A pool episode, a beach episode, and a festival episode, what more could you ask for? When Supernatural Battles Became Commonplace has everything a shameless harem needs to be successful! But can it truly be called shameless? Notwithstanding the basic school setting coupled with uninspired character archetypes, Supernatural Battles presents a main character who genuinely deserves the awkwardly placed […]
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Review: Saekano (DVD)
Obstinately proud otaku Tomoya Aki believes that it’s his duty to share with the world the abundance of light novels, manga, anime, and games that are available. Having converted many of his peers to otakuism, coupled with running an incredibly popular blog based around these interests, it’s safe to say that he is most definitely a pioneer […]
Review: Nisekoi Season 2 Collection (DVD)
Nisekoi’s first season, on the whole, managed to succeed on its own terms by challenging its harem tropes through improved characterisation. The second season picks up directly from the conclusion of its predecessor with interesting results. Nisekoi Season 2 kicks off with Chitoge lamenting that she has a thing for Raku as a carry over […]
Review: Nisekoi Part 2 (DVD)
A few months ago I was pleasantly surprised in my review of the first chunk of episodes for Nisekoi. This release finishes up the remainder of the first season of the show, covering the next stage in the story arc. Going into this review I was curious where they were going to take the cast […]
Review: The Hentai Prince and the Stony Cat (DVD)
It was difficult to call it until I watched through it a second time, but The Hentai Prince and the Stony Cat is a pretty good anime. The plot follows Yokodera Youto, who is for all intents and purposes, a massive pervert like ninety percent of guys his age. Plot stuff ensues with the main female […]
Review: The World God Only Knows (Season 1 and 2) (DVD)
The World God Only Knows was a mixed bag when I sat down and watched it through the first time, not least of which as I had only a vague idea of what the show was about. Die-hard dating-sim player Keima Katsuragi is conned into capturing runaway spirits with the assistance of demon Elsie. There […]
Review: Nisekoi Part 1 (DVD)
To be honest I wasn’t sure where to start with Nisekoi. I’m a sucker for slice of life/high school/romcom/drama/comedy anime so it ticked all the boxes, but at the same time on the surface it also seemed a little too familiar to the veritable ocean of similar shows out there. The question is, what can […]