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Natsume's Book of Friends Season 7 ‒ Episode 10
Buckle up: it's once again Fujoshi Time because nobody stopped me last week.
You are Ms. Servant ‒ Episode 10
I’m so glad that this anime finally took a much-needed beat. I only wish the episode itself were better.
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ Episode 11
Nowak is the scariest character of the year.
Nina the Starry Bride ‒ Episode 10
I’ve seen and read a lot of shoujo over the years, and I can confidently say that Nina telling the king of Galgada that she doesn’t give a rat’s ass stands out as a highlight of a heroine standing up for herself.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict ‒ Episode 36
This episode made me realize just how little we really know about Nemu.
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II ‒ Episode 10
In the end, this episode is an action-focused one, putting the more personal worries to the side to have some fights and properly introduce our protagonists.
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest ‒ Episode 22
In the end, it’s hard not to feel like this whole yokai transformation thing was mostly a waste of time.
BLUE LOCK 2nd Season ‒ Episode 34
This might be the best-looking episode of the season thus far, and I will take what I can get.
365 Days to the Wedding ‒ Episode 10
This is the funniest episode of the show thus far.
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. ‒ Episode 10
The introduction of Ginji, elementary-school-age child genius BROOM engineer, stretches the credulity of what makes Magilumiere's setting work.
The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians ‒ Episode 10
Why does Rettoran have both a magical and a standard track? The better to use the Standard students to fuel Northern Harris’ mad dreams of unencumbered magic, my dear.
Negative Positive Angler ‒ Episode 10
It's right there in the title. Things can't stay positive forever. Sometimes, you have to confront the negative.
Blue Box ‒ Episode 10
I would love it if our protagonist's romantic interest actually seemed a little more interested in romance with him?
Dragon Ball Daima ‒ Episode 9
If there’s one moral to this episode, it’s that no one should trust Goku to be responsible.
Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms ‒ Episode 10
While Alma has mourned the loss of his friend Yakumo for over a century, Fist has ridden his rotting body like a fleshy mech-suit during that entire time.
Acro Trip ‒ Episode 11
It's just nice to see the show step up its game in some way this close to the end of the season.
DAN DA DAN ‒ Episode 10
Sincere, funny, and expertly crafted romance is the lifeblood that fuels my existence. Folks, let me tell you: This one episode of Dan Da Dan is enough to keep me going for the next seven years straight.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V ‒ Episode 9
That's Freya in a nutshell – she's not just one thing, she's many, and all of them together make up a single person.
Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii ‒ Episode 9
Kirishima and Yoshino's plot to foil the chinpira out for their blood makes this the most action-driven, gangster movie-esque episode yet, but to mixed results.
I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History ‒ Episode 10
Liz can't really understand that Alicia doesn't want to be friends not because of hate or misunderstanding but because of a difference in core values.
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 7 ‒ Episode 9
My most unpopular Natsume's Book of Friends opinion is: “I don't trust Natori.”
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga ‒ Episode 5
If you are like me (which is to say, a person of taste and sophistication), then you enjoy watching the Straw Hat pirates interact with one another.
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ Episode 10
Badeni may not be invoking the specter of social media when he talks about the propagation of unreliable information, but Uoto, the author, sure is.
Nina the Starry Bride ‒ Episode 9
It's fairly obvious to us that there’s a significant difference between what Nina feels for Sett and what she feels for Azure.
You are Ms. Servant ‒ Episode 9
Usually school festival episodes are a highlight, but surprisingly, that’s not the case in Ms. Servant, which has somehow found a way to make a boring one.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict ‒ Episode 35
Swiss cheese, anyone?
BLUE LOCK 2nd Season ‒ Episode 33
The relationship between Rin and Sae is at the heart of this episode.
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 33
Are we finally getting out of this game?
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest ‒ Episode 21
However things pan out next, it’s hard to escape the feeling it’ll all come at Lucy’s expense.
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II ‒ Episode 9
With Pitohui's insanity constantly stealing the spotlight, it's easy to forget how far Karen has come. More than that, it can be easy to forget why she started her character journey in the first place.
Ranma ½ ‒ Episodes 8-9
Akane is used to the unwanted attention of men, after all, and she has plenty of weapons in her arsenal to defend herself.
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. ‒ Episode 9
The lead-in properly lays out Niko's backstory, which is both nice on its own, and also great because it loops in more of Magilumiere's brilliant world-building that I love so much.
365 Days to the Wedding ‒ Episode 9
Rika is doing everything in her power to ensure she doesn't become the protagonist of this show, but little does she know, the wheels are already set in motion.
Negative Positive Angler ‒ Episode 9
NegaPosi Angler embraces the silliness of their situation with an ensemble-driven episode full of goofs and good food.
Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms ‒ Episode 9
When done well, the narrative style “More is More” can be really entertaining.
