Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 1: Special Grade Incident, opens with a log entry in the year 2086, above Nevada, 30,000 meters in space. The Simurian, an alien race of 50,000 are seeking refugee status and sanctuary on Earth. Inspector Marulu Val Vol Yelvori or Maru, is the alien that heads to Earth to directly aid … Continue reading Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo Chapter 1: Special Grade Incident
Vagabond is a historical action manga series illustrated and written by Takehiko Inoue. Currently on hiatus, the series began on September 17, 1998 an amassed 37 volumes. Vagabond is loosely based on Eiji Yoshikawa's novel "Musashi", which tells the story of Miyamoto Musashi's life. Inoue fictionalized this account, exploring his life from the his beginning … Continue reading First Volume Up – Vagabond Volume 1: Takezo Arc
Chapter 1: Mission Kunishige Rokuhira is a world-famous swordsmith known for crafting unique katanas using a special method. His son, Chihiro, trains under him, hoping to one day carry on his legacy. Despite their bond, the two couldn’t be more different—Kunishige is quirky and lighthearted, often chatting with the goldfish he keeps for luck, while … Continue reading First Volume Up – Kagurabachi Volume 1: “Mission”
When we left the last episode of Kaiju No. 8, Reno and Iharu encounter the powerful humanoid Kaiju No. 9. The humanoid Kaiju targets Iharu's heart and pierces a hole through his chest. However, Kaiju No. 9 claims he not "accurate," in his human form and misses the vital organ. As Iharu screams in agony, … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8 Episode 7 Recap: “Kaiju No. 9”
A lot goes on in One Piece episode 1103, "Turn Back My Father! Bonney's Futile Wish," Kaku, Lucci, and Stussy set their sights on destroying the Thousand Sunny. Kaku uses his elaborate Tempest Kick to send an attack. A sleeping Zoro is awakened and easily counters the attack. I've mentioned this before but Kaku despite … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1103: Bonney’s Quest for the Truth
Kuma flies through the air towards the red line. Meanwhile, CP0 prepare to force Dr. Vegapunk to leave at any cost. With Sentomaru unconscious, the Seraphim are now under their control. Dr. Vegapunk explains his importance to the Strawhat's. Vegapunk has made innovations in navigation technology with Sea Prism Stones, modified animals turning them into … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1102: Sinister Schemes! The Operation to Escape Egghead
At the end of the first episode of Kaiju No. 8, Kafka Hibino is infected by an unnamed kaiju and is transformed into Kaiju No. 8. He quickly alarms an elderly man who calls the Defense Force. Easily in the episode, we get a flashback from Kafka and Mina Ashiro. In the present, she prepares … Continue reading Kaiju No.8 Episode 2 Recap: “The Man Who Became a Kaiju”
The first major fight in the Egghead Island Arc is finally upon us, as Monkey D. Luffy and Rob Lucci fight for the second time. Lucci and the other members enter Egghead Island by force. Lucci is teleported to the Island by S-Bear's ability. Shaka orders civilians to flee and deploys three Seraphims, S-Hawk, S-Snake, … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1099 and 1100 Review: Gear Up for Epic Action!
Shaka continues to explain the events of Ohara. Giants began fishing books out of the lake. Dr. Vegapunk was concerned with this behavior but Monkey D. Dragon explained that the Giants intended to take the books to Elbaf to keep them from the World Government. So Vegapunk headed to Elbaf to study from the books. … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1097 Review: Saul Lives! Dragon’s Past Revealed!
Gaku Hachiue is on a ship heading towards the Galapagos Islands or as Charles Darwin called it the "Natural Laboratory of Evolution." On the Island every animal has evolved independently due to environmental isolation. The crew arrive at this Island for one specific reason, to gather intel on a tragedy that occurred a decade prior. … Continue reading Anemone Manga Chapter 1: Paradise
Shaka tells Sanji and the others his theory regarding the ancient kingdom. His theory suggest that the kingdom was once central of the Void Century. It was later destroyed by the "first twenty," twenty monarchs that became the Celestial Dragons and the World Government. The government banned the study of time period which produced a … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1096 Review: Vegapunk Revealed, Ohara Flashback Explained!
