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Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 02
There’s an element of caterpillars turning into butterflies here. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 02
「猫の⽬星 さそり座の二番星」 (Neko no Meboshi -Sasoriza no Nibanboshi-) "Mu Scorpii -The Cat's Eyes-" This is definitely the season of irresistible anime couples, and Ganta and Isaki rank right up there.
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 04
「天津甕星 金星」 (Amatsu Mikahoshi -Kanaboshi-) "Venus" I love how each of this season's romances knows how to highlight their couple in just the right way


Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 07
To paraphrase myself from Aharen days, everybody needs someone who looks at them the way these two look at each other. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 10
「姉はん星 乙女座スピ力」 (Anehanhoshi -Otomeza Supica-) "The Elder Sister Star -Spica of Virgo-" I would be thrilled if this series received a second season, because it really is a gem
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 12
「迷い星 惑星」 (Mayoiboshi -Wakusei-) "Planet -Wandering Star-" Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia getting a second season is a legit surprise to me - but I'm sure not complaining


Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 05
This series is a vibe. Read more


Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 10
One of the only downsides of a season like this one is that shows sometimes don't get the attention they deserve. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 08
「集まり星」 (Atsumari Hoshi) "The Congregation Star" The anime doesn't do a whole lot to enhance the manga experience, but as a faithful adaptation this one is doing a very fine…


Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 09
To Grandmother's house we go. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 01
「能登星」 (Notoboshi) "Capella" A series about an insomniac boy by Lidenfilms starring Satou Gen? Hmmm.
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 05
「⾶び上がり星 りゅうこつ星 力ノープス」 (Tobiagari Hoshi -Riyuukotsuhoshi Kanoupusu-) "Canopus -The Keel-" This series is a vibe
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


Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 06
I like character-driven series that trust the audience enough not to spell everything out for them. Read more


Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 04
I love how each of this season's romances knows how to highlight their couple in just the right way. Read more


Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 11
I can't even imagine a better feeling. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 11
「夜明けの⼀番星 プレアデス星团」 (Yoake no Ichibanboshi -Pureadesu Hoshi-) "The First Stars of Dawn -The Pleiades Star Cluster-" I'll just say this much. It's testament to how otherworldly good Boku no…
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 03
「⼀つ星さん フオーマルハウト」 (Hitotsu Boshisan -Fuoumaruhauto-) "Fomalhaut -Piscis Austrinus-" Man, there's a serious number of good anime out there right now, that's for sure.
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 06
「走り星 流星」 (Hashiriboshi -Ryuusei-) "Shooting Star" The subtlety of the writing with Insomnia never fails to impress me
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 07
「花⽕星 プレアデス星团」 (Hanabiboshi -Pureadesu Hoshi-) "The Fireworks Star - The Plelaides Star Cluster-" No two relationships are alike


Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 03
When this ended I just thought to myself that the whole thing just had a marvelous warmth to it. Read more


Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 12
If the material is good enough, faithful works just fine. Read more


Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 08
If we're going to get a read the manga ending, at least it's a manga everyone should damn well read. Read more


First Impressions – Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia
A series about an insomniac boy by Lidenfilms starring Satou Gen? Hmmm. Read more
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 13 (END)
「最古の星 メトツエラ」 (Saikoboshi -Metotsuera-) "The Oldest Star -Methuselah-" I'll say this much. If I hadn't seen the leak that a second season of Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia had been greenlit,…


Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia – 13 (Season Finale)
The essential truth of this pairing is so self-evident that it's easy to imagine no obstacle could thwart it. Read more


Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia / Insomniacs After School (Vol. 1) by Ojiro Makoto
Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia / Insomniacs After School is another library find. It’s a straight forward (and straight) romance about two high schoolers who have trouble sleeping at…


This Week in Games - If 'JRPG' is a Dirty Word, It's America's Fault
In a recent interview, Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida shared his distaste for the term "JRPG" and he has a good reason: the American game industry has…


