Rilakkuma and Kaoru / Rilakkuma to Kaoru-san Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Kid, Comedy, Short-Form, Lazy Bear Roommate First Aired: Spring 2019, 13 episodes Summary: Kaoru is a seemingly normal “salary woman”. A normal day consists of going to … Continue reading
Okoshiyasu, Chitose-chan Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Kyoto, Penguin First Aired: Fall 2018, 24 short-form episodes Summary: Chitose-chan is an adorable penguin who lives in Kyoto. She is a local celebrity that wanders the streets, … Continue reading
How Clumsy You Are, Miss Ueno / Ueno-san wa Bukiyou Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Comedy, Romance, School, Technology? First Aired: Winter 2019, 12 episodes Summary: Miss Ueno is a high school genius. She is capable of making anything … Continue reading
Late Night! Genius Bakubon / Shinya! Tensai Bakabon Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Slice of Life, Comedy, Parody First Aired: Summer 2018, 12 episodes Summary: It has been 18 years since the last Bakabon anime series was released. It … Continue reading
Baki Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Action, Fighting, Martial Arts, Death Matches First Aired: Summer 2018, 26 episodes Summary: Baki Hanma is in constant training with the goal of surpassing his father in fighting skill. Obviously it is because … Continue reading
Modest Heroes / Chiisana Eiyuu: Kani to Tamago to Toumei Ningen Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Short Films First Released: August 2018, three 18-minute short films Summary: Modest Heroes consists of three short films by … Continue reading
Mirai Review by: John Fragglepuss Evans Genre: Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Coming-of-Age First Released: July 2018, 98-minute film Summary: Kun is a four-year-old with his parents wrapped around his finger until his baby sister Mirai is born. Mirai, which means future, … Continue reading
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
