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First Impressions – Horimiya -Piece-
If ever there was an example of the sometimes truly perverse stupidity of the production committee system, this is it. Read more
Horimiya Piece – 01
「修学旅行」 (Shūgakuryokō) "Class Trip" After watching this premiere, I had just one thing to say- Why?
Horimiya | First Impressions
First Impressions It’s safe to say it left a pretty good impression on me because I decided to binge four episodes in one day, it had me hooked!…
Horimiya: Piece – 06 – Material Things
Our first Piece this week is, as the kids say, a little mid. The big news is that Sengoku invites Izumi, Shuu, and Tooru over for a sleepover. Unfortunately, Sengoku’s…
Horimiya: Piece – 02 – No Slacking
With the fall sports day as a backdrop, this episode tells a number of vignettes that focus on the group’s shortcomings. Izumi and Kakeru may be boys, but…
Horimiya: Piece – 03 – Rooting for You
Unfortunately for Sengoku, there isn’t a cloud in the sky on Sports Day. Fortunately for Izumi, it’s cool enough that wearing long sleeves isn’t uncomfortable. But he’s stil…
Horimiya: Piece – 07 – Weird Is Wonderful
This episode once again reinforces how deep a bench of lovable wierdos Horimiya has at its disposal. We get more Sakura, which is never a bad thing, and she…
Horimiya: Piece – 11 – Taste of Happiness
Izumi is annoyed that Honoka just shows up at his house, but Valentine’s is coming and she is serious about giving Kyouko something she likes, right down to the…
Horimiya: Piece – 01 – The Pool Skippers
Horimiya was a wonderfully realized rom-com-drama with a splendid ensemble cast of likable dorks, but it was not a full adaptation of the source material. There were presumably…
Horimiya: Piece – 04 – The Kotatsu Effect
We didn’t have a kotatsu growing up, but I still related to everyone’s legs getting tangled up when Kyouko, her dad, Izumi, and Souta wake up from their…
Second Impressions – Bakuten!!
I must confess I've seen few second episodes that did less to change my impression about a series. Read more
Second Impressions – Bucchigiri?!
If the production could possibly maintain the level of the first two episodes this show could wind up as a real banger.
Second Impressions – Helck
It's the same joke but at least it's a good one. Read more
Second Impressions – Pet
Well, that was certainly an improvement on the premiere for Pet in every way. Read more The post Second Impressions – Pet appeared first on Lost in Anime.
Second Impressions – Mononogatari
I see a lot more potential here than I did after the premiere. Read more
Second Impressions – Dorohedoro
I gotta be honest here - I still don't know what the hell to make of Dorohedoro. Read more The post Second Impressions – Dorohedoro appeared first on…
Second Impressions – Deaimon
Deaimon is triggering the cynic in me in a big way. Read more
Second Impressions – SK∞
So far I think SK∞ is succeeding very handsomely at being exactly what it's setting out to be. Read more
Second Impressions – Arte
I'm afraid Arte is oute. Read more The post Second Impressions – Arte appeared first on Lost in Anime.
Horimiya: Piece – 09 – Let Them Eat Cake
1 This week focuses more on the faculty of Horimiya, primarily Yasuda-sensei. This is unfortunate, since Yasuda-sensei’s whole deal is he harbors an inappropriate love of high school…
Horimiya: Piece | I’ve loved everything so far.
What I love already about the first episode of "Horimiya: Piece" is that it kept the original ending of the 'first season'. I love that it didn't go…
Horimiya: Piece – 12 – A Lily with Thorns
Because this is the season that tells any and all stories Horimiya’s first season didn’t have time to tell, we finally get to how Hori’s parents met. Her…
Horimiya: Piece – 08 – There’s Something About Yanagi
Last week contained the most significant Yanagi Akane screen time since the first season, and he was never the most present of the nine principal characters. That changes…
Horimiya: Piece – 10 – Scent of a Soulmate
This week we’re (re-?) introduced to Watabe, Izumi’s not-so-secret admirer. He liked the longer-haired, glasses-wearing Izumi, but doesn’t mind this new fun-loving version. One pe…
Second Impressions – Mars Red
This series may be my top pick this season in terms of the acting. Read more
Second Impressions – Tokyo Revengers
Tokyo Revengers may have an annoying way of setting it up, but for me at least it's very good at telling the story. Read more
Second Impressions – RE-MAIN
On the evidence of the first two episodes, RE-MAIN is perfectly happy to color inside the lines. Read more
Second Impressions – Heike Monogatari
Turn it into an anime and not even Heike Monogatari is immune to the curse of filler. Read more
Second Impressions – Isekai Ojisan
I see a lot of comic potential in this trio. Read more
Second Impressions – Deca-Dence
Well, there ya go. Read more
Second Impressions – Astro Note
This second episode of Astro Note was clearly better in my book - and not just a little better, but a lot.
Second Impressions – Metallic Rouge
I can’t shake the feeling that this is all very prefab, like a kit house - a Bones mecha series as designed by ChatGPT or Google Bard.
Second Impressions – Ryman’s Club
Because this world of corporate athletics is so new to me, I find it oddly fascinating. Read more
Second Impressions – Mushoku Tensei
Right now this series is staying on that tightrope with Rudy, but there's a crocodile pit waiting below it. Read more
Second Impressions – The Fable
There's clear potential in this premise, though for me it's more potential than realization at this point.
Second Impressions – Jujutsu Kaisen
Inventive this series isn't, but it crosses the necessary thresholds to be viable. Read more
Second Impressions – Sabikui Bisco
Any show that gifts us with "The bastard released the damn hippos!" has got something going for it, that's for sure. Read more
Second Impressions – Blue Lock
Any time the subject comes back to soccer I just want to yank my hair out. Read more
Second Impressions – Uramichi Oniisan
I love black comedy but this isn't even really black comedy. Read more
Second Impressions – Kitsutsuki Tanteidokoro
I'm not ready to make a call on either this arc or this series. Read more The post Second Impressions – Kitsutsuki Tanteidokoro appeared first on Lost in…
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I still haven't quite figured out Odd Taxi. Read more
Second Impressions – Paripi Koumei
I can already see the bubble forming with this one. Read more
Second Impressions – High Card
I’m not expecting to take much away from the experience but for what it is, High Card is pretty enjoyable so far. Read more
Second Impressions – Fuuto Tantei
I don't understand all that much of what's happening in Fuuto P.I., but I am enjoying it. Read more
PODCAST: Horimiya Episodes 1-4 Discussion | Second Stream
Listen on Spotify Watch the podcast livestream It’s long overdue that Warui Deshou really got into the “shipping” industry as it were, so we’re back for the first…
Horimiya: Piece – 05 – Tea Is All We Have
First, let me start by declaring my love for the OP to Horimiya: Piece. Like the show it precedes, it’s sweet yet powerful, really underscoring how these are…
Horimiya: Piece | Everything I wanted it to be.
For starters, I personally didn't care for how they presented "Horimiya: Piece", As you'd expect "Horimiya: Piece" fills in the missing pieces to the original. But for someone…
Second Impressions – Oshi no Ko
It's fair to say I went into this episode flying as blind as you realistically can having just watched 90 minutes of a series. Read more
Second Impressions – Megaton-kyuu Musashi
This is certainly a show trading on execution over innovation, but so far the execution is holding up its end of the bargain. Read more