Japan Sinks: 2020
I usually like apocalyptic movies when they’re done right…but this anime felt like a hot mess of storytelling. Japan Sinks: 2020 is a 10 episode anime series spearheaded by Netflix and based on a novel that was written in the 1970s.
Haikyu!! Seasons 1-3
Some people have already heard me RAVE about this anime, but I cannot even begin to tell you how much I love this show and how it’s changed my view of sports anime forever.
Princess Mononoke
When I watched Princess Mononoke for the first time a few years ago, I don’t think I even made it through to the end. Watching it now, I really wanted to take it all in - the animation, the story, and the metaphors.
Fruits Basket 2019 Season 1
Fruits Basket was one of those stories I absolutely adored as middle schooler, in the days when shoujo anime and manga were my life. Flash forward to 2020, in the midst of Covid-19 lockdowns and finding myself with a lot of time in front of my computer, I’m regressing back into my childhood instincts.
Chihayafuru Seasons 1, 2, & 3
Felt inspired to watch more anime after enjoying March Comes In Like a Lion, and so I decided to watch Chihayafuru! Chihayafuru, like March, is a sweet and heartwarming anime about a competitive game, Karuta. Karuta is a Japanese card game that mixes strategy, poetry memorization, and physical agility, played between two people.
March Comes In Like A Lion Seasons 1 & 2
March Comes In Like A Lion is an adorable and sweet coming-of-age anime. The story centers around a reclusive high school boy, Kiriyama Rei, with a tragic past and who is a professional shogi player.
Weathering with You
This movie was an exploration of a strange and unrealistic plot-line, and also has an unfortunate line-up of un-interesting characters. Hodaka, the main character, is a kid from the countryside, and his drama and breakdowns felt really immature and overplayed.
Violet Evergarden
It’s been awhile since I’ve watched anime, but what an amazing show to transport me back! Violet Evergarden is gorgeously animated and a show that can draw you in at first glance from pure visuals alone (kudos to the acclaimed Kyoto Animation).