Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 02 – Somewhere to Run
The next Losing Heroine in the blocks is the whimsically-named Yakishio Lemon, a tanned track ace who is popular with the guys but only has eyes for her childhood friend, the tall, silver-haired Ayano Mitsuki. When Lemon spots Kazuhiko going into the storage room for cleaning duty, she follows him in. While she seems ready … Continue reading "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 02 – Somewhere to Run"
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 01 (First Impressions) – Keep Moving
I’m a little late to it, but right out of the gate this one has the makings of an Anime of the Season, let alone beating out Alya-san. One of the reasons being it’s just so goddamn visually dynamic. That’s A-1 Pictures for you; it’s like if Aldnoah.Zero was a rom-com with a pulse! Our MC … Continue reading "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 01 (First Impressions) – Keep Moving"
Days with My Stepsister – 05 – A Rift In the Blue Night
The morning after Saki’s attempted yobai, both she and Yuki oversleep. Yuki goes to work, is intrigued by a book he’s stocking, and Shiori asks him if he wants to catch the movie adaptation after work. You can tell from Shiori’s demeanor that she’s been meaning to find an opportunity to ask her dear kohai out. … Continue reading "Days with My Stepsister – 05 – A Rift In the Blue Night"
Pseudo Harem – 05 – Random Occurrences
This week Rin’s little sister Ayaka meets Eiji and instantly takes a shine to him as a big brother. She also clues Eiji in to a hitherto unseen Rin: Lazy-chan, the one who lies on the couch at home and asks Aya to take care of her. When the school term ends and summer break … Continue reading "Pseudo Harem – 05 – Random Occurrences"
Pseudo Harem – 01 – Rin Pluribus Unum
One day first-year Nanakura Rin meets second-year Kitahama Eiji, who claims to be the president and only member of the drama club she intends to join. When they reach the club room and it’s packed with members, including the real president, Eiji admits he was merely putting on an act. It’s a good way to … Continue reading "Pseudo Harem – 01 – Rin Pluribus Unum"
Monogatari Series – Off and Monster Season – 04 – Dealt Hand
Nadeko Prime’s search for a topless Meek Nadeko leads her to the Araragi residence. None of that family is there when she enters, but the front door was forced. Rather than Meek, the Nadeko she finds in Koyomi’s bedroom is Wrath Nadeko, who immediately rushes her with a sharp gouge chisel. Wrath is like an … Continue reading "Monogatari Series – Off and Monster Season – 04 – Dealt Hand"
Days with My Stepsister – 04 – Sanshiro and Mineko
Yuuta maintains that a stepsister is a stranger who lives in your home. It wasn’t their choice to meet and live together, but their parents, who sought each other and married. But while that seems a simple enough definition, defining his relationship with Saki is a lot tougher. Suffice it to say, it’s a little easier … Continue reading "Days with My Stepsister – 04 – Sanshiro and Mineko"
Monogatari Series – Off and Monster Season – 03 – Still Alive
We’ve got a new OP for this arc, and it features Hanazawa Kana and Hayami Saori singing and visuals of countless Nadeko clones having fun together. Are you not entertained? What more could you want?! Well, this episode offers plenty, with Monogatari’s usual slick and polished style. Ougi escorts Nadeko into her middle school, where … Continue reading "Monogatari Series – Off and Monster Season – 03 – Still Alive"
2.5 Dimensional Seduction – 03 – True Mana Infusion
Once Mikari comes to see Liliel/Ririsa as a threat for Masamune’s affections, she throws herself into the role of Miriella, the demon foil for Liliel’s angel. Ririsa whips up two new costumes in a single night (sleeping during the next day’s classes to make up for the all-nighter she pulls) and … they’re quite revealing. But … Continue reading "2.5 Dimensional Seduction – 03 – True Mana Infusion"
Days with My Stepsister – 03 – Acting Reflexively
Saki invites Maaya, her only friend other than Yuuta, over to their house, and it’s fine. She also finally exchanges numbers with Yuuta so they can stay in communication. Their subtle dance athwart one another continues, and with each interaction Saki comes to appreciate Yuuta’s kind and considerate nature. Even when she presumes he’s a … Continue reading "Days with My Stepsister – 03 – Acting Reflexively"