2023-12-31 14:56
Following the bombastic penultimate episode, Attack on Titan’s finale fully delivers in many ways, and fails in some, leaving a huge imprint in anime’s history that will last gen… Read More
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2023-12-31 02:50
With the penultimate episode concluding the Bow Hero’s subplot, we finally reach the conclusion to the third season. And this time, the focus shifts back to Naofumi and Raphtalia where… Read More
2023-12-24 12:55
Following last episode, the conclusion of the subplot for Rishia and Itsuki draws to a close, but not before a fight between them. And as expected, justice prevails! Delusion The seri… Read More
2023-12-18 09:18
Following the heartwarming conclusion of the story involving Wyndia and her father, we are now focusing on another character, and one that has proven to be an invaluable member of Naofumi&rs&hell…Read More
2023-12-10 05:03
Following the suspenseful cliffhanger last episode, episode 9 dials down a bit on the action but makes up for a heartwarming end to a nice mini-arc. Regroup The episode picks up right… Read More
2023-12-03 04:09
Action-packed and twist-filled, episode 8 fully delivers an exciting journey to stop a dragon while giving insight on Naofum and Ren’s past actions. The Dragon’s Curse Fol… Read More
2023-11-26 10:19
Naofumi gains a new ally in Ren last episode, but episode 7 sees him getting more people to help him in the fight against the Phoenix. Which includes a dragon. Growing a Village A few… Read More
2023-11-20 12:28
Last episode saw Naofumi tracking Ren and Motoyasu to recruit them in fighting the Phoenix, with mixed success. But for the first time, this episode focuses on an unexpected character. The S… Read More
2023-11-11 10:40
Last episode gives us some of the best scenes this seasons. But for this episode, we return to a more slice of life vibe, though there are quite a few interesting fight scenes and character… Read More
2023-11-09 13:10
Following a spine-chilling cliffhanger, Attack on Titan season 4’s third part delves into the beginning of the Rumbling and the fallout from this world-shattering event. And as expecte… Read More
2023-11-09 12:53
After a heartwarming episode 3, three of the four Cardinal Heroes reunite once more in what is arguably the best episode of the season! Now, Naofumi has to convince Motoyasu and Ren to work… Read More
2023-10-30 11:45
Following an action-packed episode 2, episode 3 of The Rising of The Shield Hero’s third season focuses more on introducing new characters and giving us a glimpse of life in Lurolona V… Read More
2023-10-22 14:24
An enemy or a new ally? Episode 2 of The Rising of The Shield Hero Season 3 finally sees Naofumi facing the toughest opponents in Zeltoble’s underground Coliseum. And as always, not ev… Read More
2023-10-16 11:59
After a rather subpar second season, Iwatani Naofumi is back in The Rising of the Shield Hero season 3! And this time, the stakes are higher, and the enemies are more dangerous! Return of th… Read More
2023-07-13 12:41
And it’s here! The much-awaited finale of the popular latest Gundam series, The Witch From Mercury, definitely delivers. Of course, it’s not without its flaws, but it does give a… Read More
2023-07-06 11:26
The Gundam franchise is well-known for delivering spectacular finales, and Witch From Mercury is no different. Its penultimate episode fully gives us yet another Gundam experience: an emotio… Read More
2023-06-24 12:16
After the brutal end of episode 9 thanks to Prospera and Eri, episode 10 marks the start of the season’s third act and the series’s finale. Alliances are made, plans devised, and… Read More
2023-06-17 12:59
Following a tragic episode 8, episode 9 is a breather for much of its runtime as the characters deal with the aftermath of the fight that saw a lot of Asticassia students killed. But as alwa… Read More
2023-06-11 12:50
Continuing where the last episode left off, episode 8 gives us the full Gundam experience yet; 23 minutes full of action and chaos. But what really makes this a heartbreaking episode are the… Read More
2023-06-03 12:21
After an emotional episode 6, episode 7 is a spine-chilling follow-up that sets the stage for a conflict that will once again change a lot of our favorite characters. It finally delivers on… Read More
2023-05-28 08:58
Episode 5 ended with a heartbreaking twist, and though it is a dark turn, it seems as if the worst has yet to pass for most of the characters. Suletta, particularly, is going deeper into the… Read More
2023-05-20 12:31
Suletta, Miorine, and Guel. Throughout the entire run of the first season, these three characters have been at the forefront of every major events. Naturally, Suletta and Miorine are the mai… Read More
2023-05-11 13:01
Following a spectacular episode 3 that featured one of the series’s best characters, episode 4 switches the focus back to Suletta and her friends as they deal with the fallout of Norea… Read More
