Kotoko’s Columbo-style “One More Thing” involves the remainder of her interrogation of Fubuki, the yoko with whom President Otonashi contracted to murder Sumi. At the end of their…
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In/Spectre
By Andrew Osmond. Watching the series In/Spectre may put you in mind of one of the most prominent displays at the huge manga exhibition mounted at the British…
In/Spectre
An interesting mystery and exploration of truth with strong classically Japanese cultural spirits, albeit with somewhat shallow and annoying characters at times.
In/Spectre – The Birth of a Modern Ghost
I’m a bit of a repeating record lately but there’s a lot to say about myth and magic. And sure, it’s fun to think about the classics but…
In / Spectre – 18 – The Pinocchio of Port Totomizu
Ms. Tae is a woman pushing eighty who doesn’t just walk every day, she jogs. In other words, she’s a badass. When a starving orange cat showed up on…
In / Spectre – 21 – Clearing the Air
Of the three Otonashi family members gathered, Rion (voiced by Iwami Manaka) is the only one whose thoughts we’re privy to. She rightfully wonders just what the hell…
I'm reading the In/Spectre manga
I don't know if Iwanaga's hair was this fluffy before there was a manga adaptation.
In/Spectre Season 2
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Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre)
One of the genres listed for this anime is mystery, but I think it would be more apt to call this a reverse mystery. A mystery generally involves…
First Impression: In/Spectre
At the age of eleven, Kotoko Iwanaga was kidnapped by youkai so that they could ask her to become their Goddess of Wisdom. She happily accepts the request,…
In/Spectre Episode Guide
Episode 1: One Eye, One Leg Review: In/Spectre Episode 1 Best In Show In In/Spectre episode 1, “One Eye, One Leg,” Kotoko Iwanaga took one look at Kurou Sakuragawa and fell in love. She…
S3E09 - In/Spectre, Arte
In this episode of Screentone Club, Elliot and Andy are torn between multiple realms - the spoooooky yokai realm in In/Spectre and the world of the Renaissance in…
S3E09 - In/Spectre, Arte
In this episode of Screentone Club, Elliot and Andy are torn between multiple realms - the spoooooky yokai realm in In/Spectre and the world of the Renaissance in…
In/Spectre – Episode 1
In/Spectre may not have been the best show to premiere this season, but it’s definitely upper-tier in a season full of mediocrity. The post In/Spectre – Episode 1 appeared…
That Lame Fight in In/Spectre
I’ve highly enjoyed the past few episodes of In/Spectre, but the battle of Steel Lady Nanase vs. Kuro has much for me to gripe about. If you haven’t…
In/Spectre Episode 2 Review
We’re back with the second episode of In/Spectre and I must say I was really enjoying it. Right up until we got a ‘to be continued’ shot and…
In/Spectre Episode 5 Review
We finally get Saki, Kuro and Kotoko together as the mystery behind the ghost idol is revealed. Now we're left wondering what the characters will do about it.…
In/Spectre Episode 11 Review
In/Spectre offers a few delighting moments this week as its plot thickens. Irina and I discuss the latest happenings in the case of Steel Lady Nanase.
In/Spectre Episode 1 Review
The nice thing about not looking at what is coming out in the next season is that sometimes you get these pleasant surprises. While In/Spectre isn't going to…
In/Spectre Episode 9 Review
In/Spectre offers a few delighting moments this week as its plot thickens. Irina and I discuss the latest happenings in the case of Steel Lady Nanase.
Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 04
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Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 05
Kyokou Suiri is the sort of show where it's always going to be hard to quantify a reaction. Read more The post Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 05 appeared…
In/Spectre S2 Review — C
Our heroine continues to spout bullshit.
Anime Corner: In/Spectre Review
The Perfect Story…for a Light Novel! What’s the Story? When Iwanaga Kotoko was little, the yokai asked her to become their ‘God of Wisdom’. She agreed and gained…
Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 06
I really dislike being unsure about a show this late into the season, but I just can't sort In/Spectre. Read more The post Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 06…
In/Spectre Episode 3 Review
In/Spectre episode 3 concludes one mystery and jumps into another (after a time skip). Irina and I discuss our thoughts on the episode.
