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There have been a few occasions when a series or film has led me to question what makes something "good," or where my perceived value of a work really derives itself from. Takopi's Original Sin was one of those. For the uninitiated, Takopi's Original Sin follows an octopus-like alien (named Takopi) as his quest to spread happiness across the universe... read more

I'm a few weeks late to reviewing this series, but in honor of it being October, I have yet to watch an anime that embodies the middle ground of "spooky season" and "pumpkin spice" vibes as this. Take that for what you will. Mieruko-chan follows Miko, a high-school girl who suddenly finds herself able to see spirits, and in accordance with various... read more

I have about 35 minutes to try to unpack this symbolic, emotional, complex piece of work before my lunch break is over. Is that making the most of my time on Earth? Maybe not, but it's something. Haibane Renmei is a show that presents more questions than answers. The Haibane are vaguely angel-like beings who are born from cocoons (either as children... read more

I want some of whatever Shinichiro Watanabe was drinking/smoking from 1998-2004, because while the idea of melding mid-2000s hip hop culture with an Edo-era Japanese setting might seem like trying to mix oil and water, it's more like, say, blood and water - immediately contrasting, to something oddly beautiful, to a solution so perfect it's practically... read more