Category: Reviews
Jazz Hands: “Kids on the Slope,” Jazz, and Me
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!
Upotte: Put ya Guns On
It will come as no surprise to the reader that Upotte objectifies girls. That is, after all, literally the premise of the show: that girls…
Nyaruko-san, peropero!
Nyaruko-san, peropero (lick-lick)! On the Origin of Perorism.
Arashi No Yoru Ni: Secret Friend, ero-anime?
A 3D animation, voiced by Kugyuu~! And probably the best jigyaku (self depreciating comedy) in Spring 2012!
Another: Finale
I am easily spooked. I loathe horror movies. I look away when sharp, pointy objects appear on screen. I have every reason to hate Another….
Chihayafuru: Finale
A reported $1.5 billion was spent on the latest Mega Millions lottery. That’s a magnitude of hope greater than the GDPs of several countries. I…