Ian Simmons launched Kicking the Seat in 2009, one week after seeing Nora Ephron’s Julie & Julia. His wife proposed blogging as a healthier outlet for his anger than red-faced, twenty-minute tirades (Ian is no longer allowed to drive home from the movies).
The Kicking the Seat Podcast followed three years later and, despite its “undiscovered gem” status, Ian thoroughly enjoys hosting film critic discussions, creating themed shows, and interviewing such luminaries as Gaspar Noé, Rachel Brosnahan, Amy Seimetz, and Richard Dreyfuss.
Ian is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association. He also has a family, a day job, and conflicted feelings about referring to himself in the third person.
This episode highlights the Seven Shades' constant desire to prove their worth to Shadow. The primary conflict arises from their ambitious—and often misguided—attempt to create a powerful artifact. As is tradition for this spin-off, the humor stems from the girls' individual quirks:
: The chibi art style allows for exaggerated expressions and physical comedy that wouldn't fit the main show’s aesthetic, making it a favorite for fans who enjoy the "cute girls doing cool/silly things" trope. Fan Perspectives on the Franchise Kagejitsu! Episode 5
In the fifth operation of the chibi spin-off series Kagejitsu! , titled "" (七陰はアーティファクトを作りたい!), the girls of Shadow Garden take center stage in a lighthearted, comedic departure from the main series' darker tones. While the main The Eminence in Shadow anime reached a dramatic peak in its own Episode 5 with Cid’s first "I Am Atomic" moment, Kagejitsu! focuses on the daily antics and obsessive devotion of the Seven Shades. Episode Overview: Crafting Perfection This episode highlights the Seven Shades' constant desire
If you are only watching the main series, you are missing out on significant character flavor for the Seven Shades. While the main show focuses on Cid's "eminence in shadow" roleplay, Kage-Jitsu! gives the girls their own agency, showing their camaraderie (and rivalry) when their Master isn't around. Fan Perspectives on the Franchise In the fifth
“From the Atomic part going singled out with clever sound editing up to the punchline... I had a very big grin.” Reddit · r/anime · 3 years ago Why Watch Kagejitsu!?