The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 21 – Picking Up Your Pieces
Zoe intercepts the she-werewolf and freezes her with his Medusa eyes, but quickly grows fatigued. When the wolf starts to struggle, another layer of Zoe’s medusa side surfaces, one he didn’t think was necessary. However, in this form he inadvertently destroys the curse placed on the werewolf by Lizbeth, and all of her memories of … Continue reading "The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 21 – Picking Up Your Pieces"
The Eminence in Shadow – 29 – Cid the Fixer
Cid’s “Journey of Self-Discovery” brings him to the war-ravaged First Castle Town, and as fortune would have it, he ends up staying at an inn opened by Maria, the prostitute he saved in the Lawless City. It’s here where Cid thinks out loud and is totally misinterpreted by Maria for the first time. She agrees … Continue reading "The Eminence in Shadow – 29 – Cid the Fixer"
Goblin Slayer II – 08 – A Pre-Wedding Errand
When the party begins their ascent in an elevator to the rooftop and the Goblin leader, High Elf Archer thanks everyone for coming to her sister’s wedding even though it led to this. Her party-mates, nay, her friends affirm their bonds with her; besides, this is what they do. It’s just another job, and then it’s … Continue reading "Goblin Slayer II – 08 – A Pre-Wedding Errand"
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 12 – All Who Work Hard are Warriors
Frieren had already shown her trust in Fern and Stark even before their battles with Aura and her lieutenants, but she demonstrates it again as they continue their trudge through a harsh blizzard. Frieren suddenly falls asleep while walking. Without Fern and Stark, she would have frozen to death. In her sleep she dreams of … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 12 – All Who Work Hard are Warriors"
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 20 – Remember Today
The first years of Philomena Sargeant’s life were happy, fun, and full of love in the care of her parents Adam and Iris. Those years were also relatively normal by this show’s standards—but for the presence of the artificial fairy Alcyone, whom Adam created. While her primary function is to protect Philomena at all costs, … Continue reading "The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 20 – Remember Today"
The Eminence in Shadow – 28 – Unleash the Dragon
With the Currency arc concluded, this week omits Cid entirely, which I’m honestly okay with as I’m still mad at him for the mess he made. Instead we follow Skel and Po as they find six VIP passes to the grand opening of the ultra-exclusive Mitsugoshi Hot Springs Land. Eager to go on a date … Continue reading "The Eminence in Shadow – 28 – Unleash the Dragon"
Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 11 – The Long Winter
With Aura defeated, all of the soldiers she beheaded can now be laid to rest, including Graf Granat’s son. Frieren congratulates Fern and Stark for defeating Lugner and Linie, and Granat not only pardons Frieren, but offers her Flamme’s grimoire on the town’s barrier, which he knows to be a fake. She knows that too, … Continue reading "Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 11 – The Long Winter"
The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 19 – Following the Rules
The book speaks through Philomena, but it wouldn’t be possessing her if she wasn’t a little complicit in being possessed. After all, she wants her mother and father back, and if this is the way to do it, well, it’s not like she can go back and become un-possessed. She demands that Liza drop the veil over … Continue reading "The Ancient Magus’ Bride – S2 19 – Following the Rules"
The Eminence in Shadow – 27 – The End of Winter or Something
This week starts, appropriately enough, with a birds-eye view of the capital covered in mournful snow. Alpha sits by the fire in her bare feet, utterly checked out now that Shadow has forsaken her. But, as Gamma visits her, she knows the reason: he discarded them because they couldn’t reach his heights. She blames herself! But … Continue reading "The Eminence in Shadow – 27 – The End of Winter or Something"
The Saint’s Magic Power is Not So Omnipotent After All
After careful consideration, I’ve decided to pull the plug on The Saint’s Magical Power. Even for an ostensible comfort food pick, it has proven extremely pokey and uneventful. The lack of progress on the Sei x Al front has been particularly disappointing and I don’t see the dangling to cease anytime soon, so farewell Sei; good … Continue reading "The Saint’s Magic Power is Not So Omnipotent After All"