I was a fan of BL and yaoi for many years, but I basically despaired at these genres in anime since 90% of them are extremely problematic.…… Read more “First Thoughts on Chinese Danmei Anime”
Month: January 2024
Solo Leveling: Episodes 1 and 2 Reviews
I didn’t include Solo Leveling in my list of shows to watch for Winter 2024 because, quite frankly, it sounded like just another boring fantasy with overused…… Read more “Solo Leveling: Episodes 1 and 2 Reviews”
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Thoughts on Episodes 1-7
That’s right – I finally started watching it! Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End is an unexpectedly good fantasy anime that started in Fall 2023, a bit later than…… Read more “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – Thoughts on Episodes 1-7”
Metallic Rouge Episode 1: “Crimson Is the Sound of Dawn” Review
A hundred years in the future, on a colony on Mars, humans are helped by Neans – extremely human-like androids. Despite the fact that they seem as…… Read more “Metallic Rouge Episode 1: “Crimson Is the Sound of Dawn” Review”
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga – Episode 1
Hello and welcome to Anime Rants! Today, I’m reviewing the first episode of the new third season of Blue Exorcist (Ao no Futsumashi). In the future, I…… Read more “Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga – Episode 1”
A Sign of Affection – Episode 1: Yuki’s World
The first episode of A Sign of Affection (Yubisaki to Renren) is titled “Yuki’s World.” It was released on January 6th, 2024. This new anime is about…… Read more “A Sign of Affection – Episode 1: Yuki’s World”
Anime Review: The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague
What if mythical creatures – like werewolves, phoenixes, and yehtis- were real and interbred with humans? In that scenario, you might end up with a world like…… Read more “Anime Review: The Ice Guy and His Cool Female Colleague”
Fruits Basket Discussion: Abuse, Trauma, and Hope
Welcome back to Anime Rants! Today, we have the second post in a blog series full of Fruits Basket discussion. This anime has a lot to say…… Read more “Fruits Basket Discussion: Abuse, Trauma, and Hope”
Anime Review: Mononogatari Seasons 1 and 2
Mononogatari: Malevolent Spirits is a 2023 anime focusing on clans of Saenome (exorcists) who mitigate threats posed by wandering spirits. It’s similar to Twin Star Exorcists in…… Read more “Anime Review: Mononogatari Seasons 1 and 2”
The Apothecary Diaries: Episodes 10 to 12 Reviews
Welcome back to Anime Rants, where I’m catching up on recent episodes of The Apothecary Diaries. In the 12th episode, Maomao takes a temporary job entertaining men…… Read more “The Apothecary Diaries: Episodes 10 to 12 Reviews”
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