Anime

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

Big Mouth: Season 2/ Episode 7 “Guy Town” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Matthew finally gets recognize for more than his sass and with as Nick finally gets a new hormone monster!

Big Mouth: Season 2/ Episode 6 “Drug Buddies” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Jessie gets Nick high, Lila and Andrew become a thing and the Shame Wizard finally gets what he wanted.

Big Mouth: Season 2/ Episode 5 “The Planned Parenthood Show” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

It’s a sex ed episode, which also features all the things Planned Parenthood can do for you – beyond abortions. Since that is but a fraction of what they do.

Big Mouth: Season 2/ Episode 4 “Steve The Virgin” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Steve has the opportunity to have sex, with someone who isn’t a sex worker, and the Shame Wizard tries to claim another child.

Big Mouth: Season 2/ Episode 3 “The Shame Wizard” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

It seems the being that haunted Missy finds its way to Andrew. As that happens, Jessie becomes more rebellious and Nick tries to woo Gina.

Big Mouth: Season 2/ Episode 2 “What Is It about Boobs?” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Big Mouth continues to make sure the girls of the show aren’t forgotten as it dives into body image issues and learning to love yourself.

Big Mouth: Season 2/ Episode 1 “Am I Normal?” [Season Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

We pick up where we left off and Nick is starting to wonder if puberty may ever start to kick in.

Violet Evergarden: Season 1/ Episode 14 (OVA) “Surely, Someday You Will Understand that ‘I love you'” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

As an early holiday gift, we are reminded of one of the best anime of the spring, if not year, in this tear-jerking ova.

How Not To Summon a Demon Lord: Season 1/ Episode 12 “Battle For Legitimacy” [Series Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

How Not To Summon A Demon Lord sort of ends in a bleh way, but with one last heartfelt moment – before the ladies remind you this is a harem.

How Not To Summon a Demon Lord: Season 1/ Episode 11 “The Young Girl Awakens” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

You may find yourself getting teary-eyed as the show sets up an epic battle for its finale.

How Not To Summon a Demon Lord: Season 1/ Episode 10 “Demon Lord’s Resurrection” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Krebskulm is born and it is kind of a letdown – at least until it becomes clear who will try to use her to bring an end to mortal kind.

How Not To Summon A Demon Lord: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Holy Knight Tale” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Edelgard returns with a way to rid Rem of the Demon Lord Krebskulm and we get introduced to yet another soldier who is a psychopath.

How Not To Summon a Demon Lord: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Hero’s Charge” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Diablo may have finally met his match and, on top of that, it seems things are stirring which may finally lead to him leaving Faltra.

Angels of Death: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Who Are You?” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

A new floor, a new person to worry about and they happen to be a priest. Yet, this floor judge seems vastly different than the rest. Which might not be good for Rachel.

How Not To Summon a Demon Lord: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Change of Heart” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Takuma’s life before Diablo is touched upon as well as why living vicariously through Diablo has become a necessity for him.

Angels of Death: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Zack Is The Only One Who Can Kill Me” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

We finally get to move to B2, but what it takes to get there means Rachel having to step up and not completely rely on Zack.

How Not To Summon a Demon Lord: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Slave Market” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

So, it seems we won’t be heading off to Greenwood since Keera pops up. That is, alongside a slave marketer who, through the power of touch, teaches Diablo a thing or two.

Happy Sugar Life: Season 1/ Episode 4 “4th Life: The Sugar Girl Doesn’t Notice” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

The woman who haunted Shio gets revealed, as does a little bit more information about Satou’s aunt.

Angels of Death: Season 1/ Episode 5 “Don’t Let Me Kill You Just Yet” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

A small glimpse into Zach’s childhood saves yet another asinine episode of Angels of Death.

How Not To Summon a Demon Lord: Season 1/ Episode 5 “Imperial Knight” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Rather than press forward to the Elven kingdom, we are introduced to the Lord of Faltra and the Imperial Knight Alicia.

Sirius The Jaeger: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Deprived Talent” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

As Yuliy and Agatha recover, we see and learn why Philip has beef with Yuliy.

Sirius the Jaeger: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Revenant Howls in Darkness” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

With its action scenes and distinct characters, Sirius the Jaeger is one of those shows you have to seek out.

Happy Sugar Life: Season 1/ Episode 3 “3rd Life: A Long Monochromatic Night” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Shio’s past, which she shares with Asahi, begins to be revealed as the universal theme of trauma continues to permeate.

Angels of Death: Season 1/ Episode 4 “A Sinner Has No Right of Choice” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

At this point, Angels of Death is working off a horror anime checklist. So adjust your expectations as low as possible or you will not enjoy the ride.

How Not To Summon a Demon Lord: Season 1/ Episode 4 “Point-Blank War Dance” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

With the balance between action and ecchi complete, so comes the end of the introduction and Diablo having his first true, one on one, battle.

Happy Sugar Life: Season 1/ Episode 2 “2nd Life: Shio’s Miniature Garden” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Happy Sugar Life maintains its creepiness as Satou meets someone who knows Shio and we are introduced to her stalker.

Angels of Death: Season 1/ Episode 3 “I Swear to God” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Angels of Death is on its way to becoming a disappointment as it delivers another lackluster episode.

How Not To Summon a Demon Lord: Season 1/ Episode 3 “Fallen Assault” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

A drastic reduction in ecchi leads to us learning about the Fallen and meeting someone who can match Diablo’s powers.

Happy Sugar Life: Season 1/ Episode 1 “1st Life: The Sugar Girl Eats Love” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Happy Sugar Life is going to give you pause as we get to know Satou and why she is hell-bent on keeping this child, Shio, in her life.

Angels of Death: Season 1/ Episode 2 “Your Grave Is Not Here” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

As Zach and Rachel reach a new floor, they begin to bond and we get to learn about Zach (aka Isaac).

How Not To Summon a Demon Lord: Season 1/ Episode 2 “The Strongest Newcomer” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

As Shera’s backstory is revealed to us, so is the fact this show is hell-bent on making sure you get all the ecchi your heart can desire.

Angels of Death: Season 1/ Episode 1 “Kill me… please” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

A seemingly innocent girl trapped in a building that resembles a multi-level hell, one which may just be impossible to escape alive.

How Not to Summon a Demon Lord: Season 1/ Episode 1 “The Demon Lord Act” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Despite its exuberant amount of ecchi, there might be something of value in How Not to Summon a Demon Lord.

Magical Girl Site (Mahou Shoujo Site): Season 1 – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Magical Girl Site may have its touchy, and gory, moments, but neither are consistent enough to keep those with a feign interest watching.

Island: Season 1/ Episode 1 “We Meet Again” [Series Premiere] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

With a rather lukewarm series of mysteries and basic characters, Island may not make any top 10 list for the summer season.

Magical Girl Site (Mahou Shoujo Site): Season 1/ Episode 12 “We Are Not Unfortunate” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)

Magical Girl Site ends with an ellipsis. One which makes it clear that the girls have barely begun their fight and they’d need a second season to finish what they started.