Mirko has become one of the most popular My Hero Academia heroes. She’s got a cool design, a fiery personality, and a powerful Quirk. As a manga reader, I couldn’t wait to see this fight animated. My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 2, “Mirko, the No. 5 Hero,” centers on the top hero and it … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 6 Episode 2
Made in Abyss Season 2 Episode 12 ends the village arc, as Faputa gets revenge for her mother and completes her purpose. Faputa lets out a powerful scream resulting in Juroimoh appearing next to her. Faputa commands Juroimoh to "drive" the wild creatures away. In a flashback, we see when Faputa meet Gaburoon, when she … Continue reading Made in Abyss Season 2 Episode 12
At the end of Made in Abyss Episode 09, Juroimoh and Reg's fight cause damage to the village, leaving a hole which Faputa enter, finally ready to seek her revenge. In episode 10, All That You Gather, Belaf frees Nanachi from his ownership. He gives Nanachi his memories (his value) but warns her that if … Continue reading Made in Abyss Season 2 Episode 10
Made in Abyss Season 2 Episode 07 reveals how the Ganja fared after the reached the 6th layer. It doesn't go well. One of the Interference Units eaten by an unknown creature. These units learn the human language quickly. They try to return to the 5th layer but human can't maintain their forms after returning. … Continue reading Made in Abyss Season 2 Episode 07
In Made in Abyss Episode 06, "Lurking," Riko considers which part of her body she'll exchange for Nanachi, half her organs, legs, or eyes. She decides but Majikaja stops her. Nanachi tells her to leave. Maaa and Majikaja drag Riko out of Belaf's home as Riko begs Nanachi to return to their journey. Riko asks … Continue reading Made in Abyss Season 2 Episode 06
Reg is attacked by a Turbinid-Dragon. Gaburoon rescues him and escorts him back to the village. During the journey Reg learns that Gaburoon is a "Interference Unit," a "robots capable of independent thought and actions." These units seek to observe and gather knowledge. There was one unit placed in each layer and they cannot cross … Continue reading Made in Abyss Season 2 Episode 05
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
The cycle of revenge and hatred has been the central theme of this season of Attack on Titan. What would it take to put an end to this toxic reality? Eren seems to have concluded that genocide would been the appropriate remedy. Obviously if he killed every opponent it would be but I think there … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 28: The Dawn of Humanity
As Armin Arlelt and Conny Springer come to grips about killing Daz and Samuel Linke-Jackson, Annie and Reiner continue to battle the Jaegerists. In Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 27 the new alliance hits another snag as the Azumabito reveal that it normally takes a full day to prepare the flying boat. They could … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 27: Retrospective
In Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 26: Traitor, the Alliance is handed their first test as the Jaegerist take over the port and kidnap the Azumabito family. The situation is delicate as they need the flying boat to get to Eren. Hange is afraid that the Jaegerists will destroy the boat upon learning that … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 26: Traitor
Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 24, "Pride" opens with Hange Zoe treating a severely injured Levi Ackermann. She concludes that the only reason he's survives is due to "being an Ackermann." Hange wonders if they might end up imprisoned. When Eren sends his message, Levi awakens. Hange explains the situation to Levi, who's still … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 24: Pride
Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 23, "Sunset," opens with the destruction Eren Jaeger's rumbling has already caused. A woman is injured after her house collapses after the falling of the walls. Civilians in the Trost District begin to discuss whether Eren's actions were justified. Attack on Titan reintroduces a minor character, Hitch Dreyse. She … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 23: Sunset
Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 22," Thaw," opens with Eren telling the Subjects of Ymir that he "will use the Titans to trample all life in the outside world in order to protect the people of Paradis Island." Annie's father back in Liberio realizes this spells doom for the Eldians. In the Shiganshina District, … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 22: Thaw
Problems with cave raiding In Made in Abyss Season 1, Episode 2, "Resurrection Festival," we quickly learn that there are problems with going deeper into the abyss. A tremendous psychical toll can be a consequence the deeper you travel. When returning to the surface from the first layer: Edge of the Abyss, you'll experience “mild … Continue reading Made in Abyss Season 1, Episode 2 Review: Resurrection Festival
Demon Slayer Season 2 Episode 18 is the final episode of this season. I've been eager to see the backstory of Daki and Gyutaro and wondered if would change my view of them. Demon Slayer has a way of redeeming it's villains. All tragic figures forced to serve Muzan. This arc gave hints at what … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 2, Episode 18: The tragic life of Daki (Ume) and Gyutaro
Ymir has been an important figure in Attack on Titan. Considered the mother of Titans. Ymir was a slave, who was orphaned by the Eldians. There cruelty extended to cutting out the tongues of the survivors. When Ymir is blamed for a pig escaping, she sentence to be hunted. While fleeing for her life she … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 21: From You, 2,000 Years Ago
With the second season of Made in Abyss confirmed to be released in 2022, I thought it would be a good idea to review the first season a second time. I will mostly be reposting my old reviews with some edits but I'll also be re-watching the season, preparing for the upcoming season. I hope … Continue reading Made in Abyss Season 1, Episode 1 Review: The City of the Great Pit
Demon Slayer Season 2 Episode 17, "Never Give Up," opens with a scene of despair. Tengen's unconscious, Inosuke lies motionless with a gapping hole in his chest, while Zenitsu struggles under rubble. All of the Yoshiwara District is enflamed. Tanjiro is the only one awake and is in shocked at the surrounding horrors. He blames … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 2, Episode 17: The Entertainment District arc comes to an epic conclusion
Demon Slayer Season 2 Episode 16, "Defeating an Upper Rank Demon," leaves Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and Tengen are in mortal danger. Tanjiro and Tengen attempt to decapitate Gyutaro, who quickly removes the kunai, regenerates his legs, and neutralized the wisteria poison. Gyutaro responds with Blood Demon Art, Rotating Circular Slashes: Flying Blood Sickles, his blood … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 2, Episode 16: Gyutaro dominates Tanjiro and Tengen
Attack on Titan Season 4 Episode 20, ends with a major reveal. Zeke takes Eren through the memories of their father, Grisha Jaeger. Zeke has one goal to show Eren how his father's ideology is manipulating him. Zeke is clearly bitter for being "abandoned," accusing Grisha of forgetting he "had a first son." Zeke tells … Continue reading Attack on Titan Season 4, Episode 20: The power of the Attack Titan
