Chunin Exams Manga Volumes: 4 - 13 Anime Episodes: 20 - 67 The Chunin Exams marks the moment we get to see the rest of the current ninja generation. We are introduced to the rest of the Rookie Nine, Team Guy, the Three Sand Siblings, and Orochimaru. Until this point, I found Naruto to be mediocre but characters like … Continue reading My Top 5 Naruto Arcs
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 7: Recap and Review
Episode 7 - "Assault" Jujutsu Kaisenย has been teasing us regarding the "strongest sorcerer," Gojo. Episode 7, "Assault," gives us a glimpse of Gojo's power. We weren't misled. Jogo attacks Gojo, attempting to crush him. He misses and crashes into the road. Jogo creates a volcano behind Gojo that erupts, releasing magma into the forest. As … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 7: Recap and Review
Haikyuu!! To the Top Episode 19: Recap and Review
Episode 19 - "The Ultimate Challengers" Haikyuu!! To the Top episode 19 returns to the match between Karasuno and Inarizaki. Karasuno is down 7-14 as Atsumu serves. He delivers a float serve toward Nishinoya who is unable to return it. Atsumu scores a service ace. Daichi realizes that Inarizaki has tried to avoid Nishinoya except for Atsumu. Suguru … Continue reading Haikyuu!! To the Top Episode 19: Recap and Review
Fire Force Episode 19 and 20: Recap and Review
The Nether Zone Fire Force episode 19 begins a new arc focusing on the Nether. Maki takes center stage. Her father, General Danro Oze, receives a report from the Special Fire Force. He's an intimidating figure. The Oze family get together for the first time in years. They mock Maki's appearance for being too buff. Regardless, … Continue reading Fire Force Episode 19 and 20: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 6: Recap and Review
Jogo is fired up Episode 6 - "After the Rain" Jujutsu Kaisen episode 6, After the Rain, opens inside of Sukuna's mind. Sukuna offers Yuji a deal he will fix his heart in exchange for the ability to use Yuji's body for one minute and for Yuji to forget the conversation. Yuji initially rejects the offer. Sukuna offers to … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 6: Recap and Review
Haikyuu!! To the Top Episode 18: Recap and Review
Kenma is exhausted Episode 18 - "Trap" Sarukawa Tech High takes the lead in the second set against Nekoma. Lev approaches the net, while Kenma sets to Fukunaga, who scores. Kenma begins to show signs of exhaustion. As his stamina decreases his set gets lower. Sarukawa has the advantage and the lead, 23-21. Their plan to … Continue reading Haikyuu!! To the Top Episode 18: Recap and Review
Fire Force Season 2, Episode 18: Recap and Review
Episode 18 - "The Holy Woman's Anguish" Religion has been at the center of the Fire Force series. The Holy Sol Temple is one of the major institutions in the series along with the Fire Force Companies and Haijima Industries. However, with the revelations on the possible corruption of the Chruch, the faith in the Holy Sol Temple has been shaken. … Continue reading Fire Force Season 2, Episode 18: Recap and Review
My Hero Academia Manga Chapter 290: Dabi is Toya Todoroki
Chapter 290 - "Dabi's Dance" The theory regarding Dabi's true identity has been confirmed in My Hero Academia manga chapter 290, Dabi is Toya Todoroki. I explained why I thought he might be the lost son of Endeavor in my post Is Dabi Toya Todoroki? In the post, I go through the clues, the mystery surrounding his name, his … Continue reading My Hero Academia Manga Chapter 290: Dabi is Toya Todoroki
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 5: Recap and Review
Sukuna in control of Yuji's body Episode 5 - "Fearsome Womb, Part 2" Early in Jujutsu Kaisen episode 5, Sukuna appears behind Megumi, telling him that Yuji won't be coming back. He says that Yuji "overused his power without a pact." Without being able to switch back, Sukuna is in control. To prevent Yuji from … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 5: Recap and Review
Top 5 Horror Anime based on MAL Scores
Monster Madhouse Score: 8.73 Monster tells the story of Dr. Kenzou Tenma, "an elite neurosurgeon recently engaged to his hospital director's daughter, is well on his way to ascending the hospital hierarchy." When Dr. Tenma is preparing to perform surgery, the hospital director tells him to perform life-saving brain surgery on a famous performer, instead of … Continue reading Top 5 Horror Anime based on MAL Scores
Haikyuu!! To the Top, Episode 17: Recap and Review
