Important Note: I haven't been blogging recently due to the fact that I got a job working for USPS. It's a temporary holiday job that will end in late December. I work overnight from midnight to 8:30 AM, six days a week. As you can image, I don't have much time left if I include … Continue reading Why are shonen anime characters so stupid?
Month: November 2019
My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 5: Recap and Review
Mimic and Chronostasis attacking Tomura My Hero Academia has been slowly heading towards confrontation between the heroes and the Yakuza. Personally, I'm happy to get some action after several episodes of narrative building. My Hero Academia Episode 5, Let's Go, Gutsy Red Riot, begins with a brief but enjoyable battle scene. Two villains with Gigantification … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 5: Recap and Review
Blade of the Immortal – Episode 6: Recap and Review
Araya dead, Rin on the floor, Manji and Renzo standing Season 1, Episode 6: Act Six – Wing Roots Rin keeps struggle to decide if she wants revenge While shopping at a food stand, Rin is annoyed by a boy named Renzo Kawakami. Meanwhile, Manji meets a former member of the Itto-ryu, Araya Kawakami. He … Continue reading Blade of the Immortal – Episode 6: Recap and Review
Dr. Stone Episode 19: Recap and Review
Tsukasa reviving Hyoga Season 1, Episode 19: To Modernity Senku plans to defeat Tsukasa's army with smartphones This episode begins with Tsukasa freeing Hyoga. According to some of his men, Tsukasa was looking for Hyoga. Tsukasa welcomes Hyoga to the new world. However, some of the men aren't impressed. Tsukasa tell them to fight him. … Continue reading Dr. Stone Episode 19: Recap and Review
Vinland Saga Episode 17: Recap & Review
Thorfinn enraged at the though of someone else killing Askeladd Season 1, Episode 17: Servant Thorkell finally gets his duel with Thorfinn When we last left Vinland Saga, the traitors surrounded Askeladd, Thorfinn, Bjorn and Canute, while Thorkell and his men approach. Askeladd tells the traitors that "all they need to do is line up … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 17: Recap & Review
My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 4: Recap and Review
Eri clutches to Izuku Season 4, Episode 4: Fighting FateCan All Might escape fate? Episode 4 of the fourth season of My Hero Academia, Fighting Fate, opens with Mirio and Izuku on patrol. Bubble Girl and Sir Nighteye are watching the target, so patrol is suppose to be easy. Mirio asks for Izuku's hero's name, … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 4 – Episode 4: Recap and Review
Fate Grand Order Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia Episode 5 :Recap and Review
Enkidu's joy at fighting Gilgamesh Season 1, Episode 5: Gilgamesh's Travels Enkidu and King Gilgamesh meet again King Gilgamesh shows up to give Ritsuka, Merlin, Mash and Ana their assignment personally. The mission, "survey the water quality of the Persian Gulf." Their basically expected to retrieve seawater. Merlin and Ana remain behind, but Gilgamesh tags … Continue reading Fate Grand Order Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia Episode 5 :Recap and Review
The Top Ten highest grossing anime or manga media franchises (Part 2)
5. Gundam - $26 Billion Gundam is one of the most storied anime series. The franchised originated in 1979 with Mobile Suit Gundam. A series that defined the "real robot" mecha genre. Gundam has spawned television series, OVA's, films, manga, novels, video games and Gunpla (model robots). Gunpla is 90 percent of the Japanese character … Continue reading The Top Ten highest grossing anime or manga media franchises (Part 2)
Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 15: Recap and Review
Sho Kusakabe learning about Shinra's Adolla Link Season 1, Episode 15: The Blacksmith's DreamVulcan's dream to return the animals to life Episode 15 of Enen no Shouboutai, begins with Yona and Arrow, Knights of the Ashen Flame debriefing Sho Kusakabe on Shinra. They inform him that Haran has been "martyred." Arrow notes that Shinra's Adolla … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 15: Recap and Review
The Top Ten highest grossing anime or manga media franchises (Part 1)
