Jujutsu Kaisen – 43 – Harder to Be Strangers
Outside the veil, outside of immediate danger, an injured Nitta insists that Nobara heed Nanami’s words and stay put. But Nobara was never one to stay away from danger; of all the callings she could have pursued, she chose the life of a jujutsu sorcerer, likely the most dangerous job a mortal human could have. … Continue reading "Jujutsu Kaisen – 43 – Harder to Be Strangers"
Jujutsu Kaisen – 42 – One Mahito, Two Mahito
As voices from the past go through Yuuji’s head as he wanders Shibuya Station in search of another battle, a half-burned Nanami also shambles along, both in the station and in his Happy Place: a pristine Malaysian beach. When he finds a huge mass of transfigured humans, he pounds them all into jelly, and then … Continue reading "Jujutsu Kaisen – 42 – One Mahito, Two Mahito"
The Apothecary Diaries – 08 – A Night of Blissful Dreams
When Maomao wakes up on her first morning home, it takes her a beat to remember she actually is home; the chickens certainly leave no doubt. Before she’s fully awake, she’s being led briskly to a brothel by a serving girl to a medical emergency. A courtesan and her client appear to have been poisoned. I … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 08 – A Night of Blissful Dreams"
The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 08 – Daddy Issues
Naofumi is deciding who will stay in the village and who will accompany him on the hunt for Gaelion when a new crisis crops up: Filo is gravely ill. Gaelion appears to be sapping her XP, resulting in her level gradually lowering. Atla can slow the decline, but can’t stop it, which means they need … Continue reading "The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 08 – Daddy Issues"
The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 07 – How Not to Train Your Dragon
With two months until the Phoenix arrives, normalcy and peace washes over Luroluna village. This is an episode that runs largely on vibes as we observe along with Naofumi how the vast and diverse community of colorful characters he shepherded fares on a daily basis. He cooks a hearty breakfast for everyone after their morning … Continue reading "The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 07 – How Not to Train Your Dragon"
Goblin Slayer II – 07 – Agoblinypse Now
Elf tells Slayer that the giant creature charging towards them isn’t an elephant, but the One That Stops the Waters: Mokele Mubenbe. They also spot a goblin riding it on a saddle, and Elf quickly takes it out with an arrow to the chest. While Lizard and Dwarf use a shout and a spell to … Continue reading "Goblin Slayer II – 07 – Agoblinypse Now"
Jujutsu Kaisen – 41 – My Neighbor Mahoraga
First, I wanted to address the fact that Studio Mappa has been running its animators absolutely ragged and not paying them what they deserve. I’m joining the chorus of viewers and fans in calling for more realistic deadlines and better pay for the staff of massively talented but massively overworked creatives. If that means longer … Continue reading "Jujutsu Kaisen – 41 – My Neighbor Mahoraga"
The Apothecary Diaries – 06 – Poison, as a Treat
Maomao soon learns the extent to which an imperial garden party consists of a lot of standing around freezing your ass off. Even with the pocket warmers she prepared, it’s still cold out there in the open. The party is also an opportunity for the ladies-in-waiting of the four concubines to engage in petty sniping. … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 06 – Poison, as a Treat"
The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 06 – A Sliver of Strength
Amaki Ren liked to game. He was good at speedrunning Brave Star Online, but while he was fine having a girl over to watch, he avoided bigger crowds. When he ended up in another world, he discovered that the mechanics were identical to BSO, and thus attempted to speedrun it as well. Then he rushed headlong at … Continue reading "The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 06 – A Sliver of Strength"
Goblin Slayer II – 06 – Where My Heart Is
I won’t mince words—well, I’ll mince them a little—this is Goblin Slayer at its very best: a quintessential tale of adventure and family, both found and in High Elf Archer’s case, blood. Like a movie in miniature, it’s impeccably structured, starting with the harrowing river ambush by goblins. Having two civilians around—especially these two—only heightens the danger. And … Continue reading "Goblin Slayer II – 06 – Where My Heart Is"