Anime
Your gateway to everything anime! Dive into detailed reviews, in-depth analyses, seasonal updates, music and voice actor spotlights, and more. Whether you’re a seasoned otaku or just getting started, this is where the magic of anime comes to life.
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How Chrono Crusade Quietly Devastated Me at 3 AM
Chrono Crusade wasn’t just another anime binge, it was the first to truly hurt. That quiet ending with Rosette and Chrono introduced me to the beauty of bittersweet storytelling. This post is a nostalgic, personal dive into my first anime heartbreak. [Post read time: 4–6 min]
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First 5: Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom
Five episodes in, Hana-Kimi: For You in Full Blossom settles into a nostalgic shoujo rhythm filled with chaotic humour, slow-burn romance, and early-2000s charm. This spoiler-free first impressions piece breaks down what works, what stumbles, and whether it’s worth sticking with for the season.
7–10 minutes -
Is Crunchyroll Affordable or Worthwhile?
Illegal anime streaming is common, but is paying for Crunchyroll actually worth it? From pricing and app usability to regional limits and industry ethics, this honest breakdown explores whether Crunchyroll deserves your money, especially as a South African anime fan.
4–6 minutes -
SHIBOYUGI: Playing Death Games to Put Food on the Table Episode 1
SHIBOYUGI Episode 1 delivers a chilling, restrained take on death games, framing survival not as spectacle, but as paid labour. With sparse dialogue, unsettling atmosphere, and a disturbingly calm protagonist, the premiere grips through tension rather than shock.
3–4 minutes -
Tamon’s B-Side Episode 1 and 2
Tamon’s B-Side delivers a near-perfect romcom opening, blending idol fantasy with emotional honesty and sharp comedy. Episodes 1 and 2 hook immediately, deepening character dynamics while handling parasocial themes with warmth and care. This is already one of the season’s standout romance anime.
3–5 minutes -
Journal with Witch Episode 1
Journal with Witch opens with a restrained, emotionally heavy first episode that leans into silence rather than spectacle. Episode 1 explores grief, isolation, and uneasy cohabitation through small gestures and unspoken tension, setting clear expectations for a slow, character-driven journey.
3–5 minutes
By Otaku for Otaku