Hyakkimaru meets Mio Hyakkimaru is having trouble with his new found hearing. He's able to hear all the animals surrounding and it's overwhelming him. To Dororo it's quiet. It's remarkable that something that we assume would be great for Hyakkimaru, his hearing, turns out to be a bit of a burden. It made sense that … Continue reading Dororo Episode 5 Review: The Story of the Moriko Song
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Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 Episode 04 – Inside Evil Spirit Review
He never loses at Rock, Paper, Scissors Rock, Paper, Scissors Mob and Reigen get a new job offer from a rich business owner. They arrive to a room full of psychics. We are reintroduced to Shinra Banshomaru-san, introduced to his sinister boss, Jodo Kirin, Rising Sun Spiritual Union President. He seemed skeptical of Reigen or … Continue reading Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 Episode 04 – Inside Evil Spirit Review
Dororo Episode 04 Review – The Story of The Cursed Sword
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
The Promised Neverland Episode 3 Review – 181045
Krone's creepy "daughter" Wear are the tracking devices The Promised Neverland's third episode, 181045 introduces us to the character Krone. Before we get to learn about her the trio get together to discuss where their tracking devices might be. The most obvious question from the previous episode was the location of the tracking devices. Emma … Continue reading The Promised Neverland Episode 3 Review – 181045
Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 – Episode 3 Review – One Danger After Another Degeneration
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
Dororo Episode 03 Review – The Story of Jukai
Dr. Jukai jumping off of a cliff Jukai the mass murderer The Story of Jukai reveals how Dr. Jukai came to learn and provide prosthetics. During war Jukai worked for the Shiba Clan, crucifying wounded enemies. Until his loved one is killed by a soldier. Traumatized, Jukai jumps into the sea. Years later Jukai becomes … Continue reading Dororo Episode 03 Review – The Story of Jukai
The Promised Neverland Episode 002 – Review
Emma's Nightmare Ignorance is Bliss Emma now with the burden of knowing that Conny has been killed by monsters. Having nightmares as a consequence of this event she can't put the genie back into the bottle. Mom (Isabella) sweetness towards the children must now feel like a thin facade. She is clearly frighten by Isabella … Continue reading The Promised Neverland Episode 002 – Review
Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 Episode 2 – Urban Legends
Reigen and his sad little stand Looking into Urban Legends Reigen is bored. No one seems to bothered by spirits. In search of money Reigen decides that he and Mob should look into urban legends. Reigen is of course looking for the gullible, that believe in the supernatural. He sets up a stand to offer … Continue reading Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 Episode 2 – Urban Legends
Dororo Episode 02 Review – The Story of Bandai
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
Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 Episode 001 Review – Ripped Apart ~Someone Is Watching~
Reigen plots plan for cherry tomato It's been three years since Mob Psycho 100's season 1 premiered, and the much anticipated 2nd season has arrive without disappointment. Episode 1, entitled Ripped Apart, Someone Is Watching quickly reintroduces the series. Shigeo Kageyama or "Mob" is a powerful esper that works for Reigen, a false psychic who … Continue reading Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 Episode 001 Review – Ripped Apart ~Someone Is Watching~
First Impression – Dororo Episode 01 Review
Adult Hyakkimaru Directed by: Kazuhiro FuruhashiProduced by: Twin EngineStudio: MAPPALicensed by: Amazon (streaming) Dororo episode 001, The story of Daigo begins with a woman giving birth. Sir Daigo heads to the "Hall of Hell." When he enters he's meet by a old priest that warns him that "one who steps into Hall of Hell has … Continue reading First Impression – Dororo Episode 01 Review
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans gets a Spin-Off
Sunrise announced with Bandai Namco Entertainment that a spin-off to Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans will be released. Entitled Iron-Blooded Orphans: Urs Huntย it will be available in a smartphone app which combines anime and game elements. According to the ANN report, Urs Hunt is set in P.D. 323: Gjallarhorn's political intervention in the Arbrau Central … Continue reading Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans gets a Spin-Off
Goblin Slayer Episode 12 Review – The Fate of an Adventurer
Goblin Slayer & Priestess vs Goblin Lord One thing we've learned i this series is that the Goblin Slayer is best equipped to fight from a distance using his intellect and strategy. Close hand to hand combat isn't really his thing. As the other characters thoroughly defeat the horde without too many causalities. The Goblin … Continue reading Goblin Slayer Episode 12 Review – The Fate of an Adventurer
My Top 5 Anime fights of 2018
Goku vs Jiren (Dragon Ball Super) Ultra Instinct Goku faces off against Jiren once again in the final episodes of Dragon Ball Super. In the conclusion of the Tournament of Power, Goku masters Ultra Instinct and is finally able to dominate Jiren. This forces Jiren to increase his own power. Goku is almost defeat twice, … Continue reading My Top 5 Anime fights of 2018
SSSS.Gridman Episode 12 Review – Awakening
Akane's transformation As Akane transforms into a kaiju, Gridman and Anti finish of the other ones. They return to the "human" forms and plan to defeat Alexis. Anti engages Akane in battle. Alexis informs Rikka that she just a "creation that thinks they're human." That she only believes that shes Akane's friend. He welcomes Rikka … Continue reading SSSS.Gridman Episode 12 Review – Awakening
Goblin Slayer Episode 11 Review – A Gathering of Adventurers
Teary eyed Cow Girl The King of Goblins The Goblin Slayer Episode 11, A gathering of Adventurers begin with GS telling Cow Girl that she needs to run. Coming from him this is alarming. He goes on to state that he cannot defeat the goblins. If the number of footprints are any indication, he alone … Continue reading Goblin Slayer Episode 11 Review – A Gathering of Adventurers
SSSS.Gridman Episode 11 Review – Decisive Battle
The penultimate episode of SSSS.Gridman, Decisive Battle focuses on the aftermath Yuta's stabbing at the hands of Akane. Yuta is hospitalized. He's in a coma but his life isn't in danger. Due to the fact that the kaiju that maintained the city were destroyed in the previous battle the day doesn't reset. Furthermore, every form … Continue reading SSSS.Gridman Episode 11 Review – Decisive Battle
Goblin Slayer Episode 10 Review – Dozing
Remembering the Past Goblin Slayer remembers his dreams of becoming a hero. He wished to become a hero powerful enough to "defeat dragons," and become a "platinum-ranked adventurer." We see flashbacks of the battle between the Heroine and the Demon Lord. He awakens in a carriage with the other adventurers. He remembers having an argument … Continue reading Goblin Slayer Episode 10 Review – Dozing
SSSS.Gridman Episode 09 Review – Dream
Is it all a dream? Yuta awakens to find that Akane has replaced Rikka, as the episode recreates the first one. Akane attempts to convince Yuta that she was his girlfriend. Rikka relives her first encounter with Akane and Utsumi lives a dream where he and Akane becomes friends over there love of kaiju. Akane … Continue reading SSSS.Gridman Episode 09 Review – Dream
Goblin Slayer Episode 08 – Whispers and Prayers and Chants
Goblin Slayers abusive Master This episode begins with a flashback of Goblin Slayers childhood. His master taunt's him for his inability to save his sister. The master uses abuse both physical and mental in order to instill some toughness into GS. Clearly this worked as GS is now a goblin killing badass. He says that … Continue reading Goblin Slayer Episode 08 – Whispers and Prayers and Chants