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Kakumeiki Valvrave 10

Published on 2013-06-17 23:50:00

The student nation runs a presidential election. Valvrave pilot club has become the old boys' club. Summary: Takumi shows L-elf some of the info he gathered on the Valvraves. Instead of having a large military, Jior decided to develop a smaller numb

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S 10

Published on 2013-06-14 23:34:00

Mikoto fights Shizuri in a one on one battle. Mikoto likes to play with dolls. Somebody just got KTFO for talking to much. Summary: Mikoto realizes she is low on juice, so she collects the doll bombs that Frenda left behind. Shizuri is waiting for M

Kakumeiki Valvrave 09

Published on 2013-06-12 19:54:00

L-elf and the students add some more firepower to their nation. These two are already BFFs. Finally there is some defense. L-elf may be an one-man-army and a master strategist, but he is no match for quick hand of Shouko. Summary: L-elf takes over a

One Piece 711

Published on 2013-06-12 15:58:00

Robin find herself captured by the dwarfs. I wonder how Sanji would react if he saw this. Summary: Robin wakes up and finds herself stitched to the ground and tiny dwarfs scrounge all over her body to trying to find valuables. Robin caught a dwarf,

Bleach 541

Published on 2013-06-12 14:49:00

Ichigo talks to fake Zangetsu in the inner world. Yup, another power up for Ichigo. Summary: Ichigo is drawn into his inner world to take to fake Zangetsu. Ichigo demands to know what Fake-getsu is up to, and Fake-getsu explains that he is the repre

Naruto 634

Published on 2013-06-12 10:07:00

Naruto, Sasuke and Sakura attack the Juubi with the help of their beastie summons. So Naruto's job is to fan Sasuke's flames? Summary: Naruto is surprised that he summoned Gamakichi by Gamakichi has gotten bigger and ready to fill the role of his da

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S 09

Published on 2013-06-10 23:20:00

Mikoto battles Shizuri Mugino and the members of ITEM, while Shinobu tries to install a program into the Misaka clones. Wouldn't be a big fight without some explosions.

Sekirei 145

Published on 2013-06-09 22:44:00

Kaho battles Karasuba while Orihiko remembers how he and Kaho met. Cute-girl-phobia... a lot of guys have that. Summary: Kaho shows off some moves against Karasuba and prompts Karasuba to take her a little more seriously. Benitsubasa jokingly mentio

Neon Genesis Evangelion 94-2 to 96 (Final Chapter)

Published on 2013-06-09 14:15:00

The NGE manga has finally reached its conclusion after 18 years of sporadic serialization. This post include the contents of chapter 94 part 2, 95 and the last chapter 96. Does the manga have the same ending as the End of Evangelion movie? Keep on re

One Piece 710

Published on 2013-06-05 23:24:00

The Caesar handover team to the handover site at Green Bit island. Getting up close to the local wildlife. Summary: In the tunnels of the coliseum, Bartolomeo overhears Luffy talking to Bellamy and Bellamy referring to Luffy as Straw Hat. The Caesa

Bleach 540

Published on 2013-06-05 20:08:00

Nimaiya starts forging Ichigo's new zanpukto and reveals some important facts. Someone has their serious face on. Summary: Nimaiya's five helpers show up and the group and Nimaiya start doing some wacky stuff (including one of the helpers pulling ou

Naruto 633

Published on 2013-06-05 18:54:00

Naruto and friends show off some moves against Juubi's mini-clones. Time for a little "Walk the Dog" demonstration. Summary: Not content on letting Team 7 hog the spotlight, the other ninjas from Konoha get to work showing off some moves. Sai jumps

Kakumeiki Valvrave 08

Published on 2013-06-03 23:53:00

The Dorssia forces attack the module again and the student decide if they want L-elf's help. Why are we so goddamned useless? Why? Summary: L-elf has a dream of when he was young, he escaped from a prison and was being hunted by soldiers. During his

To Love-Ru Darkness 32

Published on 2013-06-03 19:45:00

Rin becomes possessed by the bloodthirsty sword Bladix and attacks Rito and friends. Time for Rito to pay for his sins. Summary: Mikan is at her father's place cooking dinner and showing off her maid costume when Zastin gets news that something dang

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S 08

Published on 2013-06-02 00:30:00

Mikoto tries to destroy one of the remaining research facilities and battles the hired protection, while Shinobu infiltrates the other remaining lab. Ugh, annoying cuteness. I'm the master of electricity and electromagnetism. These stairs are metal.

Rosario + Vampire II 64

Published on 2013-06-01 11:29:00

Moka battles Gyokuro. Perfect form on that kick. Summary: Moka lands her patented roundhouse on Gyokuro, but Gyokuro eats it and regenerates and uses her tentacles to bind Moka. Gyokuro transforms due to her merging with Alucard and tries to finish

Claymore 139

Published on 2013-05-31 17:59:00

The warriors in the Holy City battle Europa. So many more names to remember. Summary: Europa charges into Rabona and starts flailing her tentacles everywhere looking for human guts. The warriors try to fend off the tentacles but some tentacles reach

Gantz 381

Published on 2013-05-31 17:14:00

Didn't notice this chapter getting released two weeks ago. So in chapter 381, Kurono's Tokyo team friends join the fray against the long hair alien. Good guys always gang up on the bad guy. Summary: Kurono goes for the finishing vertical slash, but

Deadman Wonderland 56

Published on 2013-05-29 21:59:00

Ganta and Shiro fight it out in Deadman Wonderland. Hard to say if this is going to end well or not. Summary: Ganta and Shiro jump out of the Ferris Wheel and starts attacking each other with their Branches of Sin, causing widespread damage to the p

Bleach 539

Published on 2013-05-29 21:38:00

Ichigo and other shinigami continue their preparations for the next battle against the Quincies. Listen carefully; I'm going to teach our clan's secret technique of rolling over and begging for a treat. Summary: At the 12th Division lab, Agon and so

Naruto 632

Published on 2013-05-29 21:03:00

Zombie Hokages, Team 7 and allies attack the Juubi. One more reason why Naruto should not choose Sakura as his girlfriend. Getting smacked like that will definitely leave a mark. Summary: Tobirama, Minato and Sarutobi trap the Juubi is a tough barri

Kakumeiki Valvrave 07

Published on 2013-05-26 18:10:00

L-elf executes a hostile takeover of the module while A-drei and the Dorssia military attack once again. Since security is non-existent, A-drei is able to take a nice, quiet self-guided tour without anyone bothering him. You can judge soup by its lo

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S 07

Published on 2013-05-26 13:42:00

Mikoto starts destroying research facilities involved in the Level 6 Shift project while Kuroko and friends play around. Don't take out your frustrations on little kids, Kuroko. Ruiko and her skirt flipping ways... Summary: At night, Mikoto attacks

Naruto 631

Published on 2013-05-22 19:14:00

The Hokage zombies and Sasuke show up to help against Madara and the Juubi. WTFBBQ?! Summary: Minato arrives at the scene first, followed by the other three Hokages. Minato transforms into the Fox Mode that Naruto has and the four Hokages get to wor

Bleach 538

Published on 2013-05-22 18:20:00

Ichigo returns to Soul Society and other shinigamis are training. Well, that was easy. Summary: Isshin wonders how Ichigo is going to get back into Soul Society, and right on cue Mera appears and brings Ichigo back to Nimaiya's hut. Nimaiya explains

Kakumeiki Valvrave 06

Published on 2013-05-20 15:06:00

Saki becomes the pilot of the green Valvrave as the Dorssia fleet launches an attack. We have our Green Ranger. Didn't know Haruto was such a player. Summary: Saki surprises Haruto with a kiss and then goes to the green Valvrave and becomes its pilo

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S 06

Published on 2013-05-19 18:53:00

Mikoto battles Accelerator. Biri-biri is mad! Don't make Biri-biri mad or you'll be sorry. Unfortunately, Mikoto isn't going to kick ass today. Summary: After seeing 9982 being killed by Accelerator, an enraged Mikoto attacks Accelerator with iron-s

Naruto 630

Published on 2013-05-15 20:20:00

The fight against the Juubi continues. Interesting that the Juubi turned into one of those giant, stinky parasitic flowers. Summary: In the pocket dimension, Kakashi and Obito are busy arguing about Obito's views on the world. Back in the real world

