16 - Random Curiosity

Dungeon Meshi – 11

By Guardian Enzo March 16, 2024

「炎竜１」 (Reddo Doragon Ichi)
"Red Dragon 1"

Sting – is that you?

First Impressions Sengoku Youko

Sengoku Youko – 10

By Guardian Enzo March 15, 2024

「山の神 (後)」 (Yama no Kami (Go))
"The Mountain Goddess (Part 2)"

I have to stop and remind myself sometimes just what a historic occasion this adaptation is.

Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu First Impressions

Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu – 22

By Princess Usagi March 10, 2024

「僕は山田に近づきたい」 (Boku wa Yamada ni Chikazukita)
"I Want to Be Closer to Yamada"

Nothing says vulnerability like getting caught with your pants down.

First Impressions Ore dake Level Up na Ken

Ore dake Level Up na Ken – 09

By FJ Freeman March 9, 2024

「」 () "You've Been Hiding Your Skills" Murderous intent...

Dungeon Meshi First Impressions

Dungeon Meshi – 10

By Guardian Enzo March 9, 2024

「大ガエル/地上にて」 (Oogaeru/Chijounite)
"Giant Frogs/Abovw Ground"

Intra-episodic pacing is very much an underrated skill with anime.

First Impressions Sengoku Youko

Sengoku Youko – 09

By Guardian Enzo March 8, 2024

「山の神 (前」 (Yama no Kami (Zen))
"The Mountain Goddess"

This story is full of people wanting to be something they’re not, each for their own reasons.

Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu First Impressions

Boku no Kokoro no Yabai Yatsu – 21

By Princess Usagi March 8, 2024

「僕らは約束した」 (Bokura wa Yakusoku Shita)
"僕らは約束した"

Part of why Anna and Kyou are so good together is that they recognize each other’s blind spots, like the side and rear-view mirrors on a car.

Dungeon Meshi First Impressions

Dungeon Meshi – 09

By Guardian Enzo March 2, 2024

「テンタクルス／シチュー」 (Tentakurusu/shichū)
"Tentacles/Stew"

Dungeon Meshi is a series that sneaks up on you.

First Impressions Sengoku Youko

Sengoku Youko – 08

By Guardian Enzo March 1, 2024

「魔剣士」 (Mahou Kenshi)
"Mystic Swordsman"

One thing is clear from Shinsuke’s reaction to all this – for him “strong” and “free” are interchangeable concepts.