Akudama Drive was an unpredictable, exciting and, in the end, emotionally moving anime: the kind of story that gets exponentially better with each episode, to the point where even half-way through, you realise that what you’re watching is becoming quite special. It begins in such a chaotic way too, all blood and thunder, “a storm… Continue reading The Apocalyptic End of Akudama Drive: Swindling Death with a Smile
Moriarty the Patriot episode 1 anime review
The villain from Sherlock Holmes is re-framed as a righteous young avenger out to deliver his own delivish brand of karmic justice, the law be damned.
The Gymnastics Samurai episode 1 anime review
It’s fair to say I didn’t come away from The Gymnastics Samurai feeling inspired by feats of physical mastery.
Akudama Drive episode 1 anime review
An edgy, Western-media inspired “all villains” story that is as fun and violent as it is vapid.
An Autumn Update
The beginning of Autumn (in the UK) is one of my favourite times of year. There’s just something about the colour of the sunlight, especially in the mornings, like a momentary pause in time, that puts my mind at ease and invites introspective feelings (not to mention, the snoring cat curled up beside me). So,… Continue reading An Autumn Update
Jujutsu Kaisen episode 1 anime review: an electrifying introduction
Like Parasyte and Devilman before it (and I suppose you could even lump Naruto in here too), Jujutsu Kaisen is the story of a boy losing control of his own body.
Deca-Dence episode 1 – 5 anime review
Deca-Dence is an anime of dueling aesthetics: a gritty human world akin to Attack on Titan being bossed by a society of walking toys. Sounds weird? Well, that’s why I’m watching it!
Why do anime fans dislike Japan Sinks: 2020?
I’ve read more than a few people describe this anime as a “dumpster fire”, but I don’t think that’s fair. In my opinion, it’s one of the best anime of 2020, but one thing’s for sure: it’s now definitely the most underrated. I’ve already talked about how it wasn’t made for anime fans by contrasting… Continue reading Why do anime fans dislike Japan Sinks: 2020?
Re:ZERO vs Japan Sinks: anime for fans vs anime for everyone
A few weeks ago, I made a second attempt to watch Re:ZERO. It’s not exactly an unpopular show, so I figured that maybe the first time around it just caught me at the wrong time. People often speak about it with a sense of reverie, suggesting that it “may seem like just another isekai fantasy,… Continue reading Re:ZERO vs Japan Sinks: anime for fans vs anime for everyone
What is your personal anime golden age?
For me, a personal anime golden age is any consecutive run of 3 years in which the highest number of your favourites are gathered. 3 years may seem arbitrary, but I’ve chosen this specific range because, at least from my experience, the vast majority of anime fans tend to live and die in that time,… Continue reading What is your personal anime golden age?