Category: Anime

  • The Narrator: The Spice that Makes Kaguya-sama Tick

    Okay, I know that sounds ridiculous. Just hear me out on this one. Kaguya-sama: Love is War is one of the best examples of a character-driven comedy we’ve gotten in years. Aka Akasaka has shown time and time again that he knows exactly how to continuously squeeze laughs out of his characters without running out…

  • Big Mom: One Piece’s Most Terrifying Villain

    Big Mom: One Piece’s Most Terrifying Villain

    The sheer number of villains occupying the pages of One Piece put every other shounen series to shame. That’s to be expected, with the length of the series. But the sheer quality of each and every one of them is something to be admired. Almost all of these bad guys are unique and interesting, and…

  • Spring Anime 2022: Warm and Friendly

    Spring is here once again. The snow is melting. The flowers are blooming on the trees. Allergies are flaring. The school year is approaching its end. It’s the perfect time to stay inside and watch anime. There are some heavy hitters this season. Kaguya-sama is back for season three, therefor I am allowed to be…

  • Yu Ishigami: Locked in a Dark Room

    *Quick note: this whole article was written by an anime-only fan. No manga spoilers, please.* Kaguya-sama: Love is War is, at its core, a comedy. Its main aim is to make you laugh. And if it’s good at anything, it’s good at that. But what makes the show special isn’t its hilarious character-driven comedy. Rather,…

  • Attack on Titan Final Season (Part 2): At World’s End… Almost

    Attack on Titan Final Season (Part 2): At World’s End… Almost

    You know what? I’m never going to say “this is the end of AOT” again until the last damn episode has aired. Twice now, I’ve been made a fool. I shan’t be made one a third time. The first part of the final season (can we even still call it that?) had a fairly tough…