Dragon Ball Daima ‒ Episode 8
This week’s episode of Daima successfully left my inner 8-year-old bouncing across the room, and I couldn’t be happier.
The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians ‒ Episode 9
If he could, I suspect Mr. Harris would act like the king in Sleeping Beauty and banish all writing implements from Rettoran grounds on the off chance that someone might accidentally draw a spell array.
Blue Box ‒ Episode 9
Taiki may have lost the battle for nationals, but he has a good shot yet of making headway in his quest for Chinatsu's heart.
DAN DA DAN ‒ Episode 9
Sometimes, the only way to properly adapt a manga is to completely destroy its established style and pacing in order to take advantage of the medium of animation.
Acro Trip ‒ Episode 10
Thankfully, this week's episode manages to land on the “Funny” side of the spectrum, though only just barely.
I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History ‒ Episode 9
In which we are, once again, reminded that Alicia is not a normal villainess.
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 7 ‒ Episode 8
Being Natsume's friend must be a supremely weird experience.
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 32
It’s episodes like this that really test my abilities as an episode reviewer…and my patience.
Nina the Starry Bride ‒ Episode 8
It's hard not to think that Az’s arrival in Galgada isn’t for the express purpose of bringing Nina home.
Yakuza Fiancé: Raise wa Tanin ga Ii ‒ Episodes 6-8
These episodes also go a long way toward explaining why Kirishima is… you know… like that.
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ Episode 9
Orb's embellishments never let us forget the depth of its human drama. A small yellow circle at dusk shatters the whole world for the man observing it.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict ‒ Episode 34
If you had told me a few months ago that this anime would do Uzumaki better than the Uzumaki anime would do Uzumaki, I wouldn’t have believed you. And yet, against all odds, here we are.
You are Ms. Servant ‒ Episode 8
It’s really hard to take the exposition dump about Yuki’s childhood seriously when it’s being delivered by a giant, cartoonish-looking empty sauce bottle.
BLUE LOCK 2nd Season ‒ Episode 32
Now we're getting into the second half, and based on the final shot, it's time for the demon to enter the field and cause as much of an upset as possible.
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest ‒ Episode 20
Hopefully things will turn around as we get further into this arc, but right now, if this is how we’re starting, then I can’t say I’m feeling too confident about the rest of it.
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II ‒ Episode 8
With this final episode of the arc, one thing becomes strikingly clear: This arc was never Llenn's story, it was Pitohui's.
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga ‒ Episode 4
"Hehehe Luffy stretchy Robin reading Chopper baby,” I say for twenty-plus minutes, kicking my feet with glee.
The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians ‒ Episode 8
Someone is really scared about the return of ancient magic, and they are not holding back.
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. ‒ Episode 8
Kana and the crew are attending the annual Magical Technology EXPO, where all the latest advancements in magical girl monster-blastin' can be seen!
Negative Positive Angler ‒ Episode 8
By showing Machida in both scathing and sympathetic lights, NegaPosi Angler transforms a potentially rote narrative into an engaging one.
365 Days to the Wedding ‒ Episode 8
While this episode didn’t give me exactly what I wanted, it was mature, well-thought-out, well-paced, and emotionally devastating in all the right ways.
Dragon Ball Daima ‒ Episode 7
Having Goku and the others accidentally overthrow the Demon Realm government while hunting for Dragon Balls does feel like a gag Toriyama would write, so I hope it comes true.
Blue Box ‒ Episode 8
Watching him run off into the sunset because he can't even bear to confront her or his mother may be Blue Box at its most melodramatic, but you know what? Taiki has earned himself a big, dramatic cry out in the painterly splendor of the setting sun.
Acro Trip ‒ Episode 9
You look at that Tiny Evil Hat and tell me that Chizuko isn't the perfect successor to Chrome's legacy of charming ineptitude.
DAN DA DAN ‒ Episode 8
We've got a friggin' Shin Godzilla Loch Ness Monster, Aira's kickass new Acrobatic Silky transformation, and a perfect balance of spooky atmosphere and cute hijinks.
Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms ‒ Episode 8
Mecha-Ude episode 8 showcases excellent action sequences balanced with intelligent character development, and welcome goofy humor.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V ‒ Episode 8
That what Freya is trying to do is to force Bell to stand still in the fantasy she's created for herself makes it all the more imperative that he moves forward.
I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History ‒ Episode 8
Despite the return of our now one-eyed villainess, this episode is about Liz more than anyone else.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 ‒ SEASON FINALE
One of the things I most respect about Re:Zero is its willingness to stop and address potential plot holes rather than simply barrel ahead at full speed—even in a season finale like this episode.
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 31
Please tell me I’m not the only one who was watching the second half of this episode while screaming “what the hell are we doing?”
