Originally published on The Fandom Post What They Say: “New Work” Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) Well, the ending is finally here. I was concerned with how Land of the Lustrous would tie up so many plotlines in just one episode, but I can honestly say that it was … Continue reading Land of the Lustrous Episode 12 Review
Month: December 2017
Land of the Lustrous and the Search for Purpose
Spoiler warning for Land of the Lustrous One of the central themes in Land of the Lustrous is purpose. From start to finish, all of the anime's drama grows out of Phos' search for some kind of purpose. That may seem like a more abstract or philosophical goal, but having a purpose is crucial for … Continue reading Land of the Lustrous and the Search for Purpose
The Best Four & Five Star ‘Fate/Grand Order’ Servants Ranked
Originally published on The Fandom Post. It’s fair to say that 2017 has been an eventful year. From politics to entertainment to technology, a lot has happened in these 365 days. However, I think we can all agree on the biggest event of the year: the US release of the hit mobile game Fate/Grand Order. That’s … Continue reading The Best Four & Five Star ‘Fate/Grand Order’ Servants Ranked
Land of the Lustrous Episode 11 Review
This was original published on The Fandom Post. What They Say: “Secrets” Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) After so many heavy episodes in a row, Land of the Lustrous finally takes a breather episode. That’s not to say that nothing important happens here, but this episode was far … Continue reading Land of the Lustrous Episode 11 Review
The Meticulous Structure of Steins;Gate
Spoiler Warning for Steins;Gate. Now that Steins;Gate 0 (finally) has a release date for the anime, now's as good a time as any to look back on the original. Steins;Gate is undoubtedly one of the most highly regarded anime in the community. It's remained one of the top anime on both MAL and ANN, outpacing even massive … Continue reading The Meticulous Structure of Steins;Gate
Recovery of an MMO Junkie Gets It
Spoiler Warning for Recovery of an MMO Junkie After watching the first episode of Recovery of an MMO Junkie, my first reaction was "this show gets it." As for what it gets, it gets what it's like being a nerd (or whatever term you want to use for someone into niche entertainment over going outside) … Continue reading Recovery of an MMO Junkie Gets It
Land of the Lustrous Episode 10 Review
This review was originally published on The Fandom Post. What They Say: “Shiro” Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) After last week’s Phos-focused episode, this week focuses far more on Diamond and Bort. Neither of them have gotten much limelight since episode 2, but this episode gives both more … Continue reading Land of the Lustrous Episode 10 Review
The Optimistic Hopelessness of Girls’ Last Tour
There's a certain scene in episode 6 of Girls' Last Tour that perfectly encompasses the show as a whole. While Chi and Ishii both work to fix Chi and Yuu's vehicle, Yuu just lies on the ground happily singing the word "hopeless" over and over. It initially seems like more Yuu being Yuu, but the … Continue reading The Optimistic Hopelessness of Girls’ Last Tour
Land of the Lustrous Episode 9 Review
This review was originally published on The Fandom Post. What They Say: “Spring” Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) Phos has changed, and not just because of their new arms and hair style. The episode begins several months after Antarc’s capture, and we see just how much Phos has … Continue reading Land of the Lustrous Episode 9 Review
A Piece of Anime 