People say the three-episode rule is the best for deciding on shows to keep and drop, but I’m somewhat of the opinion that five episodes is better for feeling out which shows are going to end up great and which are just going to end up fine.
2016: Winter Season
Aniwords – Haikyuu!! and Capturing the Magic of Intensity
It’s always exciting when a show that’s been long absent from its true identity finally makes a return, and that’s exactly what happened with this week’s Haikyuu!! At long last, I have no complaints about an episode of Haikyuu!!—I’m just pumped up and excited and ready for more!
So, to honor that success, I’ve taken this week’s Aniwords to break down how Haikyuu!! managed to return to form in such a wonderful fashion. I hope you guys enjoy it!
Anime Weekly: Winter 2016, Week 4
As I was writing out the title to this post, I had a horrible sensation that I’d accidentally typed “Winter 2015” for last week’s post—but I didn’t.
Elements of the Pastoral in Konosuba
My first essay on Konosuba, elaborating on the pastoral elements of the show.
Anime Weekly: Winter 2016, Week 3
Yet another narrative adventure through my weekly watching schedule, courtesy of a revival of sorts in my drive to blog and write things. I do apologize for the lack of updates recently; I think I burned out more than I realized. But I’m feeling it again, so let’s go!
Swing low, sweet anime chariot.
ERASED and the Cinematic Life
An analysis of ERASED‘s first three episode and the incorporation of cinematography into the functioning of the show.
The Universality of Particularity in Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju
Winter 2016 Anime Party
In which I attempt to chronicle the full extent of my anime life from the past week or so, and lay out the path forward through the Winter 2016 anime season…
Eh, how do you blog, again?
First Impressions: Winter 2016 Anime (Part 1)
Guys, I’m going to be honest. Despite there being a number of shows I’m interested in this season, I’m not really looking forward to the return of the weekly show grind. But I’m doing it anyways, because I don’t know any other way to live. Said another way, I’m just too easily entranced by new anime stuff to stay away for long. And, perhaps more importantly, I believe in actively looking for the good anime out there, not just waiting for them to come to me.
So, here we go again. Winter 2016. Despite all my whining, there are actually a few shows I’m greatly anticipating, as well as a few shows that have already struck my fancy. So, let’s get to it. Take it away, Guppy~
Mage in a Barrel 