Author Archives: Theron

Oshi no Ko episode 4

Rating: B+ The writer for the source manga, Aka Akasaka, is probably even better-known as the creator of the acclaimed Kaguya-sama: Love is War source manga. That manga series got a live-action adaptation in 2019, prior to its highly-regarded anime form, and that first adaptation is widely-regarded as a bust, with an IMDb rating ofContinue reading “Oshi no Ko episode 4”

Oshi no Ko episode 3

Rating: B+ Since episode 2 aired, news has broken that the first episode of Oshi no Ko was HIDIVE’s biggest debut ever, and also that opening theme “Idol” is topping multiple Japanese music charts. (It’s also currently the top-rated show for the Spring 2023 season on MAL, even over the new season of Demon Slayer.)Continue reading “Oshi no Ko episode 3”

Oshi no Ko episode 2

Oshi no Ko delivered one of the best and most impactful opening episodes in years (though admittedly its extra-long length gave it an unfair advantage!), but because of the way it ended, episode 2 was the one which would really set the pace for its long-term direction. Seeing the latter convinced me that this series,Continue reading “Oshi no Ko episode 2”

Spring 2023 Preview Guide

Last Update: 11:15 p.m. Wednesday 4/19 Welcome to my seasonal Guide! (For the debut schedule, see here.) I expect to cover every full-episode series that will be debuting this season and several of the sequels, including Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch!, Konosuba: An Explosion on This Wonderful World!, The Ancient Magus’ Bride, TONIKAWA, Demon Slayer,Continue reading “Spring 2023 Preview Guide”

Winter 2023 Wrap-Up

I had hoped to get a couple more full-series reviews in before the Spring ’23 season hits in earnest, but it looks like I’m going to run short on time for that. Thus, I will instead provide thoughts and ratings on a number of series that I either have or am following through to conclusion.Continue reading “Winter 2023 Wrap-Up”

Ningen Fushin: Adventurers Who Don’t Believe in Humanity Will Save the World (series review)

What do you get when you form an adventuring party out of rejects and cast-offs from other adventuring parties? You get the Survivors, a bunch whose members all developed bad habits after having been betrayed and/or screwed over, hence resulting in them having deep distrust of humanity (or humanoids in general, if you prefer, sinceContinue reading “Ningen Fushin: Adventurers Who Don’t Believe in Humanity Will Save the World (series review)”

Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV episode 22 (season finale)

Rating: B+ Between last episode and this one, I saw some commentary in some online forums lamenting that Bell was once again be the hero and solo the Juggernaut. Even if I didn’t already know what was going to happen (from reading the novels), I still think I would have soundly refuted that complaint. ForContinue reading “Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? IV episode 22 (season finale)”

Has The Angel Next Door Spoiled You Rotten?

Review: The Angel Next Door Has Spoiled Me Rotten eps 1-10 I would absolutely forgive anyone for dismissing this one as just another generic romcom about an ordinary guy who somehow gets the interest of the school’s Perfect Girl. Indeed, its early episodes, while still having some entertainment value, don’t leave much more of anContinue reading “Has The Angel Next Door Spoiled You Rotten?”