Your RABUJOI “Wake the F*** Up” Song of the Day: “The Cosplayer”
One of the best-ever drops to end the A-Part of an episode.
The Dangers in My Heart – 18 – Up to This
Just like that it’s the end of a term, and the teacher is asking Ichikawa to deliver a graduation speech for the departing students. Buoyed by Yamada’s approving looks he agrees to do a rehearsal, but he’s so nervous he speaks in a voice so small no one can hear. Now that he’s seen Yamada … Continue reading "The Dangers in My Heart – 18 – Up to This"
A Sign of Affection – 06 – Sunlight through Crystal
As soon as Itsuomi kisses Yuki’s hands, she tries to analyze the meaning of such a kiss and briefly overheats. She separates from him, and he texts her if she’s okay, and if she’s okay, to look his way. He texts how Rin seemed to be coming to the bar to see Kyouya. Itsuomi asks … Continue reading "A Sign of Affection – 06 – Sunlight through Crystal"
Urusei Yatsura – 28 – The SisTerminator
Mendou is having a lovely dream where he’s about to marry Lum, Shinobu, Benten, Ran, Ryuu, Kurama, Oyuki, and Sakura (phew) when suddenly a giant suit of armor crashes the ceremony, turning all the ladies into SD versions of themselves and running back and forth. It’s a hilarious and absurd dream, and just a small … Continue reading "Urusei Yatsura – 28 – The SisTerminator"
Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 06 – Maximum Enthusiasm
“So I get angry. Is that so surprising?” Hinami Aoi’s powerful social skills can be used for good (see Tomozaki’s growth), but we saw last week what happens when she weaponizes them, eliminating Konno with a little more force and cruelty than she needed to. Hinami concedes that revenge might not be becoming of NO … Continue reading "Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 06 – Maximum Enthusiasm"
Gushing over Magical Girls – 06 – Mommie Dearest
In a break from previous episodes, there’s barely any Utena or Kiwi in this one. Instead, Hanabishi Haruka gets to shine as the unofficial “Team Mom” of Tres Magia. When Kaoruko points out how Sayo hasn’t been on her A game lately and Sayo fires back, Haruka breaks up the fight, knowing above all, they … Continue reading "Gushing over Magical Girls – 06 – Mommie Dearest"
Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! – 05 – Buddy Choco Party Time
We open with Minami singing a song that ends with the line “I love you,” making Tsubasa blush. She always sings this particular song at karaoke, because it never fails to cheer her up. It’s the first time he and Sayuri have been to karaoke. Thanks to Minami, their social horizons are expanding for the … Continue reading "Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! – 05 – Buddy Choco Party Time"
The Dangers in My Heart – 17 – Not Playing Around
Yamada is fishing through her absolute mess of a backpack to find one of two tickets she has for a movie she wants to see for acting research. She realizes the second ticket is in the cardigan she’s having Ichikawa wear to look more grown-up. Old Ichikawa would have let Yamada leave disappointed, but Ichikawa … Continue reading "The Dangers in My Heart – 17 – Not Playing Around"
A Sign of Affection – 05 – On the Same Page
When Itsuomi brings Yuki to his place, he isn’t shy about getting closer with Yuki. He slides off the couch and side-hugs her, and the two communicate with a mixture of lip-reading, the signs he’s learned, and texting together on the same phone. He notes how comfy it feels being near her. Yuki is too … Continue reading "A Sign of Affection – 05 – On the Same Page"
Urusei Yatsura – 27 – Fullmetal Cutiemist
It’s been a while since we’ve seen Princess Kurama and her murder of crow attendants, but there’s not much to catch up on: she’s still single. She scolds the crows for just lazing around eating and sleeping, but they assure her they’ve developed a computer program that is searching the universe for the ultimate studmuffin. … Continue reading "Urusei Yatsura – 27 – Fullmetal Cutiemist"