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Spoiler-free anime reviews written from the perspective of an old otaku: honest impressions, cultural context, and thoughtful reflections for fans new and old.
Promotional Still for Summer Pockets © VISUAL ARTS/Key/Torishiro Island Tourist Association. North American License Holder: Crunchyroll. Used for editorial purposes. An Exploration of Nostalgia and Maternal Bonds Summer Pockets is the latest heartbreaking offering from the visual novel studio Key, responsible for titles such as Kanon, Clannad, Angel Beats, and The Day I Became a God. … Read more
I’ve made my feelings clear that most isekai anime are trash. Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra reinforces this conviction with painful clarity. Allow me to issue a fair warning upfront: this review contains more spoilers than I typically include, as the anime’s numerous flaws require detailed examination. Promotional Still for Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra © Fehu Kazuno,Jun,MICRO MAGAZINE/MYNOGHRA Project. … Read more
The Perfect Rainy Day Discovery Promotional Still for With You in the Rain ©Ko Nikaido, KODANSHA/With You and the Rain Project. North American License Holder: Crunchyroll. Used for editorial purposes. On the type of rainy day that she loves, an author known to us only by her family name of Fuji discovers an animal that … Read more
Six episodes of genuine friendship that showcase cultural differences and natural dialogue. Promotional Still for See You Tomorrow at the Food Court © ©2024 Shinichiro Nariie/KADOKAWA/Project See You Tomorrow at the Food Court. North American License Holder: Crunchyroll. Used for editorial purposes. Overview: When Less is More (Unfortunately) Although not a true example of mono no … Read more
Promotional Still of Apocalypse Hotel © Original Creator: CyberAgent and CygamesPictures. Production Studio: CygamesPictures. North American License Holder: Crunchyroll.Used for editorial purposes. Overview: CygamesPictures’ Original Vision During the Spring 2025 anime season, CygamesPictures released Apocalypse Hotel, an original anime that wasn’t derived from any pre-existing source material. This imaginative sci-fi series showcases a hotel run … Read more