My Neighbors the Yamadas / Tonari no Yamada-kun Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Comic Strip, Watercolor, Studio Ghibli First Released: July 1999, 104-minute film Summary: Meet the Yamada family: Takashi, the loving father with a … Continue reading
Ikki Tousen Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Martial Arts, School, Superpower, Ecchi, Turf War First Aired: Summer 2003, 13 episodes Summary: A war is raging between seven famous high schools (Rakuyo High School, Nanyo Academy, Kyosho Academy, Youshu Private … Continue reading
Lady Death Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Action, Adventure, Supernatural, Fantasy, Horror, Hell First Released: October 2004, 76-minute film *Disclaimer: I know Lady Death is not a Japanese-released anime film, it is an American animated release. However, it was … Continue reading
Space☆Dandy Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Sci-Fi, Comedy, Space, Alien Registration First Aired: Winter 2014, 13 episodes Summary: Space Dandy is a dandy guy, in space. He combs the galaxy like his pompadour, on the hunt for aliens. Planet … Continue reading
Fist of the North Star / Hokuto no Ken Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Action, Sci-Fi, Drama, Martial Arts, Post-Apocalyptic First Released: March 1986, 110-minute film Summary: The world has been destroyed by nuclear war, leaving the Earth a … Continue reading
My Ordinary Life / Nichijou Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, School, Overall Silliness First Aired: Spring 2011, 26 episodes Summary: Naganohara, Yuuko Aioi and Mai Minakami are childhood friends that have been getting into trouble … Continue reading
Azumanga Daioh: The Animation Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Comedy, Slice of Life, School, Nonsensical First Aired: Spring 2002, 26 episodes Summary: Chiyo Mihama is a quirky 10-year-old genius that’s skipped a few grades and is in high school. … Continue reading
