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One Piece Episode 1116 Recap and Review: “Let’s Go Get It! Buggy’s Big Declaration”

The Cross Guild flip the script on the Marines by offering bounties for killing them. Vice Admiral T-bone is the first causality. The Navy covers the cause of his death but it was a poor civilian. Marine Vice Admiral Tsuru reminds Sengoku that "other people ant money." The murder happened in the Pepe Kingdom, where … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1116 Recap and Review: “Let’s Go Get It! Buggy’s Big Declaration” →

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 13 Review: “A Chain of Events, Across the Ages”

Deku used the American Fleet to help escort him to the Flying Fortress, using his Blackwhip to sling himself between them. Bravo Leader tells him that they remained in Japan to help because "their gal," bet her life on Deku. As we saw at the end of the last episode, Deku smashes into Tomura. The … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 13 Review: “A Chain of Events, Across the Ages” →

One Piece Episode 1115 Recap and Review: “The Marines Surprised! Marine Headquarters’ Former Admiral, Kuzan”

One question has interested me regarding Kuzan joining the Blackbeard Pirates, why? Kuzan attacks Blackbeard's territory, angering the Yonko. They exchange short lived threats. Suddenly, they're drinking as Kuzan recounts his fight with Akainu. He reveals that his lost his leg after Akainu launch a "awful" attack on him. The discussing shifts to "the man … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1115 Recap and Review: “The Marines Surprised! Marine Headquarters’ Former Admiral, Kuzan” →

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 12: “Those Who Defend, Those Who Violate”

As Deku races towards the school, everyone stares in horror as Bakugo lays on the ground without a heartbeat. Tomura mocks the heroes as he asks "who's next." Using his "fingers," Tomura grabs Mirko. She laments that if she was only a little faster and "killed him back during the War, none of this would … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 12: “Those Who Defend, Those Who Violate” →

One Piece Episode 1114 Recap and Review: “For the Beloved Pupil – The Fist of Vice Admiral Garp!”

Monkey D. Garp has been one of the most interesting characters in One Piece. This is mainly due to his relationship to Ace and Luffy, which has caused him trouble and emotional difficulties as he's a Marine Vice Admiral, who's grandsons were pirates. While Garp often disappeared from the series, he's is a major figure. … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1114 Recap and Review: “For the Beloved Pupil – The Fist of Vice Admiral Garp!” →

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 11: “Light Fades to Rain”

Tomura and Great Explosion Murder God Dynamight take center stage as they fight in the U.A. Flying Fortress. Tomura takes the biggest shot Bakugo can produce. Bakugo is surprised how little his attack effected Tomura. He tells Bakugo that he'll use him as bait for Deku. The Big 3, Suneater, Nejire Chan, and Lemillion prepare … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 11: “Light Fades to Rain” →

One Piece Episode 1113 Recap and Review: “Run, Koby! A Desperate Escape Strategy!”

In One Piece Episode 1113, "Run, Koby! A Desperate Escape Strategy!", Persona helps Koby escape from Blackbeard's prison on Hachinosu. She was looking for her former Captain, Moria, who was captured by Blackbeard. In exchange for freeing him, Persona asks Koby to release all the other prisoners including Moria. One of Blackbeard's ten pirates captains, … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1113 Recap and Review: “Run, Koby! A Desperate Escape Strategy!” →

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 10: “Extras”

Endeavor lands on the ground after being impaled by All For One (AFO). He's ashamed he let AFO get to him and thinks that "everything he's had to deal with he's brought on himself." In the air, Hawks, Earphone Jack, and Tsukuyomi fight AFO, who continues to be dismissive of his opponents. He targets the … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 10: “Extras” →

One Piece Episode 1112 Recap and Review: “Clash! Shanks vs. Eustass Kid”

One Piece Episode 1112, "Clash! Shanks vs. Eustass Kid" sees the Yonko destroy one of the "Worst Generation," without much effort. Eustass Kid is an interesting character. He feels like a "good" guy due to the fact that he like most pirates are enemies of World Government, however, unlike Luffy that standard of goodness in … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1112 Recap and Review: “Clash! Shanks vs. Eustass Kid” →

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 9: “Endeavor”

Shoto has defeated Dabi, everyone rejoices at the win. They praise an exhausted Todoroki, they other students on the battlefield are inspired turning the tide. At the Jaku Hospital Ruins, in front of Gigantomachia's Detainment Facility, Pinky, Mt. Lady, Red Riot, and other U.A. Students. The Paranormal Liberation Front is surprised that the students have … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 9: “Endeavor” →

