Author: Jiraiyan

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One Piece Episode 1126: “Looming Despair! Admiral Kizaru’s Depressing Mission”

The day before, Kuma climbed the Red Line and made it to Mary Geoise. Soldiers tried to stop him, but he kept fighting. Then Sakazuki showed up and attacked, calling him a threat. Kuma was forced to retreat under Sakazuki’s assault. While watching him leave, Sakazuki remembered Bonney, who never believed Kuma willingly became a … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1126: “Looming Despair! Admiral Kizaru’s Depressing Mission” →

Fire Force Season 3, Episode 4: “Golden Secret”

Fire Force Season 3, Episode 4, "Golden Secret", centers on Company 8's battle against the White Clad's. Without, Arthur and Shinra, they're in a more difficult battle. The White-Clad Destroyer, Gold is a bad match up for Lieutenant Hinawa and Maki. However, Dr. Licht and Vulcan's analyst is paramount. Licht can give them all the … Continue reading Fire Force Season 3, Episode 4: “Golden Secret” →

One Piece Episode 1125: “A Clash of Two Men’s Determination! Kizaru and Sentomaru”

Kizaru attacks Sentomaru, who struggles to hold his own. As soon as the vice admirals see Kizaru land on Egghead, they order the fleet to push toward shore. The Sea Beast Weapons try to sink the ships, but the vice admirals fight back hard—taking out a bunch of them—then move on to the Pacifistas on … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1125: “A Clash of Two Men’s Determination! Kizaru and Sentomaru” →

Fire Force Season 3, Episode 3: “Incarnation of flame”

Shinra and Joker encounter Captain Burns who informs them of Obi's intended fate. Shinra is shocked. Burns explains that he has given himself to his "God". Captain Burns has accepted that many will be sacrificed for the will of the Evangelist. When Captain Burns reveals Obi chained to a cross, he challenges Shinra. Enrages, Shinra … Continue reading Fire Force Season 3, Episode 3: “Incarnation of flame” →

One Piece Episode 1124: “Completely Surrounded! The Operation to Escape Egghead”

Luffy uses York’s Den Den Mushi to talk to the Five Elders and tries to make a deal—he’ll spare York if they let him leave Egghead with Vegapunk. The call gets cut short by Robin when Luffy almost slips up and mentions the crew has injuries. Afterward, the Straw Hats send food down to the … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1124: “Completely Surrounded! The Operation to Escape Egghead” →

Fire Force Season 3, Episode 2: “Prisoner”

Fire Force Season 3, Episode 2: "Prisoner", reintroduces Joker to the series. Along with Viktor Licht, Joker was initially presented as a villain. He became disillusioned with the church's teachings after experiencing an Adolla Link that cause him to lose his eye. As I mentioned in the previous review, the 8th Company was going to … Continue reading Fire Force Season 3, Episode 2: “Prisoner” →

One Piece Episode 1123: “The World Shakes! The Straw Hats’ Hostage Situation”

The people on Dawn Island discuss Luffy and Garp, particularly, Garp's disappearance. In the newspaper, Garp has been officially announced dead. Dadan reacts tearfully. Suddenly, a massive earthquake shakes the entire world specifically, Loguetown, Kano Country, Rakesh, the Twin Cape, Water 7, Wano Country, Impel Down, and Mary Geoise. The cause is the destruction of … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1123: “The World Shakes! The Straw Hats’ Hostage Situation” →

900th Post Special Feature: “Top 9 tips from 900 posts”

When I started this blog back in 2013, I was certain no one would read anything I wrote. I always had a love hate relationship with writing. What I realized in 2013 was that the content I was writing was actually the issue. I liked writing. I just didn't like what I wrote. In college, … Continue reading 900th Post Special Feature: “Top 9 tips from 900 posts” →

To Be Hero X – Episode 1

To Be Hero X is a Chinese donghua created by Li Haolin. In this world, heroes get their powers from the "trust" of the people. If people believe a man can fly, he will. But if that trust disappears, so do the powers. Heroes are ranked based on something called "Trust Value"—basically a score that … Continue reading To Be Hero X – Episode 1 →