Bleach 537

Published on 2013-05-15 19:36:00

Isshin reveals to Ichigo why Masaki died. Thank you, Isshin. That was a good story. Summary: Isshin explains to Ichigo that under normal circumstances, Masaki should have been able to fend off Grand Fisher on that day. Unfortunately, Bach happen to

One Piece 709

Published on 2013-05-15 12:58:00

The Block B battle comes to a conclusion. Faaaaaaaaalllconnnnnnnnn PUNCH!!!!! Summary: Bartolomeo finishes off Hack, while Blue Gilly knocks down gladiator Ricky with a high kick. Blue Gilly then starts attacking the guys guarding Elisabello, and Da

Kakumeiki Valvrave 05

Published on 2013-05-13 22:13:00

Haruto and friends fool around in their newly independent space module... until the power goes out. Shouko is living the dream. That'll teach you to stop looking at your computer all day. Summary: Shouko's declaration of independence appears to have

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S 05

Published on 2013-05-12 23:01:00

Mikoto meets her clone. It seems that the Sisters have Mikoto's number. Summary: Mikoto is shocked to meet her clone Misaka 9982 on the street. 9982 however is more concerned about a kitten that is stuck up a tree, and she gets Mikoto to serve as a

Bleach 536

Published on 2013-05-08 20:48:00

Isshin's storytelling continues. They skipped the actual romance part... disappointing. Summary: Through Urahara's process, Isshin ventures into Masaki's inner world and saves her from being consumed by the hollow, and this allows Urahara to tie Iss

Naruto 629

Published on 2013-05-08 18:59:00

Naruto and friends vs. the Juubi, and Kakashi vs. Obito in the eyehole dimension. You have no heart, which means you are gonna lose the fight. Summary: The Juubi unleashes a nuclear blast shockwave. Naruto manages to save his friends with Kurama's c

One Piece 708

Published on 2013-05-08 15:10:00

Luffy tries to escape from Don Chinjao and Cavendish while the Block B battle continues in the arena. If you want to bang your head on the floor that much then let me help you out! Summary: Don Chinjao identifies Luffy as Garp's grandson and attacks

Kakumeiki Valvrave 04

Published on 2013-05-06 22:25:00

The students at the academy declare independence from all nations. No, I wasn't looking at yaoi manga!!!! Summary: In the classroom, L-elf states that Haruto should make a pact with him to start a revolution in Dorssia and in exchange L-elf will sav

Deadman Wonderland 55

Published on 2013-05-06 13:37:00

Shiro/Wretched Egg tells Ganta about her wish. I don't think we'll get a happy ending. Summary: In the Ferris Wheel cart, Shiro/Wretched Egg recalls details of her life after Ganta stopped going to the lab. Shiro had learned that she was a replaceme

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S 04

Published on 2013-05-05 21:32:00

Mikoto goes out on a day of shopping with friends and then spends the next day playing with little kids. Onee-sama, you are too nice today. Please give me a shock. Shouldn't be expecting anything else than kiddie swimsuits when Mikoto is doing the p

To Love-Ru Darkness 31 and Special

Published on 2013-05-01 14:42:00

In chapter 31, Rito, Momo, Nana, Yami and Mea serve as butler and maids at Saki's mansion. In the special, Lala fixes Rito's cellphone so Rito can give a call to Yui, but Lala adds some special improvements to the "voice quality". Chapter is just an

Rosario + Vampire II 63

Published on 2013-04-30 12:35:00

Various battles continue at Fairy Tale's flying fortress. That looks freaking nasty. Summary: Among the chaos unleashed by Gyokuro-Alucard, Tsukune tends to Hokuto as Hokuto's wheelchair got wrecked by the rubble. Tsukune and Hokuto are attacked by

Kakumeiki Valvrave 03

Published on 2013-04-29 22:46:00

L-elf one-man-army's his way out of captivity. Here comes the new Mr. Popular. I'm hungry and everyone looks like a yummy hamburger!!! Summary: ARUS forces arrive at the academy and they take L-elf into custody. Before being taken away, L-elf tells

Thoughts on King of Thorn

Published on 2013-04-29 20:16:00

Recently I watched the anime movie King of Thorn, a science fiction/fantasy movie with mystery and survival horror elements. I remember seeing a trailer of the film some time ago and it looked pretty interesting. I finally watched the movie and here

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S 03

Published on 2013-04-29 13:17:00

Mikoto investigates rumors of her DNA being used for a clones program. Why does Miss Short-fuse Shockmaster let someone get away with this? Summary: The girl from Nagatenjoki Academy calls Mikoto the "original". Mikoto has heard the rumors about a c

Claymore 138

Published on 2013-04-29 12:40:00

The battles continue near Rabona. The rest of the girls want some action too. Summary: Rubel and Dae discuss the development of warriors who can go into half-awakened state, and they think it'll be difficult to do research in the area. Rubel thinks

Amanchu! 36

Published on 2013-04-28 22:37:00

Hikari is forced to stay in the hot tub because she took off her top and there are guys around. A good bowl of soup can always get people's attention. The same goes for a pretty girl riding a scooter. Summary: It's the autumn season, and while the w

One Piece 707

Published on 2013-04-23 23:42:00

The block B battle starts in the coliseum and Luffy is recognized by another combatant. We should call this guy "The One Punch King" because he can only throw one good punch per battle. Summary: The block B battle starts and various strong participa

Naruto 628

Published on 2013-04-23 23:28:00

Back to Naruto and friends vs Madara, Obito and the Juubi. The Juubi really is a force of nature. Summary: Naruto powers up his friends with Kurama's chakra and this defends them against various attacks. Obito taunts Naruto some more about his frien

Bleach 535

Published on 2013-04-23 23:16:00

Isshin's flashback continues to the part where Urahara shows Isshin and Ryuu how to save Masaki from hollowfication. Isshin is a man of action and has no need for long-winded explanations. Summary: Urahara introduces himself and leads Isshin and Ryu

Sekirei 143-144 & Extra

Published on 2013-04-22 16:59:00

Haven't read a Sekirei chapter in a while, and now we have two chapters and an extra to cover. The fighting has to come eventually. Chapters 143-144 summary: The jinkis are activated around Kamikura Island which saves the Ashikabis from certain deat

Gantz 380

Published on 2013-04-22 16:25:00

Jeers turn into cheers as Kurono battles the long hair alien aired live in front the people of Earth. Cheering doesn't change the fact that all of you suck. Summary: The initially pessimistic crowd gets behind Kurono as Kurono starts to gain the adv

Kakumeiki Valvrave 02

Published on 2013-04-21 10:59:00

Haruto and friends try to take back the Valvrave and drive off the Dorssia invaders. They can tell it's Haruto because Haruto is always a loser? Summary: The Dorssia forces have taken over Jior and forced the nation of Jior to unconditionally surren

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S 02

Published on 2013-04-19 23:49:00

Mikoto and friends investigate cash cards that are being left in alleys throughout Academy City. Roommate really getting along. Summary: Mikoto wants to go buy some cutesy merchandise, and Kuroko suggest they take a narrow alley as a shortcut. Kurok

One Piece 706

Published on 2013-04-19 18:32:00

The action at the battle coliseum continues. I'm surprised it took so long for someone to recognize Luffy. Summary: Supernova Pirate "Cannibal" Bartolomeo makes his way into the coliseum and immediately marks himself as a villain by throwing somethi

Bleach 534

Published on 2013-04-17 23:10:00

Isshin's flashback continues as Masaki gets sick from the wound she got from the special hollow. Urahara knows when to appear. Summary: Rangiku is trying to push off some paperwork to Isshin but finds that Isshin left a note saying that he has gone

Kakumeiki Valvrave 01 - First Impressions

Published on 2013-04-13 13:17:00

In the first episode of Sunrise's new mecha series Kakumeiki Valvrave, you get exactly what you expect from a Sunrise mecha series... plus a bit of other stuff. So who won the eating contest? You!!! Summary: In the future, the majority of humanity l

To Aru Kagaku no Railgun S 01

Published on 2013-04-12 22:27:00

In the second season premiere of Railgun, Mikoto and friends visit Banri at the hospital... and of course take down some bad guys in the process. Doesn't this look familiar? A new rival appears. Summary: While waiting at the Tokiwadai library for he

One Piece 705

Published on 2013-04-10 19:06:00

Straw Hats and allies get into even more situations at Dressrosa. Compared to the factory assault team, the handover team spends even less effort on disguises. Summary: Jesus Burgess wins the block A battle in the coliseum. Franky is in the audience

