Lupin III (2015) – 01

「ルパン三世の結婚」 (Rupan Sansei no Kekkon)
“The Marriage of Lupin III”

After 30 years, Lupin III returns to our screens with a new addition to the original timeline. However, if you’re unfamiliar with the franchise then you shouldn’t be turned off this new series, as it serves as a perfect introduction to the cast and their thievish ways.

Jitsu wa Watashi wa – Ugly-Cute Romantic Fun

Just a day in the life of a romcom protagonist.

Between Ore Monogatari, WORKING!!!, Akagami no Shirayukihime and more, fans of romance (and romantic comedies) have had a good run as of late. But if you didn’t watch Jitsu wa Watashi wa, you may be missing out on a little gem in its own right.

Joukamachi no Dandelion – Anime Family Done (Mostly) Right

Here’s the story, of a lovely family.

Family is so often mined for drama, and siblings relationships have unique challenges in the anime medium. Joukamachi no Dandelion ended up dodging most of those issues, to give us a story as built around the theme of family as Uchouten Kazoku, but with a much fluffier, sillier, and more idealistic bent. It’s a good little show, if a touch uneven.