In/Spectre Review – 60/100
I love yokai shows. Almost every season, sandwiched between your generic isekai and the high school drama, you’ll find some spooky yokai and poor humans who have to…
In / Spectre – 18 – Meteorite Boy
Kotoko meets with Tae about the details of the case, and Tae informs her that Zenta infused a meteorite into the right arm of the wooden doll. The…
In/Spectre Episode 1 – Gallery
The nice thing about not looking at what is coming out in the next season is that sometimes you get these pleasant surprises. While In/Spectre isn’t going to…
In / Spectre – 20 – Paranormal Succession
Kotoko’s next case is brought to her by her parents, and the client is Otonashi Goichi, the president of a successful international hotel and hospitality chain. He ascended…
In / Spectre – 22 – Squirrel Lion
During a brief recess when Goichi’s heirs get some air, Kurou lies down, but doesn’t get to rest long as a frisky Kotoko pounces on him with the…
In / Spectre – 14 – Youkai Alibi
In/Spectre can really spin a good yarn. This week we meet Muroi Masayuki, who is pushed off a mountain by his best friend. As he lays contemplating his…
In/Spectre Episode 4 Review
The mystery of the dead idol continues with Kotoko having a heart to heart with Kuro's ex and some basic investigation going on. Join Irina and I as…
In/Spectre Episode 12 Review
In/Spectre offers a few delighting moments this week as its plot thickens. Irina and I discuss the latest happenings in the case of Steel Lady Nanase.
In/Spectre Episode 10 Review
In/Spectre offers a few delighting moments this week as its plot thickens. Irina and I discuss the latest happenings in the case of Steel Lady Nanase.
In / Spectre – 17 – Stigmatized Property
It’s been a year since Kurou’s cousin Sakuragawa Rikka went into hiding, and finding her remains a priority for him and Kotoko. When we see her, she’s cheerfully…
Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 03
I'd forgotten what the experience of Zetsuen no Tempest was like but In/Spectre is really bringing it all back. Read more The post Kyokou Suiri (In/Spectre) – 03…
In/Spectre Episode 6 Review
In/Spectre offers a few delighting moments this week as its plot thickens. Irina and I discuss the latest happenings in the case of Steel Lady Nanase.
In / Spectre – 16 – Honeymoon Period
Kotoko tells Masayuki and Yuki-onna that she knows precisely who the culprit is, and furthermore, that the police aren’t really seriously suspecting him at the moment, which explains…
In/Spectre – 05/06 [Monster of Imagination/Logical Fiction]
These past pair of episodes for In/Spectre (I like the English name better for once) have moved our main plotline along, given some more insight into Kuro, and…
In/Spectre and the Unfortunate Truth about the Truth
Public (and private) opinion and belief are often swayed most by what would be convenient, helpful, exciting, or easy rather than objective truths.
In / Spectre – 13 – Things That Go Thump in the Night
When In/Spectre last aired, I said I’d hope we’d get more of the adorable duo of Kotoko and Kurou as they investigate and resolve more supernatural cases. Thirty-three…
Manga the Week of 8/23/23
SEAN: August is a very long month. ASH: That way even more releases can be fit in. SEAN: We start with Airship's print releases: Loner Life in Another…
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Michio and Roxanne visit Allen in the hopes of finding a dwarven blacksmith that they can trust. Allen only has one dwarf and she may not be suited…
In/Spectre Episode 12 Review — Gallery
In/Spectre offers a few delighting moments this week as its plot thickens. via In/Spectre Episode 12 Review — 100 Word Anime Even though In/Spectre wasn’t that visually interesting,…
In/Spectre Episode 3 Review — Gallery
In/Spectre episode 3 concludes one mystery and jumps into another (after a time skip). Irina and I discuss our thoughts on the episode. via In/Spectre Episode 3 Review —…
In/Spectre Episode 5 Review — Gallery
We finally get Saki, Kuro and Kotoko together as the mystery behind the ghost idol is revealed. Now we’re left wondering what the characters will do about it.…
In/Spectre Episode 11 Review — Gallery
via In/Spectre Episode 11 Review — 100 Word Anime You know, I thought I would have nothing to say about this episode but it turns out I…
In/Spectre Episode 9 Review — Gallery
In/Spectre offers a few delighting moments this week as its plot thickens. Irina and I discuss the latest happenings in the case of Steel Lady Nanase. via In/Spectre Episode…
In/Spectre Episode 4 Review — Gallery
The mystery of the dead idol continues with Kotoko having a heart to heart with Kuro’s ex and some basic investigation going on. Join Irina and I as…
In/Spectre (Volume 1) – Kindred Spirits
Kotoko Iwanaga is the God of Wisdom to the yokai and spirits. She solves their disputes and offers guidance. However, they are concerned about a boy Kotoko is…