Bleach 533

Published on 2013-04-10 18:17:00

Isshin's flashback continues to after Isshin and Masaki's battle against Aizen's experimental hollow. The point-blank kill-shot is so bad ass that we just have to see it again. Summary: The special hollow is about to blow up and Isshin shields Masak

Naruto 627

Published on 2013-04-10 16:56:00

After hearing Hashirama's story, Sasuke makes his decision as whether or not to destroy Konoha. What Sasuke is really thinking:

Spring 2013 Anime First Impressions: Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Bride & Shingeki no Kyojin

Published on 2013-04-10 16:35:00

Some quick first impressions for two new series of the spring 2013 anime season: Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Bride & Shingeki no Kyojin. Hyakka Ryouran Samurai Bride Wait... isn't this show about Samurai girls? Short summary of 1st episode: Our protag

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA 06

Published on 2013-04-07 21:51:00

A new Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn came out a month ago, and of course I completely missed it because episodes come out once every half a year to a year. In this latest installment, the search for Laplace's Box continues, while Full Frontal and the Sle

To Love-Ru Darkness 30

Published on 2013-04-06 23:57:00

Rito and friends try to convince Yami to go to school and patch things up with Tearju. The Master of Grope is back with another masterful grope. Summary: Rito's homeroom teacher is about to return to his job, and thus Tearju is going to take over Mo

Rosario + Vampire II 62

Published on 2013-04-06 22:25:00

Tsukune and allies vs. Alucard-Gyokuro. Know your place, evil stepmom. Know your place. Summary: The Fairy Tale fortress continue its descent into the human city. The Fairy Tail personnel try to escape on blimps, while the Demon Bus Driver try to ta

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha - Final Thoughts

Published on 2013-04-03 21:42:00

Some not-so-final thoughts on the first season of Maoyuu Maou Yuusha, which happened to be the only anime series I followed during the winter 2013 season. It's a story of good vs. evil, human hero against evil demon queen.... not. Maoyuu Maou Yuusha

Spring 2013 Anime

Published on 2013-04-03 18:38:00

Time again to look through a new crop of shows to decide what to watch for the season. Last season I only watched one show and blogged nothing, and that was a good break. This season though I'll get back into the anime blogging game and will watch a

Deadman Wonderland 54

Published on 2013-04-03 17:47:00

Ganta faces Shiro by himself. The calm before the storm. Summary: Shiro/Wretched Egg is released from the Mother Goose system and she proceeds to tear up Deadman Wonderland. It is revealed that it was Hagire who had decapitated Azami and not Shiro.

Naruto 626

Published on 2013-04-03 15:36:00

Hashirama finishes his flashback story. Even Uchiha haxx0r eyes can't see through everything Summary: Madara leaves the village to be his crazy self, and this eventually leads to the big legendary battle where Hashirama was able to stab Madara throu

Bleach 532

Published on 2013-04-03 10:37:00

A wounded Isshin battles the special hollow and Masaki joins the battle. There, there. Time to sleep. Summary: Using stealth cloaks that Urahara and developed, Aizen was able to slice Isshin in the back without being seen. Isshin realizes he was att

One Piece 704

Published on 2013-04-03 09:34:00

Luffy waits to battle in Doflammingo's coliseum and meets a bunch of interesting people along the way. Would be awesome if Luffy was allowed to go into battle looking like this. Summary: Luffy knocks out the Spartan and is in danger of being kicked

Claymore 137

Published on 2013-04-01 14:29:00

Clare and company along with the awakened beings continue to battle Cassandra-Priscilla. A little practice battle for Clare before tackling the real Priscilla. Summary: Priscilla takes over Cassandra's body and unleashes a massive spinning Dust Eate

Naruto 625

Published on 2013-03-28 15:06:00

Hashirama's flashback within a flashback continues up to the creation of Konoha. Let's see how long this peace thing lasts... answer: not very long. Summary: Madara tells Hashirama that the only way he'll trust the Senju is for Hashirama to kill him

One Piece 703

Published on 2013-03-28 14:03:00

Luffy's team split up and get caught up with various messy situations. It's Sanji's lucky day. Summary: Luffy and Franky continue to interrogate Doflammingo's subordinate, and the subordinate explain that Devil Fruits reappear once its user dies and

Bleach 531

Published on 2013-03-28 13:15:00

Isshin's flashback continues as Isshin fights Aizen's modified hollow in Karakura Town. Haven't seen Aizen trolling in a while. Summary: Isshin confronts the strange humanoid hollow and soon finds himself in a tough battle as the hollow fights like

Gantz 379

Published on 2013-03-26 09:12:00

Kurono fights the long hair alien with the people of Earth as their audience. It's raining men, Hallelujah! Summary: Kurono does not start the fight off well and runs around trying not to be killed by the long hair alien. The people on Earth have li

Deadman Wonderland 53

Published on 2013-03-19 18:15:00

Ganta and his buddies take down Hagire. Aren't you forgetting a certain someone? Summary: The Deadman group (plus Yoh) rally and take down Hagire with a combination attack. Yosuga gets to Hagire and wants him to give Toto back, but Hagire stabs her

One Piece 702

Published on 2013-03-19 16:49:00

Zoro gets pick-pocketed and Luffy goes to the coliseum where Ace's Mera Mera fruit is located. We want your lunch money! Summary: After defeating the thugs, the old blind man leaves the restaurant without telling Luffy who he is. After the dust sett

Naruto 624

Published on 2013-03-19 16:13:00

Hashirama's flashback within a flashback continues as Hashirama and Madara take over their respective clans. Having haXx0r eyes doesn't always guarantee victory. Summary: Butsuma and Tobirama start fighting Dajima and Izuna. The fathers go after the

Bleach 530

Published on 2013-03-13 21:22:00

Isshin's flashback continues. The mask looks familiar... Summary: Isshin shows up in the human world and meets up with the two shinigamis on patrol. The previous shinigamis met their end when it rained, so Isshin tells the patrol that they are dismi

Thoughts on Blood-C: The Last Dark

Published on 2013-03-13 19:57:00

Since I'm only following one show this anime season, I have some time to watch other stuff and I just finished Blood-C: The Last Dark. The Last Dark is the sequel movie to the summer 2011 series Blood-C, a collaboration between the studio Production

Neon Genesis Evangelion 91-2 to 94-1

Published on 2013-03-08 17:42:00

I haven't posted on the Evangelion manga for nearly a year. The irregular release schedule makes it hard to keep track of the series. So after about a year, there have been five new parts (91 part 2, 92, 93 parts 1 and 2, and 94 part 1) as Shinji and

One Piece 701

Published on 2013-03-06 21:48:00

The Law-Straw Hat alliance land at Dressrosa. Who are they supposed to be? ZZ Top? Summary: Law, Straw Hats and allies make landfall at Dressrosa, and Law splits the group into three teams to carry out the plan. Law, Usopp and Robin will take Ceasar

Bleach 529

Published on 2013-03-06 19:48:00

The history of Isshin. Looks like Isshin has always been the jokester. Gotta love shiny boobs though Summary: Outside of Nimaiya's shack, Nimaiya knows Renji didn't stick up for Ichigo because he knew Nimaiya's process didn't work for him. Nimaiya s

Naruto 623

Published on 2013-03-06 19:26:00

Hashirama's flashback within a flashback continues with Madara and Hashirama's families finding out about their little friendship. Meet the father and brother... didn't think that was necessary given it's not like Hashirama and Madara are getting ma

Gantz 378

Published on 2013-03-06 17:47:00

Kurono agrees to face long hair alien in single combat. Kurono's chance to become the (well-known) hero who saves the world. Summary: Kurono promises that he'll return to Tae and Tae says she understands. Kurono then calls out his name and is transp

Sekirei 142

Published on 2013-03-05 09:44:00

The Sekireis have to work together to save their Ashikabis from Kamikura Island's aura. It turns out trying to hog jinkis was a bad idea. Summary: All of the Ashikabis begin to feel ill, and Minaka explains that in order to save the Ashikabis, the S

To Love-Ru Darkness 29 & Special Chapter

Published on 2013-03-03 14:09:00

In chapter 29, Nemesis talks Rito and Momo into hanging out with her. In the special chapter, Yami deals with her fear for slippery tentacles. Momo wishes she was in Nemesis' position.

