Following up on Part 1 that discussed the lovely “little things” about Puella Magi Madoka Magica, let’s take a look at the “big thing” that makes this show unforgettable.
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Because I am a completely shameless fan, I’m going to take an opportunity to discuss Puella Magi Madoka Magica, a series that I hold particularly dear. It’s a series I first watched …
As with My Neighbor Totoro and Grave of the Fireflies, The Tale of Princess Kaguya directed by Isao Takahata was intended to be released in tandem with Miyazaki’s The Wind Rises. It …
Tales from Earthsea proved to be a divisive work not only for Hayao and Goro Miyazaki, but for theater audiences as well. While it still remained a top grossing film, it received …
91 Days is a by-the-numbers mafia-themed revenge story — that’s pretty much it. It’s well structured, well executed and carries itself without much of a hassle from beginning to end, despite its boring cast. It’s just that it’s not very …
91 Days is a beautifully crafted drama centered around revenge and underground America during the days of Prohibition. As with many vendetta based anime, 91 Days explores the idea of a …
ERASED is centered around a young, struggling manga artist with a condition that sends him backwards in time to prevent life-threatening situations. One day, this “revival” sends him back to his …
An intricate and unique seinen anime, Bungou Stray Dogs follows the story of three organizations of “gifted”, people with supernatural powers. These “gifted” are all based on famous authors …
Magi’s “King of the Seven Seas” had so many incredible adventures in his younger days that he got his own spin-off series. Carrying the One Piece feel with …
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, …
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 …
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 …
The romance/shoujo anime of the year goes to Orange, a show that proves that the journey is more important than the destination. We all know the couple will eventually get together …
With Hayao Miyazaki retired from film, director Isao Takahata was left to carry on work at Studio Ghibli. His 1999 film, My Neighbors the Yamadas, would continue his own tradition of breaking …
Anime is riddled with ridiculous, incredible, and flat out OP attacks that leave you speechless and leaping out of your chair. Even adult fans turn into kids as they rewatch those unforgettable …
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