The anime ODDTAXI begins with a subdued and moody opening that feels mysterious and haunting upon first viewing. As the story progresses, it becomes increasingly clear that it’s the perfect encapsu…
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ODDTAXI
An absolutely amazing mystery, crime, drama ride that simultaneously feels very comfortable and very dangerous.
ODDTAXI: In the Woods
A reframing/retelling of the main series that is slightly more condensed, and with a tiny amount of new content/story. Not suitable to watch “instead of” the main series,…
ODDTAXI – Episode 2
Hello everyone, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I am thrilled to be getting back to ODDTAXI, a show whose premiere impressed the hell out of…
ODDTAXI – Episode 6
Oh ODDTAXI, what a tangled web you weave. The lives of its disparate characters are now twisting together in all manner of subtle ways, even as their everyday…
ODDTAXI – Episode 8
Tensions are rising across ODDTAXI as the Halloween celebrations continue. Out in the streets, Taichi is racing through the crowd with his prize: fresh footage of Dobu up…
ODDTAXI – Episode 4
The rain hasn’t stopped for hours. When I first woke up, the sky seemed clear enough; but of course, I slept through my first alarm, and thus slept…
ODDTAXI – Episode 9
How did it all come to this? Somehow, the spiraling conflicts of ODDTAXI feel both implausible and inevitable, a thousand quirks of fate culminating in an unstoppable tragedy.…
ODDTAXI – Episode 5
Well Odokawa, what will you do now? In spite of the man’s apparent desire to lead a quiet life, trouble just keeps managing to find him. This latest…
ODDTAXI – Episode 13
It’s not that I go to art specifically seeking punishment, or anything like that. I understand the appeal of stories that simply sooth or excite us; these are…
ODDTAXI – Episode 11
The lines are taut and bait is set; all that is left is to spring the trap. In spite of his professed desire for a simple, solitary life,…
ODDTAXI – Episode 3
Hello everyone, and welcome back to the site. Today I am both eager and nervous to return to ODDTAXI, a show which has so far proven itself to…
ODDTAXI – Episode 1
There are so many sociopolitical themes that can be explored through anthropomorphic animals, which can make it easier to have conversations about difficult topics that occurred either in…
First Impression: ODDTAXI
Odokawa is an odd duck (or rather, walrus) by most any measure. He’ll take an inappropriately long amount of time to think of an answer to a question…
ODDTAXI – Episode 12
Right from her early childhood, Rui knew she was born to be a star. Even her first teachers marked her as someone overflowing with ambition, and since then,…
ODDTAXI – Episode 7
A storm is brewing in ODDTAXI, one whose clouds loom over every soul we’ve met so far. As episodes have stacked up, odd points of connection have emerged…
ODDTAXI – Episode 10
Through the miracles of science, it has become easier than ever to measure our success in the world, and compare it to the wealth of others. Where once…
ODDTAXI Voice Actor Interview
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Rise and Fall of the Slow Burn Gag
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The Odd World of “ODDTAXI” – Anime Fusion 2021
I’m back again with more panel materials! This time from our Sunday discussion of the wonderful ODDTAXI anime series. Like our Evangelion discussion, this is mostly a presentation…
ODDTAXI – The Importance of Leaving on a Bang
ODDTAXI certainly lives up to its name. It's an unusual anime with strong Western influences in the narrative.
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[12 Days of Anime] Day 1: ODDTAXI
Was there ever any doubt? One episode into ODDTAXI and I knew that what we had here was a masterpiece in the making, an anime we’d be talking…
Seasonal Sampler Spring 2021: To Your Eternity, Oddtaxi, Megalobox: Nomad, and More
Evan and Ink kick off a brand new podcast series, covering the first episode or two of various anime series from the current TV and streaming season. Shows:…
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[Review] Slow Loop – Loss, Healing, and Fish Fry
There was a time when I would have likely avoided Slow Loop the second I saw the word “fishing”, but that time is in the past. This anime…
The Slow Start: Anime’s Great Strength
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Slow Loop – Episode 2 – The First Fishing Trip and Hiyori’s Childhood Friend
Episode impressions of Slow Loop Episode 2 as Koharu is part of Hiyori’s family, they finally start their first day of school. Of course, Koharu gets to meet…
Slow Start and Why I Watch Genres I Dislike
With so many wonderful anime to watch out there, why would I waste my time watching something I may not like. I don't know, to be honest.
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Anime Secret Santa 2021: Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, GoShogun: The Time Étranger, Weathering with You, and ODDTAXI
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Anime Secret Santa 2021: Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro, GoShogun: The Time Étranger, Weathering with You, and ODDTAXI
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Slow Loop – Episode 1 – The Faithful Encounter
First impressions of Slow Loop as Hiyori enjoys the day fishing. Once she finally decides to go home, she meets a girl that decides to take her clothes…
The Case for Slow Consumption of Media
Binging has become the default for many when it comes to consuming media. But what if we just slowed down?
Slow Loop Episode #08
Let’s begin with Koharu Minagi where she caught a cicada, although Hiyori Minagi is scared of bugs as expected. Speaking of bugs, cicadas are good as bait but…
SLOW LOOP – Episode 1
There’s nothing wrong with Slow Loop (except some potential yellow flags in the dynamic between these soon-to-be stepsisters, which I'll get to in a second) but it just…
Slow Loop (Episode 03)
I adore this anime’s mature, yet also innocent approach when it comes to serious topics! Dealing with the loss of a parent is extremely hard to express into…
Slow Loop Episode #02
On this episode, looks like the step-sisters went to a fly-fishing specialty shop which is owned by the Yoshinaga family. Well, looks like Koharu is very interested in…
Slow Loop (Episode 07)
Expressing our own feelings or desires can be quite difficult sometimes. I guess you can say it’s a lot like fishing, it takes a lot of practice to…
Slow Loop Episode #10
Well everyone, looks like Hiyori Minagi is being recruited by her classmates as they want her as a waitress for the upcoming school festival. Time sure flies, huh?
Slow Loop Episode #05
This is quite surprising as Futaba Fukumoto decided to go fishing rather than staying indoors. Man, I thought Futaba hated fishing ’cause it’s really embarrassing for a girl…
Slow Loop Episode #01
Well everyone, here’s another slice-of-life anime show based on a Manga Time Kirara title where you have a cute girl fishing at the ocean. Anyways, this is Hiyori…
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What a relaxing episode filled with heartwarming moments and beautiful landscapes! The 3 girls went on a camping (and fishing) trip on their own! And it wasn’t easy…
Slow Loop Episode #11
Welcome to the penultimate episode of Slow Loop where the Minagi family (sans Issei-san), the Fukumoto sisters, Koi and Reiko Yoshinaga, Aiko Ninomiya, and Kaede Miyano will have…
Slow Loop Episode #09
On this episode, looks like Hiyori and Koharu Minagi went to the Yoshinaga residence to stay for one night. And the reason why they went to Koi’s place…