Rosario + Vampire II 61

Published on 2013-02-28 19:12:00

Gyokuro combines with Alucard, and Tsukune's friends assemble for the final showdown. Harem... assemble!!!... oh and Hokuto too. Summary: Moka holds Tsukune and begs for him not to die. Tsukune regains consciousness but coughs up blood. Gyokuro gets

Claymore 136

Published on 2013-02-28 18:34:00

Dae and Rubel have a discussion while watching Priscilla fight Riful 2, and the battle against Cassandra also continues. Cassandra is tired of eating dust. Summary: Priscilla and Riful 2 continues to battle out on the flat area outside of the city.

One Piece 700

Published on 2013-02-27 18:10:00

Law and Straw Hats plot their next move after Doflammingo agrees to relinquish his Shichibukai title. Buggy really turned his fame into a cushy job. Summary: Doflammingo quitting the Shichibukai and has made a stir around the world, and the news is

Naruto 622

Published on 2013-02-27 16:37:00

Hashirama's flashback within a flashback continues. Hashirama might have split personality disorder, and he switches between the personalities frequently. Summary: A young Hashirama meets a young Madara at the creek. Hashirama depresses easily when

Bleach 528

Published on 2013-02-27 15:13:00

Ichigo is sent back to the human world and has the long awaited talk with Isshin. Son, it's time for us to talk about... adult stuff. I'm concerned that you still don't have a girlfriend. Summary: Ichigo ends up back in the human world in his human

Amanchu! 35

Published on 2013-02-27 14:01:00

The mysterious Peter leads Ai through Yumegaoka High. Woooooo... the romance is getting heavy in here. Summmary: Peter holds Ai's hand and leads her through the hallways of the school, and Ai can see all the decoration and hear all the lively discus

Amanchu! 34

Published on 2013-02-20 23:11:00

Students prepare for the cultural festival at Yumegaoka High. Ai (love) is in the air. Summary: It's the fall season, and students and staff of Yumegaoka High prepare for the big cultural festival. Katori's class is preparing some artwork with carto

One Piece 699

Published on 2013-02-20 22:32:00

Kuzan saves Smoker, and Doflammingo quits being a shichibukai. The word to describe this meeting is... icy. Summary: On Punk Hazard, Doflammingo is about to rip Smoker a new one but he is frozen by Kuzan. Doflamingo breaks out of the ice and decides

Naruto 621

Published on 2013-02-20 21:52:00

Flashback of Hashirama vs Madara. Too much power being thrown around. Summary: Madara and Hashirama battle it out with Madara covering Kyuubi with Susanoo armor. Hashirama moves the battle to the shoreline and tries once more to convince Madara to s

Bleach 527

Published on 2013-02-20 21:19:00

Zaraki defeats Unohana, and the narrative moves back to Ichigo and Renji. The Greatest. Summary: Zaraki stabs Unohana but screams for Unohana not to die because he hasn't fought enough yet. Unohana dies happy having brought out Zaraki's true power,

Sekirei 140 & 141

Published on 2013-02-15 16:28:00

The Final Stage of the Sekirei Plan starts. Finally, the Sekireis have come back to Kamikura Island. Chapter 140 summary: The Disciplinary Squad are waiting at the shore for something to arrive. Benitsubasa gets impatient, so Karasuba tells her a st

Naruto 620

Published on 2013-02-13 19:55:00

Sasuke's Q & A session with the four Hokages get sidetracked a little. Because it's time for Hashirama's Comedy Hour! Summary: Sasuke asks Hashirama what is village and shinobi given how Itachi betrayed and murdered his own clan and went into exile

Bleach 526

Published on 2013-02-13 19:14:00

Zaraki and Unohana continues to battle. If only this is fighting, then what has everyone else been doing in this series? Summary: Zaraki thinks he has beaten Unohana but he gets cut instead. The battle continues on Unohana goes bankai. Zaraki "awake

Gantz 377

Published on 2013-02-13 18:21:00

Long hair alien calls out Kurono and threatens to crash the mothership into Earth. Famous or infamous, there is no doubt that Kurono is now the world's no.1 superstar now. Summary: Using Japanese, the long hair alien calls out Kurono for a duel, and

Deadman Wonderland 52

Published on 2013-02-10 11:10:00

After a year-long hiatus, Deadman Wonderland is back as Ganta and friends try to take control of the Mother Goose system. He could use a sandwich and a drink. Summary: Ganta and the team come upon the Mother Goose system that can be used to either r

Thoughts on Fullmetal Alchemist: The Sacred Star of Milos

Published on 2013-02-08 23:24:00

I'm a fan of Fullmetal Alchemist franchise, and therefore of course I watched the The Sacred Star of Milos movie. It's another one of those things that I watched a while ago but never got around to posting about. The Sacred Star of Milos is an anime-

One Piece 698

Published on 2013-02-05 15:31:00

Doflammingo arrives at Punk Hazard, while the Straw Hats and Law discuss their plan. Punk Hazard is suddenly a popular destination. Summary: Back at Punk Hazard, the G5 Marines have donned the gas suits of Ceasar's underlings to rescue their petrifi

Naruto 619

Published on 2013-02-05 14:29:00

Sasuke, Orochimaru talk to the zombie Hokages. Being a Hokage is rather hazardous occupation. Summary: Orochimaru summons the four dead Hokages with Edo Tensei, but at first the Hokages chat among each other with the first two Hokages wondering who

To Love-Ru Darkness 28

Published on 2013-02-02 00:12:00

Kyouko visits Rito's school to scout out Rito. Rito likes to hog all the pretty girls to himself. Summary: Kyouko unexpected holds a lecture about the entertainment industry at Rito's high school, and it just so happens that Run has to record a sing

Rosario + Vampire II 60

Published on 2013-01-31 23:27:00

Tsukune uses his ghoul powers to battle Gyokuro. That's no way to treat your future stepmom/son in law. Summary: Tsukune releases his holy lock some more to get power to battle Gyokuro. Moka wants Tsukune to stop, but Hokuto tells her that Tsukune i

Started Reading Onepunch-Man

Published on 2013-01-31 20:12:00

I haven't started a new manga series in a long time. While reading other manga at manga sites, I saw Onepunch-Man on the front page and started reading it. The series turned out to be hilarious parody of the superhero genre, with overpowered characte

Claymore 135

Published on 2013-01-31 14:07:00

Priscilla has a flashback before waking up to battle Riful 2 for real. Somebody had a little too much to drink. Summary: While being pummeled by Riful 2, Priscilla has a flashback of her childhood. Priscilla came from a small, remote village of 15 f

One Piece 697

Published on 2013-01-31 00:07:00

The Straw Hats and Law start their plan to shake up the New World. Straw Hats corrupting innocent children into becoming pirates. For shame. Summary: During the party/discussion, Luffy decides that out of the Four Emperors, he will go after Kaidou f

Bleach 525

Published on 2013-01-30 23:40:00

Unohana continues training Zaraki. You can say Zaraki likes to bring himself down to an opponent's level. Summary: Unohana continues killing and reviving Zaraki in order to make him become stronger, It turns out that when Unohana encountered Zaraki

Naruto 618

Published on 2013-01-30 23:20:00

Orochimaru tries to get the answers Sasuke is looking for. I guess the Reaper Seal isn't as permanent as it was made out to be. Summary; Sasuke, Orochimaru, Jugo and Suigetsu sneak around Konoha to take the Reaper Mask from the Uzumaki Clan before g

One Piece 696

Published on 2013-01-23 19:46:00

Straw Hats and allies celebrate their victory on Punk Hazard. Becoming the Pirate King can come later. Time to eat and party first. Summary: Ceasar, Buffalo and Baby 5 have been fished out of the water and trapped in ice. Smoker allows the Straw Hat

Bleach 524

Published on 2013-01-23 18:45:00

Unohana "trains" Zaraki by cutting him up. One thing is for sure: there will be blood. Summary: Unohana has left a letter to her lieutenant Isane, while Zaraki leaves his eye patch for Yachiru to find. In the dark, isolated cave, Unohana and Zaraki

Naruto 617

Published on 2013-01-23 17:06:00

Naruto and friends launch their counterattack against the Juubi and the two Uchihas. Sharing is caring: everybody gets a power up. Summary: Naruto gives Lee the power up, and Kurama concludes by being able to link so many people to his chakra, Narut

Gantz 376

Published on 2013-01-21 18:10:00

Long hair giant alien kicks the American Gantzer Team's asses. "His motion defies all logic!!!"... man that's some hilarious shit. Summary: After plastering the Wanderlei Silva lookalike against the wall, the long hair alien goes to town on the Amer

