Enjin drives Rudo to the Cleaners’ headquarters, a huge building with twisted street lamps out front. Inside the lobby, they meet Semiu, the receptionist. She barely says hello before stabbing a fork past Rudo’s head—killing two flies. Semiu decides to test him herself. She activates her vital instrument—glasses that glow and let her see what … Continue reading Gachiakuta Episode 4 Recap, “Cleaner HQ”
In the aftermath of Silco’s death, Zaun spirals into chaos as the three remaining Chem-Barons—Smeech, Margot, and Chross—battle for dominance. Jinx, reeling from Silco’s loss, becomes a wanted fugitive. She couldn’t care less about the growing anarchy and drifts through Zaun incognito. During her aimless wandering, she crosses paths with Isha, a young orphan girl … Continue reading Arcane Season 2, Episode 2: Recap and Review – Watch It All Burn
The effects of Jinx's attack on the Council is devastating. There are only a few survivors: Jayce, Mel, Shoola, and Salo. However, Haskel, Bolbok, and Cassandra (Caitlyn's mother) are dead. Seeing Victor in a critical condition, Jayce abandons his promise to destroy Hexcore to save his friend. After Cassandra's funeral, Caitlyn joins the now cripple … Continue reading Arcane Season 2, Episode 1: Recap and Review – Heavy Is the Crown
These two episodes, One Piece Episode 1121 and 1122, are a showcase of One Piece's amazing animation while focusing on the relationship between Monkey D. Garp and his two most prominent Marine students, Kuzan and Koby. In a series of flashbacks we see that the two disciples showed similar grit while trying to train with … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1121 and 1122 Recap and Review: Garp passes the touch onto the next generation
Toji Fushiguro invades Dagon's Domain Expansion, dominating the Special Grade curse is epic fashion. In Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 15, "Fluctuations, Part 2," Toji snatches the Playful Cloud from Maki. Armed with a weapon that relies on the raw power of the user, Toji overwhelms Dagon. He's able to destroy Dagon's shikigami, his water … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 15: Toji bares his fangs at Dagon
In Vinland Saga Season 2 Episode 9, Thorfinn may have finally had a mental and emotional breakthrough after suffering through more nightmares. Thorfinn continues to be haunted by dreams only this time his father Thors, Bjorn, and Askeladd are present. The first one was more peaceful than usual. Waking up on a green hill surrounded … Continue reading Vinland Saga Season 2, Episode 9: Where all warriors wind up
In the second episode of Made in Abyss Season 2, Capital of the Unreturned our trio, Nanachi, Riko, and Reg, explore the sixth layer and find themselves being watched. They encounter some new beasts. The Mizoujack is a frog like creature that are considered "docile." According to Lyza's notebook their " freshly laid eggs are good," … Continue reading Made in Abyss Season 2 Episode 02
Bea spars with Machamp The second episode of the seven-episode Pokemon Twilight Wing's miniseries, Training, focuses on the fighting Gym leader Bea. After a humiliating loss to Galar Champion Leon, she heads to the Wild Area to train. Bea is a young girl with grey hair and eyes. She's an expert in Galar karate and … Continue reading Pokemon: Twilight Wings, Episode 2
Pokemon: Twilight Wings is a seven episode limited animated series. Set in the Galar Region, the short anime series will follow the citizens of Galar. According to the Pokemon Company, the seven episodes will "show in detail the dreams of Galar's residents, the realities they face, the challenges they must overcome, and the conflicts they … Continue reading Pokemon: Twilight Wings, a short anime series based on Sword and Shield games
To celebrate my 900th blog post, I decided to make my top ten anime of all time lists. When coming up with the top ten I focused on series that had the most impact on me. At the same time I also choose anime that can and have stood the test of time (even from … Continue reading My Top Ten Anime of All Time
The bond between Tanjiro and Nezuko has already been established a close. However, due to her being a demon and staying in the wood box she can be forgotten. Tanjiro manages to escape terrible damage from Rui's thread, only getting a scarred on the face. Meanwhile, Inosuke is impressed with Giyu abilities. Giyu is annoyed … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 19: Recap & Review
Episode 15, The Story of the Scene from Hell This episode seem to have marked a low for the series in terms of animation quality. There was weird distant camera angles, coupled with no faces on the characters. The episode is weirdly inconsistent animation wise and was disappointing. After some research it appears that the … Continue reading Dororo Episode 15 Recap & Review
Enraged Mob I gotta say I was kinda disappointed when this episode began. Don't get me wrong, I'm happy Mob's family isn't dead, I just wanted to see Mob go off. Regardless, Dimple quickly informs Mob that the bodies aren't real. Mob uses his powers and locates the fire starters. Hanazawa Teruki is attacked at … Continue reading Mob Psycho 100 S2 Episode 9 Review – Show Me What You’ve Got ~Band Together~
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~
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
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
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
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
The old man and the bell The Fire of the soul We see the blind old priest meet what I assume is a demon in the woods. For his vantage point the odd looking demon is nothing but a green aura. Dororo is desperately trying to communicate with Hyakkimaru. It's clear to him that Hyakkimaru … Continue reading Dororo Episode 02 Review – The Story of Bandai
Emma center during the happier times The Promised Neverland (Yakusoku no Neverland) is a series that starts off happy and endearing, but quickly becomes heartbreaking and horrific. The fact that the anime involves children makes it even worst. Emma (a happy and energetic girl) awakens, she then wakes her "siblings," and gets them ready for … Continue reading First Impressions – The Promised Neverland 001
