Anime

In this sub-category, you’ll find TV series that are generally Japanese anime, but also animation from across the world.

Boku Dake ga Inai Machi (Erased): Season 1/ Episode 6 “Grim Reaper” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview In “Grim Reaper” Satoru finds himself accused of another murder, or in this case an attempted one, and while he finds a new ally, there remains a mysterious foe who seemingly has overwhelming resources at his disposal. Characters & Story (with Commentary) Topic 1: Mom’s Confidant (Satoru) With him suspected of murdering his mother…

Boku Dake ga Inai Machi (Erased): Season 1/ Episode 1 "Flashing Before My Eye" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview For me, Boku Dake ga Inai Machi is everything I wanted Subete ga F ni Naru – The Perfect Insider and Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru to be. It is a murder mystery rooted in reality, but with fantasy elements, and has a well-rounded lead to take you on a journey…

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Tokyo Ghoul (√A): Season 2/ Episode 1 "New Surge" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Tokyo Ghoul√A begins, from where the last season left off, you are left to wonder how will we get to the inevitable ending. Topic 1: The Battles Rage On – Amon, Touka, and Tsukiyama Topic 2: The Rescue Mission/ Retreat! – Kaneki Topic 3: A Short Goodbye – Kaneki Review (with Spoilers) –…

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Tokyo Ghoul: Season 1/ Episode 12 "Ghoul" [Season Finale] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Kaneki is tortured, Rize becomes his twisted therapist trying to help him understand how odd it is to take all the pain he receives and not give any back. Review (with Spoilers) With the manga ending this week, and the first season, hopefully, ending also this week, it is a hard time to…