Naruto 616

Published on 2013-01-17 19:30:00

Naruto powers up his allies with Kurama's chakra. Everyone wants a high five from Naruto. Summary: Orochimaru, Sasuke, Jugo and Suigetsu are sneaking near Kononha when they sense Naruto's chakra. Back on the battlefield, Fox Mode Naruto powers up Hi

One Piece 695

Published on 2013-01-17 18:44:00

Straw Hat and allies make their way out of the lab at Punk Hazard. Every self-respecting giant robot has a powerful ranged blast attack. Summary: At the tanker dock, Shogun Franky continues to battle Baby 5 and Buffalo. Baby 5 and Buffalo finally i

Bleach 523

Published on 2013-01-17 17:50:00

Ichigo and Renji are tossed in the pit against a bunch of pissed off zanpuktos, while Unohana starts “training” Zaraki. Murder face. Summary: Ichigo and Renji are in the pit with a bunch of humanoid form zanpuktos called asauchi that have mouths

Amanchu! 33

Published on 2013-01-16 12:45:00

Hikari and a little girl observe an octopus mother guarding her eggs. Such violence in a slice of life manga!? Summary: Hikari is snorkeling not far from shore when she spots a tomboyish elementary school girl underwater looking at a hole between t

Sekirei 139

Published on 2013-01-13 23:12:00

Miya reminisces about Takehito. The last kiss goodbye. Summary: Miya sits on the walkway outside and thinks about Takehito. Years ago, Takehito and Miya are sitting at the same spot gazing at the moon, and they can see Kouten close to the moon. Miya

Maoyuu Maou Yuusha 01 & 02 - First Impressions

Published on 2013-01-13 16:16:00

I'm going to take it easy this anime season, and so the only new series I've checked out is Maoyuu Maou Yuusha, a show about a hero joining the demon "king" (who is a girl) to execute a plan to achieve world peace by bringing prosperity via business

Thoughts on Samurai Champloo

Published on 2013-01-11 01:18:00

Since I'm not following that many new anime series this season, I thought I'd go and watch some older series that have received a lot of praise: the so-called "classics". Samurai Champloo is one such series, but to be honest I finished the series mor

Thoughts on Nekomonogatari: Kuro

Published on 2013-01-08 20:05:00

Some random thoughts on the 4-episode Bakemonogatari prequel Nekomonogatari: Kuro. This "mini"-series covers the events of when Hanekawa transformed into Black Hanekawa for the first time due to stress from her family. Getting on your knees is not e

Winter 2013 Anime

Published on 2013-01-06 14:31:00

With the onset of the new year comes a new season of anime. As usual, I'm late when it comes to looking at the new batch of shows. Looking through the various season preview blot posts, I don't really see anything that particularly stands out from th

To Love-Ru Darkness OVA 02

Published on 2013-01-03 14:17:00

In the second OVA, Rito and Yui try to capture Run's space skunk; Nana and Momo play a joke on Rito; and Rito becomes perverted after smelling some alien flower. Yui and her overactive imagination... Part 1 summary: Yui wakes up having dreamed about

Rosario + Vampire II 59-2

Published on 2013-01-02 16:01:00

Continuation of chapter 59 where Tsukune is in danger of becoming a ghoul while being surrounded by Gyokuro's ghoul soldiers. Not so smug now. Summary: Tsukune is struggling to control the spread of the ghoul powers on his body as he and Moka are su

One Piece 694

Published on 2013-01-02 14:29:00

Franky continues to battle Baby 5 and Buffalo, while the Straw Hat and alliance try to escape the collapsing laboratory. Whose heart is it anyways? Summary: Baby 5 knocks down Franky Shogun (Franky's robot) with her bomb attack, but Franky gets back

Bleach 522

Published on 2013-01-02 14:12:00

Ichigo, Renji and Kon arrive at a new palace to meet the creator of the zanpukto. The new stop doesn't look so bad. In fact, it looks great. Summary: Ichigo, Renji and Kon arrive at the new island in the sky and is met by the over-the-top owner Nima

Naruto 615

Published on 2013-01-02 13:54:00

Apparently I missed the holiday issue of Shounen Jump... because of the holidays haha. So here in chapter 615 of Naruto, Naruto gets pep talks from Hinata and Kurama to keep on fighting. Tailed-Beast Kiss!!!! Summary: Neji dies, and Obito tells Naru

Sekirei 138

Published on 2013-01-01 14:46:00

Minato receives a letter from someone and Musubi does her declaration. Grown-up Kusano is quite the looker. Summary: Kusano is still asleep and wouldn't let go of Minato's shirt. Kusano dreams that she would turn into an adult to give her declaratio

Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse - Final Thoughts

Published on 2013-01-01 14:27:00

Another anime season has come to an end. I don't watch that much anime these days, so the only series that I've been watching been watching and not blogging that concluded in the season was Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse. Total Eclipse is a show

To Love-Ru Darkness 27 and Special Chapter

Published on 2012-12-31 14:57:00

In chapter 27, Rito is transformed into a mouse thanks to Lala's new invention. There is also an older special chapter where Tearju is tagged by Lala's self-massage invention with Celine at the controls. Even as a mouse, Rito is popular with the lad

To Love-Ru Darkness 12 (Finale)

Published on 2012-12-30 18:33:00

Momo tries to get closer to Rito but she discovers that she has a fan club of male students at school. The tail may be a weakness, but it's also useful for a lot of things. Summary: At home, Momo plays a romantic visual novel to get tips on how to g

Claymore 134

Published on 2012-12-30 17:33:00

The Awakened Beings help Miria and company stop Cassandra from moving forward, while Riful 2 continues to beat on Priscilla-Destroyer. Let the monsters take care of themselves. Summary: In the forest, Octavia and the other Awakened Beings all transf

To Love-Ru Darkness 11

Published on 2012-12-25 01:18:00

Mea sets her sights on Tearju. Tearju is only a little taller than Yami... well then again, Tearju is not particularly tall if I remember correctly. Pimp my crib a la Princess Nana. Summary: Momo arrives to bring back Rito (and probably Tearju)'s cl

Gantz 375

Published on 2012-12-21 19:50:00

Tokyo Team continues to wait for their ride back home. Wandy-Gantzer loses by KO... not that surprising I suppose. Summary: Kurono and Tae are approached by Natsu and her jackass boyfriend Ryou, and Ryou is actually impressed that Kurono managed to

Naruto 614

Published on 2012-12-18 16:46:00

Shinobi Army vs. Juubi continued. Spike showers are effective against purely infantry forces. Summary: The army gets Shikaku's strategy before the command center was blown up, and the strategy centers around (you guessed it) Naruto getting his fox m

One Piece 693

Published on 2012-12-18 15:33:00

Franky fights Buffalo and Baby 5 as the rest of the Straw Hat alliance try to escape. Franky still needs to work out some bugs in his robot. Summary: Franky spots Buffalo and Baby 5 in the air and starts shooting. Buffalo and Baby 5 return fire, and

Bleach 521

Published on 2012-12-18 10:42:00

Ichigo and Renji visit Hikifune's palace for an energizing feast. Now that you are finished with the main meal, how about some eye candy for dessert? Summary: Ichigo and Renji argue as usual and they discover that Kon has tagged along the ride on Ic

To Love-Ru Darkness 10

Published on 2012-12-15 11:39:00

Rito learns of Yami's childhood, and somebody from Yami's past appears on Earth. Extra screen caps this week because little Yami is too darn adorable. Sooooooo cuuuuuuute!!!! Summary: Yami starts telling Rito about her childhood with her creator

Bleach 520

Published on 2012-12-12 21:46:00

Kyoraku becomes Captain Commander, while Ichigo finishes his spa treatment. Kenpachi is getting a power-up? About damn time!

One Piece 692

Published on 2012-12-12 21:16:00

Law and Straw Hats try to wrap things up at the lab while Doflammingo's reinforcements arrive at Punk Hazard. Doflammingo is evil and likes to overkill things, but you can't say that he's not justified in breaking up Baby 5's various relationships.

