Mar 262 minManga Review: Dissolving Classroom by Ito JunjiAn amusing and entertaining read, but the satire and black comedy can be taken further.
Mar 222 minK-drama ● Review: The School Nurse FilesModerately intriguing but unfocused. Offbeat but lacks comedy. Not bad but can be better executed.
Nov 19, 20232 minManga Review: Sensor by Ito JunjiSupernatural-cosmic horror. Sufficiently intriguing. Decent plotting and pacing. Generally a satisfying read.
Nov 12, 20236 minK-drama ● Review: The Uncanny CounterNothing brilliant, nor does it need to be. Tries to be cool. Season 1 is not bad. Season 2’s plotting and pacing issues are more apparent.
Oct 30, 20234 minUniversity by Bentley LittleTypical contemporary horror fiction in many respects but with well-written twisted dark/black comedy.
Oct 17, 20233 minFilm ● Review: Re/MemberDespite being a time-loop story with a little clumsy structuring and cheesy montages, it is still a moderately enjoyable horror film.
Apr 8, 20238 minManga ● Review: Demon Slayer by Gotouge KoyoharuSimple premise and structure. Tanjiro’s family is slaughtered by a demon so he fights them, basically a “gauntlet run” to the demon boss.
Apr 4, 202310 minAnime ● Review: Junji Ito Collection & ManiacRecommended if one is a fan of Ito’s work; he has good ideas but not necessarily the best plotting. Not bad but animation is inconsistent.
Feb 24, 20233 minAnime ● Review: From the New WorldIntriguing coming-of-age supernatural-fantasy mystery involving humans with telekinesis set in an idyllic village. Highly recommended.