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Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 6: “The Strongest of the Demon Slayer Corps”

Upon arriving at the training grounds, Zenitsu and Tanjiro listen to Gyomei emphasize the importance of their body's core, especially their lower body. He explains that by stabilizing themselves with a firm foundation, both their attack accuracy and defense will improve. Training starts with them immersing themselves under the waterfall, where they watch two trainees … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 6: “The Strongest of the Demon Slayer Corps” →

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 6: “Division”

Before Class 1-A heads out from U.A., All Might, Naomasa, and Nezu gather the students to reveal their plan to deceive All For One. They remind the class that it's unlikely they'll be tracked during their search. This actually plays to their advantage, as it gives them a chance to draw All For One out … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 6: “Division” →

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 9 Recap: “Raid on Tachikawa Base”

At the end of the last episode another Kaiju/human hybrid appeared on the back of a flying dragon like Kaiju. It sends the remaining Kaiju hurling down towards Tachikawa Base like meteors. The Defense Force is alerted to the raid after massive explosions. Vice Captain Hoshina takes over as Mina is away from the base. … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8 Episode 9 Recap: “Raid on Tachikawa Base” →

One Piece Episode 1108 Recap and Review: “Incomprehensible! The Seraphim’s Rebellion”

At the start of One Piece Episode 1108, S-Snake turns York into a stone statue and proceeds to knock he over and target Pythagoras, Lilith, Franky, and Usopp. York orders her to stop but the Seraphim isn't responding to her commands. S-Snake fires a laser beam at the fleeing crew. Elsewhere, S-Bear fires a laser … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1108 Recap and Review: “Incomprehensible! The Seraphim’s Rebellion” →

Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 5: ” I Even Ate Demons”

In Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 5, the next Hashira for Tanjiro to train under is Mitsuri, the Love Hashira. She takes him inside, mentioning she'll brew black tea and make pancakes. She insists he puts butter on them, but Tanjiro, confused, barely recognizes black tea and has no idea what butter and pancakes are. … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 5: ” I Even Ate Demons” →

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 5: “Let You Down”

Himiko Toga visits her old, abandoned family home, now covered in graffiti demonizing her and her family. Memories flood back of being called creepy, being told she could never be accepted, and urged to restrain herself. She steps into her old bedroom, recalling how she used to dream of being a bird or her friend … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 5: “Let You Down” →

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 8 Recap: “Welcome to the Defense Force”

Vice Captain Soshiro Hoshina prepares to attack Kafka (Kaiju No. 8). Kafka doesn't know what to do. he won't fight the Captain but if he doesn't put in an effort he'll be killed. Suddenly, Hoshina cut through his shoulder. Using his speed Hoshina overwhelms Kafka. However, he's able to cut deep enough to see Kafka's … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8 Episode 8 Recap: “Welcome to the Defense Force” →

One Piece Episode 1107 Recap and Review: ” A Shudder! The Evil Hand Creeping Up on the Laboratory”

Bonney watches as her father begs for help. In his memory he's alone in a field, crying and badly injured. Bonney tries to console him. However, several shadowy figures appear and violently recapture Kuma. He begs for death as the shadowy figure begin hitting him with clubs. It's quiet a heartbreaking and brutal scene. In … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1107 Recap and Review: ” A Shudder! The Evil Hand Creeping Up on the Laboratory” →

Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 4: “To Bring a Smile to One’s Face”

Tanjiro continues to go from Hashira to Hashira hoping to learn from them, his next stop was Muichiro Tokito. I got to be honest, I've been underwhelmed with this season so far. They have been teasing us with the Hashira since the first episode, particularly, Sanemi Shinazugawa and Obanai Iguro. The training is okay but … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 4: “To Bring a Smile to One’s Face” →

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 4: “The Story of How We All Became Heroes”

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 4 opens with the interrogation of Yuga and his parents. Despite Deku's confidence in Yuga, Naomasa Tsukauchi is so trusting. He makes a good point that he could be "booby-trapped," like Lady Nagant was. Yuga needs to be examined for everyone's safety including his own. Naomasa interrogates his parents, … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 4: “The Story of How We All Became Heroes” →

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7 Recap: “Kaiju No. 9”

When we left the last episode of Kaiju No. 8, Reno and Iharu encounter the powerful humanoid Kaiju No. 9. The humanoid Kaiju targets Iharu's heart and pierces a hole through his chest. However, Kaiju No. 9 claims he not "accurate," in his human form and misses the vital organ. As Iharu screams in agony, … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7 Recap: “Kaiju No. 9” →

One Piece Episode 1106 Recap and Review: “Trouble Occurs! Seek Dr. Vegapunk!”

