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First Impressions – AI no Idenshi
The philosophical dilemma here is as classic sci-fi as it gets. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 04
「4つのケース」 (4-Tsu no keesu) "4 Cases" I don’t think AI no Idenshi is so much interested in offering answers as it is in prompting the audience to think about the…
AI no Idenshi – 07
Things are never as simple as they initially appear to be. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 06
「ロボット」 (Robotto) "Robot" A lot of seasons have that “tortoise and the hare” series, and AI no Idenshi certainly fills the bill for summer.
AI no Idenshi – 06
A lot of seasons have that "tortoise and the hare" series, and AI no Idenshi certainly fills the bill for summer. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 10
「来るべき世界」 (Kitarubekisekai) "The World to Come" If science can’t provide salvation, isn’t it human nature to seek it elsewhere?
AI no Idenshi – 12
「旅立ち」 (Tabidachi) "Departure" When the reckoning up of 2023 in anime comes around, this series is going to demand serious consideration.
AI no Idenshi – 10
If science can't provide salvation, isn't it human nature to seek it elsewhere? Read more
AI no Idenshi – 09
So-called fiction is often the most truthful thing there is. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 05
Just because we can do something, doesn't mean we necessarily should. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 04
I don't think AI no Idenshi is so much interested in offering answers as it is in prompting the audience to think about the questions in a different…
AI no Idenshi – 05
「調律」 (Chouritsu) "Tuning" Just because we can do something, doesn’t mean we necessarily should.
AI no Idenshi – 07
「人間」 (Ningen) "Human" Things are never as simple as they initially appear to be.
AI no Idenshi – 03
「心の在処」 (Kokoro no arika) "Where the Heart Is" The homage here is not exactly subtle.
AI no Idenshi – 11
One of the themes of this series, I think, is "the more things change, the more they stay the same". Read more
AI no Idenshi – 01
「バックアップ」 (Bakkuappu) "Backup" The philosophical dilemma here is as classic sci-fi as it gets
AI no Idenshi – 08
「告白」 (Kokuhaku) "Confession" Some anime succeed largely because they don’t try too hard, and this is one of them.
AI no Idenshi – 11
「トゥー・フィー」 (To~uu fī) "Tou Fui" One of the themes of this series, I think, is “the more things change, the more they stay the same”.
AI no Idenshi – 09
「正しい社会」 (Tadashī shakai) "A Proper Society" So-called fiction is often the most truthful thing there is.
AI no Idenshi – 03
The homage here is not exactly subtle. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 08
Some anime succeed largely because they don't try too hard, and this is one of them. Read more
AI no Idenshi – 02
「成長限界」 (Seichou genkai) "Growth Limit" In truth there’s probably no theme more elemental to traditional science fiction than artificial intelligence.
AI no Idenshi – 11 – Random Interest
After watching last week's episode, I realized how much AI no Idenshi reminded me of the television show Mushishi, which I adore. At first, it may seem
AI no Idenshi / The Gene of AI by Yamada Kyuuri
Apparently, according to the anime friend I met at CONvergence, The Gene of AI / Ai no Idenshi is one of this season’s new anime on Crunchyroll. As…
AI no Idenshi – 12 (End) and Series Review
AI no Idenshi was one of 2023's most underrated anime. Happily, the finale stuck the landing - let's dive in.
AI no Idenshi – The Future and its consequences.
I picked up this anime thinking it was going to be very different from what it turned out to be but that doesn’t mean that what it is,…
The Gene of AI (AI no Idenshi): Episodes 1 and 2 Reviews
Human technology is exponential in the way it increases. That’s why, in the not-so-distant future, androids with human levels of intelligence and emotions make up about 10% of…
Summer 2023 Impressions: BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen – Ketsubetsu-tan, AI no Idenshi, Liar Liar
BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen – Ketsubetsu-tan Short Synopsis (Anichart): The second part of BLEACH: Sennen Kessen-hen. Lenlo: Look, it’s BLEACH. You know what this is about. Even by the…
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 – Bokutachi no Remake
This show is my frontrunner for summer's "most vexing series" by a good margin. Read more
Second Impressions – Saihate no Paladin
What's striking about these first two eps is as much what's absent as what's present. Read more
Second Impressions – Baraou no Souretsu
This was not minimalist animation, this was straight-up minimal. Read more
Second Impressions – Koukyuu no Karasu
The bubble was invented for shows like Koukyuu no Karasu. Read more
Second Impressions – Hikari no Ou
This is why we can't have nice things. Read more
Second Impressions – Bartender: Kami no Glass
The symbolism of all this isn't exactly subtle, but there's a reason bars and bartenders are such a timeless and integral part of fiction.
Second Impressions – Tonari no Youkai-san
I don't think this is going full despair, but you definitely saw that little hint of a darker side grow into full-on expectation.
Second Impressions – Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san
I'm the first to admit that Kyuujitsu no Warumono-san isn't going to be for everybody. But it's kind of working for me.
Second Impressions – Hakozume: Koban Joshi no Gyakushuu
I wouldn't say this episode moved the needle much either way for me. Read more
Second Impressions – Heion Sedai no Idaten-tachi
Anime that were weird for the sake of weirdness used to be a lot more common. Read more
Second Impressions – Yuzuki-san Chi no Yonkyoudai.
The subtitle fiasco finally behind it, Yuzuki-san Chi no Kyoudai steps up its game with a strong episode full of realistic family drama.
Second Impressions – Watashi no Shiawase na Kekkon
Things gained an air of authenticity by being liberated (along with Miyo) from the Saimori estate. Read more
Second Impressions – Arte
I'm afraid Arte is oute. Read more The post Second Impressions – Arte appeared first on Lost in Anime.
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