"Now and Then, Here and There makes you feel hopeless. Its existential treatment of terror leaves a hole in the stomach that cannot be filled, one that cannot be moved, one that can only be accepted. It feels nigh impossible to carry on, and giving up is the only option left. You feel you must accept this darkness. There is no fighting it, no possible move you can make to escape. But you must."
Tag: dark
Winter 2020: What I’m Watching
The seasons change, the calendars change, and yours truly is also changing the way they write preview posts. I go through my top picks for the season, and why.
Chirin no Suzu Review
"Lambs can grow horns, in case you were wondering how this adorable little creature became such a capable, violent predator"
Granbelm Premiere: Episode 1 Review
"This episode has other priorities, but it is a bit thin on character and story at the moment"
Kimetsu no Yaiba Premiere: Episode 1 Review
"Kimetsu no Yaiba can tap into a strong sense of isolation, but the soundscape that captures the atmosphere is ruined by a blaring soundtrack and the pace is brought to a standstill by over explanation"