Sakamoto Days, Season 2: "Overload," we enter the Death Row Prisoners Arc. While Sakamoto searches for more intel on the assassins, ORDER begins hunting down the prisoners. Death row inmates, Dump, Apart, Saw, and Minimalists, have begun killing their targets. We are introduced to the five members of the Order that are seeking the prisoners, … Continue reading Sakamoto Days, Season 2, Episode 1: “Overload”
Kaiju No. 8, Season 2, Episode 1 returns after the aftermath of Kafka Hibino imprisonment. The majority of the new 3rd Division members are reassigned to different Divisions, vowing to get even stronger. The episode opens with Kafka having a nightmare where Mina gets hurt as the Divisions hunt him down. He awakens still imprisoned. … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8, Season 2, Episode 1: “Kaiju Weapon”
Based on the manga by Kei Urana and graffiti artist Hideyoshi Andou, Gachiakuta follows Rudo, a kid from the slums of a floating city. After getting framed for a crime he didn’t commit, he’s thrown into the disgusting trash pit below. Now stuck in a nightmare, he’ll do whatever it takes to survive. The floating … Continue reading Gachiakuta Episode 1 Recap, “The Sphere”
As the men close in, Momo tries to fight back but gets restrained and falls into the water, feeling too lightheaded to resist. Just when things look bad, the hot spring suddenly collapses—taking out the attackers and sparing her. Nearby, Turbo Granny casually reveals she snuck into Momo’s bag to enjoy the bath. The destruction … Continue reading Dandadan Episode 13: “Like, This Is the Legend of the Giant Snake”
Kuma keeps saving people from Bekori’s cruelty, even though everyone’s worried he’s gonna get himself killed. Meanwhile, as fires burn in the distance, Bekori brags that he got the idea from a kingdom in the East that did the same thing to win favor with the World Nobles. He claims the only way to make … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1133: “To Save His Daughter – Kuma the Timid Pacifist”
In Fire Force Season 3 Episode 10, "Advent", Sho starts to question the brief Adolla Link he shared with Shinra. Something about it doesn’t sit right. The more he thinks about it, the more he suspects Haumea might have messed with his memories. He decides he needs to talk to Shinra before the Great Cataclysm … Continue reading Fire Force Season 3 Episode 10: “Advent”
At Baltigo, the Revolutionary Army gets a backup request from South Blue, where forces are struggling with the Tumi uprising. Ivankov says they can’t help—too many injured in Goa Kingdom. Kuma offers to go, but Ivankov warns him he’s being reckless, more so since “that day.” Turns out, Ginny was captured by the World Government … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1132: “A Pledge to Ginny – Kuma Becomes a Father”
In Fire Force Season 3 Episode 9, “Holy Sword, Resurrected,” Arthur heads into the Nether with Vulcan, Yu, and Lisa to find a rare metal to forge Excalibur. But what they run into down there is way weirder than expected. Most of the episode plays with Arthur’s obsession with being a knight. On the way … Continue reading Fire Force Season 3 Episode 9: “Holy Sword, Resurrected”
Eight years after the God Valley Incident, Kuma is 17 and living quietly in the Sorbet Kingdom. He’s gained respect from the elders by using his powers to remove people’s pain. They ask him to help them during the week, but Ginny, now 21, shuts that down—says he can only do it on Sundays. She’s … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1131: “A Fleeting Moment of Happiness – Kumachi and Ginny”
Fire Force Season 3 Episode 8, “Holy Mother of Darkness,” tries to balance the dark reveals Princess Hibana discovers with Arthur Boyle's lighthearted quest to find the real holy sword. Princess Hibana comes face to face with her past when Sister Sumire creeps out of the shadows at St. Raffles Convent. Hibana had assumed Sumire … Continue reading Fire Force Season 3, Episode 8: “Holy Mother of Darkness”
The World Nobles laid out the rules for the Native Hunting Competition. There were 150 “Rare Rabbits” and 13 “Super Rare” ones worth 10,000 points each. A one-shot kill got you a bonus, and the winner would get luxury prizes. Some World Nobles tried to start early but were stopped—the hunt wouldn’t begin for another … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1130: “A History Erased! God Valley Of Despair”
Fire Force Season 3 Episode 7, “Sleeping Truth,” picks up right where the last episode ended. Benimaru shows up in a terrible disguise to rescue Company 8 and Captain Obi from the White Clad. The disguise doesn’t fool anyone—not even Benimaru seems to believe in it—but it leads to a quick and awkward showdown. His … Continue reading Fire Force Season 3, Episode 7: “Sleeping Truth”
Low-ranking Marines are ordered to stay back while the Vice and Rear Admirals hold their ground. They're told it's because they're not "worthy" of being near Saturn. Some Marines are shocked when he shows up, while others get ready to shoot Bonney for stabbing him. Saturn tells them to stand down, saying if he didn’t … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1129: “Kuma’s Past – Better Off Dead in This World”
Fire Force Season 3 Episode 6, “Beyond Prayer’s End,” focuses primarily on the fight between Shinra and Captain Burns. The episode begins with a flashback featuring Burns and Joker. Burns have always focused on prayer and belief. This is why he eventually decides to join with the White Clad. He now believes that God wants … Continue reading Fire Force Season 3, Episode 6: “Beyond Prayer’s End”
I don't wanna be a victim of the moment but I think One Piece is hands down the best animated series out. I've heard that some people think that it's "over animated", particularly the " use of aura, lasers, and rainbow effects". I'll admit it can be difficult to make out some parts of the scene … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1127 and 1128: “Luffy vs. Kizaru! A Fierce Kaleidoscopic Battle”
One of the aspects of this series that prevents from being among the best is it's silly fanservice that distracts from the main story and action. At least this time it's not Tamaki, but Captain Obi. In the last minutes of the previous episode, Obi was put in danger when a fire bug was placed … Continue reading Fire Force Season 3, Episode 5:”Chance Meeting With an Arch-Enemy”
The day before, Kuma climbed the Red Line and made it to Mary Geoise. Soldiers tried to stop him, but he kept fighting. Then Sakazuki showed up and attacked, calling him a threat. Kuma was forced to retreat under Sakazuki’s assault. While watching him leave, Sakazuki remembered Bonney, who never believed Kuma willingly became a … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1126: “Looming Despair! Admiral Kizaru’s Depressing Mission”
Fire Force Season 3, Episode 4, "Golden Secret", centers on Company 8's battle against the White Clad's. Without, Arthur and Shinra, they're in a more difficult battle. The White-Clad Destroyer, Gold is a bad match up for Lieutenant Hinawa and Maki. However, Dr. Licht and Vulcan's analyst is paramount. Licht can give them all the … Continue reading Fire Force Season 3, Episode 4: “Golden Secret”
Kizaru attacks Sentomaru, who struggles to hold his own. As soon as the vice admirals see Kizaru land on Egghead, they order the fleet to push toward shore. The Sea Beast Weapons try to sink the ships, but the vice admirals fight back hard—taking out a bunch of them—then move on to the Pacifistas on … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1125: “A Clash of Two Men’s Determination! Kizaru and Sentomaru”
Shinra and Joker encounter Captain Burns who informs them of Obi's intended fate. Shinra is shocked. Burns explains that he has given himself to his "God". Captain Burns has accepted that many will be sacrificed for the will of the Evangelist. When Captain Burns reveals Obi chained to a cross, he challenges Shinra. Enrages, Shinra … Continue reading Fire Force Season 3, Episode 3: “Incarnation of flame”
