7th Time Loop – 06 – The Princes Who Wanted to Disappear
I figured Theo using Elsie and Kamil to kidnap Rishe wasn’t going to go well for him. What I didn’t necessarily see coming was Rishe facilitating cathartic reconciliation between the two brothers, estranged on purpose by Arnold. But I’m getting ahead of myself! I can’t tell you how cool it is to see a smiling Rishe … Continue reading "7th Time Loop – 06 – The Princes Who Wanted to Disappear"
Tales of Wedding Rings – 06 – Risks and Rewards
Satou wakes up to find Nef in bed with him. She’s there to assure him that his role as Ring King is simply to obtain the rings, and if he can do so without being acknowledged by Granart, that’s okay. He thanks her and gets up to prepare for his training, not so much as … Continue reading "Tales of Wedding Rings – 06 – Risks and Rewards"
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 22 – Meals Should Be Enjoyed
Fern reunites with Stark to find him napping in the evening, placing her into one of her trademark sour moods. Frieren determines the best remedy is a good meal, and she knows a good restaurant from when she last visited with the Hero’s Party eighty years ago. When Denken, flanked by a donut scarfing Laufen … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 22 – Meals Should Be Enjoyed"
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 06 – What Will Come to Pass if He Should Fail
Ken and Suzune are back at the palace with no harm done. Ken lets slip that the situation wasn’t nearly as treacherous as the king and minister might believe due to his training, but then sees Rose glaring and not only holds his tongue, but declares that his training has been hunky-dory, concealing how it’s … Continue reading "The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 06 – What Will Come to Pass if He Should Fail"
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 05 – Class Is in Session
In the week leading up to his first lecture as a part-time instructor, Makoto frequents the restaurant where Luria works, where Shiki becomes addicted to the “cream hot pot.” Ilumgand, the golden-haired student who was talking to Luria last week, is watching this, and doesn’t like it. Makoto also meets Luria’s older (but smaller-chested) sister … Continue reading "Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 05 – Class Is in Session"
Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen – 05 – On the Back Foot
Both True Cross in general and the Exwires in particular are in a bad way. The former, decimated into disarray by the Illuminati’s Seraphim and scrambling to pick up the pieces. The latter, deeply shaken by Shima’s betrayal and Izumo’s kidnapping. The dark dream that precedes her waking up in a stark laboratory does not … Continue reading "Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen – 05 – On the Back Foot"
Shin no Nakama – S2 05 – Laid-Back Training Camp
One night Ruti and Tisse visit Red and Rit to tell them that Cardinal Ljubo is looking for the demon lord’s airship (talk about a MacGuffin!). Red is fine with the Church taking the ship for good, but if that’s not the case, they’ll deal with it. The morning news also comes with a story … Continue reading "Shin no Nakama – S2 05 – Laid-Back Training Camp"
Tales of Wedding Rings – 05 – Courting the Cat Princess
Hime is in bed with Satou, about to finally consummate their marriage, only to suddenly be swapped out for Nef! It’s only a dream, borne out of the very understandable feelings of anxiety and jealousy that arise when, say, the man you love marries a second woman. Not helping to allay this anxiety is the … Continue reading "Tales of Wedding Rings – 05 – Courting the Cat Princess"
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 21 – Making it Rain
Serie sits on her throne in a library once in good repair, now crumbling around her, bestowing wishes on mages while remaining stuck in amber. Centuries ago she remembers her student Flamme visiting her with her new student: a elf girl with silver hair. Serie could tell this girl was strong, but when Frieren refuses … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 21 – Making it Rain"
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 05 – The Place We’ve Made for Ourselves
The Wrong Way is drawing and keeping my interest the right way: by focusing on its lovable, relatable characters. I’d been looking forward to Ken and Suzune going on an adventure together all week, and I was not disappointed. Suzune is as excited as I am, not just to hang out with Ken, but for … Continue reading "The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 05 – The Place We’ve Made for Ourselves"