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91 Days Anime Review

MEH..
A well executed by-the-numbers mafia-themed revenge story.
By Miguel | Feb 6, 2017 | Anime

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 …

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The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – 91 Days

A beautifully crafted drama centered around revenge and Prohibition-era America.
By Guest Writer | Jan 30, 2017 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

91 Days

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 …

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The 8 Top-tier Anime of 2016 – Orange

The romance/shoujo anime of the year.
By Guest Writer | Jan 23, 2017 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Adeline Zhang.

Orange

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 …

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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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Planetarian: The Reverie of a Little Planet Anime Review

MEH..
Despite some significant flaws, this anime presents a great deal of charm and emotional weight.
By Guest Writer | Sep 12, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Michael Spiteri.

One of my favorite styles of narrative presentation is the concept of an intimate tale told on a grand scale. The idea that a personal, emotional story can be told against a …

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Character Spotlight: Utena Tenjou from Revolutionary Girl Utena – Part 2

Even more about Utena, covering the twisted and intense Black Rose Saga and Akio Ohtori Saga.
By Guest Writer | Jul 3, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Liam O’Loghlen.

Utena and Anthy are re-united as we step into the Black Rose Saga. This arc is a lot less about Utena, but we do get one particular development that follows her to …

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Character Spotlight: Utena Tenjou from Revolutionary Girl Utena – Part 1

An in-depth look into Utena, the center of an anime that's considered the Evangelion of shoujo.
By Guest Writer | Jun 28, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Liam O’Loghlen.

Adolescence Apocalypse

“Even if I dream, even if I cry, even if I get hurt Reality keeps on coming, recklessly…” To put it very simply, a lot has been said about Kunihiko …

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Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju Anime Review

GOOD!
One of the best-written anime dramas that's also aesthetically beautiful throughout.
By Guest Writer | Jun 1, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Max Iorio.

Unlikely Premise, Brilliant Execution

Before the mid-20th century, one of the most popular forms of entertainment in Japan was rakugo, a sort of storytelling performance in which a single performer sits before …

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She and Her Cat: Everything Flows Anime Review

GOOD!
This short story is satisfying, well-delivered, and thought provoking.
By Guest Writer | May 27, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Michael Spiteri.

Creating Flow

Makoto Shinkai is known for a very distinctive style and tone of storytelling. A sense of minimalism permeates through his works, and the recent She and Her Cat: Everything Flows …

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Akagami no Shirayuki-hime Season 1 Anime Review

MEH..
A shallow and unauthentic shoujo that does almost nothing to stand out.
By Miguel | Jan 20, 2016 | Anime

As Exciting as Vanilla Ice Cream

Everyone has heard the phrase “don’t judge a book by its cover,” which is used to say that one should take their time to get to know about something, whatever it is, before reaching …

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Charlotte Anime Review​

BAD
Jun Maeda's super-powered students try but fail to make an emotional drama.
By Guest Writer | Jan 4, 2016 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Liam O’Loghlen.

Feels Bad

Over the years Jun Maeda has firmly established himself atop the dubious throne of the visual novel melodrama, and subsequently expanded to the throne of the anime melodrama. He’s developed …

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Gangsta. Anime Review

MEH..
A crime drama that starts off fantastic, but ends with an incomplete story and action schlock.
By Miguel | Nov 18, 2015 | Anime

Roller Coaster Crash

Roller coasters are noted for having a series of steep inclines that carts climb or slide down of, among other designed patterns. Gangsta has one such incline sitting near its end, and it’s a very steep one …

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Plastic Memories Anime Review

BAD
A drama about human-android relationships that stays robotic and predictable.
By Miguel | Oct 1, 2015 | Anime

Forced Feelings

Plastic Memories is an anime about androids and love where the premise gives the idea that it will deal with topics like end-of-life care, euthanasia, and the memories left behind by those that have passed. But what could’ve …

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Angry Mom Korean Drama Review

GOOD!
Deep characters and great writing help deliver a profound story about family and friendship.
By Monisha | Sep 29, 2015 | Drama

A Force to Be Reckoned With

I’ll be honest, when I first heard the premise of Angry Mom, I thought it would be silly and cheesy. But I was absolutely wrong. Angry Mom gave me a thoughtful, emotional drama, complete …

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Amagi Brilliant Park Anime Review

GOOD!
A solid series filled with great comedic moments and absurdly gorgeous KyoAni production.
By Guest Writer | Sep 10, 2015 | Anime

This post is by guest writer Liam O’Loghlen.

Magic Hour

Kyoto Animation, or KyoAni for short, has become quite the hallmark name of the industry in the past ten years. Any person getting into anime as a hobby will quickly …

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