School band practice brings together two social outcasts who return together to music and take small steps toward their goals, in this slower paced but humbly relatable and thoughtfully impactful s…
May 1, 2025 • Subscribe
More like this
Ame to Kimi to
Plot: During a rainy day, a woman comes across a strange animal waiting by the side of the road. Pleading to be taken in, the creature offers the…
Wolf Children/Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki Anime Movie Review
Animation: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ Story/Plot: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
[Analysis] Ōkami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki – Wolf Children
Wolf Children (お お か み こ ど も の 雨 と 雪 – Ōkami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki) is the third feature film written and directed…
Yoru to Umi, Volume 3 French Edition, Guest Review by Laurent Lignon
Welcome back to Guest Review Wednesday on Okazu, where we welcome back our French language Journaliste/Chroniqueur, Laurent Lignon. Laurent is finishing up this series for u s –…
Yoru To Umi, Volume 1 French Edition, Guest Review by Laurent Lignon
We welcome a new guest reviewer, Journaliste/Chroniqueur Lauren Lignon, who will be looking at the French translation of Yuri manga Yoru to Umi by Goumoto. I’m very happy…
Yoru To Umi, Volume 2 French Edition, Guest Review by Laurent Lignon
On this Guest Review Wednesday (the 8th such Wednesday in a row!) on Okazu, we welcome back Journaliste/Chroniqueur Laurent Lignon with the second volume of the French translation…
Umi o Wataru be
Amidst the worldwide upending and uncertainty in the Spring of 2020 with the outbreak of COVID-19, I remember finding comfort and familiarity in the announcement of a new…
Hoshi No Umi No Amuri
There was a reason why I never wanted to watch Hoshi No Umi No Amuri. So long ago that I forgot about the reason and even the anime…
Ocean Waves (Umi ga Kikoeru)
Ocean Waves (Umi ga Kikoeru) 1993 Ocean Waves is a teen romance with a love triangle, which is where much of the drama comes from, though there are…
Ame wo Tsugeru Hyouryuu Danchi (Drifting Home)
In an industry where genuine positivity towards studios as places to work is rare as hen's teeth, Studio Colorido is - at least as deep as an outsider…
![Featured image for [Information] Umi Ryuuzaki – Character Profile (Manga)](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20230103/1672732811.50347.82342.jpg)
[Information] Umi Ryuuzaki – Character Profile (Manga)
A Magic Knight who is a strong girl and seems selfish, but has a kind side that worries about her friends. UMI RYUUZAKI龍咲海 First appearance: Rayearth◇Chapter 1 (Nakayoshi…
Umi ga Hashiru Endroll: Tarachine Jon
Oof. It’s been a minute, huh? Past me made some scheduling decisions that future me would have immediately rejected had she been consulted. But alas! Time travel is…
Hi no Ame ga Furu (It Rained Fire)
Orphan has already released an anime movie about the firebombing of Japanese cities, 2005's Ashita Genki ni Naare! Although that film began with the firebombing of Tokyo, it was…
Cleopatra: Queen of Sex, Hello WeGo!, Next War Chronicle Ehrgeiz, Nodame Cantabile, Bunny Drop
![Featured image for [Interview] Konami Yoshida (Umi Ryuuzaki – Voice Actress)](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20221012/1665595140.45216.76003.jpg)
[Interview] Konami Yoshida (Umi Ryuuzaki – Voice Actress)
From being a fan to giving voice to one of CLAMP’s characters, Umi Ryuuzaki, this is Konami Yoshida’s story in the Rayearth anime.
Stardust Telepath Episode 2: Umi-cool Homie
We ended last episode with one of the new girls near our heroines’ home base. We’d be formally introduced to them this episode.
“Ame ni Niteiru,” Class S, and Illness in Manga
Yesterday, I finished a book by Taeko Watanabe called Ame ni Niteiru, which translates to something like, “Like the Rain.” The book consists of two stories, the title…
Yuri Quickie: Kantai Collection: Itsuka Ano Umi de
I was honestly surprised with what we got in the new season of Kantai Collection/KanColle. Question was whether it was different in a good way or not. We…
The Wolf Children Ame and Yuki. Directed by Mamoru Hosoda....
The Wolf Children Ame and Yuki. Directed by Mamoru Hosoda. Created by Studio Chizu and Madhouse. Ookami Kodomo No Ame To Yuki - Family Package Ban (BD+DVD+BOOKLET) [Japan LTD…
![Featured image for [Information] Magic Knight Rayearth OST 5 ~ Hikaru, Umi, Fuu ~](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20231015/1697335922.70554.106508.jpg)
[Information] Magic Knight Rayearth OST 5 ~ Hikaru, Umi, Fuu ~
This is the fifth Original Soundtrack, it includes songs you can hear through the second season of the anime.
Brief Thoughts On: Umi no Yami, Tsuki no Kage
Umi no Yami, Tsuki no Kage earns a stellar recommendation. It's a fine addition to the wonderful niche of vintage shoujo horror anime.
