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The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess ‒ Episode 5
Teenaged Konoha Satou wrote Ginoford Dandelion to be her ideal boyfriend, and now she’s watching him fall in love with someone else.
With You, Our Love Will Make it Through ‒ Episode 4
I have to admit, there was a part of me that was genuinely wondering if Mari and Tsunagu were going to have sex right there in the classroom in the middle of the day.
A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ Episode 6
Knowing that she likes someone – and that he encouraged her to do something about – has lit a fire under him.
Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation ‒ Episode 2
Night Raven College is exactly like an Ivy League school because it's covered with statues of revered historical figures that, under the slightest bit of scrutiny, are actually awful.
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace ‒ Episode 5
Isn't it great when the solution to a problem just magically appears, drunk at your doorstep?
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 ‒ Episode 2
Honestly, I have fewer issues with the droid-transforming power armor than I do with Crane wearing short sleeves in the snow.
Mechanical Marie ‒ Episode 5
Marie 2’s cottoned onto how dim Arthur is, lying to him with gay abandon about Marie’s fake robot nature.
Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ Episode 5
What caused this? A weapon of mass destruction? A collision of heavenly bodies? A clumsy Super Saiyan?
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ Episode 5
The big dungeon crawl continues, and despite a few shortcomings, I left this episode feeling like I was eatin’ good.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ Episode 5
Once Akira wakes up, he's likely to be on the warpath—and that's not even considering what Amelia may be willing to do to get her revenge.
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ‒ Episode 164
Everybody else sees a monster, but Deku cannot shake the glimpse of the small, crying child.
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 5
This is the most quintessential episode of Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider so far. It is a perfect encapsulation of the show, both in its action and humor.
GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ Episode 5
This has all the energy I normally expect from Gintama's sense of humor, and while I don't know that this makes up for how weak last week's episode was, it feels like a step in the right direction.
Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ Episode 4
Once the pasta zombie apocalypse begins, it's fun to see how our heroes deal with the situation without overreacting.
Ranma ½ ‒ Episode 17
It’s a perfect distillation of everything that makes the show fun.
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ Episode 8
At long last we meet, Jennette. But who, or what, are you?
Dusk Beyond the End of the World ‒ Episode 5
It took 50 (well, 200) years, but at long last, we’ve been given a crumb of information. Delicious, delicious context.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ‒ Episode 10
As poorly timed as Usami’s question is, it’s really just his way of showing Rintaro that he cares.
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ Episode 5
The more we learn about monster meat, the more it looks like eating it is an objectively bad idea.
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 2 ‒ Episode 17
Coming back this week really feels like Cygames Pictures are using all the colorful new characters in this big race as a reason to cut loose with the show.
DIGIMON BEATBREAK ‒ Episode 5
There are numerous ways this could end up feeling like an unnecessary detour, but the writing has remained solid enough that I'm willing to trust the payoff will be worth it.
One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ Episode 4
Despite branded or larger anime-centric social media accounts desperately trying to claim otherwise, One Punch Man season three has no hype, and I don’t see that changing anytime soon.
Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 17
Hyo is just really, really gifted at pretend-killing people with a wooden knife, and that is enough to completely shatter Zanka's ego.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1148
The Straw Hats teaming up to get things done is always a delight, even if this is a bit of a losing battle for them.
Gnosia ‒ Episode 4
We're getting just enough to keep the world-building from going stale while the story is working through what is essentially the game's tutorial phase
To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ Episode 5
As much as I enjoy the simple pleasures of riffing on genre cliches, I'm much more interested in how To Your Eternity will (hopefully) subvert the usual beats of the old 'school days' routine that Fushi is now stuck in.
Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episode 42
What is “normal,” and how do we learn to be that way? In the pseudo-1960s of Totally-Not-Germany, “normal” is very closely linked to social norms, which Yor is very aware that she’s not necessarily following.
SANDA ‒ Episode 5
Episode five of Sanda combines some of the most unhinged bullshit I’ve ever seen with deeply affecting explorations of identity and sexuality to a tremendous effect.
May I Ask for One Final Thing? ‒ Episode 6
Diana is right about one thing, for sure. We all should be praying to our dear Saint Scarlet.
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess ‒ Episode 4
As much as I delight in the adolescent sublimations of everything that frustrates her in her life, I am getting a bit tired of Iana’s sense of guilt over it.
A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ Episode 5
Sae is flooding her mind with messages about how she and Koki are "just friends" and that’s "totally fine" while convincing absolutely no one – least of all herself.
Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
There's one component where this production glaringly skimped on quality, and it isn't the animators' fault.
With You, Our Love Will Make it Through ‒ Episode 3
What's this? A non-spicy episode? I didn't think that was possible!
