The Steel-Fanged Lycan attacks, Sung does some acrobatic dodging. Then he lands a hit on the beast. His stats appeared to have increased, resulting in greater strength. However, the Lycan is still stronger than he is. As a result, his attacks don't do damage. Sung retrieves a sword from his inventory and splits that Lycan … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 1, Episode 4 Review
We are introduced to the character Hinao, she explains the Japanese system of katanas. It's legal to possess them for "self-defense." but they're not enough. Apparently, this is where sorcerers like the Hishaku come in. They provide additional protection mainly for criminal leaders like the Yakuza. Three years prior, Shiba entered her shop to inform … Continue reading New Allies and Enemies Emerge in Kagurabachi Chapter 3
Coco is still learning how the magically world works. She's intrigued by the magically toilets that disappears human wastes. The magical washrooms appear to be mostly found in homes in the cities. Coco asks Tetia to tell her more about them but she's too busy. She does offer to give Coco a book that will … Continue reading Beyond the Witch’s Hat:ย A Glimpse into Chapter 3’s Enchanting World
The young woman from the previous episode is called Lilith and she's one of Vegapunk's "satellites." According to her she represents Vegapunk's "evil," and attempts to rob the Strawhat's. By surrounding the Thousand Sunny with Sea Beast Weapons, she's stopped by Vegapunk's satellite and embodiment of his "good," Shaka. He warns Lilith. Both Zoro and … Continue reading One Piece 1091 Review: Everything You Need to Know About the Latest Chapter!
Sung awakens fully healed. Was it a dream? Woo Jinchul, the manager if the Hunter's Association Surveillance Team, appears with his associate Kang Taeshik. Sung asks about Joohee and Mr. Song. While alive, Song Chiyul permanently lost his arm and may need to retire. Lee Joohee is suffering from the psychological cost of witnessing the … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 1, Episode 3 Review
I generally skip anime OP's, but every once in awhile I'll watch one. The song is often what catches my attention. However, the animation quality is important as well. I prefer if the OP uses new content, rather than reanimating an old scene. However, if the scenes are from episodes or movies not yet released … Continue reading My Top 10 Favorite Anime OP’s
Shiba unties the victim, then he and Chihiro questioned the Yakuza boss about the Hishaku. Apparently, they first emerged four years prior and they engage in "small scale witchcraft." When the Yakuza boss tries to tell Chihiro what he knows about the Hishaku his head and body explode after branches rip through him. Shiba uses … Continue reading Kagurabachi Chapter 2 Review: Unbreakable Bonds and Unquenchable Thirst for Revenge
Coco and Qifrey arrive at his atelier, a place where Coco will study magic. Qifrey tells Coco that there will be "sometime," before she can return home and see her mother. Coco cries, realizing that she ended up abandoning her mother despite promising not to. Qifrey tries to comfort her, telling her that she should … Continue reading Witch Hat Atelier Chapter 2 Review: Worldbuilding, Character Growth, & A Secret Plot
Jinbe is able to evade the giant mecha shark, however, Chopper, Luffy, and Bonney fall into sea. Jinbe tells Franky to take over the helm and he jumps in after them. Franky uses the Sunny's "Rabbit Screw," ability to try to speed away from the shark and rescue the others but they're hit by a … Continue reading Jinbei Takes the Helm! One Piece 1090 Review, Hold On!ย
The hunters begins to panic after the carnage that they witnessed. Sung Jinwoo assume if they don't move then the statues don't won't attack. Mr. Song loses his arm. Unfortunately, Joohee is too fragile to help him. They try to figure out the meaning of the Commandments of the Cartenon Temple: "First, revere God, Second, … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 1, Episode 2 Review
In the first volume of Four Knights of the Apocalypse, we were introduced to Percival, the child of Holy Knight Ironside. Percival begins his journey after the death of his beloved grandfather, Varghese. In chapter five, Percival is told of the prophecy, he's one of the four Holy Knights destined to "bring destruction to the world," … Continue reading Four Knights of the Apocalypse Volume 2, Recap and Review:
Kagurabachi is a manga written and illustrated by Takeru Hokazono. Chihiro is a young man training under his famous blacksmith father, Kunishige Rokuhira. The two are polar opposites with Chihiro being the serious one and his father being goofy. Unfortunately, Kunishige is tragically killed, sending Chihiro to seek vengeance. Kunishige Rokuhira is a world renowned … Continue reading Best New Shonen Manga 2024? Kagurabachi Chapter 1 Review
Chapter 1 of Witch Hat Atelier begins by asking "are athletes athletes from the moment they're born . . . and what about witches." Our main protagonists is Coco. A young girl, Coco is in enthralled by magic. A magic that flows through the world. She dreams of the being a witch, but is saddened … Continue reading Witch Hat Atelier Chapter 1: Recap and Review
The Straw Hats reflect on Luffy's dream of becoming the King of the Pirates with excitement. The conversation shifts to locating the final Road Poneglyph. Robin warns them that no one has found it in their time and they have no clues. Meanwhile, the Marines intercept Sabo's call to the Revolutionary Army. The Five Elders … Continue reading Shocking Secrets Revealed! One Piece Episode 1089 Review
Solo Leveling is an anime adapted from the manhwa written by Chu-Gong. In the series, hunters battle monsters to protect humanity. Hunters are ranked from E to S depending on their magical abilities. Hunters aren't able to increase their power level after they "awaken," their power. The main character Sung Jinwoo, had been nicknamed "The … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 1, Episode 1 Review
Chapter 1 - The Boy's Departure After the end of The Seven Deadly Sins, the series author Nakaba Suzuki announced the sequel series, Four Knights of the Apocalypse. This series focuses on Percival. Chapter 1, The Boy Sets Out on Adventure, opens with 16 years old Percival chasing down a "roc bird." The giant, bluish … Continue reading Four Knights of the Apocalypse (Volume 1)
Burn the Witchย is an anime and manga series from Tite Kubo. The one-shot was so popular that Shueisha's wanted to create a movie from it. Theย Burn the Witch film is based on the limited four-chapter series. In other regions the film was broken up into three episodes. If you read the manga, then the content … Continue reading Burn the Witch Episode 1 – 3: Recap and Review
Momo gets revenge on her alien captors in chapter 1 of Dandadan. Chapter 1 - That's How Love Starts, Ya Know? I was first drawn to Dandadan when I stumbled upon the creator's artwork on Twitter. I judge manga series based on their art style first. So I quickly translated Japanese, desperately seeking the name … Continue reading Dandadan Volume 1: a weird occult action sex comedy
Sakamoto Days, a manga series by Yuuto Suzuki, tells the story of Taro Sakamoto, a now retired hitman. Each chapter is one "Day" in the life of Sakamoto. After falling in love, Sakamoto retired, gained weight, and began running a convenience store. When a former employee, the clairvoyant Shin appears, Sakamoto's is dragged backed into … Continue reading Sakamoto Days, Manga Volume 1 Review: A legendary hitman retires
The final episode of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, "The Shibuya Incident - Gate Closed," ends the epic arc with the return of fan favorite Yuta. As the Jujutsu World falls to chaos as Gojo remains sealed and Yuji is sentenced to death. Yuki Tsukumo and Geto debate the future of humanity, Yuki believes that humans … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 23: As The Shibuya Incident Ends, Chaos erupts
