Fullmetal Alchemist – The Sacred Star of Milos is an animated move adapted from the manga and the “second anime movie“ from the Full Metal Alchemist series. It’s based after the evens of Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood. Basically the Elric brothers find themselves in conundrum. After they have a brief altercation with an escaped convict named Melvin … Continue reading Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos Review
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Mob Psycho 100 S2 Episode 8 Review – Even Then ~Continue Forward~
Young Mob crying To say this episode has a dramatic shift in tone is an understatement. This episode begins with Mob's family in a park (when he was a child), enjoying a picnic. Mob falls, hurting himself and begins to cry releasing his powers. It's both a contrast to the heart wrenching ending and a … Continue reading Mob Psycho 100 S2 Episode 8 Review – Even Then ~Continue Forward~
What I look for in anime and manga (Updated)
Six years ago (when no one read this blog) I wrote about what I looked for when choosing anime and manga series to follow. The content is still relevant and now that I reach a larger audience I would like to know what you guys think. Every anime fan has their own criteria for what … Continue reading What I look for in anime and manga (Updated)
Dororo Episode 8 Review – The Story of Saru
Saru Nokosaregumo the forsaken cloud A dark cloud arrives over a village pouring "ashe rain," a villager suggest they prepare a bride for sacrifice. It's called Nokosaregumo, a massive flying centipede demon that has tormenting the village. It would kill the entire village. At some point the villagers decided to sacrifice a "bride." Once it … Continue reading Dororo Episode 8 Review – The Story of Saru
The Promised Neverland Episode Review – 011145
Krone showing her tattoo Krone exposes her own intentions regarding Isabella, the fact that she was once a child for harvest like them, the system in which only girls are permitted to survive to adulthood and how the transmitter in an adult's body work. Krone exposes a lot in this moment. She admits her desire … Continue reading The Promised Neverland Episode Review – 011145
Mob Psycho 100 S2 -7 Review – Cornered ~True Identity~
Reigen being humiliated Reigen gets humiliated In the last episode, Jodo Kirin plotted to embarrass Reigen. They bring out a possessed child. The show takes a commercial break. Jodo uses this opportunity to manipulate Reigen into going first. He plays on his vanity, by offering the "spotlight," to Reigen. He also "allows" Reigen to hear … Continue reading Mob Psycho 100 S2 -7 Review – Cornered ~True Identity~
Dororo Episode 7 Review – The Story of the Jorogumo Silk Spider
Dororo tickling Hyakkimaru Dororo encounter a spider demon in the process of eating a man that seem infatuated with her. Hyakkimaru fights it off. However, she escapes when she webs Hyakkimaru to a tree. It turns out that the spider demon has been kidnapping the villagers. The demon wraps herself in a cocoon of web … Continue reading Dororo Episode 7 Review – The Story of the Jorogumo Silk Spider
The Promised Neverland Episode Review – 311045
Don stealing the key Check the outside The cliffhanger from last week quickly deflates as Phil turns out to be the one entering the room that Don and Gilda are snooping in. As the children determine their plans to escape, the outside is what remains a complete mystery. The trio collectively decide that they need … Continue reading The Promised Neverland Episode Review – 311045
Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 Episode 6 – Poor, Lonely, Whitey
Mob accomplishes 35 push ups The magnificent previous episode of Mob Psycho 100, was likely going to set this one up for failure. This episode opens with Reigen seemingly getting fired and renting a small apartment four years ago. In the present Mob accomplishes a new feat, 35 push ups. It's a new record for … Continue reading Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 Episode 6 – Poor, Lonely, Whitey
Dororo Episode 6 Review – The Story of the Moriko Song, Part 2
Dreams of Rice Paddies After the last episode I can't say that I'm hopeful that this on will be happier. Dororo leaves Mio stunned at what he just witnessed. He quickly runs into Hyakkimaru and the Old Priest as they return from their battle against the demon. Mio returns with food for the children, she … Continue reading Dororo Episode 6 Review – The Story of the Moriko Song, Part 2
The top ten Highest-grossing anime film franchises and film series