Fire Force Season 3, Episode 1: Indomitable Resolve

Fire Force's second season was released almost 5 years ago. As a result, Fire Force Season 3 Episode 1 is mostly a recap episode. It's necessary considering the large gap between the seasons. For those who don't know or have forgotten, Fire Force is a story’s set in a post-apocalyptic world now known as the … Continue reading Fire Force Season 3, Episode 1: Indomitable Resolve →

Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 13 (Finale) 

The remaining hunter are ordered to return to Jeju Island but are understandably afraid. At the cave, Jinwoo uses the shadow of Byung-Gu to heal Hunter Cha. There is some question on the ethics of summoning Byung-Gu especially because he's human. Jinwoo uses his shadow ability without the consent of the others. I think some … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 13 (Finale)  →

Sakamoto Days Episode 11 Review: Casino Battle (Finale)

The crew are tasked with facing Wutang in high stakes battle to learn who issued Sakamoto's bounty. They need to win more chips that their opponent in the time limit. They split the chips among themselves, Sakamoto gets 1,500, Shin and Lu each get $1,000. Sakamoto and Wutang compare the differences between assassins and triad, … Continue reading Sakamoto Days Episode 11 Review: Casino Battle (Finale) →

Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 12

Jinwoo appears with his shadow army. Outside the footage of the fight is cut off. Jinwoo uses his potions to heal the remaining fighters, however, Chae-In cannot be heal due to the severity of her injuries. The shadows are able to mostly handle the massive horde of ants. Jinwoo prepares to create another exit but … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 12 →

Sakamoto Days Episode 10 Review: Bathhouse Roughhouse

After the events of the last episode, the team needs some rest. They decide to head to a bathhouse for relaxation. The bored clerk recognizes Sakamoto from his wanted photo. He's an assassin but not a very good one. He decides to make a name for himself by killing Sakamoto. The clerk has rigged the … Continue reading Sakamoto Days Episode 10 Review: Bathhouse Roughhouse →

Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 11

The S-Ranked Hunters first dominate against the hordes of ants. Working in tandem with each other to kill them. The Hunters outside are slaughtered, however, being decapitated by the ant king. Inside the cave, the other S-Ranked Hunters face a large white ant, the Ant Queen, that's surrounded by the a massive number of smaller … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 11 →

Sakamoto Days Episode 09 Review: All Aboard

In Sakamoto Days episode 09, Shin and Heisuke team up against Seba, while Sakamoto faces Kashima. Seba initially finds Heisuke to be weird. Normally, snipers want to be hidden. Not Heisuke though. With his ability to ricochet shots, he doesn't need to. Seba makes clever use of his invisible suit, using it not just to … Continue reading Sakamoto Days Episode 09 Review: All Aboard →

Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 10

Training matches between allies is common in anime. It's a way to see our heroes compete against each other without the fear of death. The fights between hunters are brief, but we some glimpses of each of the hunters skills. Baek notices that Atsushi isn’t much of a fighter. He figures Goto is using his … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 10 →

Sakamoto Days Episode 08 Review: Sakamoto’s vs. the Lab 

Sakamoto Days Episode 08 reveals how Shin got his powers. According to Asakura, "Shin was just a regular little boy in his childhood; rambunctious, stubborn, and energetic". Then he drank some green contents from a tube and apparently gained his powers. However, the labs couldn't replicate the effect or cure it with an antidote so … Continue reading Sakamoto Days Episode 08 Review: Sakamoto’s vs. the Lab  →

Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 9

Jinwoo finally crafts the Elixir of Life, healing his mother. Curing his mother was the main reason he became a hunter. It's rare that a character reaches his main goal so quickly. Still, there are other threats on the horizon that the series has teasing, so I would imagine that he would shift his focus. … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 2, Episode 9 →

Sakamoto Days Episode 07 Review: Jurassic Bastard

Shin and Lu bicker over his abilities and how she's uncomfortable around him. Shin leaves. Suddenly, four men wearing hazmat suits appear and kidnap Lu thinking she must be Shin based only on the fact that her apron has his name tag. While they drive away in a van, we learn that Shin was the … Continue reading Sakamoto Days Episode 07 Review: Jurassic Bastard →