10. Neon Genesis Evangelion - $16.3 Billion Neon Genesis Evangelion was created in 1994 by Hideaki Anno and Gainax. An apocalyptic mecha series that focused on the military organization NERV as they fight beings called Angels, to save humanity. Primarily an anime series, Evangelion has expanded to include, merchandising, karaoke, music, manga and Pachinko. It's … Continue reading The Top Ten highest grossing anime or manga media franchises (Part 1)
Blade of the Immortal – Episode 5: Recap and Review
Eiku's torso being pinned to a tree Season 1, Episode 5: Act Five - Song of the Bugs What's the value of immortality? While at an inn resting, Manji encounters Eiku Shizuma. Disguised as a monk, he offers to help Manji find Anotsu. Eiku claims he's unarmed, but Manji claims that he(Eiku) killed more than … Continue reading Blade of the Immortal – Episode 5: Recap and Review
Dr. Stone Episode 18: Recap and Review
Tsukasa giving Gen orders Season 1, Episode 18: Stone WarsSenku outsmarts Hyoga, while Gen chooses sides In Episode 18 of Dr. Stone, The Kingdom of Science and the Kingdom of Might got to war. At the end of episode 17, Gen informed the village that Tsukasa and his army were coming. Senku is excited. However, … Continue reading Dr. Stone Episode 18: Recap and Review
Vinland Saga Episode 16: Recap & Review
Thorkell excited to kill Season 1, Episode 16: History of BeastsAskeladd deals with betrayal In Vinland Saga Episode 16, Askeladd tells Prince Canute that Ragnar died fighting the English. Askeladd wanted to kill Ragnar to help strengthen Canute's resolve, but he also felt that Ragnar got in his way. Bjorn thinks that Canute's "weakness" makes … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 16: Recap & Review
Blade of the Immortal – Episode 4: Recap and Review
Kagehisa realizing who Rin is Season 1, Episode 4: Act Four - Rin at OddsKagehisa and Rin have a good conversation As a child, Makie rescued Kagehisa Anotsu from a pack of dogs. His grandfather, Saburo Anotsu attempted to kill her. However, he decides that would instead tie her to a tree. If she falls … Continue reading Blade of the Immortal – Episode 4: Recap and Review
Kabukichou Sherlock Episode 3: Recap and Review
John Watson at the birthday party Season 1, Episode 3: Keep It In The Family Sherlock unravels who framed a lawyer While conducting an autopsy of a woman, John Watson, discovered a "sticker." However, Six months after he learns that it was a miniaturized transmitter. He tells his boss. Afterward, he notices some strange events … Continue reading Kabukichou Sherlock Episode 3: Recap and Review
Fate Grand Order Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia Episode 4 :Recap and Review
The jungle Goddess, Jaguarman Welcome to the JungleRitsuka has to make a choice It's been a month since they're arrived. Mash and Ritsuka continue to do hard labor to appease King Gilgamesh. While walking home from work, Fou notices a man in an alley. Ritsuka offers the man food. However, he responds that "compassion without … Continue reading Fate Grand Order Zettai Majuu Sensen Babylonia Episode 4 :Recap and Review
Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 14: Recap and Review
Shinra saves Benimaru Season 1, Episode 14: For Whom The Flame Burn Benimaru battles to save his town As the civilians continue to bicker, Benimaru implores Konro to talk to the people. He believes that the town would listen to him. However, Konro doesn't think that he's the one to do it. Konro tells him … Continue reading Enen no Shouboutai Season 1, Episode 14: Recap and Review
Vinland Saga Episode 15: Recap & Review
Askeladd learning the Kings plot Season 1, Episode 15: After YuleThe father, son, and holy spirit Episode 15 of Vinland Saga begins with Thorkell. One of his men tells him that the nobility wants to end the war. They're even willing surrender the throne. King Sweyn will be recognized as the "Bretwalda" at the next … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 15: Recap & Review
The Ten Best Anime and Manga Power Systems (Part 2)
5. The Seven Deadly Sins - Powers In the Seven Deadly Sins series, is simply called "powers." How these powers are invoked are unknown. The source of one's powers are their "will, beliefs, and their experience." Powers can be inherited and gained by research or experimentation." These powers are altered by the emotions of the … Continue reading The Ten Best Anime and Manga Power Systems (Part 2)