Star Wars: Visions Volume 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Building off of season one's The Duel, we once again find ourselves following “Ronin” and his droid, B5-56, in a classic samurai film take on the Star Wars universe.
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace ‒ Episode 4
This episode definitely took a step back from the comedy and felt like much more of a slow burn.
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ Episode 4
With some no-frills fun and an elegant dungeon crawl, this fourth episode of Campfire Cooking is the best yet.
Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ Episode 3
Kazuma, Subaru, and Ainz see Cid for exactly who he is—something no one from his world has ever been able to do.
GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ Episode 4
I hope that this is just a singular case of a weak episode rather than a sign of how the rest of this spinoff could go, but it left me feeling a bit less optimistic about the future of this show
One Piece ‒ Episode 1147
It’s still a good episode in no small part due to the high focus on Nico Robin.
Ranma ½ ‒ Episode 16
This arc marks the first time in the series Ranma ever has to work for something.
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ Episode 7
This week, Athanasia learns a very important lesson: do not taunt incredibly powerful four-hundred-year-old wizards.
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ‒ Episode 163
The maniacal sociopath who came out of the womb a stone-cold killer left this world crying like a baby.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ‒ Episode 9
I don’t say this lightly, but Rintaro’s mom is easily a match for Satoru’s mom in Erased.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ Episode 4
How is it that we are only four episodes into this series and I already feel like I’m beating a dead horse?
Dusk Beyond the End of the World ‒ Episode 4
I just can’t find it in myself to care about these characters, and I wish this series would just tell us more about OWEL or otherwise get to the point already.
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ Episode 4
Aristide has gone from aloof hunter to wifeguy pretty much instantly.
DIGIMON BEATBREAK ‒ Episode 4
What this episode lacks in progression, it more than makes up for in strengthening the relationships of our main cast.
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ Episode 4
It's almost like Shocker is trying to create heroes to fight against...
One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ Episode 3
Unless you’re the world’s biggest Garou fan, there’s not a lot in this episode, and I’m praying to whatever God ranked monster that will listen that the plot finally kicks off next week.
Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 16
This week's episode of Gachiakuta is a hell of a lot of fun, plain and simple.
Mechanical Marie ‒ Episode 4
Perhaps Zetes senior is just an old pervert, and that’s why he’s left a string of potentially illegitimate children all over the place to scheme against Arthur’s life?
Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ Episode 4
As far as world-ending catastrophes go, this is pretty damned beautiful.
Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ Episode 41
Does Spy x Family sometimes feel like it focuses on the “family” bits to the exclusion of the “spy” elements? Sure. But as these last three episodes have shown, that may be the point.
Gnosia ‒ Episode 3
I think we can all see where the fun of Gnosia's twisted tale is going to come from, provided it can keep these plates spinning with as much entertaining confidence as it has managed thus far.
To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ Episode 4
Fushi may have learned a lot about humanity and empathy since he first came to this plane all those centuries ago, but he still has a fundamentally inhuman relationship with life and death.
May I Ask for One Final Thing? ‒ Episode 5
The Terenezza twist is my favorite development of this story so far, easily.
SANDA ‒ Episode 4
Episode four of Sanda touches on what it means to become an adult physically, sexually, and socially; along with the baggage related to each element in a way that’s both inspired and honest.
The Dark History of the Reincarnated Villainess ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Cringe. Cringe is what makes it special.
This Monster Wants to Eat Me ‒ Episode 4
What is it with kitsune and girls named Hinako?
A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ Episode 4
In many ways, A Star Brighter Than the Sun is about interiority versus exteriority.
A Mangaka's Weirdly Wonderful Workplace ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
The comedy is in Nana making mountains out of molehills, but not irritatingly. As someone who does content creation myself, I have thought about things in almost the same way that she has.
Campfire Cooking in Another World with My Absurd Skill Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
This anime continues to cook up some damn good comfort food as its new season's opening episodes play out like a savory three-course meal.
With You, Our Love Will Make it Through ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
You know, I was wondering when we were going to get a show that was somehow hornier than BEASTARS.
GINTAMA - Mr. Ginpachi's Zany Class ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
This might not be Gintama proper, but if the show can find better ways of leaning into its premise, it could make for a pretty funny substitute.
Isekai Quartet 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
"Dragon. Goddess. Witch. X. You won’t have your way with this world, too."
One Piece ‒ Episode 1146
I only wish the elders stood out more to better match this importance.
Ranma ½ ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Besides the introduction of two new characters, this arc also represents an important shift in dynamics for the cast, in that the whole school now knows about Ranma's curse.
Pass the Monster Meat, Milady! ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
It’s Delicious in Dungeon and the villainess anime of your choice, blended together in a food processor, and poured generously over a romance between misfits.
