Looking at the highbrow perception of what makes "great anime," praising rakugo shinjuu and fune wo amu for being pretty damn great, and looking at how maybe that ideal isn't actually quite what people really want.
Looking at the highbrow perception of what makes "great anime," praising rakugo shinjuu and fune wo amu for being pretty damn great, and looking at how maybe that ideal isn't actually quite what people really want.
2017x9 Analyzing The Assembly Of ADORABLE Animation - A Nobuyuki Mitani Tribute Episode overview
Air date
Feb 28, 2017
From Gabriel Dropout to Gekkan Shoujou Nozaki-kun, New Game to Plastic Memories, Nobuyuki Mitani has been one of studio Doga Kobo's most standout animators. Here's a tribute to him upon hearing of his departure from the industry.
From Gabriel Dropout to Gekkan Shoujou Nozaki-kun, New Game to Plastic Memories, Nobuyuki Mitani has been one of studio Doga Kobo's most standout animators. Here's a tribute to him upon hearing of his departure from the industry.
2017x18 Naruto Online Is The Perfect Game For Me Episode overview
Air date
Apr 21, 2017
This episode has no summary.
This episode has no summary.
2017x19 What Is Anime? (And Should We Even Ask That?) Episode overview
Air date
Apr 21, 2017
A somewhat belated response to Mother's Basement's video on the topic of defining anime. He made a good stab at it, but I still think his definition had some holes.
A somewhat belated response to Mother's Basement's video on the topic of defining anime. He made a good stab at it, but I still think his definition had some holes.
2017x20 Sword Art Online Has A Chinese Knockoff That Does Things RIGHT Episode overview
Air date
Apr 26, 2017
The King's Avatar is the newest anime in the popular Sword Art Online (badasses being good at video games) genre, and this one comes to us from China! Thankfully for us it isn't a cheap knockoff, and is honestly a really impressive show.
The King's Avatar is the newest anime in the popular Sword Art Online (badasses being good at video games) genre, and this one comes to us from China! Thankfully for us it isn't a cheap knockoff, and is honestly a really impressive show.
2017x21 Boruto: The Next Generation Of Naruto In Every Way Episode overview
Air date
Apr 28, 2017
Naruto has come to a close and been passed on, and in Boruto we see the perfect reflection of what has occurred in the real world, "the next generation" now having to step up and prove their worth!
Naruto has come to a close and been passed on, and in Boruto we see the perfect reflection of what has occurred in the real world, "the next generation" now having to step up and prove their worth!
We finally get to one of my favorites, Hourou Musuko, a series which beyond any other more personal appeals it may hold is a remarkable demonstration of the power of this medium apart from any of that.
We finally get to one of my favorites, Hourou Musuko, a series which beyond any other more personal appeals it may hold is a remarkable demonstration of the power of this medium apart from any of that.
2017x23 Attack on Titan Season 2 Is The BEST (Comedy) Anime Of The Season Episode overview
Air date
May 05, 2017
This episode has no summary.
This episode has no summary.
2017x24 Sword Art Online's Top 5 HOTTEST Scenes Episode overview
Air date
May 12, 2017
Delving DEEP into SAO to see what it tries to tell us about what exactly is sexy...its stance on that topic may surprise you.
Delving DEEP into SAO to see what it tries to tell us about what exactly is sexy...its stance on that topic may surprise you.
2017x25 SWORD ART ONLINE Is Not What This Video's About Episode overview
Air date
May 12, 2017
Using a show about cute boys in order to explore how cute girls shows can make themselves legitimately engaging.
Using a show about cute boys in order to explore how cute girls shows can make themselves legitimately engaging.
2017x26 The Most Unsettling Scene Of The Season - Tsuki ga Kirei And The Importance Of Storyboarding Episode overview
Air date
May 19, 2017
This episode has no summary.
This episode has no summary.
