Udon no Kuni – Random Curiosity

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 12 (END)

「かけうどん」 (Kake Udon)
“Udon Noodles”

What is it about tanuki that packs such an emotional punch, anyway?

Guardian Enzo December 18, 2016 December 18, 2016 First Impressions / Udon no Kuni

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 11

「高松祭り」 (Takamatsu Matsuri)
“Takamatsu Festival”

At this point, it’s hard to imagine Souta having any definition of “family happiness” that doesn’t include Poko himself as a big part of it.

Guardian Enzo December 11, 2016 December 11, 2016 First Impressions / Udon no Kuni

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 10

「ため池」 (Tameike)
“Reservoir”

Yes, but those were manly tears. GAR even.

Guardian Enzo December 4, 2016 December 4, 2016 First Impressions / Udon no Kuni

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 09

「いりこだし」 (Iriko Dashi)
“Dried Sardines”

If you wanted udon, you’re definitely getting your wish now.

Guardian Enzo November 28, 2016 November 28, 2016 First Impressions / Udon no Kuni

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 08

「初度島」 (Shodoshima)
“Shodoshima”

It feels like this episode of Udon no Kuni was a significant one for a number of reasons.

Guardian Enzo November 20, 2016 November 20, 2016 First Impressions / Udon no Kuni

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 07

「栗林公園」 (Ritsurin Kouen)
“Ritsurin Park”

As I’ve noted many times, manga and anime seem to be wonderful mediums (though by no means the only ones) for using fantasy as a means to cast insight on the experience of being human.

Guardian Enzo November 13, 2016 November 14, 2016 First Impressions / Udon no Kuni

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 06

「東京タワー」 (Toukyou Tawaa)
“Tokyo Tower”

There’s a sweet melancholy to Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari that cuts through me even at the best of times.

Guardian Enzo November 7, 2016 November 7, 2016 First Impressions / Udon no Kuni

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 05

「骨付鳥」 (Honetsukidori)
“Chicken on the Bone”

Some anime are sports cars (Nakajima would probably like those) but Udon no Kuni is more of a freight train.

Guardian Enzo October 31, 2016 October 31, 2016 First Impressions / Udon no Kuni

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 04

「屋島」 (Yashima)
“Yashima”

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari is something of a statement to to the personal nature of anime.

Guardian Enzo October 23, 2016 October 23, 2016 First Impressions / Udon no Kuni

Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari – 03

「赤灯台」 (Aka Toudai)
“The Red Lighthouse”

We’re three episodes into Udon no Kuni no Kiniro Kemari, and it’s actually been even better than I was expecting.

Maoujou de Oyasumi – 04: Yeah, the art style for the series stands out well by bringing out the vibrance and whimsy of the universe.… Oct 31, 07:12

Higurashi no Naku Koro ni Gou – 05: To be honest, my memory was fuzzy with this arc. I knew a big plot point was that they routinely… Oct 31, 07:02

Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatte Iru Darouka III – 05: https://randomc.net/image/Dungeon%20ni%20Deai%20o%20Motomeru%20no%20wa%20Machigatte%20Iru%20Darouka/Dungeon%20ni%20Deai%20o%20Motomeru%20no%20wa%20Machigatte%20Iru%20Darouka%20III%20-%2005%20-%20Large%2037.jpg Wife Asfi Oct 30, 23:55

Strike Witches: Road to Berlin – 04: That bridge is what I’m most interested in considering the circumstances of its capture in real life and the resulting… Oct 30, 20:56

Strike Witches: Road to Berlin – 04: The broom training from season 2 really slipped my mind (too much anime and not enough memory lol), which coincidentally… Oct 30, 20:52

Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatte Iru Darouka III – 05: Recruitment for Iklos Familia be like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hshbq4_OySI Oct 30, 20:05

Majo no Tabitabi – 05: Last time I watched Quidditch, the players would try to capture a Golden Ball called the Snitch. How times have… Oct 30, 19:55

Yuukoku no Moriarty – 03: For me, Golden Kamuy (“new” in the sense of a new season). Oct 30, 16:18