Anime

In this sub-category, you’ll find TV series that are generally Japanese anime, but also animation from across the world.

Shuumatsu no Izetta (Izetta: The Last Witch): Season 1/ Episode 5 "A False Miracle" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Izetta is exposed to the press, the Germanian army contemplates how real is Izetta and what is her weakness? Review (with Spoilers) We’re about 5 episodes in and I think I pretty much lost any excitement I had about this show. For more on “A False Miracle” a rather interesting title, to say…

Boku Dake ga Inai Machi (Erased): Season 1/ Episode 6 “Grim Reaper” – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview In “Grim Reaper” Satoru finds himself accused of another murder, or in this case an attempted one, and while he finds a new ally, there remains a mysterious foe who seemingly has overwhelming resources at his disposal. Characters & Story (with Commentary) Topic 1: Mom’s Confidant (Satoru) With him suspected of murdering his mother…

Boku Dake ga Inai Machi (Erased): Season 1/ Episode 1 "Flashing Before My Eye" [Series Premiere] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview For me, Boku Dake ga Inai Machi is everything I wanted Subete ga F ni Naru – The Perfect Insider and Sakurako-san no Ashimoto ni wa Shitai ga Umatteiru to be. It is a murder mystery rooted in reality, but with fantasy elements, and has a well-rounded lead to take you on a journey…

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Tokyo Ghoul (√A): Season 2/ Episode 1 "New Surge" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Tokyo Ghoul√A begins, from where the last season left off, you are left to wonder how will we get to the inevitable ending. Topic 1: The Battles Rage On – Amon, Touka, and Tsukiyama Topic 2: The Rescue Mission/ Retreat! – Kaneki Topic 3: A Short Goodbye – Kaneki Review (with Spoilers) –…

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Tokyo Ghoul: Season 1/ Episode 12 "Ghoul" [Season Finale] – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As Kaneki is tortured, Rize becomes his twisted therapist trying to help him understand how odd it is to take all the pain he receives and not give any back. Review (with Spoilers) With the manga ending this week, and the first season, hopefully, ending also this week, it is a hard time to…

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Tokyo Ghoul: Season 1/ Episode 11 "High Spirits" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As the CCG/ Doves go to war with the Aogiri, Kaneki deals with being tortured by Jason as he awaits the chance to escape. Review (with Spoilers) With there being no reason to really support the ghoul faction of Aogiri, much less the CCG, I must admit their face off really doesn’t mean anything…

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Tokyo Ghoul: Season 1/ Episode 9 "Birdcage" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview As those of the 11th ward prep for war, the 20th ward members enjoy the calm before the storm. Review (with Spoilers) With Mr. Mado dead, it does present the worry that perhaps Amon would become the new head villain, or maybe Tsukiyama would return. However, instead of that, we are presented the idea…

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Tokyo Ghoul: Season 1/ Episode 8 "Circular" – Overview/ Review (with Spoilers)

Overview A deadly face off happens in which only one is allowed to live to tell what happened. Review (with Spoilers) This episode is mostly about discovering the ignorance of the doves/ CCG when it comes to ghouls. For while they are hell bent on genocide, it seems doves haven’t really studied what created ghouls,…