Pocket Picks #9 – Beneath a Deep Blue Sky

It's been a while since i've written on of these, but I'm finally revisiting a show that I feel has a criminally low watch rate. As many of you who've read a lot of my stuff know, my first Anime experience, not to mention my love of Anime as a whole, was inspired by the …

Code: Realize ~Guardian of Rebirth~: First Impressions

Here's another show this season that i'm not entirely sure how to categorize. The first episode was a bit of a mix of good things and bad things; almost enough to cancel each other out, in my reckoning. I do like the steampunk setting of the show (as I usually do), the art is very …

Princess Principal: Final Thoughts

Intrigue, action, a well-written story and, of course, cute girls. Princess Principal, from the description alone, is a show I was extremely skeptical about watching this summer. I mean, cute high school girls spies in dystopian London? Seems like a recipe for an enormous amount of things to go wrong. However, with an incredible first …

Princess Principal Episodes 9 and 10 Review

Back again to Princess Principal, guys. This show is just great, the way it can explore both the light and the dark sides of the characters with such tact. The ability to make the leap from cute show about adorable girls to a true dark and dirty espionage mission is definitely praiseworthy. These episodes in …

Princess Principal Episodes 5 and 6 Review

I really like what they've been doing with this show. By alternating between an episode that introduces a member of the gang to an episode that carries the story forward, they are able to give us the story at a decent pace without breaking up ongoing action with lengthy flashbacks. Episode 5 finally gives us …

Princess Principal Episode 4

If you're a fan of steampunk worlds, Princess Principal never fails to deliver. The machinery, vehicles, and everything else are so nicely drawn and designed, I can't help but love them. The action is always crisp and clean, the girls are just adorable as all heck, and the ever-present intrigue keeps me interested as the …

Princess Principal Episode 3

Have I mentioned yet how much I love the OP for this show? Because it's amazing. Such a nice Jazzy feel to it, it works perfectly with the show's gorgeously handled steampunk theme. This latest episode takes place just after the previous one. Beatrice is still antagonistic towards Ange and Dorothy, even though the Princess …

Princess Principal Episode 1

Out of everything i've watched this season so far, this show has been the biggest surprise for me. I was hooked 10 seconds in with the beautiful art and the delicious steampunk theme, and things just kept getting better from there. Princess principal is about a group of young girls who work as spies in …

Anime Review: Last Exile

I first watched Last exile about 10 years ago. It was the third anime I ever watched, and to this day holds a special place in my heart. I could use flowery words all day, but... let's get to the real reasons why this show rocks. This show was made in 2003, and to this …