Season 1, Episode 10: Ragnarok Prince Canute seems to be disinterested in fighting Thorkell. However, Thorkell becomes excited at the news that Canute is leading the Danish army. He rushes out to attack the them. Askeladd and his men are separated form the main army and are trying to make some money before the winter. … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 10: Recap & Review
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 25: Recap & Review
Season 1, Episode 25: Tsuguko, Kanao Tsuyuri Tanjiro continues his quest to master 24 hour concentration. Accomplishing this wasn't ever in doubt, especially considering Tanjiro's work ethic. He of course takes thing to a bit of an extreme. He asks the trio, Naho, Kiyo and Sumi to beat him with carpet beaters if he fails … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 25: Recap & Review
Cop Craft Episode 10: Recap and Review
Season 1, Episode 10: Cock Robin, John Doe It's been 2 weeks since the last episode of Cop Craft, (episode 9.5 was a recap episode) and when we left off, the third mayoral candidate was assassinated. The impact of the assassination could significant because the victim was human while the perpetrator was Semanian. Cop Craft … Continue reading Cop Craft Episode 10: Recap and Review
Dr. Stone Episode 10: Recap and Review
Season 1, Episode 10: A Flimsy Alliance Kohaku explains to Suika, that Tsukasa is the guy that "killed" Senku. They discuss whether Gen is a good person or not. Senku says that even if he's not a good person it doesn't matter. They need him to tell Tsukasa that "Senku is definitely dead." If he … Continue reading Dr. Stone Episode 10: Recap and Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 23: Recap & Review
Season 1, Episode 23: Hashira Meeting Tanjiro begins using his breathing technique to free himself. Giyu stops Obanai from interfering. Nezuko remembers her childhood. She begins to control her instincts, she looks away from Sanemi. Surprising to Sanemi, The Master takes it as evidence that she can be trusted. The Master then tells Tanjiro and … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 23: Recap & Review
Vinland Saga Episode 9: Recap & Review
Season 1, Episode 9: The Battle of London Bridge In October 1013, a fleet of Danish and Viking ships arrive in England. They are prepared to take London Bridge. Askeladd's army is hired by Denmark, hoping to get rich with an easy victory. However, things get more complicated, with the deflection of Thorkell the Tall. … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 9: Recap & Review
Dr. Stone Episode 8 & 9, Recap and Review
The weird Suika Season 1, Episode 8: Stone Road The villagers learn that there's an outsider in the village. They assume that he's a criminal that was kicked out of the village. Senku and the others prepare to save Ruri from her disease. He plans for the Kingdom of Science to create an antibiotic. Because … Continue reading Dr. Stone Episode 8 & 9, Recap and Review
Cop Craft Episode 8 & 9: Recap and Review
Smells Like Toon Spirits I gotta say I was disappointed that this episode didn't continue the previous one. Episode 8 basically acts like the previous events didn't happen. Tilarna and Kei conduct a sting at an airport. Impatient, Tilarna uses her weapon to cause the plane to crash into the sea. The suspect escapes, leaving … Continue reading Cop Craft Episode 8 & 9: Recap and Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 22: Recap & Review
Season 1, Episode 22: Master of the Mansion This episode introduces us to the dynamic and colorful Hashira. There are nine Hashira in all and they answer to Ubuyashiki Kagaya. We already meet Giyu Tomioka, the Water Hashira and Shinobu Kocho, the Insect Hashira. The new Hashira's are Kyojuro Rengoku the Flame Hashira, Tengen Uzui … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 22: Recap & Review
Vinland Saga Episode 8: Recap & Review
Grom, Askeladd's uncle Beyond the Edge of the Sea Askeladd, Thorfinn and the rest of the vikings return home to their village in Jutland. Planning to spend the winter there, they return with the spoils won from the Frank battle. They're welcomed back with open arms. Thorfinn and Askeladd's duel is to occur here. As … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 8: Recap & Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 21: Recap & Review
Against Corps Rules We finally get the final moments from Rui. Demon Slayer has established that only Muzan Kibutsuji is the true evil. While the demons he creates do monstrous things and must be stopped they were fundamentally human in the first place. Tanjiro is the demon slayer that understands this most, as his sister … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 21: Recap & Review
Vinland Saga Episode 7: Recap & Review
Jabbathe Normanni This episode is about showing off the might of the vikings. The King of Dane temporally halts the attacks for the winter, as Askeladd look for jobs raiding. They head to France. Askeladd plans on stealing the treasure from the French. He sends Thorfinn to negotiate on their behalf , giving him the … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 7: Recap & Review
Cop Craft Episode 7: Recap and Review
Cole Mozeleemay Girls On Ice Tilarna is undercover as a prostitute. She is sent to see a client and he is arrested by Kei and the other police. Tilarna is pissed that Kei was "late," and her hair was "touched." The man that was arrested is Cole Mozeleemay, a mayor candidate. Cole is asked many … Continue reading Cop Craft Episode 7: Recap and Review
Dr. Stone Episode 7, Recap and Review
Kohaku stops Kinro and Ginro Season 1, Episode 7: Where Two Million Years Have Gone Kohaku and Senku get to know each other. Kohaku makes it very clear that she isn't in love with Senku, but admires his lifestyle. Senku tells her that he intends to create a "nation of science," but needs "allies." Kohaku … Continue reading Dr. Stone Episode 7, Recap and Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 20: Recap & Review
Pretend Family After the last epic episode, I didn't expect this one to feature any real action. However, I was wrong. While a fight as dramatic as the one from the previous episode didn't occur, the battles were impactful if for no other reason showing the power of Giyu and Shinobu. The first shocker of … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 20: Recap & Review
Vinland Saga Episode 6: Recap & Review
Askeladd "saves" Thorfinn The Journey Begins Thorfinn appears to have unofficially joined the mercenary band, lead by Askeladd. Viking are explained. Largely, Danes from Denmark they were pirates or thieves. Their goal was to live in England. Naturally war broke out. Askeladd and the others arrive at bloody shore, littered with corpses. Askeladd offers the … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 6: Recap & Review
Dr. Stone Episode 6, Recap and Review
Senku, Taiju and Yuzuriha Season 1, Episode 6: Two Nations of the Stone World We continue with the flashbacks, as Senku explains how he found Taiju. He speculates that aliens may have been responsible, a foreign military or a new virus. The only thing that he's sure of is that whatever turn humans to stone … Continue reading Dr. Stone Episode 6, Recap and Review
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 19: Recap & Review
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
Vinland Saga Episode 5: Recap & Review
Askeladd's men rape and pillage a village Episode 5, The Troll's Son It's my understanding that this episode of Vinland Saga wasn't adapted from the manga series of the same name. This can sometimes backfire, but in capable hands can be a seamless addition to series. As predicted, Thorfinn is still enraged and dead set … Continue reading Vinland Saga Episode 5: Recap & Review
Dr. Stone Episode 5, Recap and Review
Senku "death" Season 1, Episode 5: Stone World The Beginning Dr. Stone is a series that plays with our expectation. Initially, characters are placed in archetypal positions. Senku, the cold hearted genius, Taiju the dumb brute, Yuzuriha the damsel and Tsukasa the villain. However, all four types have been challenged. While they behave as their … Continue reading Dr. Stone Episode 5, Recap and Review