Category: Anime
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Hell’s Paradise: Flowers and Bloodshed
Could MAPPA chill for like, one season? Seriously, those poor animators need a break. Hell’s Paradise was a wild ride. Gruesome horror, violent action, complex characters, and twists at every turn. Was it always perfect? Not quite. But it was definitely a surprise! After attempting to flee his village, deadly assassin Gabimaru has been put…
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Demon Slayer Swordsmith Village Arc: Third Verse, Same as the First Two
It feels like Demon Slayer’s unrelenting momentum is finally starting to wane. Maybe it’s just me, but this season didn’t make so much of a splash as the other ones did. Which is understandable. This season is where the cracks in the series really start to show. It’s still gorgeously animated, and the music is…
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My Love Story With Yamada-kun at LV999
Finally. A shojo manga about what girls really want: gamers. I feel so seen. My Love Story With Yamada-kun at LV999 (ugh… can anime titles chill the fuck out, please?) was not a show I intended to finish. My whole game plan was to get drunk, watch the first three episodes, then move on to…
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Berserk (1997): The Strongest Attempt
When it comes to anime adaptations, Berserk has had some pretty rough luck over the years. The Golden Age films were a bit rough, though they saw some redemption in the Memorial Edition. And we’re just gonna pretend that the other one doesn’t exist. But there is another. One I’ve briefly touched on in the…
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Spring Anime 2023: Surprises Around Every Corner
One month into the season, and Spring has turned out to be an interesting one! We’ve got some heavy hitters this time around. Demon Slayer is back for its third season, as is Dr. Stone. We’ve even got a Konosuba spin-off/prequel starring Megumin! What a time to be an anime fan! Oh yeah, there are…
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