Alice to Zouroku: Season 1 – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Alice to Zouroku starts off strong, but then it becomes a slice of life kind of show. One which just so happens to feature some low-key sci-fi elements.
Anime
In this sub-category, you’ll find TV series that are generally Japanese anime, but also animation from across the world.
Katsugeki! Touken Ranbu: Season 1/ Episode 1 “To The Frontlines” [Series Premiere] – Summary/ Review (with Spoilers)
Samurais who are at war with demons who want to change history. Anyone else surprised this premise didn’t come from the SyFy network? Home of Sharknado.
Shingeki no Bahamut (Rage of Bahamut) – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 13 “A Farewell To Arms” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As strong of a showing as the Gods had, they are no match for Charioce’s secret weapon. One which reconnects him with Nina and puts, at the very least, a pause to the war.
SukaSuka (World’s End): Season 1/ Episode 12 “Chtholly” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As has been seen since the beginning, SukaSuka tries to make up for its low points with violent high points. But this time, it actually nails having an emotional series of moments so that we get a complete and cohesive episode.
Alice to Zouroku: Season 1/ Episode 12 “I’m Home” [Season Finale] – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Though Alice to Zouroku’s finale is as boring as the last few episodes, the ending has a sweetness to it. Especially the final moments which may bring you to tears.
Re:Creators: Season 1/ Episode 12 “Be Desperate and Draw Something Fascinating” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Unfortunately, after Sota’s confession, we return to Meteora delivering a long explanation of how things work and what’s to come. Which, while informative, may bore you into a nice nap.
Shingeki no Bahamut (Rage of Bahamut) – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 12 “The Great Escape” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The war begins and humanity is nearly massacred. Thus leading Charoice to bring out the device he likely stole from the gods for a counterattack.
SukaSuka (World’s End): Season 1/ Episode 11 “Evidence of Existence” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
In Gomag City, where most of the lives Willem knew ended, Chtholly is triggered. Thus sending us into some flashbacks which answer, or clarify, a handful of things. Mostly in association with Willem.
Alice to Zouroku: Season 1/ Episode 11 “The Queen and the Witch” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
With a reminder that children have feelings and perhaps how Sana came to be, the penultimate episode of Alice to Zouroku leaves you without excitement for the finale.
Re:Creators: Season 1/ Episode 11 “We cannot decide where we go but you can” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
After dancing around, if not outright avoiding the topic, Sota finally goes into his part in Shimazaki’s death.
Shingeki no Bahamt (Rage of Bahamut) – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 11 “Declaration of War” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The gods have had enough, and they believe El can turn the tide. So with Charoice refusing to bend the knee, so comes a declaration of war.
SukaSuka (Worlds End): Season 1/ Episode 10 “My Happiness” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As we learn more about the beasts which wiped out humanity, the show tries to establish what everyone has to lose. Especially Willem.
Alice to Zouroku (Alice & Zoroku): Season 1/ Episode 10 “The Little Queen” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Sana tries to teach Hatori a lesson, Hatori makes Sana’s magic cancel out. Which leads to consequences which affect them in wonderland but especially the real world.
Re:Creators: Season 1/ Episode 10 “We know exactly how you think and how you’re fighting” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
While Altair makes an appearance and there is a lot of action, something seems off. For even with another character’s life threatened, I find myself back to the complacency state of episode 4.
Shingeki no Bahamut (Rage of Bahamut) – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 10 “The Way She Was” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Episode 10 “The Way She Was” illustrates the fall of Jeanne D’Arc. It takes us from her being this otherworldly knight to someone bested by demons and sniveling subordinates.
SukaSuka (WorldEnd): Season 1/ Episode 9 “Moonlit Sorcery” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
SukaSuka (WorldEnd) has its first real emotional moment. However, it comes from neither Willem nor Chtholly.
Alice to Zouroku: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Where The Cheshire Cat Smiles” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Alice to Zouroku finally tries to balance its pursuit of being a slice of life anime by establishing a new villain. Just not like the kind we saw earlier in the season.
Re:Creators: Season 1/ Episode 9 “The World Requires Choice and Resolution” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Magane [note]I know I’m inconsistent when it comes to her name[/note] takes on Meteora’s role of being the talkative one. But, at the very least, she knows how to remain interesting as she goes on and on.
Shingeki no Bahamut – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 9 “Same Old, Same Old” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
Nina’s connection with Favaro and Jeanne D’Arc, is the focus in “Same Old, Same Old.” For Favaro, it is her history with him and with Jeanne, her potential future.