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 7 ‒ Episode 7
I doubt we'll see Isamu again, but his brief presence served to help Natsume—and the audience—know Taki a lot better.
Ranma ½ ‒ Episode 7
But hey, the fight is good, so we're good, right? WRONG!
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ Episode 8
Their chat is Orb's twisted take on the seduction of evil, as Badeni the snake spreads his honeyed words to lead Jolenta astray from Catholic orthodoxy.
Nina the Starry Bride ‒ Episode 7
Alisha/Nina is the fulcrum on which two kingdoms balance.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict ‒ Episode 33
I never cease to be amazed at how jaw-droppingly gorgeous the animation in this show looks every single week, and yet every single week it still manages to find a way to out-do itself.
You are Ms. Servant ‒ Episode 7
Dress up, a zombie movie, a power outage—this week, we got all the ingredients for a quintessential Halloween episode.
Sword Art Online Alternative: Gun Gale Online II ‒ Episode 7
What does it mean for Pitohui and Llenn now that Pitohui's obsession has switched from re-creating the Sword Art Online experience to Llenn herself?
BLUE LOCK 2nd Season ‒ Episode 31
OK, I admit defeat. I was wrong about the episodes looking better once we got to the U-20 match.
One Piece Log: Fish-Man Island Saga ‒ Episode 3
What I find most interesting about this return to the Fish-Man Island arc is how it fulfills nearly the same role in the current era that it did when it was first released.
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest ‒ Episode 19
This wouldn't be Fairy Tail if we didn't transition to a new arc in the silliest way possible, so that means a non-stop barrage of gags, callbacks and of course, fanservice.
Blue Box ‒ Episode 7
I can totally empathize with the silly, butterflies-in-the-stomach excitement comes from wondering if the girl you like might have been jealous over more than just that other girl's access to your nuggets...
Negative Positive Angler ‒ Episode 7
Hiro's mistake is thinking he needs to be good at fishing in order to have a good time fishing.
365 Days to the Wedding ‒ Episode 7
Well, this episode definitely took an unexpected turn.
Magilumiere Magical Girls Inc. ‒ Episode 7
It's smart, and so strongly brings things back at the beginning of this episode that I was quickly able to blow past a cheaty cliffhanger and enjoy everything else it was doing.
The Stories of Girls Who Couldn't Be Magicians ‒ Episode 7
Despite getting some very good answers, this is kind of a frustrating episode.
DAN DA DAN ‒ Episode 7
This is a perfect episode of television. That is to say, it is somehow even more perfect than every episode of DAN DA DAN has already been.
Dragon Ball Daima ‒ Episode 6
While this episode leaves us with as many questions about Glorio as it does answers, what we do get culminates in one of the show’s coolest spectacles to date.
Mecha-Ude: Mechanical Arms ‒ Episode 7
With Mecha-Ude’s rushed pace and underwritten character moments, scenes that should be emotionally devastating are at risk of feeling superficial.
Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 3 ‒ Episode 57
Subaru has already become the hero he once deluded himself into thinking he was—he just hadn't realized it yet.
Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? V ‒ Episode 7
Freya has been deceiving everyone in Orario from the start, and maybe that's something that Hedin is at least tangentially aware of.
Acro Trip ‒ Episode 8
I wish a single funny joke wasn't the most memorable part of this otherwise disappointing and disjointed episode of Acro Trip.
I'll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History ‒ Episode 7
In which our villainess is conspicuously absent.
Ranma ½ ‒ Episode 6
This arc introduces what will become a recurring motif in the series: martial arts versions of things that aren't traditionally combat-oriented.
Shangri-La Frontier Season 2 ‒ Episode 30
While definitely not an episode that had a lot of substance to it from a narrative perspective, sometimes you need an episode that’s just pure fun.
Natsume's Book of Friends Season 7 ‒ Episode 6
In a world where Natsume can see things that aren't there, what is real? This strange, dreamlike episode calls everything into question.
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth ‒ Episode 7
Our merry band of heliocentric heretics welcomes a new member into their fold.
Nina the Starry Bride ‒ Episode 6
Nina isn't a passive princess Sett can browbeat into any form of submission, and her show of being a worthy queen in no way indicates that she'll be a submissive partner.
Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War Part 3 - The Conflict ‒ Episode 32
This is definitely a more low key episode—quite a contrast to all the 2000s-AMV-bait we’ve had in the past few weeks.
You are Ms. Servant ‒ Episode 6
Let’s be honest: who amongst us hasn’t yearned to bury ourselves in the inviting warmth and softness of freshly dried towels?
Fairy Tail: 100 Years Quest ‒ Episode 18
Watching Gajeel go full Ultraman and wrestle with Aldoron like they’re in a kaiju fight is the best part of this whole affair, and it just makes me wish it was the actual climax of this arc.
365 Days to the Wedding ‒ Episode 6
This episode got way more real than I expected.
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