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J-drama Review: The Hot Spot
A series about a woman and her alien colleague. Takes an ordinary, almost slice-of-life approach. Well-written, deadpan and amusing.
Apr 23 min read
9
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Anime Review: Sakamoto Days (Part 1)
Nothing spectacular but still a well-produced and fun show. It strikes the balance between having an overall arc and being episodic.
Mar 263 min read
3
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K-drama ● Review: Melo Movie
Solid production but the plot is uneventful. Autopilot pacing. Relies on performance to carry the series.
Mar 53 min read
2
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Anime ● Review: In Search of the Lost Future
High school slice-of-life romance drama with time travel. Not a particularly original premise but still decent production and execution.
Feb 103 min read
4
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Anime ● Review: Our Love Has Always Been 10 Centimeters Apart.
Short 6-episode teen romance drama. Relatively simple and predictable but nonetheless satisfying enough for what it is.
Jan 293 min read
3
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Anime Review: Bocchi the Rock!
Comedy of a shy guitarist who joins a band and struggles with anxiety. Absurd delivery. Lacks musician jokes but entertaining and relatable.
Jan 255 min read
5
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Anime Review: The Masterful Cat Is Depressed Again Today
Slice-of-life comedy about a young woman and her giant cat who takes care of her. Series lacks an arc but amusing. Good production.
Nov 8, 20243 min read
4
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Manga Review: She and Her Cat
Based on the 1999 short film, a wholesome slice-of-life manga about a young woman from the perspective of her loving cat.
Nov 3, 20243 min read
6
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Anime Review: She and Her Cat: Everything Flows
Whilst nothing particularly special, it is overall a solid slice-of-life anime about a young woman’s struggles and her loyal cat.
Oct 22, 20243 min read
3
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Anime ● Review: Puraore! Pride of Orange
Lack of hockey action or any appreciation for it. Doesn’t work as a slice-of-life anime either. Lost opportunity.
Oct 20, 20244 min read
7
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Anime ● Review: Tsuki ga Kirei
Solid coming-of-age, slice-of-life romance. Can argue about plotting and pacing but it is emotionally realistic.
Oct 14, 20243 min read
3
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Anime ● Review: The Fable
Moderately funny but can be dark and serious in parts. Measured and balanced in most respects. Entertaining.
Oct 5, 20244 min read
5
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Anime ● Review: Real Drive
Decent production. Not bad, but the plot and themes could use more development as it is a little unfocused.
Sep 15, 20244 min read
4
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Anime ● Review: ReLIFE
Solidly enjoyable slice-of-life drama-comedy about a 27-year-old given a chance to relive the final year of high school.
Aug 25, 20244 min read
3
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Anime Film Review: Violet Evergarden: The Movie
Decent film that addresses the issue of Gilbert. Visually superb although the plotting could be better.
Aug 14, 20243 min read
5
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K-drama ● Review: Goodbye Earth
Opening is a bit muddled but settles into a grim slice-of-life “try to leave out our final days in peace” drama. Ending is bad and cheap.
Jul 29, 20244 min read
5
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Anime Film Review: Violet Evergarden: Eternity and the Auto Memory Doll
Nothing special, the premise is maybe a little forced, but still a decent side story.
Jul 8, 20242 min read
4
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Anime Review: Tanaka-kun Is Always Listless
Absurdist slice-of-life comedy of Tanaka aiming to do as little as possible. Good production. Relatable. Borderlines on brilliant.
Jun 23, 20242 min read
7
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Anime ● Review: Azumanga Daioh
Classic high school slice-of-life comedy. Can use a little more variation even if it is meant to be slice-of-life genre.
Jun 18, 20244 min read
4
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Anime Review: Violet Evergarden
Solid character-driven work that is not cringe. Visually superb.
Jun 5, 20244 min read
8
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Anime Film Review: Suzume
A few minor problems but otherwise another solid film by Shinkai.
Apr 23, 20244 min read
5
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