Kimizero – 04 – Let the Past Die
When confronted with nasty rumors, the honorable Ryuuto has no choice but to let the cat out of the bag: he’s dating Runa. When Runa confirms it, it send the class into an uproar, and Maria runs off. Ryuuto follows and learns she started the rumors. Well, that certainly blew up in her face! It would be enough … Continue reading "Kimizero – 04 – Let the Past Die"
I’m in Love with the Villainess – 04 – This is Where the Magic Happens
This week begins with a rather lengthy lecture on the magical system of this world, which isn’t anything fancy. You have your fire, earth, wind, and water, each of which is strong or weak against another, forming a cycle. Rae initially matches my mood about all this: it’s not terribly interesting, and it sidesteps the … Continue reading "I’m in Love with the Villainess – 04 – This is Where the Magic Happens"
Hyakkano – 03 – Don’t Speak
Yoshimoto Shizuka, the tiny student librarian, has resigned herself to a life of solitude, and yet she still longs for her shining knight. Enter Aijou Rentarou, who happens to reach for the exact same romance novel as her, and we’re off to the lists. Karane had been my favorite girlfriend so far due to her … Continue reading "Hyakkano – 03 – Don’t Speak"
Spy x Family – 28 – Little Brother is Watching
In keeping with this season darting around hither and thither, this week’s episode focuses on Yor’s brother Yuri as he serves as a gatherer and reporter of information on suspected threats to Ostania in his role as lieutenant in the SSS. After a successful sting operation, he’s immediately assigned to bring down Franklin Perkins, who … Continue reading "Spy x Family – 28 – Little Brother is Watching"
Kimizero – 03 – Boba Freak
Three years after Kurose Maria turned Ryuuto down, she’s not only back in his school, but she’s his seat neighbor again. In a testament to how little he values himself, he assumed she wouldn’t remember him, but she does. After school, Nicole takes Ryuuto to a fast food joint to inform him Runa’s birthday is … Continue reading "Kimizero – 03 – Boba Freak"
I’m in Love with the Villainess – 03 – Not All Fun and Games
Rae has settled into being Claire’s maid, and Claire seems to have a little more of a tolerance for Rae…she even calls her by her name on occasion! She also gains a little more respect for her after watching her go toe-to-toe with First Prince Rod in chess. Rae’s goal is to keep Rod’s affection … Continue reading "I’m in Love with the Villainess – 03 – Not All Fun and Games"
I’m in Love with the Villainess – 02 – A Maid Matched in Heaven
While everyone is stunned by her “immeasurable” magical level, Rae stays mum about the fact that she, the protagonist of the otome made flesh, is a water-and-earth dual wielder. This is incredibly rare even for nobility, and it’s the first sign to Claire that Rae isn’t your typical commoner. Because Rae isn’t included in the … Continue reading "I’m in Love with the Villainess – 02 – A Maid Matched in Heaven"
I’m in Love with the Villainess – 01 (First Impressions) – The Thrill of a Girl with Drill Curls in an Ill New World
Oohashi Rei, who like Akira in ZOM 100 worked for an exploitative company, would unwind after work with Revolution, her favorite otome (dating sim) game. But one night the TV screen gets all glitchy, and the next thing she knows, she’s being dressed down by none other than her favorite character in the game, who is not … Continue reading "I’m in Love with the Villainess – 01 (First Impressions) – The Thrill of a Girl with Drill Curls in an Ill New World"
Hyakkano – 02 – First Kiss Conundrum
On their second day of being throuple, Hakari and Karane get Rentarou to start calling them by their first names and holding hands as they walk to school together going on about how perfect the weather is. They arrive to a harrowing scene: the perverted vice principal chasing down a boy and giving him a … Continue reading "Hyakkano – 02 – First Kiss Conundrum"
Spy x Family – 27 – Time to Space Out
SxF remains content to play around in its world rather than leap into any new big story arc, and there’s nothing more playful than a segment that’s all about Bond, our big lovable borfer. He starts getting premonitions about his untimely demise, and learns that Yor forgot to buy dog food, so she’ll try her … Continue reading "Spy x Family – 27 – Time to Space Out"