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Revenger – 03
「Fortune is Fickle and Blind」 Fortune always favours the bold.
Revenger
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Revenger – 09
Do tooth marks on a lump of soft metal really make one group distinct from the other? Read more
Revenger – 10
Urobuchi seems to have a fundamental disdain for any authority figures, institutions especially. Read more
Revenger – 04
Drawing attention is the last thing Raizou should be doing at this point. 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 – 02
This revenger gig is obviously morally dubious in a big way. Read more
Revenger – 01
「Once Upon a Time in Nagasaki」 The Urobutcher getting up to what he does best.
Revenger – 08
This episode was packed with interesting ideas and twists, all beautifully woven together. Read more
Revenger – 02
「Gold Opens Any Door」 A gold coin a day keeps the regrets at bay.
Revenger – 06
This ep was among the most unadorned so far, if I were to put a label on it. Read more
Revenger – 11
I'm just sayin', but Revenger deserves way more attention - and respect - than it's getting. Read more
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After being tricked into killing his future father-in-law, samurai Raizou Kurima is riddled with guilt.
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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.
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?…
First Impressions – Revenger
As Baloo said to Kit Cloudkicker, "Take-offs are easy - it's the landings that are hard". Read more
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 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 – Grudges, murder and repentance.
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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 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…
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. »…
Oooku – 03
"Episode 3" Politics and sustaining a nation are truly a dog-eat-dog world.
ID:INVADED – 03
「SNIPED」 New week, new killer. But who is Narihisago?
Overtake! – 03
Overtake is shaping up as one of the best sports anime of the year. Only it's reported length is a yellow flag at this point.
Bucchigiri?! – 03
The almost total anonymity in which Bucchigiri seems to be operating is a bit of a mystery to me, I must say.
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…
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.
Listeners – 03
「ユー・メイド・ミー・リアライズ」 (Yū meido mī riaraizu) "You Made Me Realise" Rookies without a path no more! These two are on their way to stardom at the rate they're going.
Working!!! – 03
And here’s the 3rd episode, with delay brought to you by Korokun!! You know the hardest thing about seasonal anime is the weekly thing, and tbqh, we’ve never…
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
「仕事」 (Shigoto) "Jobs" Things aren't always as they seem. Only time will tell.
SSSS.Dynazenon – 03
While I genuinely love this series, it's unusually hard to capture the reason in words. Read more
Plunderer – 03
「制服だから仕方ない」 (Seifuku da kara shikatanai) "The Unavoidable Uniform" The proof is in the pudding.
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…
Gleipnir – 03
「エレナ」 (Elena) "Elena" “Calorie Mate... Oh, the little block that looks like a cookie?”
Helck – 03
There are more questions than answers with Helck at this point. Read more
Helck – 03
「未知の敵」 (Michi no Teki) "The Unknown Enemy" And you thought there wouldn't be a cliffhanger
Baccano! – 03
Coincidence is like a cast member in Baccano, but you're never quite sure if it's telling the truth. Read more
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.
Horimiya – 03
「だから、大丈夫。」 (Dakara, daijoubu.) "That's Why It's Okay" You should see the other guy.
Deaimon – 03
「夏宵囃子」 (Natsuyoi Bayashi) "A Summer Night's Accompaniment" Bonds grow stronger like the pitter-patter of passing summer rain.