Not the worst ever but unfocused and clumsy plotting and pacing with too many conveniences.

High school student gets dragged into a war between sorcerers. Plot-driven and fast-paced action-packed dark fantasy. Solid production.

The Mystery of Freemasonry Unveiled by Jose Maria Caro y Rodriguez (b. 23 June 1866 – d. 4 December 1958) was first published in 1925. He...

Typical coming-of-age children’s story. Two annoying leads but the premise and plot are simple and work well enough. It’s short so it’s over quickly either way.

Given President Trump’s recent executive order regarding the Department of Education, this is a good time to revisit some history.

Solid production but the plot is uneventful. Autopilot pacing. Relies on performance to carry the series.

Ghost in the form of J-drama. A bit slow initially. Not bad writing but the execution is B-grade-ish.

High school slice-of-life romance drama with time travel. Not a particularly original premise but still decent production and execution.

Short 6-episode teen romance drama. Relatively simple and predictable but nonetheless satisfying enough for what it is.

Comedy of a shy guitarist who joins a band and struggles with anxiety. Absurd delivery. Lacks musician jokes but entertaining and relatable.

Lack of hockey action or any appreciation for it. Doesn’t work as a slice-of-life anime either. Lost opportunity.

San Francisco, CA – After having been awarded for “attempting” every test question in fourth grade, Jake of Wakeham Elementary School has...

The Open Conspiracy: Blue Prints for a World Revolution by H.G. Wells was first published in 1928. It was rewritten and expanded in...

Solidly enjoyable slice-of-life drama-comedy about a 27-year-old given a chance to relive the final year of high school.

Pennsylvania, PA – Jason Chan, a fifth grader at Slope View Elementary School, is typically forced to go to school even when he has a...

Nothing special, the premise is maybe a little forced, but still a decent side story.

San Francisco, CA – It is the policy of Wakeham Elementary School for each class to hand out a weekly award for academic achievements. As...

Welcome to the second entry by the Ominous Owl. Congratulations to Edmonton for almost making the comeback, the US for facilitating the...

Absurdist slice-of-life comedy of Tanaka aiming to do as little as possible. Good production. Relatable. Borderlines on brilliant.

Classic high school slice-of-life comedy. Can use a little more variation even if it is meant to be slice-of-life genre.

Melbourne, Australia – Asian children across the country are celebrating their newfound freedom as rising costs of living have forced...