Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 10 – Just a Feeling
“They don’t play fair, so we must be even more unfair.” Such are Flamme’s words about demons to a younger Frieren, asking her what Demon General Basalt’s last words were. Frieren didn’t bother hearing them, because demons only use words to deceive. Lugner can’t figure out how Fern, someone with so much less mana than he … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 10 – Just a Feeling"
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 18 – Under the Skin
The Winter Goddess pays a visit to Elia’s and Chise’s home, only to find Silver and Cartaphilus. When she learns Chise isn’t there she and her mount turn into a murder of crows. Within the College, Chise explains to Lucy how she’s able to tap into deep, painful memories of others. Lucy asks her to … Continue reading "The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 18 – Under the Skin"
The Eminence in Shadow – 26 – Once It’s All Over, You’ll Understand
Episode 26 usually marks the end of a two-cour anime, but thankfully we’ve got another half-cour left of Eminence to enjoy before the second season is out. And things escalate quickly this week, with Alpha and Gamma dispatching Delta to deal with John Smith. It’s reasonable that they assume even if he can defeat Shadows in … Continue reading "The Eminence in Shadow – 26 – Once It’s All Over, You’ll Understand"
The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – S2 06 – Honey Apple Fairy Tale
As the eighteenth prince, Ten’yuu never harbored any delusions of rule, but he loved his mother, and was devastated when she came down with a wasting illness that would eventually confine her to her bed. When he heard a rumor of a high-grade potion Sei gave the sea captain, he hurried to Salutania as a … Continue reading "The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – S2 06 – Honey Apple Fairy Tale"
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 09 – Get Up
Granat thanks Fern and Stark for saving him, and vows to pardon Frieren, now that he knows she’s the mage whose party saved the town back when his gramps ran it. As for the main threat, Aura has been that for five centuries thanks to a pair of scales that weigh her mana against her … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 09 – Get Up"
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 17 – Stop and Smell the Tomatoes
With the sudden influx of students being sapped of their magic, Nurse Alex puts Chise to work filling gathering stones with her massive stores of it, the magical version of donating blood. Chise’s Sleigh Beggy has given and taken many things from her, and she wonders if she’s good for anything else. Like any good … Continue reading "The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 17 – Stop and Smell the Tomatoes"
The Eminence in Shadow – 25 – Nothing But Paper
When Alpha learns that they have some “guests” from the MCA in the form of the elite Clovers, she prepares to send Nu to “welcome” them. But Gamma volunteers, and when she’s ignored she volunteers again. So Alpha sends her, along with Kai and Omega. She does so fully aware that Gamma is the clumsiest … Continue reading "The Eminence in Shadow – 25 – Nothing But Paper"
The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – S2 05 – Heart of the Matter
With Sei sequestered to the palace, Jude has to make excuses for her to Prince Ten’yuu, who shows up day after day asking about her. When it becomes untenable for Jude to continue to do so, Johan and Sei agree the best way to proceed is by making herself available to the prince, so they … Continue reading "The Saint’s Magic Power is Omnipotent – S2 05 – Heart of the Matter"
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 08 – The Beauty of Accumulated Effort
Whelp, Draht can’t say Frieren didn’t warn him! After suspending her from the ceiling with magical wire, which she keeps from beheading her with her mana, he believes he’s won. Frieren doesn’t let him believe it for long. In the space of five seconds, spread out longer so we’re able to follow, she liberates one … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 08 – The Beauty of Accumulated Effort"
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 16 – Tests of Couage, Stuck in Cages
Violet arranges for everyone to draw lots, pair off, and participate in a late-night test of courage, visiting all of the most haunted spots in the College. Jasmine even recovers enough to join the fun, while the pairings allow for some interesting one-on-one conversations with various characters. Lucy makes sure she’s paired up with Zoe, … Continue reading "The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 16 – Tests of Couage, Stuck in Cages"