FJ Freeman - Random Curiosity

Aharen-san wa Hakarenai – 01

By FJ Freeman April 4, 2022

「近すぎじゃね？」 (Chika Sugi ja ne? "Isn't This Too Close?" Get ready for your weekly dose of feel-good anime!

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Estab-Life: Great Escape – 03

By FJ Freeman April 1, 2022

「水族館から逃げられない」 (Suizokukan kara Nigerarenai) "You Can't Run from the Aquarium" Communist penguins invade Ikebukuro!

Final Impressions Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu

Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 13 (END)

By FJ Freeman March 30, 2022

A Part 「勝負は一瞬」 (Shōbu wa Isshun) "Victory is Decided in an Instant" B Part 「コマよ走れ」 (Koma yo Hashire) "Run, Grunt" Wanting to be all the things, means you're never gonna be good at any of them.

First Impressions Series Introduction Snapshots

Estab-Life: Great Escape – 01 & 02

By FJ Freeman March 24, 2022

「教室から逃げられない」 (Kyōshitsu kara nige rarenai) "I can't run away from the classrooms" & 「思い出から逃げられない」 (Omoide kara nige rarenai) "I can't run away from my memories" Insane, wacky, and totally out of the blue, watching Estab Life is an experience for sure.

First Impressions Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu

Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 12

By FJ Freeman March 24, 2022

A Part 「Saigen Ningyō」 (再現人形) "Reenactment Doll" B Part 「Sōsa Ikka」 (捜査一課) "First Investigation Division" This change in pacing has left some confused and running, others might find it painfully slow.

First Impressions Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu

Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 11

By FJ Freeman March 19, 2022

A Part 「大麻と似顔絵」 (Taima to Nigaoe) "Cannabis and Likeness" B Part 「似顔絵狂騒録」 (Nigaoe Kyōsō Roku) "Sketch Artist Rhapsody" The start of a policewoman who turned into a mangaka.

First Impressions Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu

Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 9 & 10

By FJ Freeman March 15, 2022

A Part 「逮捕術」 (Taiho Jutsu) "Arrest Techniques" B Part "UFO" & A Part 「警察手帳」 (Keisatsu Techō) "Police ID" B Part 「トラウマ」 (Torauma) "Trauma" A mix between seriousness and trying for comedy.

First Impressions Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu

Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 08

By FJ Freeman February 24, 2022

A Part 「正義の暴走」 (Seigi no Bōsō) "Rampage of Justice" B Part 「筋肉バカ」 (Kinniku Baka) "Musclehead" “You’ll never be able to deal with certain people if you give up after one setback” -Sgt. Minamoto Seiji.

First Impressions Sasaki to Miyano

Sasaki to Miyano – 07

By FJ Freeman February 20, 2022

「困らせたくねーのに。」 (Komarasetaku nē no ni.) "I Don't Want to Pressure Him" Freeman finds more to complain about, big shocker!

First Impressions Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu

Hakozume – Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu – 07

By FJ Freeman February 17, 2022

A Part 「尾行選手権」 (Bikō Senshuken) "Tailing Championship" B Part 「人たらし」 (Hito Tarashi) "Smooth Talker" You don't play your ace until the end of the game.