Tag: Magical Girls

Madoka Magica

…before we talk about that, though, one major thing I forgot about this show before rewatching it is that it’s actually very action-oriented, so much so that I felt like I was watching an over-the-top shonen battle as opposed to the psychological thriller/horror anime that Madoka Magica is supposed to be.… Read more.

Mahou Shoujo Site

Looking around on the internet, it’s not hard to find that not only did the anime adaptation of Mahou Shoujo Site not perform particularly well, but it was largely glossed over as being little more than a grimdark, edgy rip-off of Madoka Magica with little in the way of substance, and that’s a damn shame because I genuinely think Mahou Shoujo Site is a very solid and enjoyable show.… Read more.

Akikan!

I think one of the best parts of Akikan is the direction—during serious or tearjerking scenes, the direction, sound design, voice acting and animation is actually so well done that you are caught between the two extremes of “well done drama” and “I am currently watching a man mourn the death of his melon juice”.… Read more.