SukaSuka (World’s End): Season 1/ Episode 8 “Slight Light, Slight Hope” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
SukaSuka (World’s End) is still trying to really convince you to invest in Willem and Chtholly’s relationship. But it remains rather unconvincing.
Alice to Zouroku: Season 1/ Episode 8 “The Evil Witch” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
At this point, it is becoming hard to justify the inactivity of the show. For even with a new Dreams of Alice user being introduced, I find myself being pushed toward sleep.
Re:Creators: Season 1/ Episode 8 “I CHOSE This Way of Life” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
The majority of the episode focuses on everyone learning Altair’s name and background. However, alongside that, we have Mamika confronting Altair and Chikujoin interacting with Sota. Alone.
Shingeki no Bahamut – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 8 “Day of Defeat” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
The aftermath of Azazel’s failed rebellion is predictable but not who we get to see after the credits roll.
SukaSuka (WorldsEnd): Season 1/ Episode 7 “Home, Sweet Home” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
SukaSuka or Worlds End continues to seem like it wants to build toward something but stumbles too much to make significant progress.
Alice to Zouroku: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Friends” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
As Sana experiences emotions, we get some background on the twins’ past and their present conditions.
Re:Creators: Season 1/ Episode 7 “I don’t want to make a mistake for the sake of the people who are in my story” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Outside of the battle continuing from the last episode, there isn’t much going on with Re:Creators right now. Though with a 22 episode order, that explains why we end up with more exposition. Though thankfully not from Meteora.
Blame! – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Blame! Would lead you to believe that Netflix is testing out the possibility of expanding this to a series but wants to see their subscribers’ response is first.
Shingeki no Bahamut – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 7 “Day of Victory” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
On the anniversary of the fall of Cocytus, the demons take one last stand against the tyranny of Charoice XVII.
SukaSuka: Season 1/ Episode 6 “No News Was Good News” – Recap/ Review (with Spoilers)
More of Willem’s past is revealed, as well as a possible plan to take back the surface from the 17 beasts.
Alice to Zouroku: Season 1/ Episode 6 “The Kashimura Family” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Alice to Zorouku returns to being a very slice of life type of show as Sana learns what it means to be a family, gets a haircut, and gets lost.
Re:Creators: Season 1/ Episode 6 “You Are the One Who Knows Where Justice Lies” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
A new creation is introduced and it seems this one is neither a hero nor anti-hero but a straight up villain.
Shingeki no Bahamut – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 6 “Anatean Holiday” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
What happens if Charoice ever dies? Who inherits the throne? Well, it seems Charoice may solve that problem through his pursuit of Nina.
SukaSuka (WorldEnd): Season 1/ Episode 5 “From Dawn to Dusk” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
In what is largely a sightseeing episode, things end with a familiar name to Willem which could be that red head we saw in episode 1.
Re:Creators: Season 1/ Episode 5 “So, Why Don’t We Have Ourselves a Guys’ Night Out” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Okay, I’m starting to think episode 5 is when you can firmly say whether a show is worth watching or not. For while I was ready to drop this show, then they decided that Meteora has explained enough of what is going on and we can FINALLY move forward. So now I’m back in love.
Shingeki no Bahamut – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 5 “Those Who Won’t Give Up” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
It is a question of human prosperity and survival vs. demon dignity. Of which Azazel calls for vengeance, Charoice for continued domination and Kaisar for peace. All the while, the Angels get ignored.
SukaSuka: Season 1/ Episode 4 “Dice in Pot” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
SukaSuka feebly attempts to get emotional and skips over something long awaited for – an actual battle featuring the fairies we’ve come to know.
Alice to Zouroku: Season 1/ Episode 5 “A Home To Return To” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
If you didn’t know better, you would surely think this episode was the season finale.
Re:Creators: Season 1/ Episode 4 “If so, I want to protect what he loved.” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
Meteora’s expositions continue to dominate the show and lead you to question if this show is even worth continuing?
Shingeki no Bahamut – Virgin Soul: Season 1/ Episode 4 “Firestarter” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)
With every episode I watch of the first season, I come to understand what is happening here more. With that, you can understand the frustration of Azazel whose life was completely changed by the humans discarding former power dynamics. Much less embarrassing him as Lucifer’s right-hand man. Yet, in the quest to redeem himself, he…