Naruto 613

Published on 2012-12-12 18:58:00

The Juubi transforms and owns the Shinobi Army. Now that's an explosion. Summary: Naruto leads the attack on Obito and Madara, but suddenly the Juubi transforms into a taller, skinnier form and bounces the attacking forces away, injuring Naruto and

To Love-Ru Darkness 09

Published on 2012-12-08 17:38:00

Yami and Rito are stuck holding hands thanks to Lala's invention, while Oshizu tries to probe Mea's mind to find out the identity of Mea's master. Rito and Yami are a couple now...? Summary: When not walking around on the ground, Yami lives in her s

Bleach 519

Published on 2012-12-05 23:39:00

Ichigo arrives at the realm of the Spirit Palace, but gets a hot spring treatment first. Pay attention to lower left corner, second panel from the bottom... emphasis on bottom. Summary: Ichigo and the Zero Division arrive at the realm of the Spirit

Naruto 612

Published on 2012-12-05 23:16:00

The Shinobi Army try to stop Madara, Obito and the Juubi. The things you can do if you are united and have enough manpower. Summary: With Shikaku in command, the Shinobi Army springs into action. First the army distracts and blinds the Juubi and the

One Piece 691

Published on 2012-12-05 22:51:00

Everyone converges upon the secret room. This is not going to be pretty. Summary: Law's attach causes the entire ceiling of the lab to float up which allows more of Shinokuni to flow in. Zoro and Tashigi meet up with Sanji, the Marines, and Robin an

Rosario + Vampire II 59

Published on 2012-12-03 23:32:00

Everyone is feeling a little ghoulish. Won't you also get ghoulish tonight? Summary: Facing off against Gyokuro's vampire death squad, Tsukune notices that his right arm is starting to transform into ghoul form. Tsukune tries to hide it from Moka, b

To Love-Ru Darkness 26

Published on 2012-12-03 19:24:00

Haruna gets drunk on a Devilukean sports drink and Rito has to take her home. Drunk Haruna is a completely different Haruna. Summary: After club practice, Haruna gets ready to go home and sees Nana who needs to take extra lessons for (Earth) history

To Love-Ru Darkness 08

Published on 2012-12-01 19:35:00

Concerned about Momo usurping her position, Mikan finds an unlikely friend in Rin. Meanwhile, Yui thinks about her first love and she and Haruna visit the maid cafe where Risa and Mio works. Momo has been caught once again. Summary: The episode cuts

Code Geass: Akito the Exiled OVA 01

Published on 2012-12-01 00:15:00

As many probably know by now, Code Geass is back with a series of OVAs focusing on the war between Britannia and Europe. I know the first episode came out over two months ago, but it's Code Geass that I haven't wrote about, so here's the post. It's n

Claymore 133

Published on 2012-11-29 23:50:00

Clare and friends try to stop Cassandra's progress, while a new power appears on the battlefield. Return of the Quick Sword! Summary: Clare, Miria and company sense the new powerful presence nearby, but the group continue toward their intended targe

Amanchu! 32

Published on 2012-11-29 17:59:00

Futaba and Hikari go through a fitness test at school. Alright, Hikari. No need to stare.

Sekirei 137

Published on 2012-11-28 23:44:00

Minato goes through declarations by Matsu and Kusano, while Miya chats with Yume. Fall asleep, and you miss your turn. Summary: Matsu explains that the final battle between the final two Sekireis and their Ashikabis will take place on the floating i

Bleach 518

Published on 2012-11-28 23:17:00

Ichigo heads up to the spirit palace after getting a call from a certain someone in Hueco Mundo. Now who could this someone be? Summary: Urahara calls back to Soul Society via a video screen projected out of Kon. Urahara, Orihime and Chad appear on

One Piece 690

Published on 2012-11-28 22:47:00

The battle continues at the lab and the Law and Straw Hat alliance is gaining the upper hand. Cutting Vergo and Doflammingo's operations down to size. Summary: A bloodied Ceasar gets up and screams at Luffy about messing with Doflammingo. Ceasar the

Naruto 611

Published on 2012-11-28 15:53:00

Back up arrives for Naruto. You and what army?

Gantz 374

Published on 2012-11-26 16:32:00

Apparently the Gantzers have won the war. Is that Wanderlei Silva? and Brock Lesnar? Summary: Tae and Kurono #1 are watching the big screen on the street showing foreign Gantzers fighting some aliens in melee combat, and Kikuchi reports that the Gan

Eureka Seven AO 23-24 (Finale)

Published on 2012-11-25 12:01:00

The final two episodes of Eureka Seven AO has finally aired. Let see if the conclusion can unravel the rather confusing mess that has build up over the previous 22 episodes. Naru, you disappoint me. If you are not going to shoot me, I'm going to mak

One Piece 689

Published on 2012-11-22 13:27:00

Luffy catches up to the Ceasar once again. Talking doesn't help when the only thing on Luffy's mind is punching you in the face. Summary: Brownbeard is underneath the Secret Room and screaming at the security cam that Ceasar is deceiving everyone. C

Bleach 517

Published on 2012-11-22 12:16:00

The Zero Division arrive to retrieve Ichigo and bunch of other stuff. Just like us, Ichigo thought the Zero Division would look a little more... respectable. Summary: The Zero Division arrives and are met with a mixture of apprehension and confusion

Naruto 610

Published on 2012-11-22 11:32:00

Madara and Obito revive the Juubi to battle Naruto and friends. Looks like attacks from long range won't work too well against the Juubi. Summary: Madara and Obito revive the Juubi. Naruto and gang can't sense its chakra. Kurama explains that Naruto

To Love-Ru Darkness 07

Published on 2012-11-18 23:35:00

An episode mainly about the relationship between Lala, Momo and Nana. Haha, role reversal. Momo and Nana look more alike when they were younger. Summary: At school, Lala fixes Nana's transporter phone while Momo and Rito watch. Momo accuses Nana of

Naruto 609

Published on 2012-11-14 23:22:00

Kakashi and Naruto battle Obito. A new take on double-teaming. Summary: Bee/Hachibi breaks out of the wood binding jutsu and tells Kakashi and Naruto clone to take care of Obito. Kakashi is spent and Obito wants to trap him in the other dimension, b

Bleach 516

Published on 2012-11-14 15:22:00

The Zero Division arrives. You sure these are Bleach characters? Summary: Ichigo is in Kurotsuchi's lab to see if his zanpukto can be fixed. Kurotsuchi explains that broken shikai can be regenerated by the owner pouring reiatsu into it, but as far a

To Love-Ru Darkness 06

Published on 2012-11-13 22:24:00

Riko gets molested, and Rito goes on a date with Run. The double molesting is about to begin. Rito is da pimp. Summary: In Rito/Riko's room, Momo suddenly appears and states that she'll teach Riko about the female body. Riko tries to use Mea as an e

One Piece 688

Published on 2012-11-08 09:47:00

Nami, Robin and Chopper try to stop the other kids from attacking Mocha to get the candy. Only way to stop them from asking for candy is to not have any candy Summary: After defeating Monet, Zoro carries Tashigi and tries to catch up with the others

Naruto 608

Published on 2012-11-07 23:51:00

Kakashi battle Obito, while Naruto and others battle Madara. Trash doesn't make last second saves. Summary: Obito sucks Kakashi into his eye hole, but Kakashi uses his own Kamui to escape the pocket dimension. Obito beats up Kakashi and declares tha

Bleach 515

Published on 2012-11-07 23:15:00

The clean up begins at Soul Society after the Vandenreich's retreat. Yeah, we all sucked. But thanks to Mr. Kubo we get to stick around and win the next battle. Summary: The Vandenreich forces have retreated, and the Gotei 13 begin to collect their

To Love-Ru Darkness 05

Published on 2012-11-04 12:40:00

Nami tries to cheer up Mea by showing off her pets, and Rito is turned into Riko once more. Lickity-lick Nana's pets are fired up for some licking action. Summary: Nana and Momo's class is having swimming lessons. While Nana is showing off her swimm

Rosario + Vampire II 58

Published on 2012-11-04 10:51:00

Touhou Fuhai and team battle against Issa and Gyokuro's vampire death squad. Beast Mode! Summary: Kokoa is pushing Kahlua back with her heavy slashing attacks. Gyokuro criticizes Kahlua for having trouble with the likes of Kokoa, and then she declar

Amanchu! 31

Published on 2012-11-01 20:13:00

The new school term starts and the Diving Club members discover that their dry suits are in need of repairs. Has Katori been hiding behind the laptop all along? And how the heck did she get Akari's laptop? Summary: Summer vacation is over and the n

To Love-Ru Darkness 25 & Special

Published on 2012-11-01 15:10:00

In chapter 25, Mikan invites Mea home for dinner to get to know Mea better. There is also a special chapter about Run reprising her role in the Magical Girl Kyouko TV show. Nemesis the mischievous cat spirit. The cat ears are a good look for her. Ch

One Piece 687

Published on 2012-10-30 23:34:00

Zoro and Tashigi vs. Monet. Violent, gruesome death in One Piece!!?? Summary; Since Sanji refuses to kick girls, he leads the Marines out of the biscuit room to look for the kids. The room is left with Monet, Zoro and Tashigi. Tashigi knows that Zoro won't cut women with his sword, but Zoro refuses to admit it. Zoro decides to sit back and let Tashigi fight Monet. Tashigi puts up a decent fight, but Monet's logia powers prove more than Tashigi can handle. Monet surrounds Tashigi with a blizzard [..]