10. Naruto Total Worldwide box office gross: $147,064,005 Number of films: 11 Average of films: $13,369,455 Highest-grossing film: Boruto, Naruto the Movie ($39,500,00) 9. Yo-kai Total Worldwide box office gross: $159,151,900 Number of films: 4 Average of films: $39,787,975 Highest-grossing film: Yo-kai Watch: The Movie ($69,698,865) 8. Neon Genesis Evangelion Total Worldwide box office gross: $184,343,170 … Continue reading The top ten Highest-grossing anime film franchises and film series
The Promised Neverland Episode 5 Review – 301045
Ray looking menacing Ray's the spy I gotta be honest I though the series was just messing with us. However, it turns out that they were sincere. I turns out that Ray was indeed the spy. Of course things are always more complicated in this series. Ray claims that he "sold himself" for the purpose … Continue reading The Promised Neverland Episode 5 Review – 301045
Mob Psycho 100 Episode 05 – Discord Choices
Mob gives into his hate Oh. This episode is a glorious display of animation brilliance. If you been reading my blog for a while you should know my love of Sakuga animation. Mob Psycho has always been a top notch animation tour de force. However, certain episodes display this the best. I figured this episode … Continue reading Mob Psycho 100 Episode 05 – Discord Choices
Dororo Episode 5 Review: The Story of the Moriko Song
Hyakkimaru meets Mio Hyakkimaru is having trouble with his new found hearing. He's able to hear all the animals surrounding and it's overwhelming him. To Dororo it's quiet. It's remarkable that something that we assume would be great for Hyakkimaru, his hearing, turns out to be a bit of a burden. It made sense that … Continue reading Dororo Episode 5 Review: The Story of the Moriko Song
The Promised Neverland Episode 04 Review – 291045
Krone's "baby" Isabella threatens Krone In the last episode, Krone made it clear that she was coming for Isabella's head. In this episode Isabella turns the tables. She asks Krone how she feels about living here. Krone tells her that it's a "wonderful house," and all the children are well behaved. Isabella notes that Krone … Continue reading The Promised Neverland Episode 04 Review – 291045
Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 Episode 04 – Inside Evil Spirit Review
He never loses at Rock, Paper, Scissors Rock, Paper, Scissors Mob and Reigen get a new job offer from a rich business owner. They arrive to a room full of psychics. We are reintroduced to Shinra Banshomaru-san, introduced to his sinister boss, Jodo Kirin, Rising Sun Spiritual Union President. He seemed skeptical of Reigen or … Continue reading Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 Episode 04 – Inside Evil Spirit Review
Dororo Episode 04 Review – The Story of The Cursed Sword
Bloody Massacre The thirst of the sword The fourth episode of Dororo, The Story of the Curse Sword , starts with Hyakkimaru enjoying the rain. With his ability to feeling returning many mundane experiences must be profound. Dororo doesn't seem to be too impressed though. He talks to a woman that was praying for her brother … Continue reading Dororo Episode 04 Review – The Story of The Cursed Sword
The Promised Neverland Episode 3 Review – 181045
Krone's creepy "daughter" Wear are the tracking devices The Promised Neverland's third episode, 181045 introduces us to the character Krone. Before we get to learn about her the trio get together to discuss where their tracking devices might be. The most obvious question from the previous episode was the location of the tracking devices. Emma … Continue reading The Promised Neverland Episode 3 Review – 181045
Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 – Episode 3 Review – One Danger After Another Degeneration
Reigen afraid of Mob's answer Wanna get cursed Reigen entertains a client that wishes for him to curse someone. Reigen refuses to do so. However, the client is insistent and become agitated. To defuse the situation, Reigen creates a makeshift curse on paper for the man to carry around free of charge. Reigen claims that … Continue reading Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 – Episode 3 Review – One Danger After Another Degeneration
Dororo Episode 03 Review – The Story of Jukai
Dr. Jukai jumping off of a cliff Jukai the mass murderer The Story of Jukai reveals how Dr. Jukai came to learn and provide prosthetics. During war Jukai worked for the Shiba Clan, crucifying wounded enemies. Until his loved one is killed by a soldier. Traumatized, Jukai jumps into the sea. Years later Jukai becomes … Continue reading Dororo Episode 03 Review – The Story of Jukai