7th Time Loop – 01 (First Impressions) – The Constant
We open on a dark, stormy, bloody night. A castle has been breached, and invaders in black jackets are slaughtering knights in white. The leader of the invasion walks purposefully, in no hurry, and cuts down anyone who gets near him. Even the four elite knights guarding the young princes’ chambers are no match for … Continue reading "7th Time Loop – 01 (First Impressions) – The Constant"
Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen – 01 – Family Portrait
Hello, old friend. That’s not even a euphemism: I wrote about the first Ao no Exorcist episode back on April 17, 2011! I last wrote about it back in March 2017. When the second season came six years after the first, I said it felt like riding a bike. Now it’s been another seven years, … Continue reading "Ao no Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati-hen – 01 – Family Portrait"
Tales of Wedding Rings – 01 (First Impressions) – Childhood Hero
One night Satou Haruto was trying to catch a rhinoceros beetle in the woods when a pillar of golden light appeared, and with it a beautiful girl and an old man. She asks for his name, and gives her own: Nokana Hime (voiced by Kitou Akari). If he’ll keep her secret, she’ll be his friend. … Continue reading "Tales of Wedding Rings – 01 (First Impressions) – Childhood Hero"
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 01 (First Impressions) – The Right Stuff
Usato Ken considers himself an unremarkable, run-of-the-mill high-schooler. He’s intimidated by the likes of Inukami Suzune and Ryuusen Kazuki, the president and vice president of the student council. But on a rainy evening when he forgets his umbrella, he soon learns they’re nothing to fear. In fact, they’re friendly and generous. Kazuki lends Ken his … Continue reading "The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 01 (First Impressions) – The Right Stuff"
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 17 – Emotional Support
When the party must wait out a month-long cold wave in a village, Sein seems partly relieved, because it means he gets to spend that much more time with these lovable goofballs. The days and weeks pass with little incident, until Fern and Stark have a “fight”. Frieren enlists Sein’s aid as priests specialize in … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 17 – Emotional Support"
Gushing over Magical Girls – 01 (First Impressions) – Magical Churl
Hiiragi Utena is an average girl who keeps to herself. Her town is protected by the Tres Magia, a trio of strong, beautiful magical girls. Utena loves them very, very much and wishes she could be them. Someone heard her wish, and decided to make it come true … with a twist. That someone is … Continue reading "Gushing over Magical Girls – 01 (First Impressions) – Magical Churl"
RABUJOI’s Top Anime of 2023
10. Heavenly Delusion 9. (Tie) The Apothecary Diaries 9. (Tie) Hyakkano (The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You) 8. Jigokuraku (Hell’s Paradise) 7. ZOM 100: Bucket List of the Dead 6. The Eminence in Shadow Season 2 5. Insomniacs After School 4. Mobile Suit … Continue reading "RABUJOI’s Top Anime of 2023"
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead – 12 (Fin) – Only the Biggest Dreams
Higurashi decided back in college that Akira was the poster boy for everything and everyone he despised, and so now that they’ve been brought back together, he simply wants to see that poster torn down and burned. Akira is such a good boy he seriously considers becoming a zombie to rescue his dad, but his … Continue reading "Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead – 12 (Fin) – Only the Biggest Dreams"
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead – 11 – Warring States of Being
Kencho manages to track down Anju, thank goodness, who went after her dog, the only family she has left, but the older baddie ends up cornering them atop the roof of a barn, and intends to push them off. Bea is headed to the water wheel but is knocked off her horse by the female … Continue reading "Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead – 11 – Warring States of Being"
Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead – 10 – Bad Apples
One of the items on Akira’s list is to rock dreadlocks, and one of the survivors from the city happens to know how to make them. She, along with a college teacher and makeup artist all have each others’ backs when it comes to processing and moving past the pain of their past lives being … Continue reading "Zom 100: Bucket List of the Dead – 10 – Bad Apples"