It’s been a long trip we’ve made together… there’s been some highs, been some lows, but Spring 2018 is finally over. This week, I wrap up the rest finales in my own inimitable grumpy old man style. Give it a read, and drop me a comment letting me know what you think!
Busy, busy week… Two finales, several penultimate episodes, and quite possibly the finest episode this season. All this, some thoughts on the differences between heroism in The Incredibles and My Hero Academia, and more after the jump!
Two weeks on hiatus, plus a certain amount of laziness on my part… And now I’m really behind on my writing. So, this week is going to mostly fast takes on what’s been happening with regular coverage resuming next week. (Just in time for the first of the finales.)
Continue reading “Spring 2018 – Weeks 8-10, the speed run edition”
Hinamatsuri once again hits one out of the park… I take a look at this week’s carrots… and I try my hand at poetry! All this and more after the jump!
Continue reading “Spring 2018 – Week 7”
What’s this? Published on time? With screenshots and reasonably fully worked out thoughts and everything? What is the world coming to?
It’s my thoughts on this week’s shows, plus mid-season gut check time! Hit the break and let’s talk!
Continue reading “Spring 2018 – Week 6 & the mid season gut check.”
Well, here we are for another week of fast hot takes on what I’ve watched this week, along with some links to interesting views elsewhere. Hit the jump and let’s dive right in shall we?
Another week, another roundup of this week’s shows.
This week’s surprise discovery – a character’s name in a series this season has an unexpected real world meaning. What character? What meaning? You’ll have to read the entry to find out!
Seriosuly, I love sharing the odd side bits of information I find when researching shows.
Anyhow, hit the jump and let’s get right to it!
This week, mostly fast hot takes and I go full-bore grumpy old man on a couple of shows. (Hey! Maybe there’s my brand!)
If nothing else, do take a moment to read my discussion of Rokuhoudou. The second ep brings out some interesting things with regards to Japanese artisans.
So, let’s hit the jump and let’s dive right into it!
Continue reading “Spring 2018 – Week 3”
Well, here we are again – back for another season! There’s a couple of premiers to cover, and it looks like I may be saying goodbye to a few in the next couple of weeks!
Which shows make the grade and which might get the gong? Hit the jump and find out!
Aaaand, the Spring 2018 season is underway and we’re off to the races!
OK, I couldn’t resist the pun… I promise I’ll behave myself (mostly). At least until the end of the post.
Anyhow, hit the jump and let’s chat about the first batch of new shows!
Continue reading “Spring 2018 – First Impressions (Part I)”
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