I went through a lot of emotions watching this episode of Tsurune. I guess the guys did as well but my set of emotions was completely different. For the first half, I thought that they might be going back to a much more drama-focused series and I was a bit worried. But everything got solved…
Mizore loves music. She plays the oboe in the school’s concert band. She’s probably going to go on to attend a music college. She loves playing an instrument. At least she thinks so. Kind of. But really, the thing Mizore actually loves the most is Nozomi. After all, Nozomi is the one who invited her…
Last season when Minato had to take a step back from Kyoudo, it was always this big drama. He does get banned from using bows a lot… I figured we would be for another really emotional run of Minato pinning for archery. But now, everyone else is treating it like it’s really no big deal…
Life happens when you’re not paying attention. Especially when you’re in high school. As far as Shigeo is concerned (Mob to his friends), everything is just moving along as it should be. School is fine, he’s getting along with his friends and brother really well, he has fun with the body improvement club and the…
Archery looks like fun, doesn’t it? Not necessarily competitions. That seems a bit too stressful for my tastes. Especially when your performance can let your entire team down. But just shooting at a target looks like tons of fun. I’ve done it a few times in my life and always enjoyed it. I can totally…
Do you know the expression Big Fish in a Small Bowl? It means that a person is considered particularly talented in some way but is also compared to a very small group of other people making it easier to stand out. Ashito Aoi is a big fish in a small bowl. He’s the star of…
An odd thing happens when I watch Tsurune. I simultaneously think to myself, what a calm, quiet little show. It sure is breezy for a Sports anime but then before I know it, the closing credits are rolling over the image. Where did the time go? How did it fly by when almost nothing happened?…
Serufu Yua has always been clumsy. So clumsy in fact that it’s even been a constant source of concern for her best friend Miku. But now that they are both in high school, Serufu wants to prove that she can get by without relying so much on her childhood friend and Miku is happy to…
I actually reviewed the first season of Tsurune a little over 4 years ago when it aired. I was, and am, a big fan of Sports anime and one about archery seemed particularly attractive to me in concept. I ended up liking the show quite a bit. I had forgotten just how beautiful it can…
Titles: Komi-san wa, Komyushou desu. 2, Komi Can’t Communicate Season 2 Genre: Comedy, slice of life, school, almost romance Episodes: 12 Studio: OLM For people who struggle with extreme social anxiety, making connections with others can be very difficult. It is important to remember, however, that although making connections is difficult, that does not mean…
Titles: Mashiro no Oto, Those Snow White Notes Genre: Schoo, drama, music Episodes: 12 Studio: Shin-Ei Animation Sawamura is a young man preoccupied with sound. His whole life he has chased after a sound, his grandfather’s sound specifically. A crisp, imposing shamisen sound like a wild spring breaking through winter. But now his grandfather’s gone, and he…
Titles: Kawaii dake ja Nai Shikimori-san, Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie Genre: Romance, comedy, slice of life Episodes: 12 Studio: Doga Kobo Yuu Izumi is a cutie. He really is, you can ask any girl. He’s sweet, a little shy but he gets it together when it counts. He’s very considerate, patient and understanding. He’s…
Titles: Shakunetsu Kabaddi Genre: Sports!, school, comedy Episodes: 12 Studio: TMS Entertainment Yoigoshi Tatsuya is a prodigy. A genius athlete. And unstoppable force! Well, at least he is in soccer that is. But he quit that sport so now he’s just a dude. The thing is, guys like Yoigoshi want to win and sooner or…
Do you like Karaoke? It’s one of those things where I’ve never met anyone who’s neutral on it. Either they really like it and look forward to going when they can or they absolutely hate even the idea of it and avoid it like the plague. Maybe it’s cultural. But I certainly like Karaoke!