The Apothecary Diaries – 13 – Return to the Garden
Exerting what authority he has, Jinshi manages to use his largess to successfully wrest Maomao back from the Verdigris House lest she eventually fall into the same line of work as her big-in-more-ways-than-one courtesan sisters. In a way, it’s a soft reset for her life in the palace: no longer the victim of a kidnapping … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 13 – Return to the Garden"
Solo Leveling – 01 (First Impressions) – The Least of Us
One night ten years ago, gates to another dimension started opening. This dimension was full of magical beasts who could only be defeated with magic, or weapons imbued with it. Magic then awakened in various individuals, who became Hunters who go on raids defeating monsters and acquiring loot. Hunters are ranked by their magical power, … Continue reading "Solo Leveling – 01 (First Impressions) – The Least of Us"
Chained Soldier – 01 (First Impressions) – Not Bad, for a Man
Wakura Yuuki is an unassuming man in a woman’s world, fated to end up in some innocuous dead-end job after high school. But when he suddenly falls victim to a “Mato Mishap” he ends up in Mato, an alternate dimension filled with nasty, hollow-like monsters called Shuuki. Yuuki is cornered and about to buy the … Continue reading "Chained Soldier – 01 (First Impressions) – Not Bad, for a Man"
Classroom of the Elite – S3 01 – Protecting Traditions
We pick back up with CotE on the way to a new special exam: a “mixed training camp” in the mountains, meant to inspire mental growth. Everyone is to be split along class year and gender lines, and the new groups will prepare for four distinct tests on the last day. Groups that score high will … Continue reading "Classroom of the Elite – S3 01 – Protecting Traditions"
Jujutsu Kaisen – 47 (S2 Fin) – World of the Future
It seemed like Tsukumo Yuki had come to save the day, but she only buys a little bit of time, which turns out to be pointless, as “Getou” has already accomplished everything he needs to implement his grand scheme. Yuki still wants to rid the world of cursed energy, but “Getou” wishes to optimize it. … Continue reading "Jujutsu Kaisen – 47 (S2 Fin) – World of the Future"
The Apothecary Diaries – 12 – A Garden and a Cage
The fallout to Fengming’s execution extends to 80 of the 2,000 occupants of the Inner Palace, and Maomao is among the mass layoffs. Jinshi has the power to bury Maomao’s tenuous connection to Fengming’s fam, but doesn’t want to go against Maomao’s wishes to leave the palace. Little does he know that with layoffs looming … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 12 – A Garden and a Cage"
The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 (Fin) – 12 – Doing It for Her
Naofumi and Raphtalia undergo rigorous dragon vein training with Gaelion with only Sadeena accompanying them. Sadeena breaks out a little booze that proves too much for Raph or the dragon, allowing Sadeena to ask Naofumi a simple question: What are your feelings towards Raphtalia? His answer is the predictable one: he sees her as his daughter. … Continue reading "The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 (Fin) – 12 – Doing It for Her"
Goblin Slayer II – 12 (Fin) – Ministers of Grace Defend Us
The Princess is, to quote Saruman, “alive and unspoiled,” thank goodness. She is however extremely weak and thoroughly terrified, so a gentle hug from the Priestess means a lot. Unfortunately, the party lets their guard down, and Slayer notices too late that the Goblin Priest isn’t dead yet, but sacrifices himself to summon the hand of … Continue reading "Goblin Slayer II – 12 (Fin) – Ministers of Grace Defend Us"
Jujutsu Kaisen – 46 – Who’s the Boss?
Before getting back to “Getou” interrupting Yuuji’s defeat of Mahito we check in with other parties still breathing after this ordeal: Kusakabe and Panda (now in Gorilla Mode), Meimei, who is in Kuala Lumpur with Ui Ui telling a friend to divest from Japan, and Chouso is skulking in some subway crawlspace. Yuuji’s plan is … Continue reading "Jujutsu Kaisen – 46 – Who’s the Boss?"
The Apothecary Diaries – 11 – Just a Little Longer
Maomao meets with Fengming and details her deductions. The “deep clean” of Ah-Duo’s pavilion was only an excuse. The reality is, Ah-Duo is leaving the Rear Palace, because after she gave birth to her son, she was no longer able to bear children afterwards. When Fengming says it’s none of Maomao’s business, Maomao says it is, … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 11 – Just a Little Longer"