![Featured image for [Interview] Konami Yoshida (Rayearth OVA – Umi Ryuuzaki – Voice Actress)](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20221026/1666763940.45923.76858.jpg)
[Interview] Konami Yoshida (Rayearth OVA – Umi Ryuuzaki – Voice Actress)
Konami Yoshida is the Japanese voice actress that gave her voice to Umi Ryuuzaki in the anime and OVA. After a long time without playing Umi, it was…
Stardust Telepath Episode 7: Trials of the Umi-Kaichou
Last time our heroines attended a model rocket launch event and were blown away. So much so they challenged the pro club to a rocket duel in the…
Love is Outdated, Ken to Inori Hakamada Iwao no Shogai, Ame to Hikari, The Cats of Gokogu Shrine, Japanese Film Trailers
Love is Outdated, Ken to Inori Hakamada Iwao no Shogai, Ame to Hikari, The Cats of Gokogu Shrine, Japanese Film Trailers
Hoshi no Umi no Amuri: Low Effort in many ways
Hoshi no Umi no Amuri is a Studio Hibari original from 2008. We remember them for their work on the horrendous Kashimashi and the mediocre Venus Versus Virus.…
![Featured image for [News] Umi and Fuu confirmed in Super Robot Wars 30!](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20210923/1632412995.21874.47971.jpg)
[News] Umi and Fuu confirmed in Super Robot Wars 30!
As expected, we can play as our three legendary Magic Knights!
Character(s) of the Month: Umi and Shun, and Cob
OK, fabulous people of the Internet. If you could tell by the title of today’s post, this will be a very different Character of the Month post. To…
Ao sugiru Ao, Azuki to Ame, Journey Here and There, Ikinai, Ibara Yoru no Inori, Futari Shizuka, Japanese Film Trailers
Ao sugiru Ao, Azuki to Ame, Journey Here and There, Ikinai, Ibara Yoru no Inori, Futari Shizuka, Japanese Film Trailers
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia)
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) 1990 There’s valid debate as to whether Nadia of the Mysterious Seas should actually be considered a…
![Featured image for [Interview] Wings of Hope – Konami Yoshida (Rayearth OVA – Umi Ryuuzaki – Voice Actress)](https://cdn.aniblogtracker.com/live/20240125/1706163370.77974.115597.jpg)
[Interview] Wings of Hope – Konami Yoshida (Rayearth OVA – Umi Ryuuzaki – Voice Actress)
Konami Yoshida is the Japanese voice actress who gave her voice to Umi Ryuuzaki. In this brief interview, Konami gives hints about how special Umi is to her.
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) – Visual Analysis
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) 1990 I took far too many screencaps with these posts and so I thought I’d better to…
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) – Nadia vs Atlantis
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) 1990 / Atlantis: The Lost Empire 2001 I wanted this post to be far more comprehensive than…
Adachi to Shimamura Review
“The monologues, that dominate episodes, are equal parts intimate and hilarious”
Ame nimo makezu, The Summer Days with Catfish, Haruka naru, Salaryman Kintaro Kai-hen, Laugh Everyone!, Japanese Film Trailers
Ame nimo makezu, The Summer Days with Catfish, Haruka naru, Salaryman Kintaro Kai-hen, Laugh Everyone!, Japanese Film Trailers
How to Sing to Open to Your Heart Remastered Review
How to Sing to Open Your Heart is a fantasy visual novel that follows cat-eared princess, as she attempts to bridge the gap between her people and the…
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) – The Tartessos Arc, Episodes 35-39
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) 1990 Seventh part – it’s a little longer than the last one, but hopefully not unbearably so,…
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) – The Nautilus Arc, Episodes 9-19
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) 1990 Post number three now – this is the longer ‘arc’ as it were, and things are…
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) – The Africa Arc, Episodes 32-34
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) 1990 Post number six now and the show is still very much in a bad way. In…
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) – The NHK Arc, Episodes 1-4
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) 1990 Following on from this introduction post I thought I’d start things today – and let’s see…
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) – The Island Arc, Episodes 23-31
Nadia: The Secret of Blue Water (Fushigi no Umi no Nadia) 1990 Time for post number five, where things really fall apart – though there is another sucker…
Tamiko to Visual kei to – Volume 1 Review
Hello readers and listeners alike! Today I am doing something new, that I mentioned in another new to my blog, blog post. So with that, let’s jump into…
Webtoon Review of The Boxer – To Fight, To Conquer; To Live?
You’ve got talent. Or you’re the underdog. But do you have the heart?
Review: Return to Dust (2022)
Return to Dust 隐入尘烟 China, 2022, colour, 1.55:1, 132 mins. Director: Li Ruijun 李睿珺. Rating: 6/10. Indie Mainland film-maker Li Ruijun’s warmest film since Fly with the Crane,…
Anime Review: Adachi to Shimamura
Year: 2020 Length: 12 Episodes Genre: Romance, School, Slice of Life, Yuri Studio: Tezuka Productions Synopsis: Somewhere in the school at noon, one might hear the sound of…
Adachi to Shimamura | Anime Review
ALRIGHT. I’ve finally completed the anime, sorry it took awhile. Adachi to Shimamura has been a mixed bag. Some good and some bad, overall my experience and enjoyment…
Sasaki to Miyano Anime Review
Animation: ★★★★★★★★★☆ Story/Plot: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ Theme song/s and animation: ★★★★★★★★☆☆
Review: To Be Continued (2023)
To Be Continued 了不起的夜晚 China, 2023, colour, 2.35:1, 107 mins. Director: Ma Kai 马凯. Rating: 4/10. Comedy-horror set one night in a film studio is let down by…
Review: To Gather Around (2024)
To Gather Around 胜券在握 China, 2024, colour, 2.35;1, 135 mins. Director: Liu Xunzimo 刘循子墨. Rating: 7/10. A dark satire of big-business ethics and corporate culture that loses its…
Review: Close to Love (2022)
Close to Love 我们的样子像极了爱情 China, 2022, colour, 2.35:1, 121 mins. Director: Wang Zijun 王梓骏. Rating: 6/10. Excellent chemistry between the young leads gives this “platonic” rom-com a fresh…
Trails to Azure Review – Bookend
My expectations were mix when going into Trails to Azure. I was not hopeful due to this series history with second games of a set. If it not…
