Takopi’s Original Sin is quite a ride. The first episode of the new short-run anime dropped at it was captivating; but warning, it’s a tough watch—not nearly as cute as the illustration below might make it seem…though it does perhaps offer a few hints at the challenges within. ★ 【にゃんごろもち】 「 Takopii 」
On Sunday, June 28, 1914, the crown prince of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and the commoner wife he had married for love were murdered in Sarajevo. In his pocket lay the rosary he had begun to pray not long before. The chain reaction after that changed history forever. But what if the dominoes had been aligned a… Read More First Impression: Leviathan
Mike is back from his short break! He shares more con experiences, gives his anime recommendation, and concludes his series on Job. This episode, he looks to Spy x Family’s Yuri Briar and his “I know better” attitude about his sister, Yor, in explaining how Job and his friends react to God—and how we and… Read More The Power of God and Anime Podcast, Episode 25: Yuri Briar Doesn’t Know Best (Job Series, Part 3)
Yuu Ayase is the son of a legendary actress, so it makes sense he goes to Saika Academy, a school attended by highly talented students. Unfortunately for our dear protagonist, there doesn’t seem to be a single thing he excels at, not even acting. His painfully apparent ineptitude earns the disdain of the school’s most… Read More First Impression: Dealing with Mikadono Sisters Is a Breeze
Salesman Shigeru “Uglymug” Yoshioka used to think of his ridiculous face as a blessing in disguise. He would use it to make people laugh and move the conversation forward. His life had no romance, but he would play visual novels and hope for the future. Not anymore. Things changed suddenly when he was accused of… Read More First Impression: Uglymug, Epicfighter
The birdhouse is full! With Hiro joining Nagi, Erika, and Sachi after leaving her own home to avoid an arranged marriage (yes, another one), the household has grown to house four teenagers. It’s a lot of fun—movie nights, scary games, girl talk—but it’s also messy, and in an already really messy home. Hiro is the… Read More First Impression: A Couple of Cuckoos Season 2
Con season is in full swing! On the back of our coverage of all the madness and fun at Anime Expo 2025, we’re on the road again—this time to Houston, Texas, and Anime Matsuri! It’s a convention we know well, having covered it time and time again, leading to some of our favorite articles, like… Read More Anime Matsuri 2025: Cosplay, Biblical Themes in Christianity + More!
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