In One Piece episode 1106, Sentomaru recovers while sending Pacifista MK-3 after World Government agents, Bonney explores her fathers memories, and Dr. Vegapunk goes missing. The Pacifista Government agents try to destroy Dr. Vegapunk's means of escape but are quickly overwhelmed by the Pacifista's. These upgraded models are superior than the ones we were original … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1106 Recap and Review: “Trouble Occurs! Seek Dr. Vegapunk!” →

Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 3: “Fully Recovered Tanjiro Joins the Hashira Training!”

In Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 3, Tanjiro finally recovers and begins his training against Tengen. Meanwhile, a new demon may have appeared. In the mountains, as the trainees navigate a long trail, Tengen pushes them to move faster with the sun setting. He confronts one trainee, pinning him with his shinai and demanding he … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 3: “Fully Recovered Tanjiro Joins the Hashira Training!” →

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 3: “Villain”

Tomura is in agony as his Quirks continue to destroy themselves. All For One tells him to calm down, pointing out that their Quirk Factors are damaged and need time to heal. Despite this, "Tomura" keeps shouting obscenities, declaring that as long as people remember All Might, he'll never find peace. All For One notes … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 3: “Villain” →

Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6 Recap: “Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak”

In episode 5 of Kaiju No. 8, Kafka continued to struggle. He made some progress but it was minimal. He and the other recruits continued to bond as they learned about each other. At the end of the episode, alarms go off and Soshiro Hoshina informs Kafka that he's going on his first mission. This … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8 Episode 6 Recap: “Sagamihara Neutralization Operation at Daybreak” →

One Piece Episode 1105 Recap and Review: “A Beautiful Act of Treason! The Spy, Stussy”

Stussy reveals herself as Vegapunk's spy, having infiltrated CP0 for the past twenty years. Despite her efforts, she is unable to stop the Seraphim from destroying the laboratory due to her lack of authority to override Lucci's orders. Zoro begins fighting S-Hawk, recognizing it as the Seraphim modeled after Mihawk from its eyes. Edison tries … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1105 Recap and Review: “A Beautiful Act of Treason! The Spy, Stussy” →

Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 2: “Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka’s Pain”

Giyu Tomioka has always been a mysterious character. He was the first Demon Slayer and Hashira we saw, but since saving Tanjiro and Nezuko, we haven't seen much of him. In the first episode of the season, Giyu got into an argument with the other Hashira as he claims that "he's not like them." In … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 2: “Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka’s Pain” →

My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 2: “State-of-the-Art Hypersonic Intercontinental Cruise”

In the past, a young Star and Stripe hangs out with her fellow soldiers, lamenting the limitations of how strong New Order can make her. She wonders if it's because she’s just a girl, but her partners reassure her that it’s simply the nature of her Quirk. They tell her to rely on them for … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 2: “State-of-the-Art Hypersonic Intercontinental Cruise” →

Kaiju No.8 Episode 5 Recap: “Joining Up!”

Kafka is admitted into the Defense Force, along with all the expected elites candidates. Many of the higher ups were going to eliminate Kafka from the force. Soshiro Hoshina speaks up for him. He wants to bring Kafka into his platoon as a cadet and give him more training. Mina gives a commencement speech. It … Continue reading Kaiju No.8 Episode 5 Recap: “Joining Up!” →

One Piece Episode 1104 Recap and Review: “A Desperate Situation! The Seraphim’s All-out Attack!”

Upon entering the room, Bonney discovers a large glowing paw. Vegapunk recalls creating it, knowing Kuma's abilities allowed him to store pain in paws. He speculated that memories could be stored similarly. Before becoming a cyborg and losing his free will, Kuma managed to store his memories in the paw. In the present, Vegapunk tries … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1104 Recap and Review: “A Desperate Situation! The Seraphim’s All-out Attack!” →