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 12 Recap: “Hibino Kafka”

Reno and Iharu discussing their limitations. The other members have decided that they are going to ask for clemency for Kafka. Captain Mina has been summoned and is asked to wait until Director General Isao Shinomiya continues to "evaluate," Kafka. In the last episode, Kafka lost control over himself, given in to the Kaiju within … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8 Episode 12 Recap: “Hibino Kafka” →

One Piece Episode 1111 Recap and Review: “The Second Ohara! The Mastermind’s Ambition!”

Sentomaru and Stussy discuss the governments intentions regarding Egghead Island. The mission of CP-0 is to kill Dr. Vegapunk and wait for Kizaru to arrive. Sentomaru warns that the government is treating this situation more seriously than they did in Ohara's. Due to the fact that Dr. Vegapunk has "inherited," Ohara's forbidden research and is … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1111 Recap and Review: “The Second Ohara! The Mastermind’s Ambition!” →

Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 8: “The Hashira Unite”

I have been complaining about this season of Demon Slayer. The Hashira Training arc is dull and I simply didn't care about it. This final episode makes up for the rest of the season. It featured everything that makes this series great. Kagaya and Muzan meet After all this time Muzan has finally meet his … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 8: “The Hashira Unite” →

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 8: “Two Flashfires”

At the police station, Doctor Kyudai Garaki observes the diminished number of guards and asks if the big day has finally arrived. He remarks to the lone officer that in preparation for this moment, they had sought out the "twisted raw material" born into the world—warped seeds worthy of being vessels. Eleven years ago at … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 8: “Two Flashfires” →

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11 Recap: “Kaiju No. 8 Captured”

Kafka is attached to a metal chair with his hands behind his back. His vital are being monitored for transformation but there's no sign. Kafka wonders what his fate will be. He recalls Kikoru's warning that he might be used for a special weapon. Mina enters the room to bring Kafka to HQ facilities. Before … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8 Episode 11 Recap: “Kaiju No. 8 Captured” →

One Piece Episode 1110 Recap and Review: “Survive! Deadly Combat with the Strongest Form of Humanity!”

In the Command Room, Luffy, Lucci, Zoro, and Kaku struggle to inflict lasting damage on S-Bear and S-Hawk. Zoro realizes that the two Seraphim resemble King the Conflagration from the Beasts Pirates. Shaka is surprised that Kaidou had a Lunarian in his crew, but Zoro explains that he didn't know King's exact nature. Shaka figures … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1110 Recap and Review: “Survive! Deadly Combat with the Strongest Form of Humanity!” →

Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 7: “Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima”

In the last episode of Demon Slayer, Nakime discovered the location of the Ubuyashiki Mansion. First, we get the sad history of Gyomei Himejima, Giyu spars with Sanemi, and Tanjiro completes his training. The tragic past of Gyomei Himejima After Tanjiro's training, Gyomei remembers his past in the orphanage. Gyomei reminisces about the orphans getting … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 7: “Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima” →

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 7: “Inflation”

The heroes cannot understand how Tomura is still able to transform his body while Phantom Thief is using Erasure. Tomura clarifies that it's simply his "growth." Like his hair or nails, his body must adapt to his ever-evolving Quirks, moving towards the next step of their superhuman society: Doctor Kyudai Garaki's Quirk Singularity. "Tomura" mocks … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 7: “Inflation” →

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 10 Recap: “Secret Revealed”

I was only a matter of time before Kafka was going to have to reveal his secret, in Kaiju No. 8 episode 10, he's forced to do just that. At the end of the last episode, Kaiju No. 10, appeared defeated only to transform into a much larger version of itself. Despite it's large stature, … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8 Episode 10 Recap: “Secret Revealed” →

One Piece Episode 1109 Recap and Review: “A Tough Decision! An Unusual United Front!”

This episode could largely be seen as being in two parts. Zoro, Luffy, Lucci, and Kaku face off against S-Hawk and S-Bear and the Red Hair Pirates vs the Kid Pirates. Most of the first part of the episode is an action packed, epic fight with glorious animation. Zoro and Luffy are overwhelmed by S-Hawk, … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1109 Recap and Review: “A Tough Decision! An Unusual United Front!” →