This show is exactly what it sounds like— a retelling of a bunch of children’s folktales from Japan. Continue reading Folktales from Japan — First Impression
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Moretsu Pirates 13 — I Quit
When the highlight of the episode is salivating over some animated food, you know something’s wrong…
I give up. This is the first time I’ve ever done this, but unless this show really picks up next week, I’m dropping the weekly posts. I hate to quite halfway through, but the show bores and disappoints me ever week. The show doesn’t even fail in an entertaining way like Guilty Crown did. I never have anything to say anyway, aside from how much I hate Misa, and perhaps this way I can pick up another new show. Continue reading Moretsu Pirates 13 — I Quit
Papa no Ikuto wo Kikinasai! Review — F
You thought Guilty Crown was bad? You ain’t seen nothin’ yet! Continue reading Papa no Ikuto wo Kikinasai! Review — F
Last Exile: Fam, the Silver Wing Review — B
The sky pirates join in a world war.
The part I liked most about Last Exile was the setting: a fantastic steampunk world, with lovingly detailed places and ships. Its sequel ups the ante with an amazing array of vivid details, including foods, costumes, and cultures (and even hints at yuri!). The scenery is more detailed and lush. The world feels even bigger than that of the original Last Exile, and the show is truly international in scope. Continue reading Last Exile: Fam, the Silver Wing Review — B
Last Exile: Fam, the Silver Wing 20 + 21 — Happily Ever After
So, apparently I completely missed an episode. Sorry about that. I’ll discuss the final two episodes at once instead.
Overall, it was a good finale. The battle was particularly excellent, especially before they got inside the Exile. The arrival of the reinforcements was especially well executed.
Fam’s extended monologue was painful, but that’s expected. Really, I only have one big complaint. Continue reading Last Exile: Fam, the Silver Wing 20 + 21 — Happily Ever After