Category Archives: Series reviews

xxxHOLiC: How to turn a good manga into a dull anime

Watanuki Kimihiro has always been able to see spirits, and to be honest, it’s an ability he’d be happier off without. As it turns out, the space-time witch, Yuuko Ichihara, might just be able to help him with that, but … Continue reading

Posted in Rants, Series reviews | Tagged | 1 Comment

School Rumble Nigakki: An Ever Downward Spiral

With the second season of School Rumble seeing the return of Class 2-C and their accompanying high school hilarity and romantic misunderstandings, fans of the series were certain that this could only mean more of the top quality entertainment they … Continue reading

Posted in Rants, Series reviews | Tagged | 4 Comments

Burn Up Excess

When it comes to money, police officer Rio Kinezono is little more than hopeless- with her love of expensive clothes, living within her means is an unlikely goal. Fortunately, whenever Rio needs some extra cash, she can turn to her … Continue reading

Posted in Series reviews | Tagged | Comments Off on Burn Up Excess

Twin Spica

From an early age, Asumi Kamogawa has dreamed of becoming a “rocket driver”, but if she wants to have any chance of doing so, she’ll first have to go to Tokyo and enrol in Space School. With the support of … Continue reading

Posted in Series reviews | Tagged | 3 Comments

Nekojiru Gekijou

Before the weirdness of Cat Soup came into this world, its protagonists had already made their debut in another series- Nekojiru Gekijou. A series of 27 1-2 minute shorts, Nekojiru follows the day-to-day adventures of a pair of feline siblings- … Continue reading

Posted in Series reviews | Tagged | 1 Comment

Ginban Kaleidoscope

Sixteen year-old Sakurano Tazusa is a professional ice skater looking to secure that coveted spot as Japan’s representative at the 2006 Winter Olympics. Unfortunately, with a talented rival standing in her way, and her prideful attitude having made an enemy … Continue reading

Posted in Series reviews | Comments Off on Ginban Kaleidoscope