The Apothecary Diaries – 19 – A Ceremony of Importance
One morning while sweeping the yard, Maomao is approached by Lihaku. He has an update about the warehouse fire: it was apparently a distraction to burgle another warehouse of ceremonial tools. The manager of one warehouse was the older man who died of salt poisoning. The current manager got food poisoning. And the expensive pipe? … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 19 – A Ceremony of Importance"
Chained Soldier – 07 – Housekeeping
Rairen thinks he’s hot shit with his lightning, but 6th Squad Commander Izumo Tenka is able to dogwalk him, thanks to her mastery of portals and singularities. She employs the former to dodge his attacks and teleport where she wishes, and the latter to suck him into oblivion. Tenka has an aloof, ethereal air to … Continue reading "Chained Soldier – 07 – Housekeeping"
Metallic Rouge – 06 – Killer Space Cruise
Naomi and Rouge try to enjoy a post-mission vacation aboard a luxury space liner en route to Earth, but Hell Giallon has stowed away disguised as a member of the crew. They’re at the pool when a general alert is issued warning of a murder on the ship. Vacation or no, Naomi and Rouge are … Continue reading "Metallic Rouge – 06 – Killer Space Cruise"
Classroom of the Elite – S3 07 – Closing the Distance
Ayanokouji sows the seeds for his plan right from the start, by questioning Suzune’s resolve to choose someone from their class to expel. This puts Suzune in a state of irritation: because her brother has taken an interest in Ayanokouji, his opinion carries weight. It’s the groundwork that will make her receptive to what her … Continue reading "Classroom of the Elite – S3 07 – Closing the Distance"
Synduality: Noir – 18 – Songtress of the Sky
When Ciel reports to Weisheit, she plays things cool, but it was clear from the start that she remains conflicted. It’s all over her face, and Weisheit, who was apparently her Master all along, would doubtless be able to see it too. Why else would he shove the captive Kanata in her face and tell … Continue reading "Synduality: Noir – 18 – Songtress of the Sky"
Solo Leveling – 06 – Eight Legs, Six Heels
Jinwoo estimates that the giant snake boss and the golem boss he defeated were probably D-rank. That makes this spider boss C-Rank, and while he’s not sure he can defeat it at his current level, he’s also keenly aware of the fact that he’s not afraid to engage it in order to find out. As … Continue reading "Solo Leveling – 06 – Eight Legs, Six Heels"
The Apothecary Diaries – 18 – Garden of Secrets
When Jinshi finds the meeting place, Maomao prepares to leave, and he grabs her arm, almost out of panic, and asks why. She says she’d blow his cover if she accompanied him further, and so their jaunt about town ends suddenly and without, as Maomao puts it, any “apparent emotion” despite Jinshi’s line of questioning … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 18 – Garden of Secrets"
Chained Soldier – 06 – Eyes on Me
Having witnessed how “physically demanding” Yuuki can be on his masters, Shushu wants a piece of him too. She wants him to watch while she kicks the sleepy Sahara’s ass. Both hand-to-hand specialists, their first round is a classic wrestling match with some really niftily animated moves. Just when Shushu has the upper hand, sleepy … Continue reading "Chained Soldier – 06 – Eyes on Me"
Metallic Rouge – 05 – Sound and Fury
After Rouge is knocked unconscious following her battle against Verde, a mysterious and creepy individual who later introduces himself as the “Puppetmaster” puts her in a tube and has her relive moments of her past, including her earliest days with her brother Gene and father Roy Junghardt. As Rouge falls in and out of the … Continue reading "Metallic Rouge – 05 – Sound and Fury"
Classroom of the Elite – S3 06 – Someone’s Gotta Go
Chabashira announces that everyone passed the last exams, which means the school has gone an unprecedented length of time without any expulsions. That said, apparently the school’s goal is to cull the herd at least somewhat, so there is a surprise Special Exam: a Student Vote. Everyone in each class will be able to cast … Continue reading "Classroom of the Elite – S3 06 – Someone’s Gotta Go"