #01 — Making Opium Boring
Even procedurals move faster than this. Impressions: You'd think that a show about a bunch of assassins embroiled in a drug war, trying to avenge the death of…
Revenger
Revenger is currently streaming on Crunchyroll....
Revenger – 09
Do tooth marks on a lump of soft metal really make one group distinct from the other? Read more
Revenger – 05
When it's time to leap, you just have to leap and hope that ledge is as sturdy as it looks. Read more
Revenger – 08
This episode was packed with interesting ideas and twists, all beautifully woven together. Read more
Revenger – 11
I'm just sayin', but Revenger deserves way more attention - and respect - than it's getting. Read more
Revenger – 02
This revenger gig is obviously morally dubious in a big way. Read more
Revenger – 10
Urobuchi seems to have a fundamental disdain for any authority figures, institutions especially. Read more
Revenger – 06
This ep was among the most unadorned so far, if I were to put a label on it. Read more
Revenger – 03
「Fortune is Fickle and Blind」 Fortune always favours the bold.
Revenger – 04
Drawing attention is the last thing Raizou should be doing at this point. Read more
Revenger – 03
Committing (even emotionally) to an Urabuchi Gen series is always a queasy feeling. Read more
First Impression: Revenger
It’s nighttime in the dregs of the Tokugawa era, Japan, and assassins abound. This particular one kills his mark, but not before the victim is able to plant…
REVENGER — FIRST IMPRESSIONS
Hello friends, how are you today? I personally have some adulting to do today so I’m not exactly enthusiastic, but you gotta do what you gotta do, right?…
Revenger – Episode 1
It nails the vibe of the 00s fantastical revenge drama, but it remains to be seen whether this is going to be Urobuchi on or off his game.
Anime Like Revenger
After being tricked into killing his future father-in-law, samurai Raizou Kurima is riddled with guilt.
Moriarty the Patriot, Revenger, Samurai Champloo, Shigurui: Death Frenzy, Black Lagoon
First Impressions – Revenger
As Baloo said to Kit Cloudkicker, "Take-offs are easy - it's the landings that are hard". Read more
Revenger Episode 1 Review
Strickly speaking, so far, Revenger has had the strongest premiere of the season (as of January 7). Not to say it is the best series per se, but…
Revenger Episode 2 Review
Generally speaking, Revenger still seems to be a pleasant surprise. After what was a very strong premiere, this ep passes the test with flying colors as good follow-up,…
Winter 2023 Anime: Revenger
Revenger is an interesting show to really think about. After Urobuchi December a while ago, I think you all know that I generally do enjoy all the work…
REVENGER – Grudges, murder and repentance.
Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…
Revenger Room #02 — Clowns and Whores
What a combination. Impressions: I'm totally fine with a show about a multifaceted A-Team, running covert missions with a diverse set of talents and personalities, but these…
Revenger – 12 (End) and Series Review
In an era where original anime are rarely worthy of the name, Revenger was a breath of fresh air and a welcome outlier. Read more
Revenger: An anime about samurai and assassins
A promising new anime in Winter 2023 is criminally underwatched: Revenger, an anime by the renowned Gen Urobuchi featuring samurai and assassins. #anime #shorts
Seasonal First Impressions: It’s Midnight in Nagasaki in REVENGER
Dark, mysterious, and appropriately vengeful, Gen Urobuchi’s Revenger stands as one of the 2023 winter season’s early highlights.
Winter 2023 Impressions: Spy Classroom, Tomo-chan is a Girl!, Revenger
Spy Classroom Short Synopsis: It’s a classroom. Of Spies. Who are girls. And apparently not very good at spying. Think Princess Principal meets Assasination Classroom (the ones who…
Gibiate – 01
「神隠し」 (Kamikakushi) "Spirited Away" "GiBiA-VIIIIIRUS!"
Orient – 01
「武蔵と小次郎」 (Musashi to Kojiro) "Musashi & Kojiro" That thicc Bushi poppin’.
Arte – 01
「弟子入り志願」 (Deshiiri shigan) "I Want to be an Apprentice" The hope of this anime season lies in the spate of seinen manga adaptations on the schedule.
Nekopara – 01
「ようこそ、ラ・ソレイユヘ！」 (Youkoso, Ra Soreiyu e!) "Welcome to La Soleil!" Elon Musk approves of this show.
Listeners – 01
「リヴ・フォーエヴァー」 (Rivu fōevuā) "Live Forever" Recalls many others of its kind but has a spark that I just can't put my finger on.
Horimiya – 01
「ほんの、ささいなきっかけで。」 (Hon'no, sasaina kikkake de.) "A Tiny Happenstance" Whew.
Helck – 01
「勇者ヘルク」 (Yuusha Heruku) "Helck the Hero" It's tough being the manager
Sakugan!! – 01
「FATHERS&DAUGHTERS」 A father-daughter story about traversing the unexplored labyrinth.
SHY – 01
「シャイなので」 (Shai Nano de) "I'm Shy" She's shy - and don't you forget it
UniteUp! – 01
「Episode 01」 An excellent first episode straight on Target!
Pet – 01
「The Crushers」 (Tsubushiya) "潰し屋" Dark themes, criminal organizations and... mind tricks? I feel this is going to consume both your mind and your time this season.
Cue! – 01
「はじまりのはじまり」 (Hajimari no Hajimari) "The Beginning of the Beginning" Hopefully, this can become an inside look into the daily life and struggles of being a VA.
Jigokuraku – 01
「死罪人と執行人」 (Shizaijin to Shikkounin) "The Death Row Convict and the Executioner" I had a tickle in my brain telling me this one was going to be good.
Gleipnir – 01
「僕の中には」 (Boku no Naka ni wa) "Something Inside of Me" “You have to be assertive! No, not INSERTIVE!”
MASHLE – 01
「マッシュ・バーンデッドと鍛えぬかれた筋肉」 (Mash Burnedead to Kitaenukareta Kinniku) "Mash Burnedead and the Body of the Gods" They call him Mash because he mashes creampuffs onto his face.
Kakushigoto – 01
「かくしごと / ねがいごと」 (Kakushigoto / Negaigoto) "Secret / Wish" “Keeping secrets has left me in despair!”
Oooku – 01
"Episode 1" Through the looking glass
Plunderer – 01
「伝説の撃墜王」 (Densetsu no Gekitsui-ou) "The Legendary Ace" Never underestimate the power of numbers.
Deaimon – 01
「和と一果」 (Nagomu to Itsuka) "Nagomu and Itsuka" A sweet story with a tinge of comedy in all the right places.
NouKoume 01
She’s the cutest of the cast, all others are uglos. This was surprisingly fun to watch. So much crazy and randomness, made me laugh quite a bit~ But…
SSSS.Dynazenon – 01
「怪獣使いって、なに？」 (Kaijuu tsukai tte, nani?) "What's a Kaiju User?" It’s such a treat to hop in this time capsule and go for a ride.
Dorohedoro – 01
「カイマン」 (Caiman) "Caiman" I was prepared for this premiere to be great, appalling, or anything in between.