For now, this is the last of my series about favorite anime by year. I’ll continue once I watch some anime from the 90s and as 2020…… Read more “Sunday Select: 7 Favorite 2019 Anime”
Category: Winter 2019
Boogiepop 2019: Thematic Analysis by Arc Part 2
This is the continuation of my analysis of the themes in Boogiepop wa Warawanai (2019). Since the story is put into four arcs, I’ve organized the major…… Read more “Boogiepop 2019: Thematic Analysis by Arc Part 2”
Boogiepop 2019 Thematic Analysis by Arc Part 1
Technically, a thematic analysis is a structured technique and essay form for analyzing research papers and studies. However, when I say this is a thematic analysis, I…… Read more “Boogiepop 2019 Thematic Analysis by Arc Part 1”
Kaguya-sama Love is War Quick Review
One well-received show from the winter 2019 season was Kaguya-sama Wants a Confession: the Genius’ War of Love and Brains. The anime was based on the manga…… Read more “Kaguya-sama Love is War Quick Review”
Helpful Fox Senko-san Review: NOT for Me
(Note: This review is only based on the first three episodes of the Senko-san anime. There are no major spoilers, mostly because there is nothing to spoil.)…… Read more “Helpful Fox Senko-san Review: NOT for Me”
The Greater Good Game and Other Topics (Kakegurui xx)
First, the game can teach you something about how economics works. Second, it’s about society, where some people will betray the greater good for personal benefit. Thirdly, the game shows human nature and how the mind works. People will lash out when…
Haru is Best Animal! (My Roommate is a Cat Review)
It sounds like it might be boring, which is why I didn’t watch My Roommate/ Doukyonin starting in January. I waited until the last few days of…… Read more “Haru is Best Animal! (My Roommate is a Cat Review)”
Rant/Review: Shield Hero Doesn’t Deserve the Hype
The Rising of the Shield Hero (Tate no Yusha no Nariagari) is a currently ongoing anime that started airing in January 2019. It’s an adaptation of the…… Read more “Rant/Review: Shield Hero Doesn’t Deserve the Hype”
“We Run to Defy it” (A Run with the Wind Review)
Kaze ga Tsuyoku Fuiteiru, usually called Run with the Wind in English, is a sports anime made by Production I.G. It aired from October 2018 to March…… Read more ““We Run to Defy it” (A Run with the Wind Review)”
Edgy Torture-Fetish Frenzy (MG Spec-ops Asuka Review)
Magical Girl Spec-Ops Asuka is a winter 2019 anime made by LIDENFLIMS studio. As a critic, I can’t say this was a good anime, but I don’t…… Read more “Edgy Torture-Fetish Frenzy (MG Spec-ops Asuka Review)”