Episode 17 - 'Cats vs Monkeys" Haikyuu!! To the Top episode 17, " Cats vs. Monkeys," pivots from the Karasuno match. Mika and Suguru arrive to watch the first set between Nekoma and Sarukawa Tech High. We get a flashback of the third year discussing Kenma Kozume. Kuroo tells Kai and Yaku of when "Kenma would become sick after … Continue reading Haikyuu!! To the Top, Episode 17: Recap and Review
Fire Force Season 2 Episode 17: Recap and Review
Nataku Son fires a powerful blasts Episode 17 - 'Boys, Be Weak' Fire Force Season 2 Episode 17 shows that Shinra is ineffective against Nataku. The radiation continues to rise as Nataku continues to panic.ย Natakuย reveals that he's always been under oppressive pressure to succeed. His parent pressured him to be perfect in school, hoping he … Continue reading Fire Force Season 2 Episode 17: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 4: Recap and Review
The Finger Bearer appears In episode 4 of Jujutsu Kaisen, the first years, Yuji Itadori, Megumi Fushiguro, and Nobara Kugisaki investigate the appearance of a "womb." Kiyotaka Ijichi, the assistant director at Jujutsu High, informs Yuji that they believe that the womb could transform into a special-grade cursed spirit. He also explains that a "window" … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 4: Recap and Review
Haikyuu!! To the Top, Episode 16: Recap and Review
Episode 16 - 'Broken Heart' "Broken Heart" is the 16th episode of Haikyuu!! To the Top. Yamaguchi scores a service ace. However, Aran retrieves Yamaguchi's next serve. Ren Omimi smashes a spike. Yuto Kosaku subs in for Omimi, and his serve overpowers Daichi, resulting in the ball flying over to Inarizaki's side. Surprisingly, Kageyama runs under the net … Continue reading Haikyuu!! To the Top, Episode 16: Recap and Review
Fire Force Episode 16: Recap and Review
Season 2, Episode 16 - "Mind Blown" I don't know what to make of this episode. Fire Force episode 16 felt distracted. With so much going on, so many characters, it was difficult for this episode to focus. It would have been much better to slow down and deal with one fight at a time. The last … Continue reading Fire Force Episode 16: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 3: Recap and Review
Episode 3 - Girl of Steel I'm the one woman in your group Jujutsu Kaisen, episode 3, Girl of Steel, introduces us to the third first-year, Nobara Kugisaki. She's a brash, confident woman that's occasionally silly. Nobara doesn't take to Megumi or Yuji right away. Gojo takes the trio to an abandoned building to "test" … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 3: Recap and Review
Haikyuu!! To the Top Part 2 Episode 2: Recap and Review
Episode 2 - 'Found' Episode 2 ofย Haikyuu!! To the Top (Part 2)ย opens with Karasuno being shocked that the Miya twins were able to mimic the Quick attack, Hinata and Kageyama made famous. Atsumu admits that his sets aren't as accurate as Kageyama's. Still, Karasuno is stunned. Atsumu serves another float serve, Daichi receives, and Nishinoya … Continue reading Haikyuu!! To the Top Part 2 Episode 2: Recap and Review
Fire Force Episode 15: Recap and Review
The Puppeteer and her dominator The 8th will safeguard Nataku Things are hectic at the beginning of Fire Force episode 15. Nataku Son activates his Adolla Bursts. Licht contacts Company 8, and Vulcan crashes through the gate. Licht opens the gates telling Shinra to leave. So far the Fire Force has been on the losing end of … Continue reading Fire Force Episode 15: Recap and Review
Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 2: Recap and Review
Our elders are cowards Jujutsu Kaisen episode 2, "For Myself," begins with Megumi Fushiguro attempting to exorcise Yuji Itadori and the demon Ryomen Sukuna. Suddenly, his sensei, Satoru Gojo arrives. He quickly reminded me of characters like Naruto's Kakashi Hatake and Bleach's Urahara Kisuke. Gojo at first glance feels like a genius that doesn't take things too seriously. Like Kakashi and Urahara he hides his face … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Episode 2: Recap and Review
Haikyuu!! To the Top Part 2, Episode 1: Recap and Review
Kageyama and Hinata use their quick attack Episode 1 - "Rhythm" Haikyuu!! To the Top (Part 2) Episode 1 returns with "Rhythm." Atsumu prepares to serve while the marching band of Inarizaki plays. He silences them with a gesture, then serves an ace. Hinata uses his new jump method but forgets to hit the ball. Annoyed, … Continue reading Haikyuu!! To the Top Part 2, Episode 1: Recap and Review