2023-04-30 10:40
For the first time in the series, we have a full episode without Suletta and entirely dedicated on Earth and its situation, finally giving us a view of its geopolitics and providing insight… Read More
2023-04-24 12:28
The Gundam franchise is known for dropping insane revelations and battles all in the same episode, and Witch From Mercury is no different. In fact, we can say that this episode has solidifie… Read More
2023-04-16 02:52
Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch From Mercury is back after an explosive(literally!) and shocking cliffhanger ending! And just as expected, things are no longer the same for Suletta Mercury and… Read More
2023-04-04 13:28
DANMACHI SEASON 4 SEASON FINALE REVIEW – The End of Despair, The Beginning of Love Danmachi’s season finales were always heart-pounding and engaging, even if the entire seasons t… Read More
2023-04-03 12:04
DANMACHI SEASON 4 EPISODE 21 REVIEW – Love Blossoms Amid Danger For a penultimate episode, episode 21 offers the audiences a moment of peace before thrusting them back into the action… Read More
2023-04-01 13:47
DANMACHI SEASON 4 EPISODE 20 REVIEW – Finding Hope Amid Despair Since the second cour of Danmachi’s fourth season started, we all expected to see the full story behind the destru… Read More
2023-03-31 12:28
DANMACHI SEASON 4 EPISODE 19 REVIEW – A Hero’s Ideal For the first time since the second cour began, Danmachi’s fourth season has finally dedicated an entire episode to Bel… Read More
2023-03-30 12:29
DANMACHI SEASON 4 EPISODE 18 REVIEW – Battles, Above and Below While previous episodes held back on the fight scenes and focused on character interactions and development, episode 18 i… Read More
2023-03-28 13:17
DANMACHI SEASON 4 EPISODE 17 REVIEW – The Search Continues Much like the previous episode, episode 17 didn’t feature a substantial fight scene. Rather, it focused on character in… Read More
2023-03-27 12:54
DANMACHI SEASON 4 EPISODE 16 REVIEW – Flames of Resolve The previous episode saw our heroes facing one danger after another, and episode 16 was no different. But this time, the tables… Read More
2023-03-22 12:05
DANMACHI SEASON 4 EPISODE 15 REVIEW – Forging Ahead At this point, it is no longer surprising that every episode will feature a fight scene; being in the Dungeon, and the Middle Floors… Read More
2023-03-11 10:46
DANMACHI SEASON 4 EPISODE 14 REVIEW – Of Memories and Victories Following an action-packed episode 13, episode 14 delivered yet another heart-pounding fight scenes and epic moments to… Read More
2023-03-09 12:22
DANMACHI SEASON 4 EPISODE 13 REVIEW – Sinking Deeper Into Despair Episode 12 may have ended on a quite hopeful note, but it seems that despair is simply waiting until the right moment… Read More
2023-03-06 12:51
DANMACHI SEASON 4 EPISODE 12 REVIEW – To The Battlefield Once More Danmachi is back for the second part of its fourth season! And as always, the new episode is packed with action and s… Read More
2023-02-26 13:50
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: THE WITCH FROM MERCURY EPISODE 12 REVIEW – Welcome to the Gundam franchise! Ever since the Prologue, we all expected Witch from Mercury to follow in the footsteps o… Read More
2023-02-22 10:30
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: THE WITCH FROM MERCURY EPISODE 11 REVIEW – Of Witches and Confessions As the penultimate episode for the series’s first cour, Witch From Mercury’s episo… Read More
2023-02-20 09:42
MOBILE SUIT GUNDAM: WITCH FROM MERCURY EPISODE 10 REVIEW – Suletta’s First Heartbreak For a series that uses marriage as the catalyst for most of the plot, Witch From Mercury doe… Read More
2023-02-17 11:45
For the longest time since the series started, Shaddiq has been surrounded by an air of mystery, perhaps even more so than Elan. He initially comes off as a background character who merely o… Read More
2023-02-16 08:28
While action does play a part in this series, Witch From Mercury sets itself apart by focusing on the business aspects of creating weapons of mass destruction, particularly mobile suits and… Read More
2023-02-16 08:01
At this point, it is now clear that Witch From Mercury will not follow the footsteps of its predecessors, at least for the time being. While previous series focus on war and violence, WfM ta… Read More
2023-02-10 11:33
Births, and birthdays in particular, seem to be one of the main themes of Witch From Mercury. Indeed, the Prologue features a birthday scene for Ericht, which ended in tragedy. This episode… Read More
2023-01-16 09:46
Amuro has Char. Kira has Rau. Heero has Zechs/Milliardo. What’s a Gundam without the traditional rivalry between ace pilots? Naturally, Witch from Mercury will have that, and Suletta h… Read More
2023-01-14 06:24
