The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 11 – Pride Before the Fall
Despite Rishia being his opponent in the arena, Itsuki spends most of the start ignoring her completely, shouting up at Naofumi and even firing arrows at him when he’s surrounded by kids. Itsuki believes Malty’s lies about Naofumi exploiting the child slaves, and is determined to use his newfound “justice” (i.e. the Curse Series crest … Continue reading "The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 11 – Pride Before the Fall"
Goblin Slayer II – 11 – Domain of Restraint and Darkness
Goblin Slayer tends not to deviate from what’s on its tin: slaying goblins. This season has featured some enjoyable exceptions, from High Elf Archer’s sister’s wedding to the various non-goblin jobs they’ve taken on. But this week we get back to the bread-and-butter. The princess has been kidnapped, and they’ll need to slay a lot … Continue reading "Goblin Slayer II – 11 – Domain of Restraint and Darkness"
Jujutsu Kaisen – 45 – Another Cog in the Wheel
The battle with Mahito continues on street level, and the iconic 109 tower is finally collateral damage. Yuuji doesn’t let the sign go to wast, as he ends up throwing it at one of Mahito’s mouth snakes. Mahito beheads himself and the head runs around while his body continues fighting. He creates some super-offensive transfigured … Continue reading "Jujutsu Kaisen – 45 – Another Cog in the Wheel"
The Apothecary Diaries – 10 – Blood and Honey
Maomao gets the pulse of the Inner Palace from Xiaolan, who says word is the servant who tried to poison Lady Lishu committed suicide, and Ah-Duo may be on the cusp of being replaced with a new, younger concubine. This has Maomao reflecting on the fragility of the fruits in the Inner Palace. Ah-Duo had … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 10 – Blood and Honey"
The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 10 – Bow Flex
Hey, remember Rishia Ivyred? Dumped like a bag of sand by the Bow Hero Kawasumi Itsuki, she joined Naofumi’s party and vowed to become stronger and more useful. Thanks to Elrasla she’s become a competent swordswoman. She seeks neither revenge nor apology from Itsuki—she simply wants to show him she isn’t the weak burden he abandoned. … Continue reading "The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 10 – Bow Flex"
Goblin Slayer II – 10 – The Princess and the Priestess
The Princess of the Holy Capital yearns to leave the confining palace and go on an adventure like her brother. When he returns from an adventure of his own, she decides she’ll make her move and sneak out. Since we know what happens to naive folks who rush headlong into adventures, this probably won’t end … Continue reading "Goblin Slayer II – 10 – The Princess and the Priestess"
Jujutsu Kaisen – 44 – Brotherly Love
JJK twists the knife one more time to open this outing, showing us a random but beautiful memory of Nobara spilling coffee on Gojou’s $1,700 shirt, then hard-cutting to Juju looking down on Nobara’s lifeless body, a gaping bloody hole where her left eye once was. Yuuji is, as you’d expect, extremely torn up about … Continue reading "Jujutsu Kaisen – 44 – Brotherly Love"
The Apothecary Diaries – 09 – Sweet and Salty
One evening at a drinking party, a clearly sloshed older man doesn’t even finish one jar of booze before letting it shatter to the ground and asking for more. Someone whose full face is obscured offers him a new jar after adding something to it. Gaoshun eventually gets Gyokuyou to “stop laughing uncontrollably” long enough to … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 09 – Sweet and Salty"
Goblin Slayer II – 09 – Anvil and Hammer
In a flashback a younger, more practically-dressed Sword Maiden and her party battle their way through an endless dungeon. Whatever hardships or powerful enemies they endure, the Maiden is grateful there are no goblins around and hopes it stays that way. Back in the present day Goblin Slayer’s party are fighting a giant sea serpent … Continue reading "Goblin Slayer II – 09 – Anvil and Hammer"
The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 09 – Tripping the Light Dragon-tastic
Naofumi’s last shield just manages to absorb the Emperor Dragon’s attack, but he knows he won’t be able to stop the next one. Before it can charge up, Atla rushes into close range to use her pressure point attack. Because it becomes more powerful the tougher the defense, she manages to knock the dragon back, and … Continue reading "The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 09 – Tripping the Light Dragon-tastic"