12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 9: Horimiya and Relationships of the Season

In episode 12 of Horimiya, the manifold relationships are bouncing in all different directions. Some are growing toward romance, some are in a weird in-between state, and some, like the relationship between Hori and Miyamura, are heading toward a reckoning. It’s a great picture of our lives during this season, actually, for while Christmas comes… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 9: Horimiya and Relationships of the Season

12 Days Christmas Anime, Day 7: My Senpai is Annoying, But Christmas at Work Can Be Meaningful

I love Christmas. But Christmas in the workplace? That’s a little different. Each year, my division holds some sort of holiday event. It typically involves food, with other activities that vary year by year. Sometimes we gather for games. Other times, we shop together. We booked a cinema screening a couple of times. And during… Read More 12 Days Christmas Anime, Day 7: My Senpai is Annoying, But Christmas at Work Can Be Meaningful

12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 1: The Promise of Christmas in Rainbow Days

If you’re looking to anime for the “true meaning” of Christmas, you might want to look elsewhere. But if you’re looking for a story that overflows with the joy that accompanies the season, anime might be just the place to find it. Excitable, cheery characters become all the more so when Christmas is added to… Read More 12 Days of Christmas Anime, Day 1: The Promise of Christmas in Rainbow Days