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
Whisper of the Heart / Mimi wo Sumaseba Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Slice of Life, Drama, Romance, Studio Ghibli, Country Roads First Released: July 1995, 111-minute film Summary: Shizuku is a 14-year-old on summer vacation who spends most … Continue reading
Ponyo (Ponyo on the Cliff by the Sea) / Gake no Ue no Ponyo Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Kids, Studio Ghibli First Released: July 2008, 101-minute film Summary: Sousuke lives with his mother, Risa, on a … Continue reading
Mind Game Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Dementia, Psychological, Romance, Trippy First Released: August 2004, 104-minute film Summary: Nishi has loved Myon since they were young. As an adult, he dreams of becoming a manga artist and … Continue reading
Two Car Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Sports, Sidecar Racing First Aired: Fall 2017, 12 episodes Summary: Two Car follows high schoolers Yuri Miyata and Megumi Meguro as they battle six other rival pairs in the sport of motorcycle … Continue reading
Sword Gai: The Animation Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Action, Supernatural, Sword Possession First Aired: Winter 2018, 12 episodes Summary: Throughout eternity humans have shared a bond with weapons, being drawn to them as long as history can remember. … 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
CITRUS Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Drama, Romance, School, Shoujo First Aired: Winter 2018, 12 episodes Summary: Yuzu Aihara transfers to a new school with high expectations. She’s a social high schooler with a sense for fashion. She’s transferring … Continue reading
Ms. Koizumi Loves Ramen Noodles / Ramen Daisuki Koizumi-san Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Comedy, Food, Slice of Life, Ramen First Aired: Winter 2018, 12 episodes Summary: By day Koizumi handles herself well at school. She’s polite, punctual, and … Continue reading
