Solo Leveling – 16 – Reassessment
Emerging from the Demon’s Castle Gate, Jinwoo acknowledges that he can’t hide his strength in the shadows forever, nor can he make decent enough money as long as he’s an E-rank. To That end, he gets himself reassessed and seemingly breaks the machine. But chief determines there’s no malfunction: the machine simply isn’t capable of measuring … Continue reading "Solo Leveling – 16 – Reassessment"
The Apothecary Diaries – 27 – Following the Fungus
After Maomao drops off the pavilion laundry to the servant girls (and doesn’t interrupt Xiaolan’s lessons) she finds Jinshi having tea outside with Gyokuyou. Jinshi and Gaoshun take Maomao aside for a chat. He shows her plans for an educational center to further the women’s education, and she suggests a more appropriate spot away from … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 27 – Following the Fungus"
Solo Leveling – 15 – Ever Upward
Fresh off the Red Gate, Jinwoo completes the agreed-upon 19 raids with Jinho, who doesn’t have to lift a finger in his fancy armor since Jinwoo’s shadow army handles everything. They later bond over barbecue, as Jinho admits he’s not close with his biological big brother, but has come to think of Jinwoo as another … Continue reading "Solo Leveling – 15 – Ever Upward"
The Apothecary Diaries – 26 – Hidden Poisons
Maomao is paid an allowance for her services in the Rear Palace, but she must wait in line with the other lower-ranked residents in order to shop at the caravan. The Courtesans and their ladies-in-waiting get first dibs on the shops in a part of the palace starved for shopping and eager to get in … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 26 – Hidden Poisons"
Solo Leveling – 14 – Elfen Bleed
When Hwang Dongsoo asks Ahn why Jinwoo is in a White Tiger Gate and isn’t satisfied with the answer, he gets violent with the manager. Baek Yoon-ho steps in, and it looks like there’s about to be an S-rank battle with potentially devastating collateral damage. Fortunately, Woo Jin-Chul comes between the two and assures Dongsoo … Continue reading "Solo Leveling – 14 – Elfen Bleed"
The Apothecary Diaries – 25 (S2 01) – Books ‘n Cats
The Apothecary Diaries returns with a lowkey hangout episode, with no real indication what the thrust (or threat) of the season will be until its closing moments. Until then, we have Maomao distilling rubbing alcohol and making scented oils, and takes delivery of a large, heavy box just when Jinshi and Gaoshun are around. Her … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 25 (S2 01) – Books ‘n Cats"
Solo Leveling – 13 (S2 01) – Red and White and Bear All Over
After his promotion to Shadow Monarch, Jinwoo heads home, goes to bed, and sleeps so long he almost misses his sister’s parent-teacher meeting. When he arrives, Jin-Ah learns that he’s transformed into an even hotter version of himself, causing all the girls in the hall to swoon. Jin-Ah’s teacher tells her swole BTS-esque Bro that she’s … Continue reading "Solo Leveling – 13 (S2 01) – Red and White and Bear All Over"
My Happy Marriage – S2 01 – A Necessary Journey
Fifteen months after its first season wrapped, Kiyoka and Miyo seem to be doing fine. But Miyo is having strange dreams, and would very much like to know what they mean. Usuba Arata is there to support and guide her with her newly unsealed Dream-Sight, which makes for some awkward breakfasts. One day while Kiyoka … Continue reading "My Happy Marriage – S2 01 – A Necessary Journey"
DAN DA DAN – 12 (S1 Fin) – Taking the Initiative
While Taro returns to school, Momo brings Hana home, and she and Okarun beg Seiko to let them keep her there so that Taro can visit her after school hours. Seiko agrees and starts dinner, for which Momo starts setting the table. Inspired by Taro’s directness and threatened by Momo laughing at Jiji’s … whole … Continue reading "DAN DA DAN – 12 (S1 Fin) – Taking the Initiative"
DAN DA DAN – 11 – My Anatomical Romance
Jiji looks handsome and cool when he’s standing still and not talking, but as we soon learn, he’s rarely doing either of those things. Seiko (whom he calls “Auntie” repeatedly calls him a genius, but only after he compliments her. He’s come to live with her and Momo while his parents are hospitalized, but neither … Continue reading "DAN DA DAN – 11 – My Anatomical Romance"