Time travel is a subject that's been done in science fiction almost since the genre's inception. It's easy to see why, since there's a lot of different ways to tell stories with it and it lends itself well to creative ideas. The problem is that very few stories do it well. It's hard to write … Continue reading Steins;Gate Review
Month: May 2016
Claymore Review
One of the first things I thought after I finished Claymore was that it was the least shonen-like shonen that I've ever seen. It's clearly a shonen-the manga was published in a shonen magazine, friendship is an important theme in it and it has a few tropes from the genre-but there's a lot about it … Continue reading Claymore Review
Gunslinger Girl Season 1 Review
Most anime involving young girls puts a lot of emphasis on cuteness. Even if that's not strictly the focus of the story, cuteness inevitably leaks in, mostly because it sells. Gunslinger Girl doesn't do this at all, even though the premise makes it seem like the kind of show that would. Gunslinger Girl takes place … Continue reading Gunslinger Girl Season 1 Review
Kabaneri is not Attack on Titan
Warning: Spoilers for Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress up to episode six and Attack on Titan in general. How familiar does the following premise sound? "The world has been overrun by monsters of unknown origin that attack and kill humans on sight. The only survivors live in heavily fortified areas with the monsters right outside. … Continue reading Kabaneri is not Attack on Titan
Why Endings are Important
One of the things I value most in a story is a proper ending. A well executed ending can excuse a lot of flaws in the beginning and middle, while a badly executed one can weaken an otherwise great story. This problem crops up a lot in anime because TV anime frequently have "read the … Continue reading Why Endings are Important
Berserk (1997) Review
Very few anime have had as long a life as Berserk. Beginning as a manga that's been running since the 1980s, Berserk has spawned a television series, three movies and a second television series that's airing later this year. The original television series is how most people (myself included) got into the franchise in the … Continue reading Berserk (1997) Review
A Piece of Anime 