Dusk Beyond the End of the World ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
How many of you voted for this series because you’re enjoying it so far, versus to watch a clown be forced to dance to the weird tune of having to review an pseudo-incest anime.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ‒ Episodes 7-8
Other shows may tell us over and over again how the main couple is perfect for each other. The Fragrant Flower that Blooms With Dignity lets us see that for ourselves.
The Fated Magical Princess: Who Made Me a Princess ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
I promise not to spend these reviews talking about the differences between the webtoon and the anime, but indulge me for a moment, because this really is important.
My Hero Academia FINAL SEASON ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
He doesn't see anybody else as genuine people or obstacles. He sees them as minor inconveniences that shouldn't distract him from his major goals, and yet here he is, battered and bruised.
DIGIMON BEATBREAK ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Even with some high expectations, I'm impressed with just how well Digimon Beatbreak has started, and if it can maintain that momentum, it could end up as one of the franchise's strongest anime entries to date.
One Punch Man Season 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
That first season of One Punch Man knew it was ridiculous, even as every aspect of its production was deeply impressive. Season three of One Punch Man feels sad and like it's chasing its glory days.
My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
If it weren't for the pacing issues, this would be my favorite fantasy anime of the season—especially with its "90s big-budget OVA" art style
Mechanical Marie ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
If only we can be like Mechanical Marie, and pretend to be emotionless clankers, then maybe our new, heartless algorithmic overlords will permit us to survive.
Tojima Wants to Be a Kamen Rider ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
On a thematic level, this anime is about the power of fiction.
Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 15
"Clash!” gives us exactly what it promises on the tin: A big, burly brawl between the Raiders and the Cleaners that is a hell of a lot of fun to behold.
Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Uma Musume has always strived to make its goofy-ass conceptual world feel whole and cohesive, and the mind paid to the intersecting competitive stories and the international inclusions speaks to that.
To Your Eternity Season 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
All of these old and humbled souls have been given the chance to start over, but Hayase is stuck in the same old story.
Touring After the Apocalypse ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Touring After the Apocalypse’s tone varies wildly from bright, fun road trip to dark, existential dread.
Gnosia ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
If there's anything I enjoy more than a ludicrous science-fiction murder mystery, it's a ludicrous science-fiction murder mystery procedural where everyone is stuck in a time loop.
Spy×Family Season 3 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
These episodes about Loid’s past are important. You can’t know where you’re going if you don’t know where you’ve been, and forgetting the past comes with a cost.
SANDA ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Sanda opens with some big ideas steeped in some of the most complicated cultural issues of our age, and I am so curious to see its thesis take shape in the episodes ahead.
May I Ask for One Final Thing? ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Even if the show might not ever look quite as good as it did in that premiere again, I have faith that the Bloodstained Lady will bring the pain and the entertainment in equal measure throughout the coming weeks.
This Monster Wants to Eat Me ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
Slow and sad are the operative adjectives for these first three episodes. If you want to enjoy them, you have to be willing to wallow.
A Star Brighter Than the Sun ‒ SERIES PREMIERE
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a shoujo romance must feature two characters who don’t realize that their crush is mutual.
Gachiakuta ‒ Episodes 13-14
The decision to depict Amo’s childhood from the girl’s own warped, subjective lens is as brilliant as it is cruel.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms With Dignity ‒ Episode 6
In Subaru’s mind, she may be ripping off the band-aid of losing her best friend, something she believes will happen no matter what, somewhere deep inside of her.
Witch Watch ‒ SEASON FINALE
While this was a less dramatic season finale than I was hoping for, it does at least provide a few good jokes in the meantime.
Secrets of the Silent Witch ‒ SEASON FINALE
Despite the festival being saved, her night out with Felix, and her finding a copy of her father’s research, this season of Secrets of the Silent Witch ends on a bittersweet note.
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra ‒ Episode 13
Mynoghra is a cool, original spin on a familiar concept, but bogged down by lackluster visuals, poor writing, and an unwillingness or inability to push itself further.
Sword of the Demon Hunter ‒ SEASON FINALE
Taken as an "ordinary" episode, this is passable, albeit thin and unconvincing. Taken as a season finale, it's next to nothing.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1145
The monstrous haki that the elders are giving off creates a dazzling light display that the Toei team has rendered in all its ominous, resplendent glory.
The Summer Hikaru Died ‒ SEASON FINALE
The bulk of this finale feels like a cathartic splash in the ocean that nevertheless leaves you shivering—a bittersweet respite from oppressive summer heat.
Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 12
This stinky little toon about a gang of literal Garbage Pail Kids has utterly blown me away.
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