Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 15 – Out of His Element
Half of this episode is given over to the academy tournament, and while I thought Makoto’s students would face stiffer competition, the fact is no other students are a match for any of them, except each other. Jin and Sif blast through their categories without the slightest bit of resistance and end up in the … Continue reading "Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 15 – Out of His Element"
Your RABUJOI “Wake the F*** Up” Song of the Day: “Miyuki”
There’s a third … fourth? … season of The Irregular of Magic High School airing this spring, but I stopped watching after its first cour ten years ago, and like other big IPs like My Hero Academia and most recently Demon Slayer, my interest fizzled out. But I still love Miyuki (thanks in large part to Hayami … Continue reading "Your RABUJOI “Wake the F*** Up” Song of the Day: “Miyuki”"
TenSura – 50 – This Could Have Been an E-mail
In past seasons TenSura has overindulged in “standing around talking” episodes that serve exclusively as setup. Here we get perhaps the most egregious one yet, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a slog to sit through. We start with the gaudy Clown crew, Yuuki, and Kagali agreeing to mostly sit tight in the fact … Continue reading "TenSura – 50 – This Could Have Been an E-mail"
KonoSuba 3 – 01 – The Dawning of Our Age
While I love Megumin, the spinoff focusing on her and Yunyun just didn’t do it for me. A True KonoSuba needs the whole team involved: Megumin, Darkness, Aqua, and Satou Kazuma. And yes, Kazuma still says “Yes, I’m Kazuma” when the others address him, which is never not hilarious. Also funny? That due to all … Continue reading "KonoSuba 3 – 01 – The Dawning of Our Age"
Spice and Wolf (2024) – 02 – Exchange Rate Transaction
As he continues to travel with Holo the Wise Wolf of Yoitsu, Kraft learns more and more about her, like her ability to sense when it’s about to rain, or when someone is lying. Holo also leaves nothing to the imagination where her body is concerned, as after getting caught in said rain she has … Continue reading "Spice and Wolf (2024) – 02 – Exchange Rate Transaction"
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 14 – A Plethora of Pleasantries
On Day 2 of the academy festival there’s a formal stand-up luncheon filled with foreign dignitaries, and to put it charitably, it’s not Makoto’s scene. For one thing, it’s full of hyumans, who are all beautiful and as such tend to look alike. One of the foreigners who stands out is Kahara Sairitsu, envoy from … Continue reading "Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 14 – A Plethora of Pleasantries"
TenSura – 49 (S3 01) – Allies of Us All
reyhe TenSura returns in media res, as Rimuru returns to Tempest from a meeting of the Demon Lords having been officially named a member of Octogram. Once home, he receives a favorable report from Diablo, who has captured the only survivors from Falmuth’s failed assault—Razen, Archbishop Reyheim, and King Edmaris. On Rimuru’s behalf and with … Continue reading "TenSura – 49 (S3 01) – Allies of Us All"
Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 13 – The Thick of It
Having juggled between the separate stories of Makoto, the Demiplane gang, and the heroes Hibiki and Tomoki and their parties, Tsukimichi now aims to continue squishing all of these elements together. While the weeklong academy festival proves a financial boon for Kuzunoha Inc., Makoto ends up under the Church’s eye, which reflects the will of the … Continue reading "Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 13 – The Thick of It"
Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf – 01 – A New Harvest
This fleet, efficient first episode serves as both a cozy, nostalgic blanket for fans of the original and a welcoming and earnest introduction for those new to the series. Shrewd but solitary Kraft Lawrence happens to be carrying wheat, the medium through which the wolf girl Holo can transport herself. In a scene that really … Continue reading "Spice and Wolf: Merchant Meets the Wise Wolf – 01 – A New Harvest"
The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 13 (Fin) – Great Expectations
The best part of Wrong Way was its lovable, adorkable characters and their chemistry with one another, and finale leans into those strengths. Ken and Suzune meet with the fox girl Amako, who showed Ken a vision so he’d change that vision’s future. Because he and his friends survived, now he can help her mother. … Continue reading "The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 13 (Fin) – Great Expectations"