Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End Review — A-
Frieren is old. I love this manga and the anime did not disappoint. Beautiful story, lovingly told. I see so much hate for this show on twitter and I really don’t get it. Yes it’s repetitive—...
View ArticleUndead Unluck Review —A-
Fighting with the power of exploding yourself and groping your girlfriend. This was one of my favorites of the season that no one else seems to be watching. I generally hate fighting shows. But this...
View ArticleGushing Over Magical Girls Review — A
The magical girls’ biggest fan becomes the villain and sexually assaults them. Ummm so obviously this may not be for everyone but it was made for our Classy watches. Probably the best show we have...
View ArticleA Seasonal Review — Winter 2024
Didn’t Watch: See Seasonal Impressions 23. Meiji Gekken 1874 — D- What a disappointment. Why did I try to watch this… 22. Metallic Rouge — D What the fuck. Why. 21. The Witch and the Beast — D+ Very...
View ArticleSeasonal Impressions — Spring 2024
Obviously my most anticipated series this season is Mahouka, but some comments on the rest: Sequels: Black Butler: Public School Arc, Date A Live V, Demon Slayer Hashira Training Arc, The Duke of Death...
View ArticleKaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 145 — Seasonal Review Winter 2024
Sorry we’re a bit late! What did you all think of this season, anything good we missed? Outline 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:03 Meiji Gekken 1874 0:02:35 7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life...
View ArticleKaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 146 — Spring 2024 Seasonal Impressions
We’re almost halfway through the season, but that won’t stop us. 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:05 The Banished Former Hero Lives as He Pleases 0:02:44 Gods’ Games We Play 0:03:56 HIGHSPEED Étoile 0:05:03 Himitsu...
View ArticleKaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 147 — Action Shows!
I may have only watched two of these, but they are both excellent! And (sort of) in a genre I typically can’t stand. Outline 00:00 Intro 01:26 Demon Slayer’s Hashira Training Arc 06:33 GO! GO! Loser...
View ArticleKaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 148 — Girls in Bands (But Mostly Crying)
00:00 Intro 01:40 Girls Band Cry 11:30 Jellyfish Can’t Swim in the Night 20:26 Sound! Euphonium 3 32:55 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui
View ArticleKaiseki Anime Podcast Ep. 149 — Weirdos
00:00 Intro 00:50 A Salad Bowl of Eccentrics 10:11 Astro Note 18:45 Train to the End of the World 25:45 Outro Music Credits “Clover 3” by Vibe Mountain “Seasons” by roljui
View ArticleGrandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again Review — C
Like the title says. It was harmless fluff. Not bad but certainly not good either. The couples were cute, but mostly it was stereotypes of old people. Storytelling – C – I did finish. Voice – C – I...
View ArticleBartender: Glass of God Review — C
Bartending is serious business. I never watched the original, but this one was for the most part okay. Various people come to a posh bar with problems and the chill bartender helps them make...
View ArticleA Condition Called Love Review — D-
A very romantic show in which a girl with no self-respect dates her future abuser. So what got me to watch this is it’s actually quite well made and the characterizations are well done. But boy oh boy...
View ArticleMysterious Disappearances Review — C+
A boy and an author deal with mysterious artifacts. I enjoyed how downright bizarre this show was. I never knew what was coming next. It felt particularly bizarre in terms of fanservice but really in...
View ArticleLaid Back Camp S3 Review — B
Comfy camping. Very well made and relaxing show. Which is to say… not really for me. Still, great show for those who enjoy this kind of fluff. One of the best in its class. I do a lot of camping but...
View ArticleChillin’ in Another World With Level 2 Super Cheat Powers Review — D
Why did I watch this again? Oh right I was drawn in by the cliffhanger at the end of the first episode where the wolf girl transformed into an evil monster and was about to eat a bunch of people....
View ArticleRe: Monster Review — C-
Endless power-ups and harem. This one you knew exactly what you were getting and it delivered it. The main character is so powerful! And gets more powerful forever and literally everyone wants to have...
View ArticleAn Archdemon’s Dilemma: How To Love Your Elf Bride Review — C+
I… actually liked this anime about elf slavery??? What I most enjoyed about this show is it had some compelling conflicts. The socially awkward guy and the elf who was a slave (she is admittedly the...
View ArticleA Salad Bowl of Eccentrics Review — B+
They are indeed eccentric. This was a lot of fun. An absurdist sense of humor with a zany cast of characters. My favorite was the lawyer of course… Apparently this is by the same author as Imouto Sae...
View ArticleAstro Note Review — B-
An alien moves to a shared home. There was a lot to like about this show— stylistically it’s beautiful (and not the typical anime style), the characters are very quirky and don’t go where you expect...
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