7th Time Loop – 11 – A Clockwork Blue
Burning the midnight oil to come up with a way to get Arnold to go along with an alliance with Coyolles, a fatigued and frustrated Rishe takes a break out on the balcony, and is treated to a wondrous sight: a cloud of glowing fireflies. Right then and there, my mind went to fireworks, or the peaceful … Continue reading "7th Time Loop – 11 – A Clockwork Blue"
Solo Leveling – 10 – Kind of a Big Deal
After one more harrowing raid that goes sideways, Joohee tells Jinwoo she’s retiring from hunting and moving back in with her parents. Her reasons are sound, understandable, and releatable, and while the puny past Jinwoo might’ve argued more for her to stick it out, this stronger, less emotional Jinwoo wishes her well, promising to meet … Continue reading "Solo Leveling – 10 – Kind of a Big Deal"
Your RABUJOI “Wake the F*** Up” Song of the Day: “Lay Your Hands on Me”
I enjoyed Kiznaiver just fine, but its opening was on a whole other level. The psychedelic spinning patterns and soaring notes that disorient and draw you in. The zombie movie-like found footage. The way the personality of each character is captured so perfectly in just a few smoothly animated gestures. The visual poetry of everyone … Continue reading "Your RABUJOI “Wake the F*** Up” Song of the Day: “Lay Your Hands on Me”"
The Apothecary Diaries – 23 – The Undefeated Courtesan
Maomao, whose face Lakan can see clearly, has a plan to get her father to make things right. She challenges him to a best-of-five chess match, with the winner of each game choosing one of five cups containing “medicine” for the loser to drink in one gulp. Three of the cups contain a poison, and … Continue reading "The Apothecary Diaries – 23 – The Undefeated Courtesan"
Metallic Rouge – 10 – Rocket to Venus
Rouge has decided that she wants to protect both humans and Neans. On the trip to Venus, Naomi is eager to unveil a secret weapon that will help their cause, but in the crate is a stowaway: Cyan. Unlike the one who was hellbent on killing Rouge, this Cyan is a lot more childlike, insisting … Continue reading "Metallic Rouge – 10 – Rocket to Venus"
Chained Soldier – 11 – A Common Enemy
While it looked like the humans were poorly matched against their opponents last week, the tables are gradually turned here in one battle after the other. While Kyouka takes on the Unihorn, Tenka finds that Yuuki’s sister (her sister-in-law) moves so fast, all she can do is flee by teleporting; there’s no time for an … Continue reading "Chained Soldier – 11 – A Common Enemy"
Classroom of the Elite – S3 11 – Warmth through Contact
This week’s opening quote, from the 19th century French writer Stendhal, states There is only one rule in love: bring happiness to those you love. Ayanokouji Kiyotaka was born in the “White Room” facility. It was run by his father, who made it a point to tell his underlings not to go easy on his … Continue reading "Classroom of the Elite – S3 11 – Warmth through Contact"
Synduality: Noir – 22 – For the Not-So-Great Cause
Weisheit wants Mystere’s black box in the worst way, so he sends a huge assault group led by Macht. Macht is eager to step out of Tokio’s shadow and believes in his boss’ “great cause”, but throughout all of this Schnee has seemed worried about her lord going down this path. She’ll never voice her … Continue reading "Synduality: Noir – 22 – For the Not-So-Great Cause"
7th Time Loop – 10 – The Harbinger of Death
Rishe is practicing her sword alone in the training yard when Lawvine approaches her, and notices there’s hesitation in his strikes. Rishe admits that she’s terrified of a future where everyone will have to go to war, fight, and die. Lawvine thinks she’s right to fear that future. The future of his own son was … Continue reading "7th Time Loop – 10 – The Harbinger of Death"
Solo Leveling – 09 – As Strong as the Shadows are Dark
After the first few waves of small-fry goblins, Joohee is astonished and gladdened by the fact Jinwoo hasn’t been wounded once. Good, I say: Joohee has been through so much it’s good to see an unforced smile on her face. Unfortunately that smile, and the relative peace and ease of their raid, doesn’t last. What … Continue reading "Solo Leveling – 09 – As Strong as the Shadows are Dark"