"the out-of-genre cutesy sequences that encompasses the majority of the episode feel like a necessary evil before we get to the good bits"
Tag: thoughts
Senyoku no Sigrdrifa Episode 1 Review
"I do definitely have questions and there are definitely holes right now. Not that I mind too much, I had too much fun to care."
Majo no Tabitabi Episode 1 Review
"It's cosy, in a way that I need right now and will always clamour for; the warmth it creates isn't a blanket - it's one that gently caresses the heart and holds you tight."
Fragtime Review
"It's in the carefully handled tone where Fragtime finds its success"
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.
Otome Game no Hametsu Flag shika Nai Akuyaku Reijou ni Tensei shiteshimatta Episode 1 Review
"the situations ramp up in hilarity - from the awkward snickers that Catarina's world-uninformed antics arouse near the early episode, right up into the gut-busting ridiculousness of an eight year old recreating The Shining's 'Here's Johnny!' moment in the triumphant climax"
The Worst Tropes
I've been racking my brain, thinking which trope is the worst offender.
Winter 2020 Week 8 Roundup: What’s Going on in Dorohedoro?
"our boy Caiman cleans some toilets"
Winter 2020 Week 6 Roundup: Eizouken is Treading Water
"That was true in episode one, and it's true of episode seven; little has changed. The hook was defined early and hasn't evolved or developed - if anything, it's degraded, because none of this is a system shock anymore."
Kuutei Dragons Review
"Kuutei Dragons is consistently stunning"