Architect A is not an architect, he is a handyman. A pretty good one. He’s skilled at a variety of things and enjoys helping people so it’s easy for him to enjoy every day. He can always go out with his dog Hayo and find something to do. But one day, an old woman comes…
Tag: surreal
Penguindrum – One by One The Penguins Steal My Sanity
Genre: Beautifully undefinable Episodes: 24 Studio: Brain’s Base I don’t know what a Penguindrum is. Not exactly. We’re never told in clear terms. That’s the type of story this is. A lot of it is up to you. It’s not the type of story that lends itself well to a summary. It’s not that clear…
Yakitate!! Japan – Actually that’s Ja-Pan
I love carbs. This doesn’t make me special. A lot of people love carbs. Carbs are great! And one of the best carbs out there is freshly baked bread. I’m not talking about that weird white sliced sponge thing that’s been in your cupboard for 3 weeks now, I’m talking straight out of the oven,…
The Little Lies We All Tell – What’s in a Title?
I bet a lot of you slept on The Little Lies We All Tell and now that title has you curious. What could an anime called The Little Lies We All Tell be about? What mysteries and intrigues are held prisoner in those episodes? Should I tell you? That seems too easy. Ok, how about…
Kaiba – Accessible
Warp is a blonde boy with a hole in his belly, a hole in his memories, and maybe even a hole in his heart. He just doesn’t know who he is anymore or what he wants other than getting his memories back, maybe. And in a world where both bodies and experiences can be bought…
Rozi in the Labyrinth – Manga Review
Rozi is a curious mix of cute, adorable and yet creepy. A perfect read for this time of year! As some of you may know, I occasionally just buy first volumes of manga I know nothing about for fun. I am slowly starting to collect them on kindle which I enjoy a lot and I…
ODDTAXI – The Importance of Leaving on a Bang
Titles: Odd Taxi Genre: Drama, crime, mystery Episodes: 13 Studio: OLM, P.I.C.S. Who killed Yuki Mitsuya? Wait, don’t jump to conclusions, I’m doing a Twin Peaks analogy. We don’t even know for sure if Yuki Mitsuya is dead. There’s this idol group you see, Mystery Kiss, and the singers always wear masks but one of…
Sonny Boy – Everything and Nothing
Titles: Sonny Boy Genre: Drama, mystery, psychological, surreal, supernatural Episodes: 12 Studio: MADHOUSE Have you ever thought that maybe the world you live in isn’t the “real” world.? Like we’re all extras in someone else’s dream… what if you found out it was true? Would it matter? What if one day you woke up and…
Kuu Intrudes From Above – Manga Review
Sometimes, I’ll decide that I really want to read a manga and even I don’t know why. I should let you know that Kuu Intrudes From Above is not officially licensed yet so this is a preemptive review. That way if you see it pop up in the future, you’ll know what to expect. Kinda……
The Voynich Hotel – Manga First Impression
When I found out that the Voynich Hotel was complete in 3 volumes, I decided to wait until I had finished the entire series before talking about it on this blog. Unfortunately, when I went to order the last 2 volumes, they were out of stock. I’m too impatient to wait until they come back…
Moyashimon – Little Lives
Titles: Moyasimon, Tales of Agriculture Genre: Surreal, comedy, slice of life, school Episodes: 11 + 11 Studio: Telecom Animation Film and Shirogumi Sawaki is probably going to inherit his family’s business. They run a mould starter company, which people use to create all sorts of foods. That’s why Sawaki has decided to attend an Agricultural…
SSSS.DYNAZENON – Deus Ex Mecha
Alternate title to this post: Promises, Love and … Titles: SSSS.DYNAZENON Genre: Mecha, fantasy, drama, surreal Episodes: 12 Studio: Trigger Life is a wild and unpredictable adventure. One day you’re just an average run-of-the-mill student, the next, you’re saving the city from monsters. Maybe you’re struggling to get over the death of your sister and…
Wonder Egg Priority – Losing Sight
Titles: WonEgg, WEP, WONDER EGG PRIORITY Genre: Drama, Supernatural, Magical Girl Episodes: 13 Studio: CloverWorks Sometimes life can be terrible. It can. It can feel like a bottomless ocean filled with pain and remorse. It sort of feels that way for Ai at the moment. Her best friend, maybe her only friend, just committed suicide….
Revue Starlight – Twinkle
Titles: Shoujo☆Kageki Revue Starlight, Girls’ Musical Revue Starlight Genre: Surrealism, drama, musical, school, CGDCT Episodes: 12 Studio: Kinema Citrus Karen and Hikari are going to be stars. They are going to be Stage Girls that shine brighter than any others. There’s no doubt about it! After all, they did promise! And now, they may have…
Princess Tutu – Of Adorable Ducklings and Frightening Swans
Titles: Princess Tutu Genre: Adventure, surreal, magical girl, romance, drama, fairy tale Episodes: 38 Studio: Hal Film Maker The world can be a cold harsh place for a little duck. Danger lurks everywhere. It’s freezing in winter and stifling in summer. You have to stay strong and sharp, if you don,t want to be eaten….