Harukana Receive Ep. 8: Flat
For a show where the characters are anything but flat, the drama sure is a letdown. But we’ll get to Narumi and Kanata later. — Marissa, Emily and Claire’s mother, is here to help get Haruka and...
View ArticleMy Hero Academia Ep. 58?
Do I really want to watch this “special” episode? Not really. This is going to be a short post since this episode is, as you might expect, pretty inconsequential. — The episode opens with a news...
View ArticlePersona 5 The Animation Ep. 21: The nadir of the story
I have so many complaints about the Okumura section of the story. I’ve already mentioned Haru’s lack of presence in the overall narrative, so I won’t rehash those points again. The Phantom Thieves...
View ArticleHigh Score Girl Ep. 7: Mouth meets foot
Man, how did we ever get through our awkward school years? — Koharu got a copy of Final Fight for the Super Famicom just so she can play with Haruo. You really gotta feel for the girl, but at some...
View ArticleHanebado! Ep. 9: I don’t get these girls
I don’t get what makes them tick. We find out this week that the sole reason Connie even came to Japan was just to see Ayano. Wait, that’s not quite right. She didn’t come here just to see the girl....
View ArticlePlanet With Ep. 8: Revenge isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
I get how the kid feels. I just wish his sentiment had come in a better package. Planet With has its moments, but it’s hard to love. — The episode opens with Benika attempting to recruit Hideo to her...
View ArticleKakuriyo no Yadomeshi Ep. 22: Don’t swallow
When creepy men stick random objects in your mouth, spit it out! — According to Wikipedia, this anime series is 26 episodes long. I was under the impression that I was almost done! Noooooooooooo~ —...
View ArticlePhantom in the Twilight Ep. 8: Taking a one week breather
The anime series could’ve left this episode out and it wouldn’t have impacted our understanding of the story one bit. — The episode opens with Luke backflipping across the rooftops of London, so I...
View ArticleHarem Something or Other Pt. 7: Never kill anybody no matter how bad they are
Even if they threaten to destroy the whole world just because you’ve stolen their waifu, you must be merciful! How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Ep. 8 Plot Content: — This is the anime trying to...
View ArticleEverything Else & Weekly Rankings Pt. 8 (Summer ’18)
Same. Cells At Work! Ep. 8 In this week’s episode, Red Blood Cell is determined to circulate without getting lost, so we get to see her go through all sorts of silly obstacles. It’s nice to take a...
View ArticleSirius the Jaeger Ep. 7: Leaving the pack
Yuliy is going to go after the Ark all by his lonesome? Boy, that’s gonna make it hard for Ryoko to continuing courting him. Unless… — Our hero was about to face both Kershner and his own brother,...
View ArticleBanana Fish Ep. 9: Wallowing in despair
Well, it can’t get any worse, right? — As a quick aside, I got curious and checked the manga, but only the parts that have been adapted. In other words, I haven’t spoiled anything for myself....
View ArticleShichisei no Subaru Ep. 9: It’s been six years!
How on earth can you guys be this hung up on a crush after spending six years apart? I’m so tired of this show. After last week’s ridiculous revelation to this week’s melodrama, I’m about ready to...
View ArticleHarukana Receive Ep. 9: Simple
If I could use a word to describe this show, it would be just that: “simple.” The show is simple in all respects. There’s just nothing here to chew on. Each episode is pretty much 24 consecutive...
View ArticleMy Hero Academia Ep. 59: Childish, petty heroes
In the middle of a rescue operation, Todoroki and Yoarashi have the dumbest beef ever. — First things first, it’s curious how the “Heroes Public Safety Commission” is comprised entirely of men....
View ArticlePersona 5 The Animation Ep. 22: Wrapping up a few more loose ends
The side characters need lovin’ too, y’know. — It’s interesting to see Haru’s father in the ICU. He did not die immediately at the conference. I was under the impression that he did. Maybe I’m...
View ArticleSirius the Jaeger Ep. 8: Converging on Sakhalin
Ryoko is as crazy as I had hoped her to be. The girl tells her father that she’s headed for London, but she’s on the same train as Iba. Curious. Look, I doubt we’re going to see London anytime soon....
View ArticlePlanet With Ep. 9: Hug of death
I thought the Sealing Faction would just, y’know, seal mankind’s evolution. I didn’t know that this involved literally putting everyone to sleep. Humanity may as well be dead in that case. Anyways… —...
View ArticleHanebado! Ep. 10: The boys can’t hack it
Man, I can’t believe I have to watch these two bomb out of the prelims. It’s not that I don’t care about Hayama and Isehara. It’s that I had been waiting all week to hear what Uchika could possibly...
View ArticleHigh Score Girl Ep. 8: Punch-drunk love
Your boy doesn’t realize how much you care about him? Punch your way into his heart! Sorry for the super long post, but longtime readers should know my shtick by now. I’m a rambler. It’s what I do. In...
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