Episode 3, Sabito and Makomo This episode opens up the world a little bit. We are introduced to the Demon Slayer Corps. A group that has "several hundred members," they aren't unrecognized by the government and seem to have no leader. It seems obvious to me that Tanjiro will become that leader. Demon's are explained … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 3 Recap & Review
Tag: Anime Series
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Episode 2, Recap & Review
Tanjiro fights a demon Season 1, Episode 2, Trainer Sakonji Urokodaki One of the early theme's in this series is that Tanjiro is too empathetic to be a good demon slayer. When tasked with finishing off a demon, Nezuko decapitated, he is unable to decided what to do. He's concerned with the demon that massacred … Continue reading Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Episode 2, Recap & Review
Dororo Episode 13 – The Story of the Blank-faced Buddha
That statue carver Dororo has been on break for a week. It has returned with Hyakkimaru now talking in fun sentences. He remembers the events of the previous episode. Dororo nags him with pleas, asking him to rest. We find that Oku has survived her suicide attempt. We then get to witness the latest demon … Continue reading Dororo Episode 13 – The Story of the Blank-faced Buddha
Mob Psycho 100 S2 – 12 Battle for Social Rehabilitation ~Friendship~
Serizawa being saved by Suzuki In episode 12 we quickly get to see how the odd Serizawa Katsuya can to be employed by Suzuki. He was a shut in for 15 years, afraid of the outside world. Suzuki uses the fact that he is also an esper. He gives Serizawa an umbrella and tells him … Continue reading Mob Psycho 100 S2 – 12 Battle for Social Rehabilitation ~Friendship~
Dororo Episode 11 Review – The Story of Banmon, Part 1
Hyakkimaru and Tahoumaru finally meet Hyakkimaru and Tahoumaru finally meet, after the former saves one of Tahoumaru's subordinated from death. After he pays Dororo, he tells them where to find the land of Daigo. Tahoumaru learns Hyakkimaru's name before they leave. The old blind priest is there and he plans on going to the "Hall … Continue reading Dororo Episode 11 Review – The Story of Banmon, Part 1
Mob Psycho 100 S2 Episode 8 Review – Even Then ~Continue Forward~
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 Episode 8 Review – The Story of Saru
Saru Nokosaregumo the forsaken cloud A dark cloud arrives over a village pouring "ashe rain," a villager suggest they prepare a bride for sacrifice. It's called Nokosaregumo, a massive flying centipede demon that has tormenting the village. It would kill the entire village. At some point the villagers decided to sacrifice a "bride." Once it … Continue reading Dororo Episode 8 Review – The Story of Saru
Dororo Episode 7 Review – The Story of the Jorogumo Silk Spider
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 Psycho 100 Season 2 Episode 6 – Poor, Lonely, Whitey
Mob accomplishes 35 push ups The magnificent previous episode of Mob Psycho 100, was likely going to set this one up for failure. This episode opens with Reigen seemingly getting fired and renting a small apartment four years ago. In the present Mob accomplishes a new feat, 35 push ups. It's a new record for … Continue reading Mob Psycho 100 Season 2 Episode 6 – Poor, Lonely, Whitey
The Promised Neverland Episode 5 Review – 301045
Ray looking menacing Ray's the spy I gotta be honest I though the series was just messing with us. However, it turns out that they were sincere. I turns out that Ray was indeed the spy. Of course things are always more complicated in this series. Ray claims that he "sold himself" for the purpose … Continue reading The Promised Neverland Episode 5 Review – 301045
Mob Psycho 100 Episode 05 – Discord Choices
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
Dororo Episode 5 Review: The Story of the Moriko Song
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
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~
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