Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 06 – Someone to Chase Her
Turns out Mitsuki wasn’t cheating on Chihaya, but simply asking Lemon for relationship advice, something he’d probably never ever do if he knew Lemon loved him in a romantic way. I say “probably” because he missed Lemon’s signals she loved him before and is even aware of his well-earned reputation for denseness. Add guillible to … Continue reading "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 06 – Someone to Chase Her"
Pseudo Harem – 07 – Early Blooming
While cleaning the drama club room, Rin finds a time capsule from 2014, with a letter from a girl named Rin to her presumably unrequited love. While she and Eiji are currently happily dating, our Rin doesn’t want to end up like that Rin; she wants to make her feelings for Eiji clearly known as … Continue reading "Pseudo Harem – 07 – Early Blooming"
Roshidere – 07 – Serving Under a Boss
Kimishima Ayano arrives on the stage suddenly, startling all who notice her as she has the silence and stealth of a ninja. This week we learn why when she has a private chat with Masachika: she’s Yuki’s personal aide. This gives us insight into the reason the two are secret siblings: Masachika left his Suou … Continue reading "Roshidere – 07 – Serving Under a Boss"
Pseudo Harem – 06 – No Mere Class Trip
Episode 6 is titled “First Date?”, formed as a question I was ready to firmly reply with a “Nah, not yet.” But what do you know, here at the halfway point Rin and Eiji do go on their first date. Before that, Eiji tears up at the mere prospect of Rin moving away, then follows her about … Continue reading "Pseudo Harem – 06 – No Mere Class Trip"
Monogatari Series – Off and Monster Season – 06 – Goodbye to Glass Slippers
When God Nadeko is confronted by not one but two Nadekos dressed in Tsukihi’s borrowed clothes, she decides to whip out her red harpoons and kill both of them one by one so she can maintain her freedom. But the two Nadekos rushing her are actually Wrath Nadeko and a shikigami copy of Current Nadeko. … Continue reading "Monogatari Series – Off and Monster Season – 06 – Goodbye to Glass Slippers"
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 05 – Sigma Drive Resonating
After a cold open in which Lemon is fixing her hair when her face lights up at the arrival of an unknown date, Kazuhiko arrives home to find Anna has paid him a visit and is on her third helping of leftover curry courtesy of his extremely excited sister Kaju, who is ready to take … Continue reading "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 05 – Sigma Drive Resonating"
Roshidere – 06 – Tea with Chili Jam
After Masachika introduces himself to the rest of the council, Yuki excuses herself to attend to a matter with the art club, and asks Alya to accompany her. It’s Alya who asks if they can talk, and Yuki takes them to an empty classroom. Alya tells her she’s running, and won’t apologize; Yuki already knows, … Continue reading "Roshidere – 06 – Tea with Chili Jam"
Monogatari Series – Off and Monster Season – 05 – Showdown at the Bookstore
With Yotsugi repaired and changed into less conspicuous clothes, she and Nadeko have a strategy session. The gist is that now that Nadeko has sealed Flirty and Wrath, there’s a high likelihood that if she summons them again they’ll be on her side against Meek and God. The fact that she failed to get her … Continue reading "Monogatari Series – Off and Monster Season – 05 – Showdown at the Bookstore"
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 04 – Zero Balance
Chika’s sudden confession catches both Shintarou and Koto completely off guard. Kazuhiko, Anna, and Lemon can only stand by and watch as All The Drama unfolds: Shintarou asks for some time to think about it, and Chika runs off, and when he doesn’t quickly confirm to Koto that she and he are “just” childhood friends, … Continue reading "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 04 – Zero Balance"
Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 03 – The Magic of Summer
Episode three focuses on the third losing heroine, Komari Chika, who loves the lit club president Shintarou even though he and Koto are childhood friends and virtually married (though they themselves aren’t aware). Kazuhiko encounters Chika at the water fountains and they get into a spirited debate about the best water in the school, but … Continue reading "Makeine: Too Many Losing Heroines! – 03 – The Magic of Summer"