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Passerby November 23, 2014 November 29, 2014 Amagi Brilliant Park / First Impressions

Amagi Brilliant Park – 08

「恋心が届かない!」 (Koigokoro ga Todokanai!)
“Your Love Isn’t Reaching!”

I should just stop trying to predict Amaburi‘s narrative direction. Crow has a distinctly unappetising flavour.

Passerby November 17, 2014 November 17, 2014 First Impressions / Grisaia no Kajitsu

Grisaia no Kajitsu – 07

「幸せの手紙」 (Shiawase no Tegami)
“Letter of Happiness”

For better or worse, the anime version of the Sachi route did not exactly go off with a bang.

Passerby November 16, 2014 November 16, 2014 First Impressions / Mushishi

Mushishi Zoku Shou – 15

「光の緒」 (Hikari no O)
“Thread of Light”

This splendid robe, spun from the finest silk, is visible only to the wise.

Passerby November 14, 2014 November 29, 2014 Amagi Brilliant Park / First Impressions

Amagi Brilliant Park – 07

「プールが危ない!」 (Pūru ga Abunai!)
“The Pool Is Unsafe!”

Apparently, the producers looked at last week’s episode and thought: we need more ships!

Passerby November 10, 2014 November 10, 2014 First Impressions / Grisaia no Kajitsu

Grisaia no Kajitsu – 06

「レーゾン・デートル」 (Rēzon Dētoru)
“Raison D’être”

Alas, poor Sakaki, I hardly knew thee.

Passerby November 9, 2014 November 9, 2014 First Impressions / Mushishi

Mushishi Zoku Shou – 14

「隠り江」 (Komori e)
“Secluded Cove”

Not every episode of Mushishi can be heart-wrenching drama, but they can still be beautiful.

Passerby November 8, 2014 November 8, 2014 Amagi Brilliant Park / First Impressions

Amagi Brilliant Park – 06

「人手が足りない!」 (Hitode ga Tarinai!)
“Not Enough Manpower!”

HMS IsuzuSeiya, full steam ahead!

Passerby November 4, 2014 November 4, 2014 First Impressions / Grisaia no Kajitsu

Grisaia no Kajitsu – 05

「VOX IN BOX」

There’s a reason why there are no psychiatrists in anime: therapy based on abuse is just too effective.

Passerby November 2, 2014 November 4, 2014 First Impressions / Mushishi

Mushishi Zoku Shou – 13

「残り紅」 (Nokori Beni)
“Lingering Crimson”

The past casts a long shadow.

Passerby October 31, 2014 October 31, 2014 Amagi Brilliant Park / First Impressions

Amagi Brilliant Park – 05

「お金が足りない!」 (Okane ga Tarinai!)
“Not Enough Money”

It’s not just Isuzu’s who’s misplaced as a theme park entertainer—the entire cast is downright psychopathic.

Dandadan – Episode 12 Review (END): While I was not expecting a cliffhanger for an ending, I was also not surprised by it. I was expecting… Dec 22, 11:51

Dandadan – Episode 12 Review (END): yeah very odd place to end the season. kinda just stops rather than ending in any meaningful way… weird but… Dec 22, 11:22

Dandadan – Episode 11 Review: another nice episode. the side story of the anatomical models was well-done, and rather touching – without feeling like a… Dec 20, 08:36

Dandadan – Episode 11 Review: My first initial impression of Jiji was that of a well-behaved child, like Okarun. That was before his expression lit… Dec 15, 16:32

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – Episode 10 Review: Overall a pretty solid episode. Though I personally don’t like the translation of okappiki as “private eye.” Okappiki worked almost… Dec 9, 08:12

Dandadan – Episode 10 Review: I think the reason why Okarun and Aira’s parents weren’t being asked for the uniform is because they would require… Dec 8, 03:53

Dandadan – Episode 10 Review: The best thing about anime is that some school staff have complete autonomy over what to wear and how to… Dec 7, 09:40

Dandadan – Episode 10 Review: I am glad Aira did the right thing. She maybe arrogant but she is not cruel. And Momo forced to… Dec 7, 02:15