Samu - Random Curiosity

First Impressions Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu

Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu – 18

By Samu February 12, 2015

「間以上」 (Ningen Ijou) "More Than Human"

Did anyone else feel like crying when Shinichi’s parents returned from their trip, as if none of this tragedy had ever happened?

First Impressions Yuri Kuma Arashi

Yuri Kuma Arashi – 06

By Samu February 10, 2015

「月の娘と森の娘」 (Tsuki no Musume to Mori no Musume) "The Moon Girl and the Forest Girl"

More Sumika flashbacks, some storybook art, and a test of friendship makes for a strong halfway point in Yuri Kuma Arashi's bizarre love story.

First Impressions Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu

Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu – 17

By Samu February 5, 2015

「瀕死の探偵」 (Hinshi no Tantei) "The Adventure of the Dying Detective"

If I could rename this episode, it would be: "Don't Mess with Tamura Reiko".

First Impressions Yuri Kuma Arashi

Yuri Kuma Arashi – 05

By Samu February 3, 2015

「あなたをヒトリジメしたい」 (Anata o Hitorijime shitai)
"I Want To Have You All To Myself"

Love is delicious, growl.

First Impressions Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu

Kiseijuu Sei no Kakuritsu – 16

By Samu January 29, 2015

「幸福な家庭」 (Koufuku na Katei) "Happy Family"

Shinichi and Tamura have at least one thing in common - everyone wants them both dead.

First Impressions Yuri Kuma Arashi

Yuri Kuma Arashi – 04

By Samu January 27, 2015

「私はキスがもらえない」 (Watashi wa Kisu ga Moraenai) "I Can't Get a Kiss"

Who would have guessed Lulu would become the most interesting character of the entire cast?

First Impressions Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu

Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu – 15

By Samu January 21, 2015

「何かが道をやってくる」 (Nanika ga Michi o Yattekuru) "Something Wicked This Way Comes"

Nothing quite says 'Final Villain' like playing the piano in your speedos.

First Impressions Yuri Kuma Arashi

Yuri Kuma Arashi – 03

By Samu January 20, 2015

「透明な嵐」 (Toumei na Arashi) "Invisible Storm"

Repetition is in full swing here, but its effectiveness won't last forever.

First Impressions Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu

Kiseijuu: Sei no Kakuritsu – 14

By Samu January 15, 2015

「利己的な遺伝子」 (Rikoteki na Idenshi) "The Selfish Gene"

This may have been a slow episode, but it’s still effective in sticking to the themes that are prevalent in Kiseijuu.

First Impressions Yuri Kuma Arashi

Yuri Kuma Arashi – 02

By Samu January 12, 2015

「このみが尽きても許さない」 (Kono Mi ga Tsukitemo Yurusanai) "I Will Never Forgive You"

This was like watching the first episode all over again, except much less shocking this time around.