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All Posts Tagged With "slice of life"

Radiant Office Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A consistent, touching, and humorous piece that delivers valuable life lessons.
By Monisha | Jun 4, 2017 | Drama

Dazzling Life

Radiant Office follows Eun Ho Won (Go Ah Sung), a 28-year-old who’s been struggling to get a steady job even years after she has graduated. One night, after a particularly bad interview, she decides to commit suicide out of …

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The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – WWW.Working!!

Gives fans a chance to fall in love with new characters without losing the OG touch.
By Guest Writer | Jan 26, 2017 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

WWW.Working!!

A spin-off of the popular comedy slice of life anime Working!!, WWW.Working!! maintains all the good qualities of the original even with a different cast. It seems that the family restaurant, …

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The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – Flying Witch

A slice-of-life fantasy anime with a killer cute factor.
By Guest Writer | Jan 25, 2017 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

Flying Witch

What does the daily life of a witch in training look like? As Flying Witch will show you with it’s more casual take on magic, it’s surprisingly relatable. Makoto is …

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The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – sweetness & lightning

See the brighter side of the world with a single father raising his young daughter.
By Guest Writer | Jan 24, 2017 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

sweetness & lightning

Often described as a “healing” show for both adults and children, sweetness & lightning is definitely more of the sweet than the lightning. While the show portrays the hardships …

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12 Must-Watch Korean Dramas of 2016 – by Genre

Here's your complete guide to the best Korean dramas of the year by category.
By Angela | Dec 28, 2016 | Drama

It’s another strong year for Korean dramas marked by groundbreaking hits, the glorious return of megastars, and the birth of a new generation of A-listers. From a theme perspective, this year seems a bit tamer than last year. With a few exceptions, the …

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Top 5 Picks for the Summer 2016 Anime Season

Check out the top 5 picks for the summer 2016 anime season.
By Guest Writer | Nov 16, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Liam O’Loghlen.

The summer 2016 anime season wasn’t a spectacular one, but for a summer anime season it wasn’t too bad, with plenty of good stuff. The biggest surprise was that my top picks …

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5 Hidden Gem Anime You May Have Missed

A few overlooked anime that are more than worthy of being under the spotlight.
By Miguel | Jul 21, 2016 | Anime

Every anime fan has heard of “The Big Three”: Naruto, Bleach, and One Piece. When talking about classics, you’ve likely heard about Gundam, Evangelion, and obviously DBZ. If you’ve scratched the surface layer, then you’ve bumped into stuff like Death …

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What Makes Slice of Life Anime so Special

Read about why it's so much more than just cutesy everyday stories.
By Guest Writer | Apr 22, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Liam O’Loghlen.

Let’s talk about slice of life anime. Yes, that slice of life. That same genre allegedly responsible for the fiery death of the industry. It’s no secret that many anime fans cringe …

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Reply 1988 Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
A nostalgic and remarkable walk down the memory lane.
By Monisha | Mar 1, 2016 | Drama

New Kid on the Block

Reply 1988, the third chapter of the Reply series, is a slice of life drama with the underlying theme of finding out who our heroine’s husband is among her group of close childhood friends from the …

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Our 5 Favorite Anime of 2015: Staff Picks

Check out our staff picks for favorite anime of 2015.
By Andrew | Jan 23, 2016 | Anime

Looking back at 2015, there were a ton of great anime across all different genres. That’s evident more than ever here, with our staff picks for favorite anime of 2015 covering a wide range; from shounen cooking battles to space operas …

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The Time We Were Not in Love Korean Drama Review

BAD
Cliche storyline, shallow characters, and slow pacing make it a tough drama to love.
By Angela | Nov 26, 2015 | Drama

Tough Love

Based off of Taiwanese drama In Time With You, The Time We Were Not in Love is a romantic melodrama depicting how two best friends eventually fell in love with each other. The premise is really quite simple …

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Producer Korean Drama Review

MEH..
Superb acting and slice of life parodies keep the otherwise bland storyline entertaining.
By Angela | Oct 8, 2015 | Drama

Miscue?

Perhaps the most anticipated Korean drama of 2015, Producer drew huge attention from the media and the public thanks to its A-list cast and star-studded cameos. Besides the strong lead actors comprised of Kim Soo Hyun, Gong Hyo Jin, …

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Higurashi When They Cry Hou – Chapter 1 Onikakushi Game Review (PC)

GOOD!
A deceptively dark sound novel that starts slow but ends with heart-pounding thrills.
By Guest Writer | Aug 11, 2015 | Gaming

This post is by guest writer Erin Burke.

Sound Scares

Higurashi When They Cry Hou – Chapter 1 Onikakushi is a sound novel focusing on teenage transfer student Keichi Maebara and his friends: Rena Ryuugu, Mion Sonozaki, Satoko Houjou, and …

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Sora no Method Anime Review

BAD
The intriguing magic wish theme is ruined by a thin story and unlikable characters.
By Guest Writer | Jul 23, 2015 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Sarah Minazzo.

Unfulfilling Wish

I had no expectations of what Sora no Method (Celestial Method) was or would become, but was curious about its looming mystery. This mystery hangs in the air literally over Lake …

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Barakamon Anime Review

GOOD!
An honest and heart-warming story about the struggles of being an artist.
By Guest Writer | Jul 16, 2015 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Liam O’Loghlen.

Strokes of Genius

Barakamon is one of those anime that manages to win the hearts of everyone who watches it. It’s a series brimming with earnest warmth and passion, one of those …

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