RABUJOI World Heritage List – 2023 Entries
When five out of five stars isn’t enough to express the excellence of an episode, that episode given a spot on our World Heritage List. With the twelve new 2023 entries below, that list currently numbers 115 n the list’s eleven years of existence. You can be sure that if you watch any of the … Continue reading "RABUJOI World Heritage List – 2023 Entries"
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 16 – Carrying Memories into the Future
Once in the Klar region, Frieren is excited to be reunited with one of the oldest people she knows: a dwarf named Old Man Voll, who is at least 400 years old. When he claims not to remember her, she accuses him of feigning senility, but then one fierce quick move and Stark is on … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 16 – Carrying Memories into the Future"
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 24 (Fin) – What a Girl Wants
With both the magical power and physical and mental support of Isaac, Lucy, and Chise, Philomela links back up with the book, but ends up trapped in a stormy seaside construct. Lizbeth is down but not out, and tries her patented psychological torture on her only granddaughter. Philomela isn’t having it. She produces the rune … Continue reading "The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 24 (Fin) – What a Girl Wants"
The Eminence in Shadow – 32 (S2 Fin) – By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet
Ah, are we already at the end? I was having so much fun. The first season spoiled us with twenty whole episodes, and this second only has twelve. But boy did it ever make the most of them, not least of which this finale, which wraps up the Oriana arc … and a lot more … Continue reading "The Eminence in Shadow – 32 (S2 Fin) – By Any Other Name Would Smell As Sweet"
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 15 – Trust Her Words | The Substitute Son
This episode is cleanly split between two separate stories that focus on the members of Frieren’s party besides herself. We begin with an idyllic wagon ride as Fern nods off and falls into Frieren. We learn it’s been four years since they started their adventures, and one year since Stark joined them. At the next … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 15 – Trust Her Words | The Substitute Son"
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 23 – Calls of Duty
Yes, Philomela, I will really help you. I hate that Philomela has to ask so many times, but each time Chise responds it becomes more real. Their simple, quiet, comfy hug means so much more, because at this point Philomela can’t recall being hugged. Alcyone, freed from Lizbeth’s hacking by Elias, also embraces Philomela, saying … Continue reading "The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 23 – Calls of Duty"
The Eminence in Shadow – 31 – The Black Rose Blooms
Last week we got some majestic setup for the season-closing Oriana arc, but I didn’t know we’d get so much payoff right here and now! I am not complaining; this arc is moving, but doesn’t feel rushed and still allows for plenty of quieter funny moments like the sniping between Epsilon and Margaret. It’s when he’s with … Continue reading "The Eminence in Shadow – 31 – The Black Rose Blooms"
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 22 – Hammertime
Be it a remnant of the grimoire or a piece of her subconscious that won’t let her break free or hold any hope, Philomela is pulled out of the dreamscape and back into her grandmother’s office. Chise, Lucy, and Isaac are also there, but still unconscious. Still driven by that “dark side” of herself, she … Continue reading "The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 22 – Hammertime"
The Eminence in Shadow – 30 – Blunt Bangs’ Dream
Cid may have rushed to the Oriana capital to stop Rose’s ill-advised plan to marry Perv Asshat, but Shadow Garden actually beats him to the palace. As Lambda, Omega, and Chi discuss how 666’s judgment is in the hands of Lord Shadow, Epsilon just happens to appear just as Cid wishes to enter the palace. … Continue reading "The Eminence in Shadow – 30 – Blunt Bangs’ Dream"
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 13 – The Push They Need
This week’s Frieren starts out in media res as a well-dressed gentleman tells the titular elf how his lively best friend once invited him to go adventuring with him, but he turned him down and remained in his village, and you can tell there’s some regret there. When Frieren asks what we also want to know—why … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 13 – The Push They Need"