Monster is a gargantuan show, with 74 episodes. However, this show is worth every second. I read the manga before I watched the anime, but the story still pulled me in. Monster is about Dr. Kenzo Tenma’s hardships as he tries to prove his innocence when a patient he saved long ago starts framing him for crimes he didn’t commit.

Monster is the epitome of the psychological thriller genre. Everything about this show is so close to perfection. Let’s start with the story. The …

Akagami no Shirayukihime (AKA Snow White with the Red Hair)

This review will cover the first two seasons with as few spoilers as possible.

This show has two main components: romance and drama. Thankfully, it has a lot more going for it as well; otherwise, it probably would bore me. Light comedy, political intrigue, smart characters that mesh together, and a well-woven story make this show was it is. So, to begin, a quick synopsis: our titular protagonist Shirayuki runs …

The Monogatari series is a polarizing one: you either love it or hate it. It might be the dialogue-heavy nature of this show, or the wonky animation, or the abundance of fanservice. All these can be valid reasons for not liking a show. Despite that, Monogatari has been critically acclaimed for quite a while now. Kizumonogatari follows that trend, following the franchise formula while starting off the series in a way that newcomers may be enticed to give this series a shot. …