Megumi let's loose The Origin of Obedience, Part 2 Jujutsu Kaisen’s final arc of the season is fleshing out Megumi Fushiguro’s character. Megumi and Nobara are underdeveloped compared to Yuji. As we head towards the last episode, the trio realize that they’re in the presence of another Sukuna finger. Unfortunately, so are the newly resurrected … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 23: Recap and Review
My Top 5 Demon Slaying Anime
Demon slaying is common in pop culture. They come in several varieties. The hunter who kills demons for revenge. The “chosen one,” who is born to kill demons, or the half demon that a target for full fledge demons. Family raises some demon slayers to fight demons. Specifically, demon slayers are common in anime and … Continue reading My Top 5 Demon Slaying Anime
Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 13: Recap and Review
Children of the Forest (Mori no Kora) I have to be honest at this point in Attack on Titan I do not know who to root for. The hatred between Eldians and Marley’s is getting confusing. I can’t keep track of who’s an Eldian, who’s a Marlyean, who’s a Marlyean who betrayed Marley, and half … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 13: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 21: Recap and Review
Completion (Kansui) After the epic action from the last few episodes, we should expect Jujutsu Kaisen to take a break from the intensity. Jujutsu Kaisen episode 21 concludes the Kyoto Goodwill Evert. Haruta Shigemo regrets his failure. He notes Hanami was “working too hard.” The special grade curse spirit collapses with a massive hole in its body. Hanami doesn’t seem like … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 21: Recap and Review
Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 12: Recap and Review
Dot Pyxis suggests giving up Guides Attack on Titan season 4, episode 12, “Guides” introduces the emergence of the Jaegerists. They accuse the Paradis Military using Eren to “cling to power.” As the public turns on the military, protesters demand Eren’s freedom. Dot Pyxis and Yelena have a discussion when she admits she encouraged Eren … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 12: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 20: Recap and Review
Nonstandard (Kikaku-gai) The battle between Aoi Todo, Yuji, and Hanami continues in episode 20 of Jujutsu Kaisen. The two best friends rush the special grade, cursed spirit. Hanami grabs Todo with one of its roots, flinging him towards a series of spikes it created. Aoi uses his Innate Technique: Boogie Woogie. He switches places with Hanami. … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 20: Recap and Review
Attack on Titan Episode 11: Recap and Review
Deceiver Attack on Titan episode 11 opens with the prison escape of Gabi Braun and Falco Grice. Fearing being killed, Gabi plans the escape. She pretends to be ill and bashes the guard in the head with a brick. Falco doubts they can escape at all. Gabi responds that death would only await them if … Continue reading Attack on Titan Episode 11: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 19: Recap and Review
Episode 19 - 'Black Flash (Kokusen)' Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 19, Black Flash, opens with Megumi, Toge, and Noritoshi fleeing from Hanami. Toge uses his cursed speech to stop Hanami in its tracks. Noritoshi then uses his Blood Manipulation: Convergence - Piercing Blood. It does mild damage, but Hanami heals. The most vulnerable place on Hanami’s … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 19: Recap and Review
Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 10: Recap and Review
Episode 10 - ‘A Sound Argument’ In Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 10, Zeke introduces Eren and the Scout Regiment to Kiyomi Azumabito. She’s an ambassador from Hizuru, a small nation from part of the Orient (East Sea). They’re known for their engineering skills, creating advance weaponry and aircraft. When Kiyomi meets the Scouts, … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 10: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 18: Recap and Review
Hanami aims to fight for mother Earth by killing humanity Episode 18 - “Sage” After the last episode, Jujutsu Kaisen episode 18 had a lot to live up to. I didn’t. It not a problem, however. Megumi runs through the temple, evading arrows embedded with cursed energy. He has no trouble avoiding them. Megumi breaks … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 18: Recap and Review
Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 9: Recap and Review
Episode 9 - “Brave Volunteers” Brave Volunteers is the 9th episode of Attack on Titan season 4. Armin is talking to the crystallized Annie Leonhart, he explains what happened three years prior. The Scout Regiment captures the crew of a Marleyan ship thanks to the betrayal of Anti-Marleyan Volunteers. In the last episode, they introduced … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 9: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 17: Recap and Review
Maki declares her intent to return to lead the Zenin Clan Episode 17 - “Kyoto Sister School Goodwill Event - Team Battle, Part 3” Jujutsu Kaisen continues to get better. Episode 17 is by far the best. Jujutsu Kaisen episode 17 balances the complex and emotional relationship between Mai and Maki while giving us wall to wall action … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 17: Recap and Review
Attack on Titan Episode 8: Recap and Review
Episode 8 - “Assassin’s Bullet” Reiner attacks Eren and is quickly knocked down after Eren destroys his jaw with the Attack Titan’s hardened fists. Despite his defeat, Riener grabs the Jaw Titan from Eren. Out of energy, Eren emerges from the nape of the Attack Titan. The conflict finally ends. The Scout Regiment retreats to … Continue reading Attack on Titan Episode 8: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 16: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen episode 16 focuses on the battle between Panda and Mechamaru. Before that, we get to the climax of the fight between Aoi and Yuji. The episode ones with the quote from the “artistic community.” It is said that, “If someone doesn’t have an eye that can judge quality, they can create nothing of … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 16: Recap and Review
Attack on Titan Episode 7: Recap and Review
Episode 7 - “Assault” Attack on Titan Season 4 episode 7, “Assault” raises the stakes as the Beast Titan and the Cart Titan join the Jaw Titan. They shoot the Scout Regiment down. Running out of power, Lara Tybur uses her power to impale Eren again. He blocks his neck in time. Falco Grice and … Continue reading Attack on Titan Episode 7: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 15: Recap and Review
Aoi Todo has found his best friend Episode 15: Kyoto Sister School Exchange Event - Group Battle 1 The team battle begins. Megumi uses his Divine Dogs to track curses. Panda deduces that the cursed spirit boss is probably “halfway between both schools,” but doesn’t think it will sit still. The Tokyo team splits into … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 15: Recap and Review
Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 6: Recap and Review
Episode 6 - "The War Hammer Titan" I’ve been saying this all season, but it bears repeating. Attack on Titan has been to humanize the Eldian’s. Consider Willy Tybur, in episode 6, we see that he’s a father of 5. This successfully humanizes him. We think of his children being fatherless. However, he goes on … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 6: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 14: Recap and Review
Episode 14, “Kyoto Sister School Goodwill Event" Jujutsu Kaisen returns after a brief break. Episode 14, “Kyoto Sister School Goodwill Event - Team Battle, Part 0” begins the Kyoto Goodwill Event arc. Jojo, Geto, and Mahito discuss their plans after failing. Mahito realizes that Sukuna is “valuable,” and believes that they should focus on winning … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 14: Recap and Review
Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 5
Episode 5 - 'Declaration of War' Attack on Titan has been making the case that both Marley and Paradis Island have reason for war. However, episode 5, “Declaration of War” undermines this case. Willy Tyber reveals the sorted his of family and King Karl Fritz. As Tyber tells this tale, Eren and Reiner discuss their … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 5
Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 4
Episode 4 - "From One Hand to Another" Theo Magath learns that the Tybur family has arrived. Although the Tybur family is Eldian, they have prospered. Magath meets Willy Tybur that introduces him to the rest of his family. Magath believes that “war is too distant for the average Marleyan,” and he aims to reinstate … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 4