2017x27 The New York Times "Attacks" Anime - Threats, Unprofessional Journalists, And Fake News Episode overview
Air date
May 23, 2017
A New York Times article sparked outrage recently, but the true outrage was its writer's subsequent behavior.
A New York Times article sparked outrage recently, but the true outrage was its writer's subsequent behavior.
...But actually Fuck Netflix, I'm just not gonna put that in the title and get the lower ad rates
...But actually Fuck Netflix, I'm just not gonna put that in the title and get the lower ad rates
2017x35 The MUST WATCH Anime Of The Season (That Crunchyroll Actually Has!) Episode overview
Air date
Aug 09, 2017
They aren't doing too well, but Crunchyroll has managed to snag one absolute gem that no one is watching.
They aren't doing too well, but Crunchyroll has managed to snag one absolute gem that no one is watching.
2017x36 Love And Lies (Koi to Uso) Wastes Its Premise Episode overview
Air date
Aug 23, 2017
Love and Lies is the only somewhat popular anime from Summer 2017 I'll have a vid for, so I might as well put out the image of being a responsible Youtuber and get this coverage out now.
Love and Lies is the only somewhat popular anime from Summer 2017 I'll have a vid for, so I might as well put out the image of being a responsible Youtuber and get this coverage out now.
2017x37 Koe No Katachi - It's Okay To Feel (A Silent Voice) Episode overview
Air date
Aug 31, 2017
Finally got around to making the obligatory Koe no Katachi video; I put a lot of work into it
Finally got around to making the obligatory Koe no Katachi video; I put a lot of work into it
2017x38 A New Source Of Cool Original Anime! (Like Princess Principal and Flip Flappers) Episode overview
2017x40 Origins Of The Abyss REVEALED! - Made In Abyss' Creative Inspiration Episode overview
Air date
Sep 19, 2017
A deep dive into what inspired the Abyss, something I've got specific knowledge of by some strange coincidence.
A deep dive into what inspired the Abyss, something I've got specific knowledge of by some strange coincidence.
2017x41 Welcome To The Ballroom, Why Aren't You Dancing? Episode overview
Air date
Sep 30, 2017
Some unfortunate gripes with a series I otherwise love, that takes a natural spin turn of events in light of a recent revelation.
Some unfortunate gripes with a series I otherwise love, that takes a natural spin turn of events in light of a recent revelation.
2017x42 Highschool of the Dead's Empowering Ecchi Episode overview
Air date
Oct 11, 2017
Boobs are good actually....sometimes
Boobs are good actually....sometimes
2017x43 "Get A Job!" (And Love Doing It) - Sakura Quest Episode overview
Air date
Nov 02, 2017
Sakura Quest is kinda brilliant, and not just because any show with women, alcohol, and tons of great outfits is an instant 10/10
Sakura Quest is kinda brilliant, and not just because any show with women, alcohol, and tons of great outfits is an instant 10/10
2017x44 Angel's Egg & Night On The Galactic Railroad - Two Great, Weird Movies Episode overview
Air date
Nov 07, 2017
Angel's Egg has a good deal of cult notoriety, but there's another brooding 1985 film that's worth checking out if you enjoy this style.
Angel's Egg has a good deal of cult notoriety, but there's another brooding 1985 film that's worth checking out if you enjoy this style.
2017x45 The OTHER Anime By A-1 & TRIGGER (& KyoAni & Mari Okada &...It's Complicated) Episode overview
Air date
Nov 27, 2017
A deep dive into an extremely interesting anime that offers insight both into the industry's fascinating workings, and into Mari Okada's fascinating works.
A deep dive into an extremely interesting anime that offers insight both into the industry's fascinating workings, and into Mari Okada's fascinating works.
2017x46 The Blissful Minimalism Of Girls' Last Tour Episode overview
Air date
Nov 28, 2017
A look into the unique atmosphere of this endearing little series.
A look into the unique atmosphere of this endearing little series.
