Crunchyroll Feature-With Alicization, Sword Art Online Finally Nails The Concept It’s Always Been Going For

SAO's Alicization arc has only just started, and it's already shaping up to be one of SAO's biggest arcs yet. Most notably, it's demonstrating an understanding of game mechanics and tropes that previous arcs haven't, making the story feel like playing a quality RPG. Read the full article on Crunchyroll

Steins;Gate 0 and The Strength to Challenge Fate

Spoiler warning for Steins;Gate and Steins;Gate 0 Throughout its run, Steins;Gate 0 features one recurring question: "Does Steins Gate exist?" That one worldline, one where Mayuri and Kurisu aren't fated to die, where the world doesn't go to hell. Is it possible to reach such an outcome? We know from the original Steins;Gate that it … Continue reading Steins;Gate 0 and The Strength to Challenge Fate

Why I Dropped Goblin Slayer and Why Dark Stories Aren’t the Same as Good Stories

I rarely drop seasonal anime after just one episode. Not because I insist on watching everything to the end, but because I'm usually able to get a good sense for whether I'd like something. Even if a show takes its time getting to the meat of the story, I'm usually willing to give it the … Continue reading Why I Dropped Goblin Slayer and Why Dark Stories Aren’t the Same as Good Stories