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.
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ODDTAXI – Episode 9
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First Impression: ODDTAXI
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ODDTAXI – Episode 7
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ODDTAXI – Episode 1
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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 6
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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 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 2
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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 13
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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…
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…
Slow Loop (Episode 02)
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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…
Slow Loop Episode #05
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Slow Loop (Episode 06)
New episode, new fishing trip! Summer is here and the weather is extremely hot. So what’s the best way to relax and cool off? Well going on a…
Slow Loop (Episode 04)
What a cute episode this was! And even though it started with an “argument” between Hiyori and Koharu, it wasn’t anything serious. Their first sisterly “fight” was ma…
Slow Loop (Episode 11)
In this episode, the girls are going camping once again! But this time, it’s a little different! Hiyori, Koi and Koharu have planned a special all-girls-fishing trip! And…
Slow Loop (Episode 05)
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Slow Loop (Episode 10)
No slice of life anime is complete without a school festival episode! The girls are brainstorming ideas on how to incorporate their love for fishing into their school…
First Impression: Slow Loop
While fly-fishing and reminiscing about her father, who died three years ago, Hiyori sees a girl nearly jump into the cold March ocean. The girl, Koharu, who had…
Slow Loop Episode #03
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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 news week recap
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Slow Loop (Episode 07)
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Slow Loop Episode #04
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