First Impressions – Super no Ura de Yani Suu Futari (Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You)
There are a few conceits you sort of have to accept in the interest of suspension of disbelief if Super no Ura is going to work for you. Read more
Second Impressions – Otome Kaijuu Caraméliser (Kaiju Girl Carmelise)
The average teenager doesn’t have a tail, never mind turn into a 60-meter tall giant monster. But they certainly have things about themselves that they hate. Read more
Second Impressions – Reiwa no Dara-san (Dara-san of Reiwa)
This is all dancing on a very fine tightrope tonally speaking, no question about it. Read more
Fist Impressions Digest 7/09/26 – Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi, Mebius Dust
Not a glass slipper in sight. Read more
Summer 2026 Season Preview and Video Companion
The summer of bishounen has arrived. Read more
Enzo Loves Manga Bespoke – Baby Steps
Worlds are colliding. Read more
First Impressions – Thunder 3
It’s a bit complicated with Thunder 3, for any number of reasons. Read more
First Impressions Digest 7/08/26 – Nijusseiki Denki Mokuroku: Eureka Evrika (Sparks of Tomorrow), Sora wa Akai Kawa no Hotori (Red River), Koukaku Kidoutai THE GHOST IN THE SHELL
Each of these series are kind of a big deal in their own way. Read more
World is Dancing – 02
If I were to sum that episode up in a single word, I think it would be “intense”. Read more
First Impressions Digest 7/07/26 – Toumei na Yoru ni Kakeru Kimi to, Me ni Mienai Koi wo Shita., Honoo no Toukyuujo: Dodge Danko
It’s no news flash to say Miyu is freaking great, but he really is freaking great. Read more
