Tag: anime
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Hitman By Trade, Kid By Accident – ‘Kill Blue’ First Impressions
There’s something instantly charming about Kill Blue, and I think a lot of that comes down to how ridiculous its core idea is. You’ve got this hardened, no-nonsense hitman who suddenly gets turned back into a kid and has to navigate school life like it’s just another job. It shouldn’t work as cleanly as it…
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More Than a Pointy Hat – ‘Witch Hat Atelier’ First Impressions
Going into Witch Hat Atelier, I didn’t really know what to expect. I hadn’t read the manga, hadn’t seen much hype, just decided to watch it on a whim. Two episodes in, and yeah… this one’s a bit special. It’s got this really nice, almost storybook-like tone that pulls you in straight away. The pacing…
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The Giant Stage is Set – ‘One Piece’s Elbaph Arc’ First Impressions
The long awaited return of One Piece wastes no time reminding fans why it remains one of the most enduring series in anime. The beginning of the Elbaph arc feels like a genuine event, and after the break, it is clear this was worth the wait. There is an immediate sense of scale and intention…
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Left, Right, Gobble – ‘Daemons of the Shadow Realm’ First Impressions
As a longtime fan of Hiromu Arakawa’s work, from Fullmetal Alchemist to Silver Spoon, I was curious to see what she would do with Daemons of the Shadow Realm. The premise immediately drew me in, and I wanted to see if her signature mix of dark storytelling, humor, and character depth would translate to this…
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Cold Water, Hot Transformation, Back with a Splash – ‘Ranma 1/2’ Season 1 (2024 Remake) Review
The Ranma ½ remake is exactly the kind of anime that makes you laugh, groan, and occasionally both at the same time. From the first episode, it is clear that the team behind this adaptation gets Rumiko Takahashi’s manga. The story beats, the gags, and the characters feel lifted straight from the pages, with just…
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Kill or be Killed – ‘Jujutsu Kaisen Season 3 – Culling Game: Part 1’ Review
After a two-year break, Jujutsu Kaisen finally returns with its third season, adapting the opening stretch of the manga’s ‘Culling Game’ arc. A lot has happened in the time since season two aired. The manga has concluded, a sequel series has already come and gone, and there was even a forgettable, half-baked video game adaptation…