Originally published on The Fandom Post. What They Say: “Teamwork” Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) Now that all the players are introduced, it’s time for Ramens to get things moving for real. After last weeks underwhelming twist, Ramens is back on its feet with the most plot momentum … Continue reading Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 3 Review
Month: January 2018
A Place Further Than the Universe and the Joy of Adventure
Have you ever wanted to go somewhere just to show you can? In A Place Further Than the Universe, that's what drives Kimari to join Shirase in her plan to go to Antarctica. At the start, Antarctica wasn't Kimari's goal specifically. What initially drove her was the desire to go somewhere, to do something. It's … Continue reading A Place Further Than the Universe and the Joy of Adventure
Twenty Years Later – Cowboy Bebop
Originally published on The Fandom Post. Few anime have had the kind of impact that Cowboy Bebop had. While it wasn’t as big of a hit in Japan, it’s universally beloved in the western anime fandom. Even though it’s only 26 episodes, Cartoon Network’s Adult Swim has continually run and rerun it since 2001, with … Continue reading Twenty Years Later – Cowboy Bebop
Violet Evergarden First Impressions
Synopsis A certain point in time, in the continent of Telesis. The great war which divided the continent into North and South has ended after four years, and the people are welcoming a new generation. Violet Evergarden, a young girl formerly known as “the weapon”, has left the battlefield to start a new life at … Continue reading Violet Evergarden First Impressions
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 2 Review
Originally published on The Fandom Post. What They Say: “Irregular” Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) Now that Lin and Banba have met, Hakata’s various storylines are starting to intersect. A lot of this episode is focused around Lin and Banba’s banter, as Lin decides to protect Banba until … Continue reading Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 2 Review
Darling in the Franxx First Impressions
Synopsis In the distant future the land is ruined and humanity establishes the mobile fort city Plantation. Pilots produced inside Plantation live in Mistilteinn, also know as the "birdcage." Children live there knowing nothing of the outside world or the freedom of the sky. Their lives consist of battling to carry out missions. Their enemies … Continue reading Darling in the Franxx First Impressions
Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 1 Review
Originally Published on The Fandom Post. What They Say: “Play Ball” Content: (please note that content portions of a review may contain spoilers) Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens is an unusual show. This first episode reminds me most of Ryohgo Narita’s work, especially Durarara. Rather than focusing on one central character or plot point, this episode is … Continue reading Hakata Tonkotsu Ramens Episode 1 Review
One Piece and What Truly Matters
Spoiler warning for One Piece The word mature is tossed around quite a bit when people discuss media. It's usually used to describe works with a lot of violence or sexual content that's not considered appropriate for younger audiences. Having adult content isn't a bad thing, but it also isn't inherently good either, and certainly … Continue reading One Piece and What Truly Matters
Ajin Season 1 Complete Collection DVD Review
Originally published on The Fandom Post. An entertaining, if overly cynical, supernatural thriller. What They Say: Kei Nagai is just an ordinary high school student until he’s run over by a truck and doesn’t die. Kei discovers he’s an Ajin-a demi-human with the power to come back to life whenever he dies. Ajin are hunted … Continue reading Ajin Season 1 Complete Collection DVD Review
Overlord Season 2 First Impressions
Synopsis Since appearing in another world, Ains has sent out daily commands as the ruler of the Great Tomb of Nazarick. He also maintains his alter-ego Momon, the strongest adventurer in E-Rantel, to gather funds and keep an ear to the ground. He sets out on quests considered suitable for a adamantite class adventurer, like … Continue reading Overlord Season 2 First Impressions
A Piece of Anime 