Junji Ito’s talent for disturbing atmosphere and slow burns has rightfully cemented his status as a household name. The downside is that it means this adaptation comes with enormous expectations, and it’s arguably impossible to live up to what everyone wants. Still, I think this one is off to a pretty good start.
Katana Maidens is in a hurry to get you on board. To that end, it’s willing to throw as many things at the wall as possible in the name of finding something that sticks.
This premiere was the anime equivalent of sipping tea under a fuzzy blanket. It cured my headache and dropped my blood pressure 10 points. I wouldn’t be surprised if my doctor starts prescribing it to me.
Are you into food porn shows? I hope so, because otherwise Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles doesn’t really have anything for you. I say that with a certain level of respect, mind: like its titular character, this is a gag show with a focus, and it dedicates itself to diving deep into its subject matter.
Boy idol shows have become the new big thing these days, and it’s going to be an uphill battle for any new one to distinguish itself. The thing is? IDOLiSH7 has a chance.
A lot of 2017 look-backs and some discussion of heavy subjects (including sexual assault, suicide, predatory relationships, and abuse of immigrant workers). Happy 2018, everyone!
2018 is putting its best foot forward with this one.
We’re ringing in the new year with a fond look back at the old! 2017 may have been a dumpster fire in the real world, but it was full of ambitious, entertaining, and emotional stories in the anime-verse.
