Unfairly or not, Japanese people seem to have a reputation for being shy, especially when it comes to new social situations and meeting foreigners. I can’t tell you how many times people have commented, when they know I’ve lived in Japan, on how the country’s inhabitants are supposed to be quiet, polite, reserved, unassuming, introverted, etc. etc. This isn’t a stereotype that’s limited to outsider opinion, either – Japanese people have likewise told me this plenty of times. Continue reading
This one’s gonna be quick and dirty, because to be honest, I didn’t even make it through the whole first episode. Continue reading
The show Shingeki no Kyojin might have been if the titans were mostly giant bug-dinosaur-like creatures, if the tone was happily far less self-serious, and if the characters didn’t yell approximately 80% of their lines. Continue reading
This is clearly one of those shows where less is not more – and unfortunately, The God of High School just doesn’t commit enough to its ridiculousness to carry it off. Continue reading
With the new anime season now starting up (however scant the offerings this time around to due COVID-related scheduling issues), I would be completely remiss if I didn’t mention Great Pretender. This title isn’t actually a regular weekly airing series, but is instead being produced by and released one story arc at a time on Netflix Japan. As of this writing, 14 episodes (of an expected 23) are out, although I won’t be giving any spoilers and will mainly be focusing on just the first handful of episodes. Continue reading
The lesser of the two mystery shows airing the season, but probably still the best period piece. Continue reading
Balance: Unlimited is very much the James Bond of anime – and indeed, the similarities are so obvious that I have to assume they’re fully intentional, especially given some of the moments in that (admittedly hella stylish) OP. Continue reading
It’s 2020, and not only is Digimon back, it’s also… good? Strange times, indeed. Continue reading
I vaguely remembered that there was one Doga Kobo anime on my to-watch list this season, but having now watched it, I’d never have guessed it was this one. Continue reading
I’d say I love period pieces, but that would be a lie. I love accurate period pieces. Continue reading
