Jujutsu Kaisen – 40 – We’re the Ants
Megumi can’t compete with Berserk Touji’s speed and power, so he tries to use fleeing hares to cover him while he puts some distance between them and formulates a strategy for victory. Unfortunately, Touji is so goddamn fast and so goddamn strong, he’s able to kill every single one of Megumi’s thousands of hares with flung bits … Continue reading "Jujutsu Kaisen – 40 – We’re the Ants"
Attack on Titan – The Final Episode – Fear and Love
Hoo boy, this was a ride and a half. I’m always a little overwhelmed trying to review a movie-length episode, and that did not change with this nearly 90-minute finale of finales of one of the biggest animes in history. There’s also the reality that the drip-drip-drip of final episodes and specials sapped a little of … Continue reading "Attack on Titan – The Final Episode – Fear and Love"
The Apothecary Diaries – 05 – Preparing for Battle
Only Gaoshun witnesses a shirtless, sweaty Jinshi elegantly sparring with a promising underling. If there were any women present they would surely faint from the hotness. But after the session, Jinshi asks about the apothecary, specifically whether she’s restored her weight and health after going all out for Lady Lihua. Maomao is in good spirits … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 05 – Preparing for Battle"
The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 05 – Player Development
Naofumi, Raphtalia and Filo are fleeing Motoyasu’s grossness when they’re suddenly ambushed on the road by two randos … who are apparently the most powerful bandits they’ve ever faced? One of them makes a dig at the Heroes’ tendency to form harems, while repeatedly cackles with what I’d describe to be a “extremely punchable voice.” … Continue reading "The Rising of the Shield Hero S3 – 05 – Player Development"
Goblin Slayer II – 05 – You Are Orcdially Invited…
This week has quite the pre-credits stinger: Elf gets a leaf in the mail and declares that it’s time to get married. Her phrasing initially makes her friends believe she’s the one who is marrying her cousin, but it’s actually her big sister; she’s simply been invited. In fact everyone in the party is invited, as is … Continue reading "Goblin Slayer II – 05 – You Are Orcdially Invited…"
Jujutsu Kaisen – 39 – Murder Machine
Rather than escape Dagon’s beach domain through Megumi’s hole, Touji enters and joins the party. Only he’s not quite himself; the Old Lady’s technique was left on after she was killed, so he’s in a continuous state of murderous frenzy, drawn like a guided missile to the strongest one in range—in this case, Dagon. He … Continue reading "Jujutsu Kaisen – 39 – Murder Machine"
The Apothecary Diaries – 04 – Living for Him
Once the Emperor learns of the “famous apothecary”, he asks her to look after Lady Lihua. That is to say, he commands her to cure her of her affliction. If Maomao can’t, it means she’s disobeying the emperor and will surely be beheaded. That said, Maomao approaches this latest mystery—with her usual wit and levelheadedness. … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 04 – Living for Him"
The Apothecary Diaries – 03 – Cotton Rose
This episode starts out tensely, with Jinshi informing a concubine of a reward, followed by that concubine getting up and leaving, clearly distressed. That night, a servant girl spots and is terrified by the presence of a spirit in white robes. Back at the Jade Pavilion, Yinghua tells her she and the others are there … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 03 – Cotton Rose"
The Apothecary Diaries – 02 – Life in the Jade Pavilion
Maomao is movin’ on up, from the modest low-ranking servant girl accommodations to the Jade Pavilion, home of the concubine Gyokuyou. Jinshi has big plans for her, but while his stunning beauty has every other woman in the Rear Palace eating out of his hand, Maomao is not only immune to his charms, but repulsed … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 02 – Life in the Jade Pavilion"
The Apothecary Diaries – 01 (First Impressions) – A Big Promotion
Maomao (Yuuki Aoi) lives a simple but fulfilling life in Imperial China as an apothecary, growing medicinal plants, making medicines, and making deliveries to clients in the red-light district. She clearly loves her plants, and is also curious enough to experiment on herself when developing new drugs. But one day she’s kidnapped, and that simple … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 01 (First Impressions) – A Big Promotion"