【MV】浦沢直樹「It's Because I Love You」
浦沢直樹「あさドラ!」主人公の浅田アサが口ずさんでいる"あの歌"「It's Because I Love You」のミュージックビデオがついに公開! 楽曲が収録されたニューアルバム「Love Songs」も2025年2月発売予定ですのでお楽しみに! "It's Because I Love You," the song that Asa Asada hums in "Asadora!" by Naoki Urasawa has finally been released! Additionally, the new…


This Week in Games - Gee, it's Gundam
The world might not be in a good shape right now, but Gundam and Persona have some neat new announcements. Heidi dives in for a look.


this is how i waste my time
I won’t waste time reviewing this anime. If you’ve never heard of it, then you’ll never watch it. Frankly, it’s probably best that you don’t. This is one…


Anibros Podcast Episode 98 – I Only Started Watching This Because of This Parasite in My Brain
We’re back in the saddle again! Momentarily escaping from the clutches of that Non-Anime Life, the Anibros have watched Bubblegum Crisis and recorded…


Kimi wa Meido-sama
Plot: This is the story of a maid who is all alone in the world, but who finally finds a family. Told from young that her only worth…


Because It's There - The Summit of the Gods
The Summit of the Gods is many things - a treatise on the tenacity of the human spirit, a deep-dive into the most unfathomable parts of our psyche,…


I Watched ‘Stop This Sound’ Because of The Romance
Yes, you read it right. I watched this anime only because I saw a lot of blushing scenes on multiple social media platforms. I once said I didn’t…
I like Back Arrow because it is bullshit
All right, you're not worthless anymore, but you're still not great.


Kimi wa Houkago 2-3, and 4-5s of Lv999, Kuma, Jijou no Shiranai, Loafer
Busted. But it turns out all right. I thought Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia was going to be about two restless, sleepless kids wandering around at night, but in…
Insomniacs After School, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Skip and Loafer


I DNF-ed This Book Because I Am Not Interested In It
It’s best to DNF a nonfiction book if the subject doesn’t interest you.


This Week in Anime - It's Anime Convention Hunting Season
Some of the biggest anime conventions are just around the corner, but things are looking a little off. Chris and Steve discuss the changing landscape and smaller cons…


This Week in Games - Not Too Late For Being Spoopy
Halloween is over but survival horror games are year-round. Jean-Karlo discusses the new Fatal Frame, Hideo Kojima's new elusive project, and an official, English TYPE-MOON VN release!


This Week in Anime - Is My Senpai is Annoying Worth Watching?
Don't take this romantic comedy at face value, the primary couple is far from "annoying." Nick and Jean-Karlo check out this series starring one short office lady, her…
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Last week, I talked about the new My Little Pony cartoon and the fandom that had spawned around it. I particular, I drew attention to the cr...


Kimi No Na Wa. – Review
While this is a movie that tries its best to base its supernatural elements on Shintoism, you probably shouldn’t spend too much time about whether the mechanics of…


"This is Why It's Hard to Learn Japanese" #learnjapanese
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Only Kiss is Allowed to Rock This Late at Night
I stumbled upon Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up / Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera on VRV/Crunchyroll. I was intrigued so I watched the first episode. It is so cheesy, but…
Dororo, Dororo, Dororon Enma-kun, Ghastly Prince Enma Burning Up
No New Post This Week; A Short Conversation
Hey all… I know last week I said “come back next week for the next Project Itoh review,” but this week got off to a bumpy start. As…


Episode twelves, a week late!
Sorry about that. Busy at work, a little sick, and the holidays doncha know. Sousou no Frieren 15 is a two parter. In the first one the team…
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If I had to rebuy my manga collection
There’s been a trend with all sorts of content creators along the lines of, ‘if you lost all of *insert collection type here* what would you re-buy?’ being…
It's Not My Fault My Relationship With Watamote Is So Complex!
12 Days of Aniblogging, Day 2Oh, Watamote. It’s been forever, hasn’t it? I’ve had a messy on-and-off relationship with this series for the better half of a decade now, so…