For those unaware, Given is a manga series written and illustrated by Natsuki Kizu. It follows four students in an amateur rock band and the romantic relationships they form - between the drummer, Akihiko Kaji, and the bassist, Haruki Nakayama, and the electric guitarist, Ritsuka Uenoyama, and the lead vocalist and newest member of the … Continue reading Given is Back and is Still Good, Actually
Month: July 2021
AARR: Delicious, Finally, A Manageable Fking Season
Most of 'em suck but at least there aren't 30 of 'em.
GAS STATION REVIEW: THE THREE GAS STATIONS I VISITED LAST NIGHT IN SEARCH OF ONE THAT WOULD LET ME BUY GAS
jolkein rolkein was right
The Stranger by the Shore Review
I'm tired.
First Impressions: Night Head 2041.
Wait, isn’t this that show that everyone tries to make and never seems to get right?
First Impressions: Sonny Boy
This... exists. This kid yeeted herself off a building. It was, somehow, the right decision. You know the drill - high school kids get sucked into another world, some of them get superpowers, they act like shitty teenagers, etc etc. Star Cheeked Character is either the Big Bad, or knows more than he lets on. … Continue reading First Impressions: Sonny Boy
First Impressions: Love Live! Superstar
Well, hello there. This is an idol anime. It's a good idol anime, the main character having stage fright is an interesting twist, the art is cute, and I didn't immediately hate any of the characters (despite some... annoying neglect of boundaries one of them participates in: 'No' is a perfectly acceptable answer, no matter … Continue reading First Impressions: Love Live! Superstar
First Impressions: D_CIDE TRAUMEREI THE ANIMATION
I also enjoyed Persona 5.
Light Novel Vol. 1 Review: The Sidekick Never Gets the Girl, Let Alone the Protag’s Sister!
When I offered this review to Fen her response was... ...unenthusiastic. Which was about what I expected. I picked the title from the list of upcoming releases on Bookwalker specifically because it looked like it would either be the deranged ramblings of a bitter incel who watches way too much anime at worst, or a … Continue reading Light Novel Vol. 1 Review: The Sidekick Never Gets the Girl, Let Alone the Protag’s Sister!
First Impressions: The Dungeon of Black Company
This one looked stupid, and it is! It follows the exploits of the main character whose name I can't be bothered to remember as he's isekai'd into a parallel world to work for a black company. He's dearest dream is to be a NEET (no education, employment, or training), but I'm not entirely certain he … Continue reading First Impressions: The Dungeon of Black Company