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Sword Art Online Ep. 24: Rape Art Online
Man, it’s been twenty-four long episodes. Sadly, this still isn’t the end of the series. Plot summary: Kirito and Yui manage to reach Asuna’s birdcage, but their tearful reunion is short-lived. Sugou...
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Sword Art Online Ep. 25: The longer, the better!
Sad Gary Stu in the snow. Plot summary: The story ends long before the episode ends. There’s probably going to be a money-grubbing sequel. Notes: • Some pretty janky animation to open the last episode...
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First Impressions: Love Live! & Amnesia
I don’t know what to watch or if there’s even anything worth watching. I haven’t seen a single PV or even so much as read more than a couple synopses. As a result, I’m really going into these shows...
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PSYCHO-PASS Ep. 12: Molotov cocktails
Let’s hope I still remember the characters’ names. Plot summary: A flashback episode regarding how Yayoi came to join the MWPSB as an enforcer. She used to be a Sibyl-authorized artist, but was...
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Maoyuu Maou Yuusha Ep. 1 & 2: Actually, I can very much hate maids
Well, here we go again with these first impressions, and this is the wonderful gem that I get to watch. Plot summary: A Hero intends to slay the Demon King so that he can end the everlasting war...
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Valvrave the Liberator Ep. 1-6: I know I am hero!
I don’t hate this show. I’m not even going to say I dislike it. Is it a bad show? I’m not sure what that even means anymore (more on that later). Personally, Valvrave the Liberator was at least...
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Suisei no Gargantia Ep. 1-7: “I need myself.”
So far, this anime is incredibly bland. It’s bland enough that I have to actively force myself to pay attention to what’s happening onscreen or I’ll just find myself browsing the internet on my second...
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Aku no Hana Ep. 1-7: Deviancy and repression
Eat. Sleep. Reproduce. Eat. Sleep. Reproduce. Eat. Sleep. Reproduce. Eat. Sleep. Reproduce. An oppressive sense of tedium grips the town in Aku no Hana. The townsfolk, both young and old, shuffle to...
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pupa Ep. 3: The Panopticon
To an extent, every culture employs the use of shame to police its citizens and uphold public morality, but moreso in East Asian cultures. You could say that within our dreams, our greatest fears can...
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01/23/14 Odds & Ends: Another week…
You should know the drill by now: I enjoy Samurai Flamenco while hating almost everything else. * * * * * Gin no Saji Ep. 3 Episode summary: Everyone can get their horses to jump over an obstacle but...
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Kill la Kill Ep. 15: Anger management
After the dust settles, our protagonists are arguably right back where they started. Ryuuko reclaims Senketsu, but neither her nor Nudist Beach have done much to impede Satsuki’s war machine. In...
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Winter 2014 Harem Hill, Week 4: A lesson in how to sow your seeds
Good news: it’s time for Harem Hill again, the only reason why anyone reads this blog! Wait a minute, that’s not good news. That’s horrible news. What have I done? * * * * * Nourin Ep. 3 So let’s see...
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Noragami Ep. 4: Falling for love
I’ve actually got two main issues I want to discuss in-depth this week. Quick fixes and optimism It seems as though Yato has spent quite a bit of his limited earnings on bullshit good luck charms....
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Toaru Hikuushi e no Koiuta Ep. 4: Stranded at sea… in the sky!
Don’t you enjoy flashbacks? I do. Hey, now we get to have poorly-conceived plot twists too! * * * * * Episode summary: Kal and Claire are still stranded at sea so nothing gets to happen until they are...
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01/28/13 Odds & Ends: What a man!
Only a green tea ‘stache is good enough for our masculine Japanese warrior. I originally intended to do an Odds & Ends post every Wednesday to cover shows that, well, I only watch and write about...
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Buddy Complex Ep. 4: You know you’ve got a good Coupling going when…
Anyway, time to watch my favorite expository anime full of Captain Obvious’s. * * * * * Episode summary: Aoba takes a short walk around his hometown, but nothing is how it used to be. When the time...
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01/29/14 Odds & Ends: Guns, Girls and Goddesses
Quick post before tomorrow’s blow-out extravaganza. * * * * * Hamatora Ep. 4 Episode summary: Moral’s at it again, and this time he’s recruited the help of a guy with a Beauty Minimum. Yep, Moral’s...
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pupa Ep. 4: Afflicted
Wow, what amazing animation! Just to be clear, I believe most of this week’s events occur before last week’s events. So to take stock, Yume underwent her transformation at the park and attacked a...
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Samurai Flamenco Ep. 15: Nice Justice!
How does the saying go? “You either die a hero, or you live long enough to see yourself become the villain?” I’m departing a bit from my usual format because I really want to focus on this week’s...
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Kill la Kill Ep. 16: Bondage
Whoa, exciting episode. I have lots to say in my notes. Episode summary: We finally discover the origins of the Life Fibers. According to Nudist Beach, they are an extraterrestrial threat to mankind’s...
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