Let’s Go Karaoke! charges through its short episode count with palpable glee but could have afforded itself more time to develop Satomi and Kyouji.
Author: Allyson Johnson
Allyson Johnson
Allyson Johnson is co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of InBetweenDrafts. Former Editor-in-Chief at TheYoungFolks, she is a member of the Boston Society of Film Critics and the Boston Online Film Critics Association. Her writing has also appeared at CambridgeDay, ThePlaylist, Pajiba, VagueVisages, RogerEbert, TheBostonGlobe, Inverse, Bustle, her Substack, and every scrap of paper within her reach.
Despite the lovable characters and engaging story, Sakamoto Days Season 1 fails to capture the magic of the source material.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity Episode 4 highlights the strong character work of the series when Rintaro is confronted by Subaru.
The growing ensemble splits up into new storylines in the charming but lacking Season 1 finale, Sakamoto Days Episode 22.
Science Saru ups the ante with the superb DanDaDan Season 2, expanding the lovable ensemble while offering genuine moments of growth for our leads.
DanDaDan Season 2 Episode 12 delivers high-octane action between two titans in a superb, personality-driven finale.
Sakamoto Days Episode 21, “Hard Mode,” delivers a fantastic fight sequence between Shin and Kaji versus an impossibly strong Gaku.
A Big Bold Beautiful Journey follows two lost souls looking for connection and struggles to find any heart or chemistry along the way.
