gendomike and animemiz talk at length about one of the winter season’s highlights, Ano Natsu de Matteru—their praises and reservations. Spoilers ahoy!
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Mike makes a case for why drool has to be there to shock the audience in Mysterious Girlfriend X, while attempting to write an article under 1000 words!
A musical memoir about how Mike, a classically trained pianist, learned to swing in his high school years, with reference to the new anime Kids on the Slope. Includes a terribad piano solo recording of “Moanin’” from 1998!
In our exclusive interview with May’n, we ask her about what anime she likes, what she feels about American fandom, and other musical questions! Find out what she thinks about Guilty Crown and more!
Mike reviews May’n's new album, “Heat,” which comes out today in Japan! Does the singing voice of Sheryl Nome hit it out of the ballpark?
Mike reviews the US theatrical release of the latest Studio Ghibli release, written by but not directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It’s a solid entry to the Ghibli catalog, not the greatest but certainly not lacking in wonder, heart, and entertainment.
A Valentine’s Day meditation for those left behind, in anime and perhaps in life: the childhood friend. Examples from Ano Natsu de Matteru and Onegai Teacher, as well as from Mike’s own sorry childhood history with women.
Or, a Diary of an Anime (Sort Of) Lived: the unforgettable spring and summer in which I made an 8mm film and girls (kind of) liked me. Inspired by the nostalgic haze induced by Ano Natsu de Matteru and my ability to recontextualize screenshots.
The first of Mike’s thoughts on nearly every new show this Winter 2012 season.
The IFC Studio Ghibli retrospective give me the chance to revisit an old Miyazaki classic after many years. Its uniqueness in his catalog, and in anime in general, is undeniable.
Onigamiden (Legend of the Millennium Dragon) is a pretty, mediocre anime film, whose lovely background art and battle animation cannot quite make up for a lack of character depth and emotional connection.
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