Darling In The Franxx Doesn't Make Good On Its Promises
Darling in the Franxx is a show about children fighting monsters in giant robots, but through its 24 episodes, it…
Mob Psycho 100 Season One: The Kotaku Anime Review
This summer’s breakout anime was, undeniably, Mob Psycho 100. From the creator of 2015’s viral anime One-Punch Man, Mob…
Taboo High School Rumors Make for One Funny Anime
Do you remember all those taboo rumors you heard in school about the opposite sex that nobody ever really knew if they…
Terra Formars Live Action Film Is Just Plain Terrible
Months ago, when the first trailer for Terra Formars painted the live action film as a comedy, I expected it to be…
When Your New Life in a JRPG World Doesn’t Live Up to Expectations
Ever dreamed of finding yourself as the destined hero of a JRPG-style world? KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful…
The Art of Traditional Japanese Storytelling Makes for a Compelling Anime
Rakugo, the art of traditional Japanese storytelling, has existed for over 1000 years. Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju uses…
The Original Yu-Gi-Oh! Crew Returns for One Last Ride
Yugi and his friends’ story may have ended a decade ago, but there is still one last chapter to be told in the new…
Erased Is the Perfect Melding of Time Travel and Murder Mystery
What would you do if you were nine again and were the only one who had a chance to prevent a murder?
Durarara!! is Anime's Own Soap Opera
...A soap opera filled with headless horsemen, impossibly strong bartenders, street gangs, magical swords, and even…
Heavy Object is Not Your Usual Mecha Anime
Imagine, if you will, a world where nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons were all rendered obsolete by nearly…
Married Life Suits Master Thief Lupin III
What happens when the world’s greatest thief gets married? A whole lot more than he bargained for.
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Live-Action Movie is Plagued by a Nonsensical Ending
Time travel murder mystery Erased is not only a hit manga in Japan but one of this season’s best anime. The new…
In Digimon Tri, Growing Up Is Just as Hard as Battling Giant Monsters
It’s a scary moment when you realize just how dangerous the world really is, especially if your day-to-day life…
Beautiful Bones Explores the Meaning of Life Through Death
Bones are funny things. They are a vital part of life, literally supporting us from our first breath onward. But, at…
RWBY’s Third Season Brings Grimm Fairytale Darkness
Eager to check out crazy, over-the-top fight scenes with imaginative weapons? Well, RWBY Volume 3 certainly has that,…
Akito the Exiled Shows Code Geass in a New Light
Code Geass is one of the most popular and highly acclaimed anime of the last decade. Its recently completed interquel, A…
Persona 3's Final Film Takes the Series Out on a High Note
It’s taken over three years, but Persona 3's excellent big screen adaptation has finally reached its end.
Noragami Aragoto Is An Action Anime in a World of Gods and Spirits
When I reviewed the first season of Noragami a few years back, I had mixed feelings about it. However, that was only…
One-Punch Man is Superheroes, Comedy, and Over-the-Top Action
What if you were the strongest superhero in the world? One-Punch Man comically shows just how boring such a life would…