Bleach 514

Published on 2012-10-30 23:17:00

Ichigo battles Bach... sort of. Uh... Luke, I am your father? Summary: Ichigo powers out of Bach's grip with an explosion. Bach survives with a burnt arm and notes that trapping Ichigo in a Quincy prison was not the smart thing to do as it awakened Ichigo's latent Quincy abilities. Bach then states that Ichigo doesn't know the truth about his mother and plans to drag Ichigo back to the Vandenreich to re-educate him. After a short exchange, Bach manages to grab Ichigo once again and is about to [..]

Sekirei 136

Published on 2012-10-30 22:54:00

Minato's Sekireis continue to ask Minato what he thinks about them. Tsukiumi... Awwwwwwwwww Summary: Tsukiumi asks Minato what he thinks about her. Minato takes his shirt off (because Tsukiumi splashed him in the previous chapter) and states that he'll work hard to become a worthy Ashikabi to Tsukiumi and the others, and he'll give Tsukiumi a proper answer at that time. Tsukiumi declares that she is Minato's "now and forever" and almost sneaks in a kiss, but it's interrupted by Miya's voice who [..]

Claymore 132

Published on 2012-10-30 09:45:00

Chronos and Lars has a little chat with Raki and also Miria's gang. Chronos: Hey, nice biceps! Tell me how you work out?Raki: .... Uh wut?! Summary: Chronos and Lars approach Raki on the city walls and Chronos and Lars. Chronos noticed that Raki's musculature and the ability to wield a Claymore doesn't seem to come from normal human training, and Raki reveals that he was trained by Isley. Chronos and Lars are surprised that the no. 1 of their generation trained Raki. Raki didn't know that befor [..]

To Love-Ru Darkness 04

Published on 2012-10-28 11:59:00

An intergalatic assassin comes searching for Yami for revenge. Admit it Mikan, you'd like to sneak into Rito's bedroom and play video games with him too. Summary: Out in the woods somewhere, Mea meets Azenda who has just arrived on Earth after being called by Mea's master Nemesis. Azenda is an intergalactic assassin who was defeated by Yami towards the end of the war and has been holding a grudge ever since. After learning that Yami is on Earth Azenda couldn't pass up the opportunity to exact [..]

One Piece 686

Published on 2012-10-24 16:24:00

Monet tries to stop Zoro and company from interfering with the kids chasing Mocha. The fight is getting ugly... or at least Monet is. Summary: The other kids continue to chase Mocha for the candy. Nami tries to chase after the kids, but she is targeted by Monet who disappears into the snow for a sneak attack. Zoro comes in to make the block, but Monet disappears yet again. Monet blocks the passage way that the kids ran through with snow and traps Nami with snow. Monet emerges as a monster and t [..]

Naruto 607

Published on 2012-10-24 15:46:00

Conclusion to Obito's flashback. Left eye vs right eye. Who will win? Summary: Obito poses as Madara and approaches Nagato to recruit him. Obito tells Nagato that he is the reincarnation of the Sage of the Six Paths and Obito wants cooperation to create a better world. Yahiko doesn't trust Obito and blows him off, but Obito states that he'll show up everyday to bother Nagato until Nagato gives in. On the day of the Kyuubi attack, Obito spies on Kakashi who is visiting Rin's grave. After Kakash [..]

Bleach 513

Published on 2012-10-24 13:37:00

Ichigo attacks Bach. Looks like someone is not happy. Summary: After talking to Ichigo, Byakuya actually dies for real(?). Meanwhile, Ichigo attacks Bach, but Bach easily pins Ichigo to the ground and stabs him in the neck. Bach plans to bring Ichigo back to his HQ, but he then realizes Ichigo has protected himself with Blut Vene and is about to open a can of whoop ass. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So apparently Ichigo has Quincy powers now. Whoop-dee-doo. On the other hand, I guess that's bet [..]

To Love-Ru Darkness 03

Published on 2012-10-19 23:18:00

Mea enters Rito's dreams, and later Momo tries to set up Rito and Yui. Let me see. Let me see! Summary: On the rooftop of the school, Mea taps into Rito's dream. In the dream, both Rito and Mea find themselves naked together in a bath tub. Rito is surprised that a naked stranger is in his dream, but Mea is eager to get closer to learn more about Rito. Combing through Rito's dream world, Mea learns about Momo's harem plan and the part about adding Yami to the harem (along with dream scenes of Ri [..]

Gantz 372

Published on 2012-10-18 19:38:00

The Truth aliens explain some more stuff. Noooo!!! Why are you guys stopping me from chasing after the last ice cream truck!?? Why!!??? Summary: Kurono #2 jumps at the Truth aliens with his sword drawn, but the aliens just blows him up into bits. Kato is shocked and instinctively charges at the aliens, but the other Tokyo team members restrain him. One of the Tokyo Team guys asks the aliens one final question about whether human souls exist, and the aliens explain that every time a human dies, [..]

One Piece 685

Published on 2012-10-17 17:07:00

Luffy meets Kinemon's son Momonosuke. Even though oriental dragons have no wings, they can still fly. Summary: In the garbage, room, Luffy meets Momonouske who is in the form of a small dragon. Momonosuke explain that he was kidnapped along with the other kids, but he didn't fall for Ceasar's tricks and eat any of the candy. Instead, Momonosuke sneaked off into the Secret room where he ate a Devil Fruit that he saw because he was hungry. At the room, Momonosuke also met the other girl who talks [..]

Naruto 606

Published on 2012-10-17 14:49:00

Obito flashback continues. Well... I'm really Madara's representative, but you don't need to know that. Summary: After slaughtering the Mist ninjas, Obito steps over the unconscious Kakashi to get to Rin's body, and he promises to create a world where Rin is alive. Obito goes back to Madara, and Madara tells Obito about his Moon's Eye plan to put everyone in a dream world. Madara explains that he was able to summon the empty shell of the Juubi known as the Mazou upon awakening the Rinnegan. Usi [..]

Bleach 512

Published on 2012-10-17 14:01:00

Guess who comes in to confront Bach. Hint: It ain't Santa Claus. Summary: Akon (?) and the 12th division staff are taken out by a Sternritter, but Akon has has done what he wanted beforehand. The portal opens in the sky and the shinigami and Quincies know that the savior Ichigo has arrived. Ichigo uses super speed to check on Rukia, Renji and Byakuya (who is not dead), and Byakuya asks Ichigo to protect Soul Society. Ichigo then goes to confront Bach. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Meh. I was h [..]

Summer 2012 Anime Final Thoughts

Published on 2012-10-14 19:50:00

With summer 2012 in the books, it's time again for my season end post about the shows that ended in the summer season which I watched but didn't blog. This iteration of the season-end final thoughts post features two sequels, Rinne no Lagrange 2 and Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon 2. Kyoukai Senjou no Horizon 2 The new co-main couple this season. Tenzo has good taste in girls. In the second season of Horizon, Tori and the Musashi gang continue traveling the world to gather the other Deadly Sin Arm [..]

To Love-Ru Darkness 02

Published on 2012-10-14 11:27:00

The person behind the attacks on Rito is revealed and Yami transfers into Rito's school. Yami's "accidental" knife throw shows her assassin's instinct. Summary: Somewhere on the school roof, Mea reports her superior that she has made a friend and also made contact with Yami (by sending in brainwashed people to attack Rito), and their goal is to turn Yami back into a cold-blooded assassin by eliminating Rito. Back at Rito's house, Momo tells the same thing to Rito. Rito is a bit scared, while Mo [..]