Witch From Mercury is set in a high-tech, high school-like setting, but for pilots of weapons of mass destruction (after all, what’s a mobile suit if not a WMD?). But for the first thr… Read More
2023-01-12 07:00
More than half a decade since the last main Gundam series aired, and another one from the famous mecha franchise is here! And once again, Sunrise presents a very different take on the story… Read More
2022-10-30 11:41
The hero rises once more! Episode 11 ends Danmachi’s fourth season’s first cour. And it ended in a satisfying way while still leaving viewers with a cliffhanger! Last Stand Conti… Read More
2022-10-07 09:04
A hero has fallen! Episode 10 is a chilling and bloody episode, which results in a shocking twist! The calamity in Cassandra’s dream has been unleashed, and true to her prophecy, the e… Read More
2022-10-07 08:52
Jura’s true color is finally revealed! Episode 9 is yet another action-packed episode that sees our heroes fighting for their lives again. And this time, the odds are against their fav… Read More
2022-09-17 12:15
The Gale Wind’s warpath continues! Episode 8 is even more vicious and bloodier than the last. Ryu continues her quest for vengeance, and it is up to Bell to stop her. Suspicion The epi… Read More
2022-09-09 14:19
There is a murder in the lower floors! Episode 7 starts a new adventure for Bell’s party, and one that promises to be a bloodier affair. And the culprit? It’s none other than the… Read More
2022-09-08 13:07
Bell has a new alias! Episode 6 is a breather episode after the previous one ended with a bang. This is mostly a fun and lighthearted, focusing on character interactions with a bit of a reca… Read More
2022-08-29 12:28
Another heroic feat, another new skill! Episode 5 brings a satisfying conclusion to the battle with the Moss Huge. And as expected, Bell defeats yet another strong monster in an epic showdow… Read More
2022-08-20 14:09
Bell has a new harem memb—er, new friend! Episode 4 continues the thrill and rush of this season’s suspenseful arc, though with a dash of comedy and romance thrown in as well. Af… Read More
2022-08-10 12:18
It’s the party’s deadliest fight yet! Episode 3 ramps up the action by several notches, and every moment is a fight for survival. By far, this is the most tension-filled episode… Read More
2022-08-07 11:33
The title says it all! Episode 2 brings us the most exciting and action-packed episode of the season so far—and there is not even a major battle yet! From start to finish, the episode… Read More
2022-07-31 03:00
The Hestia Familia is back! Danmachi’s fourth season opens a brand new chapter to Bell Cranel’s ongoing story. And right off the bat, our Little Rookie receives another boost in… Read More
2022-07-26 07:07
We thought it’s all over, but it’s not! Well, somewhat. The finale for The Rising of the Shield Hero is, oddly enough, a collection of short stories that took place during the co… Read More
2022-07-26 05:23
The final battle is here! And though it ends just as expected, the buildup to that is truly an emotional moment—one of the best this season. Different Lives, Different Perspectives The… Read More
2022-07-26 04:25
It’s time to prepare for battle! The penultimate episode for the Rising of the Shield Hero’s second season doesn’t feature much of an epic showdown, but it sure does set up… Read More
2022-07-26 03:53
There’s a new Vassal Hero! Episode 10 gives us some of the best moments in this season so far. It focuses on Raphtalia, which finally receives another development and a great boost in… Read More
2022-07-26 01:25
A companion lost, but another one is found. Episode 9 is a somber yet fun and emotional episode. For the first time, Naofumi doesn’t have Raphtalia by his side, and her absence has obv… Read More
2022-07-17 10:29
Note: Been busy with work for the past two months. But now I’m officially back for more anime reviews! ### Freedom at last! Episode 8 sees our party of heroes finally achieving the fre… Read More
2022-07-16 12:00
It’s a whole new world! Episode 7 brings a new and exciting arc into the season. While the previous once focuses on taking down a powerful monster, the new arc returns to the root that… Read More
2022-05-20 13:46
A final showdown that ends with sadness. Episode 6 is a roller coaster ride of emotions. As Naofumi’s party faces Kyo, they are struck with a painful revelation about Ost—one tha… Read More
2022-05-20 13:05
Another twist, another revelation! Episode 4 has no shortage of action and drama, but it is the latter that’s more impactful than the former. Naofumi and his party finally enters the b… Read More
2022-05-19 14:06
A brief respite before another battle. Episode 4 focused more on character interactions once again while continuing Rishia’s subplot. Unlike episode 3, the action takes a backseat here… Read More
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