"Kimi ni Todoke makes its whole raison d'etre putting a bit more depth into every aspect of the banal anime rom-com genre tropes"
Tag: meta
Fragtime Review
"It's in the carefully handled tone where Fragtime finds its success"
Watashi ga Motete Dousunda Review
"The boys aren't nice people, and it contributes to the silliness."
Objectivity, subjectivity, bias, impartiality: my personal reviewing philosophy
My philosophy for rating anime has changed over the years - all in the hope of becoming more accountable for my opinions.
The Worst Tropes
I've been racking my brain, thinking which trope is the worst offender.
Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne! Review
"the show's inability to keep the tone straight isn't just lacklustre - it's utterly dire"
Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne! Episode 1 Review
"For the majority of this episode, the pleasant gags and strong background humour gave me a good smile"