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Manga Reviews: My Hero Academia

Don’t worry, it’s spoiler free. I had attempted to read the My Hero Acedamia manga a few times, but I never could commit to it. I decided to pick it up a few weeks ago and see it through, and I am so glad I did. It was great! I started reading at chapter one,Continue reading “Manga Reviews: My Hero Academia”

Manga Review: Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler)

Don’t worry. Its spoiler free. There’s a lot to unpack when it comes to Black Butler. I picked up this series since I enjoyed the anime, and it was worth it! To begin, let’s talk a little about canon manga material vs. the anime adaptation. The anime series uses canon material for the first halfContinue reading “Manga Review: Kuroshitsuji (Black Butler)”

Manga Reviews: Attack on Titan

Don’t worry. It’s spoiler free. The Attack on Titan manga is close to my heart since it was the first manga I ever read. I had the whole series stuffed onto my bookshelf and was so excited as each new volume came out. There’s not much left to unpack in this story. The manga isContinue reading “Manga Reviews: Attack on Titan”

Anime Reviews: Akudama Drive

Dont worry. Its spoiler free. Watching Akudama Drive was a three part experience for me: Part One: This show is awesome. Part two: Ok, now I’m bored. Part three: What the hell am I watching? There is no way to completely summarize this series, without giving any spoilers. To paint the plot with a veryContinue reading “Anime Reviews: Akudama Drive”

Anime Reviews: Sk8 the Infinity

Dont worry. Its spoiler free. Sk8 the Infinity. Skateboards and friendship and…BL undetones? Oh my! I started watching Sk8 The Infinity when I saw how many awards it was nominated for in the Crunchyroll awards list, including Best Antagonist, Best Character Design, Best VA Performance, and Best Ending Sequence. I never thought I would evenContinue reading “Anime Reviews: Sk8 the Infinity”

Anime Reviews: Haikyuu!!

Don’t worry. It’s spoiler free. Almost everyone has either seen or at least heard of Haikyuu!! Its one of the most popular sports anime to date. Season 1 aired in 2014 and its not stopped being popular, for a good reason. Its a great show! The plot is simple- as it generally is in sportsContinue reading “Anime Reviews: Haikyuu!!”

Manga Review: Jijutsu Kaisen

Dont worry. Its spoiler free. There’s something special about the Jijutsu Kaisen anime. The color palate is dark and fresh. There are interesting characters, well timed jokes, and life or death action sequences. It truly brings everything to the table. At times it feels like a slice-of-life school anime, then an episode later it isContinue reading “Manga Review: Jijutsu Kaisen”

Manga Review: Bungo Stray Dogs

Don’t worry. Its spoiler free. I loved the Bungo Stray Dogs anime. It comes in high on every list of the best Seinen anime- for good reason. It is amazing, from the unique protagonists, interesting anti-heroes and truly evil antagonists. The story arcs are explosive and unpredictable. There is growth, introspection, and motive. I keepContinue reading “Manga Review: Bungo Stray Dogs”

Anime Reviews: Tokyo Revengers

Don’t worry. It’s spoiler free. I always try to stay up date with the new animes each season. When I see people raving online about a new show, I always have to check it out. (Maybe I have a little FOMO.) I saw a lot of posts about Tokyo Revengers, but I initially put itContinue reading “Anime Reviews: Tokyo Revengers”

Anime Honorable Mention: The Vampire Dies In No Time

So I can’t officially “review” this yet, because the season hasnt finished out and is airing weekly. Still, I had to write a bit about it. “The Vampire Dies in no Time” is a comedy anime, and it is SO MUCH FUN. The basic premise is a vampire, Dralc, and vampire hunter, Ronaldo, become businessContinue reading “Anime Honorable Mention: The Vampire Dies In No Time”