Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 19 – Mana in the Water
As Frieren sits by the fire, her party-mates fast asleep, she recalls another fire long ago when Heiter told Himmel to be himself, rather than pretend he’s not afraid. Eisen’s hands would shake and he never denied his fear, something his student Stark inherited. Fern, who was partnered with fellow third-class Ubel and second-class Land, … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 19 – Mana in the Water"
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 03 – Snake Handling
Not long after Ken crash-lands in the forest, he encounters his quarry: a ferocious white grand grizzly. He finds he can just manage to out run it, but when he’s outnumbered by two blue grizzlies, he exercises the better part of valor and jumps into a waterfall, Fugitive style. Having met his prey, Ken spends the … Continue reading "The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 03 – Snake Handling"
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 02 – Two New Beginnings
Tsukimichi steps away from Makoto, Tomoe, Mio, and the Demiplane Gang entirely this week, instead focusing on the stories of the other two heroes from Makoto’s world. First up is Otonashi Hibiki (Kakuma Ai), who is actually Makoto’s senpai at their school. Raised by a powerful, successful family and hardworking and calculating, there’s nothing Hibiki … Continue reading "Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 02 – Two New Beginnings"
Shin no Nakama – S2 02 – Uncut Gem Beast
Yarandrala is happy to be reunited with Gideon, and also glad he and Rit are a happy couple, but she also fells like injustice was done to both of them, and that they could be betrayed again. To that end, she invites them to live in Kiramin, the land of the high elves where it’s … Continue reading "Shin no Nakama – S2 02 – Uncut Gem Beast"
Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen – 02 – Mean Girl Ghost
After being summoned to a high-ranking council at the Vatican and being made to seal a contract with his blood, Yukio is troubled by the blue flame he’s seen in his eye and what his new guardian Pheles intends to do with him. But he finds peace and solace at Shiemi’s, as you’d expect. He … Continue reading "Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen – 02 – Mean Girl Ghost"
Tales of Wedding Rings – 02 – Winds of Change
Satou can handle a few monsters, but when high-level Abyss knights infiltrate the castle, he is forced to flee the city with Hime, Sage Alabaster, and Prince Marse. On the carriage ride Satou learns that he’s not powerful enough to take on the knights because he needs four more rings. That means four more marriages … Continue reading "Tales of Wedding Rings – 02 – Winds of Change"
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 18 – Push You Pull Me
With Äußerst finally in sight, Frieren, Fern and Stark hitch a ride in a wagon to complete their journey. Fern thinks Frieren has the First-Class Mage Exam in the bag, but Freiren tells her only a handful of mages have ever made it to that level (cut to dark room full of some those mages). … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 18 – Push You Pull Me"
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 02 – Healing Like Hell
Suzune and Kazuki visit Ken at the Rescue Team HQ, resplendent in their new uniforms. They’re greatly relieved to learn he’s okay. Despite the fact he’s about to start “training from hell” with Rose, Ken is determined to push through in hopes of becoming useful. Suzune expected he would, which speaks to her trust in … Continue reading "The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 02 – Healing Like Hell"
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 01 – Answered Prayers
Moonlit Fantasy’s second season picks up where the first left off, as Makoto is on his way to Magic Academy with Shiki by his side. They make a stop in the town of Obitt, and Shiki searches for the very best inn for the young master (fearing Tomoe and Mio’s wrath if he doesn’t). Makoto … Continue reading "Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 01 – Answered Prayers"
Shin no Nakama – S2 01 – New Truths
Just over two years ago I wrote that if this calm, loving, and relaxing fantasy anime got another season, I’d happily tune back in. And here we are! Red is on a journey to the mountain range called the Wall at World’s End in search of a blue sapphire for his fiancée Rit’s engagement ring. … Continue reading "Shin no Nakama – S2 01 – New Truths"