Kid saves Nami from Big Mom In One Piece, Nami has always been weak. Oda seems to have deemed the comic relief or fanservice. It not that One Piece doesn't have strong females characters either (Big Mom, Hancock), so I just don't get why he kept her so weak. Redgeek in his post, "Welp, At … Continue reading Weekly Anime Round-Up (May 17th – May 23th): Nami remains weak, The Dystopian Deca-Dence, and an Interview with studio Tonton
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Top Ten Anime, Manga, and Movies of 2020
Jujutsu Kaisen I’ve heard about Jujutsu Kaisen, but I thought it was just another demon manga/anime series. Considering my history with anime (Yu Yu Hakusho and Demon Slayer), I should have known not to prejudge based on tropes. Regardless, I Iove this series. It’s still in the middle but I like the world building, characters, … Continue reading Top Ten Anime, Manga, and Movies of 2020
Deca-Dence Episode 12: Recap and Review
Kaburagi returns from the dead Episode 12 - 'Decadence' The final episode of Deca-dence Kaburagi connects with the Deca-dence but is incapable of moving. Minato announces the final mission for the players, gather the parts of the Deca-dence. Excited by the mission a lot of cyborgs log in to participate. Kaburagi engages with the control system, claiming … Continue reading Deca-Dence Episode 12: Recap and Review
Deca-Dence Episode 11: Recap and Review
Episode 11 - 'Engine' One of the central themes of Deca-Dence is "freedom from the system." The series focuses on the humans and cyborgs being free in episode 11 of Deca-Dence a "free" Gadoll makes an appearance. The mutated crablike Gadoll lacks a "control chip" or "identification number," and therefore isn't within the system. Jill explains that the Gadoll "were not … Continue reading Deca-Dence Episode 11: Recap and Review
Deca-Dence Episode 10: Recap and Review
Natsume becomes enraged Deca-Dence episode 10 begins with Kaburagi explaining the world to Natsume however, she collapses. The cyborgs panic as all the Gadoll disintegrate. They manage to transfer the information before they log out. Elsewhere, Kaburagi and Natsume discuss the ramifications of telling the other humans. Kaburagi drops a bombshell on Natsume, her father … Continue reading Deca-Dence Episode 10: Recap and Review
Deca-Dence Episode 8: Recap and Review
Turkey, Jill, Kaburagi, Donatello, and Sarkozy Episode 8 - 'Turbine' In episode 7, Kaburagi decided that the system must be destroyed. The cyborgs decided that they will destroy the Gadoll factory. If they succeed, the game will fall apart as it requires the Gadoll. The factory is protected by a barrier that kills Tankers and … Continue reading Deca-Dence Episode 8: Recap and Review
Deca-Dence Episode 7: Recap and Review
Episode 7 of Deca-Dence begins with Kaburagi realizing that the fighting hasn't stopped. The Gadoll has managed to breach the walls of Deca-Dence. Despite the best efforts of the Gears, five Gadoll enter and begin attacking civilians. With a new avatar, Kaburagi springs into action. However, one Gadoll slips past him, leaving Natsume to come to the … Continue reading Deca-Dence Episode 7: Recap and Review
Deca-Dence Episode 6: Recap and Review
Kaburagi is sent to prison Kaburagi is sent to the correctional facility In Deca-Dence episode 6, Kaburagi's punishment is handed out. Kaburagi is to be scrapped by Hugin. He is unrepentant and willing to accept his punishment. However, before Hugin can scrap Kaburagi, the company intervenes, instead choosing to send Kaburagi to a "correctional facility." The … Continue reading Deca-Dence Episode 6: Recap and Review
Deca-Dence Episode 4 & 5: Recap and Review
Kaburagi breaks his limit Deca-Dence Episode 4, Transmission, begins with Kaburagi ordering Natsume to return to Deca-dence. She isn't ready. However, Natsume is determined to battle and save Pipe. As she enters the fray, she is horrified by the violence. Natsume flees to regain her composure. She takes a deep breath and returns to battle. Natsume … Continue reading Deca-Dence Episode 4 & 5: Recap and Review
Deca-Dence Episode 3: Recap and Review
Natsumi struggles to master battling Gadoll Let's begin your training Deca-Dence Episode 3 opens with Kaburagi reviewing the moment Natsume "dies" and her chip malfunctions. Kaburagi throws her into the deep end. They practice on a Gadoll called Spoonwormer's. Small and pink, the Spoonwormer is fairly weak. Kaburagi gives a tutorial that both educates Natsume and the audience. … Continue reading Deca-Dence Episode 3: Recap and Review