Buddhist Elements in Madoka Magica (Spoilers)
If you haven’t yet seen Puella Magi Madoka Magica / Mahou Shoujo Madoka Majika you should do so before reading this post or the posts I link to. Don’t let… Read more »
Category: Anime
Denpa Onna to Seishun Otoko–Anime Early Impressions
I’m not quite sure how I feel about this show, but it is directed by Akiyuki Shinbo (Puella Magi Madoka Magica) so it is probably worth keeping an eye on…. Read more »
AnoHana–Anime Early Impressions
In an anime season notable for long titles the second longest is Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Boku-tachi wa Mada Shiranai (We Still Don’t Know the Name of… Read more »
Gosick Explained
I just had a sudden insight about Gosick–which left me feeling rather stupid. I’ve been enjoying the show but it tends to leave me frustrated. The episodes are a series… Read more »
Madoka Magica Ends
Wow. I was afraid that after the ending had been delayed more than a month due to the earthquake, my expectations might have built up to the point that anything… Read more »
My Ordinary Life–Anime Early Impressions
I can’t very well ignore a new show from Kyoto Animation. They don’t do very many and most are big hits. But I think they are getting in a rut…. Read more »
Hanasaku Iroha–Anime First Impressions
Of the Spring 2011 shows that I’ve seen so far, this is my favorite. However when I tell you what it is about, you may well feel skeptical. Let me… Read more »
Yumekui Merry Ends
Yumekui Merry isn’t a terrible anime series. It’s nicely drawn; the main characters are reasonably likable; and there is a suitably exciting conclusion. Still this isn’t what I would call… Read more »
Bakuman Ends
Well Bakuman sort of ends, with the final frame announcing a second season. That makes sense. The boys now have a serialization contract, but that represents the start of their… Read more »
Fractale Ends
I don’t want to be to hard on Fractale. This show has the sort of ambition that I would like to see rewarded. If “90% of everything is crap,” Fractale… Read more »