Legendary creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama died on March 1st of a subdural hematoma (when blood collects between the skull and brain). In 1981 he won the Shogakukan Manga Award for best Shonen manga with Dr. Slump. His first manga series, Dr. Slump sold over 35 million copies. The series follows a perverted professor, … Continue reading Akira Toriyama, Creator of ‘Dragon Ball,’ Dies at 68
The Straw Hat's battle the Seraphim, S-Shark the clone of Jinbe. The Seraphim are an interesting addition to the series. At first it difficult to tell if their robot's or biological clones. The Seraphim are a special kind of Pacifista or human weapons. Originally, Pacifista were clones of Kuma but Dr. Vegapunk has expanded his … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1095 Review: The Shocking Truth About Egghead Island!
Hinao lends Char her spare jacket. It's still unclear why Char is being pursued by sorcerers. Char is hungry so Chihiro goes to get her something to eat. Char stows away in the back of his car. He calls Hinao asking why she wasn't keeping a good eye on Char but Hinao counters that Char … Continue reading Kagurabachi Chapter 5: Secrets Revealed, Alliances Forged?
The Pacifista corners Bonney, Luffy, Chopper, and Jinbe, who decide to fight. However, Bonney uses her Devil Fruit ability to transform herself and Jinbe into children and Luffy and Chopper into the elderly. The Pacifista can no longer identify them so it stops its pursuit and leaves. Jinbei explains what he learned about Kuma. He … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1094: Spoilers & Review – New Clothes, Old Foes, and a Shocking Reveal?
Blackbeard targets the Heart Pirates submarine forcing them onto a nearby island. Shockingly, Law and his crew turn into women, a result of Doc Q's Shiku Shiku no Mi. Despite Blackbeard's importance to the series his crew has only been seen in limited fashion. Oda likes to continue the arc of other characters behind the … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1093 Review: Law vs. Blackbeard Clash! Winner Takes All?!Â
This early in any series we're just getting to know the ins and outs of the world. In Kagurabachi Chapter 4, Sorcery and the Enchanted Blade, we learn about the power system. Shiba explains to Char that anyone can learn to be a sorcerer (with effort). Spirit energy powers sorcery and exists within every human. … Continue reading Kagurabachi Chapter 4: Prepare for Battle! An Epic Showdown Unfolds!
CP0 agents discuss how Dr. Vegapunk split himself into six satellite, York (Greed), Atlas (Violence), Pythagoras (Wisdom), Edison (Thinker), Lilith (Evil), and Shaka (Good). The CP0 are heading to Egghead Island to kill all the Vegapunk's. Lucci wonders if there's a connection between their mission and what happened to Lulusia. Both Kaku and Stussy seem … Continue reading CP0 on the Hunt! One Piece 1092 Unravels Vegapunk’s Clones & World Government Secrets
Coco is still learning how the magically world works. She's intrigued by the magically toilets that disappears human wastes. The magical washrooms appear to be mostly found in homes in the cities. Coco asks Tetia to tell her more about them but she's too busy. She does offer to give Coco a book that will … Continue reading Beyond the Witch’s Hat:Â A Glimpse into Chapter 3’s Enchanting World
The young woman from the previous episode is called Lilith and she's one of Vegapunk's "satellites." According to her she represents Vegapunk's "evil," and attempts to rob the Strawhat's. By surrounding the Thousand Sunny with Sea Beast Weapons, she's stopped by Vegapunk's satellite and embodiment of his "good," Shaka. He warns Lilith. Both Zoro and … Continue reading One Piece 1091 Review: Everything You Need to Know About the Latest Chapter!
