Yu Arimura, idol name “Otonashi,” is quitting his work as an idol. During a press conference, he explains his decision, reaching out his hand toward a beautifully animated vision of racing horses. Not everybody is happy about this, and echoes of heated discussions keep playing in his head as he approaches the jockey academy. There,… Read More First Impression: Fanfare of Adolescence
Has there ever been an anime season where the metaphor of spring rising from winter been so fitting? After a winter season that was almost frustratingly dull, the spring 2022 anime season is blowing in (and hopefully blowing away the ugly taste of winter 2022). About 35 new series will start premiering in less than… Read More Spring 2022 Anime First Impressions
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