Hyakkano – 13 (S2 01) – Thank Heaven for Seven
Blatantly breaking the fourth wall as is her want, Hakari tells the other girlfriends that it’s been over three months since the first season, and so ennui may have set in between them and Rentarou. She proposes they do something to spice things up, and has Kusuri brew a medicine to get rid of the ennui. But … Continue reading "Hyakkano – 13 (S2 01) – Thank Heaven for Seven"
Blue Box – 14 – Momentum Swing
It’s a new low for Chinatsu x Taiki. The two never see or speak with one another, as Chinatsu is sequestered with her team at a hotel near the venue of the national final against the defending champs. The pressure on Chinatsu’s slender shoulders is compounded upon learning two of her treasured senpais will be … Continue reading "Blue Box – 14 – Momentum Swing"
Honey Lemon Soda – 01 (First Impressions) – Disobey Your Curse
While the title is fun and refreshing, Honey Lemon Soda is a very familiar flavor of shoujo romance, but well-executed and full of novel details. The titular soda is accidentally splashed all over the socially awkward Ishimori Uka (Ichinose Kana, voicing Uka like a far less confident Fern from Frieren) by the lemon-headed social butterfly and semi-bad … Continue reading "Honey Lemon Soda – 01 (First Impressions) – Disobey Your Curse"
Can You Keep a Secret? – 01 (First Impressions) – Work-Love Balance
Sometimes simplicity is best, and the premise of this show doesn’t get much simpler: two co-workers start dating, but keep it a secret from the rest of the office. This is about grown-ass adults, who have already gotten past the pining, confession, and asking-out stages that sometimes take up entire seasons of anime to complete, … Continue reading "Can You Keep a Secret? – 01 (First Impressions) – Work-Love Balance"
Blue Box – 13 – Natural Born Strugglers
Blue Box’s second cour begins with Chinatsu leaving the Inomata residence for the next week for basketball nationals. Taiki gives her a book she forgot, sees that her anklet is still intact, and suggests she assign a new wish on it. Now that she’s reached nationals, she should wish to win them. Taiki sends her … Continue reading "Blue Box – 13 – Natural Born Strugglers"
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Ranma 1/2 – 12 – Total Recall
It doesn’t take long for us to learn that Akane’s sudden amnesia is not general, nor was it unintentional. The only thing she doesn’t remember from before her fight with Shampoo was Ranma. That’s beause Shampoo targeted Ranma specifically with her special amazoness technique. Nor did the memories of anyone else change; everyone knows Ranma is Akane’s … Continue reading "Ranma 1/2 – 12 – Total Recall"
Ranma 1/2 – 11 – Green Eyes and Ham
Ranma likes Akane, and Akane likes Ranma. This much is clear after eleven episodes. But neither of them is anywhere near the point where they’d be willing or able to actually admit it. Neither of them are sure of the other’s feelings, because they’re not being honest. Its under these circumstances that their relationship is … Continue reading "Ranma 1/2 – 11 – Green Eyes and Ham"
Blue Box – 12 – Lost Children
No sooner do Taiki and Hina meet up does Chinatsu spot the two together. Worse, her teammates spot them, and assume the first years are dating. Chinatsu doesn’t hide her shock and dismay, but we’re the only ones who see it. The teammates are fawning on Hina’s yukata and cute hair. We learn that Hina’s … Continue reading "Blue Box – 12 – Lost Children"
Blue Box – 11 – Sounds Like a Date
After Chinatsu “drew a line” between her and Taiki, she’s acting like everything’s normal again, and Taiki is at least partly glad about that. Yes, his progress with his crush has ground to a halt, but she also doesn’t seem to hate him! Meanwhile, he has his summer study session with his classmates, including the … Continue reading "Blue Box – 11 – Sounds Like a Date"