One Piece 684

Published on 2012-10-10 14:46:00

The battle continues at Ceasar's lab. That's a lab swanky enough to befit a legendary mad scientist. Summary: Smoker battles Vergo in the production room and Smoker lands the first blow. Meanwhile, Sanji, Tashigi and the marines arrive at Section B to find the fire damage caused by the dragon. The fire causes tanks to explode which wreck the outer walls and let Shinokuni the petrifying gas inside. Ceasar is watching all of this from the "Secret Room" on the second floor of section R, and he tel [..]

Naruto 605

Published on 2012-10-10 13:55:00

Obito goes nuts after Rin is killed. Making trees branches explode out of people is a pretty nasty attack. Summary; Obito sees Kakashi stab through Rin with the Chidori, and both Kakashi and Rin fall down. The surrounding Mist ninjas are surprised that Kakashi killed Rin and plans to recover Rin's body. After seeing what happened, Obito goes on a rampage and slaughters the Mist ninjas with his Mokuton and Kamui powers. After the rampage, Obito wonders where he is and figures that he is in hell. [..]

Bleach 511

Published on 2012-10-10 09:52:00

The old man dies. Yup, he's dead. Summary: Bach cuts down Yamamoto and tells the old man that he has grown soft over the last thousand years. Bach destroys Yama's body then calls for his regular foot soldiers to enter the battlefield and destroy the rest of the Gotei 13 and wait for the Zero Division, but suddenly there is an unexpected explosion in the sky. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ So they killed off Old Man Yama. Can't say that I shed a tear. Yama died like a chump which probab [..]

To Love-Ru Darkness 01

Published on 2012-10-09 18:54:00

The anime adaptation of To Love-Ru Darkness has begun, and in the first episode Momo starts her quest of building Rito's harem by transferring herself and Nana into Rito's school. Hello, Momo. Hello, blinding light of censorship. The Devilukes go to school. Summary: Rito still leads a complicated life after the three Devilukean princesses moved into his home and the episode at the pool with the failed confession to Haruna. In particular, Momo has been giving him a lot of trouble lately, includi [..]

Rosario + Vampire II 57

Published on 2012-10-04 19:25:00

Touhou Fuhai and the reinforcements show up, but Gyokuro has her own reinforcements as well. Doing evil bidding for your wife? You must be pussy-whipped. Summary: Touhou Fuhai's team arrives and confronts Gyokuro and Kahlua, and the team realizes they have to take back the rosary controller from Gyokuro. Gyokuro is not worried at all and sics Kahlua on the intruders, and Kokoa, Haiji and Gin are struggling against Kahlua's attacks. As for Ling Ling and Touhou, Gyokuro calls upon Fairy Tail's 2n [..]

Sekirei 135

Published on 2012-10-04 10:25:00

Minato's Sekireis ask what Minato thinks about them. I guess this is one of the downsides of having a harem...? Summary: At the MBI building, Minaka makes his usual speech about the Sekirei Plan. Back at Izumo Inn, Minato finds his Sekireis playing rock, paper and scissors to determine some order and discussing something secret. After the order has been decided, Homura goes first and wants to talk to Minato alone. During the talk, Homura asks what Minato thinks of him. Minato states that he li [..]

To Love-Ru Darkness 24

Published on 2012-10-04 09:38:00

Nemesis greets, Yami, Rito and Momo. Oh, that Rito. Yami's reaction is so priceless.Oh, and I censored the pic to make it safe for work. Summary: Nemesis appears as a dark-skinned loli with long dark hair. Rito, being Rito, instantly trips and gropes Nemesis and puts his head between her legs. Nemesis thinks Rito is funny and commends him for being able to sneak-attack her. Nemesis then teases Rito by temporarily transforming into a more curvy, mature form and then states she wants to make Rito [..]

Fall 2012 Anime

Published on 2012-10-03 23:10:00

As usual, I waited until the new anime season has already started to post about what I'm going watch and maybe blog for the season. There are a lot of new shows for the fall 2012 season, but except for one show, I don't really know what I'm going to watch yet. For those looking for actual season previews, there is a list of them at the end of the post as always. Will watch/will blog To Love-Ru Darkness I read/blog the manga, and I've blogged every To Love anime seasons so far, so why not cont [..]

One Piece 683

Published on 2012-10-02 19:53:00

Fighting continues at Ceasar's lab. Not many fighters will destroy their own footing in battle. Summary: Mone tries to put Luffy into hibernation by trapping him in walls of snow, but Luffy breaks the floor and falls into the garbage room below. Meanwhile, Chopper is on the walkway trying to stop the addicted kids from going to the Biscuit Room to eat "candy", but the kids are violent and Chopper doesn't want to hurt them. Chopper's Monster Point wears off and the kids overrun him, but he is sa [..]

Naruto 604

Published on 2012-10-02 18:20:00

Obito leaves Madara's cave and goes out looking for Kakashi and Rin. So what's going on here? Summary: With the help of the Swirly Face Zetsu suit, Obito breaks the boulder blocking the cave entrance. Obito bids farewell to Madara, but Madara predicts that Obito will return to him. Swirly Face leads Obito towards the location of the battle and offers to fight, but Obito reasons that his eye and Kakashi's make a pair and they can protect Rin together. As they get closer, Obito starts seeing what [..]

Bleach 510

Published on 2012-10-02 14:40:00

Yamamoto gets trolled... ... by this guy. Summary: Yamamoto realizes that the "Bach" he defeated was merely a Sternritter in disguise. The real Bach shows up after destroying the 1st Division's warehouse and explains he went to visit Aizen in the underground prison. Bach wanted to recruit Aizen, but Aizen refused but Bach is in no hurry. Yamamoto tries to go bankai but Bach steals it, stating that only he himself is powerful enough to steal Yamamoto's bankai. Bach then calls upon a Quincy arrow [..]

Claymore 131

Published on 2012-09-30 23:17:00

Clare and gang battle two awakened beings that have been tossed into Rabona. The race ends in a draw. I guess the tie breaker would be who destroyed the most heads. Summary: Two awakened beings are tossed into Rabona during the fight against the Priscilla-Destroyer entity. The two transform into their monster forms but are immediately attacked by Rabona's defense forces led by Sid along with Miata and Clarice. One of the awakened beings targets the soldiers but they are saved by Deneve and gang [..]

Eureka Seven AO 22 & OVA

Published on 2012-09-30 13:49:00

In episode 22, Truth attack Ao and allies. There is also an OVA (from the Blue-ray) about Team Pied Piper going on a trip in the Swiss Alps. Truth celebrates Halloween one month early. Causing a mess is Truth's only expertise. Episode 22 summary: Elena calms down, but Truth reveals himself inside the Lincoln (the US carrier IFO). Truth and the Archetype materializes and damages the Lincoln before speeding towards Ao. Truth chases Ao and tries to grab the quartz cannon. Ao gets made activates [..]

To Love-Ru Darkness OVA 01

Published on 2012-09-26 15:55:00

To Love-Ru Darkness is getting an anime adaptation in the upcoming fall 2012 anime season, but before that there was an OVA released in August that slipped under my radar. For those who don't know, To Love-Ru Darkness is a continuation of To Love-Ru with Yami (hence Darkness) and Momo as the main female leads. The story focuses on Yami's origins and Momo's effort to build a harem for Rito. The OVA episode covers three special chapters from the To Love-Ru Darkness manga, and as you'd expect the [..]

Gantz 371

Published on 2012-09-26 14:27:00

The Truth aliens bring back some dead characters to put on a demonstration for the Gantzers. One downside to reviving the dead is that it can lead to some awkward moments. But this is an easy problem to solve: just clone another Kurono. Summary: The Truth aliens bring back Reika, the Lara Croft/Angelina Jolie look-alike (Kurono's first conquest), Kei Kishimoto and the old man, but then the aliens turn the four into piles of meat in front of the Tokyo team to demonstrate the humans are nothing m [..]

Naruto 603

Published on 2012-09-26 09:58:00

Obito recovers and gets used to his new limbs under the care of Madara. Still haven't turned into the world-hater yet. Summary: In Madara's lair, Obito hangs out with White Zetsu and another being (let's call him "Swirly face" since he looks like Tobi's mask) created from the Mazou. The Mazou-beings make fun of Obito and also tell of Madara's plan to put everyone under genjutsu, but Obito is not interested and wants to get out of the place to join his friends. However, the way out is blocked by [..]

Bleach 509

Published on 2012-09-26 09:30:00

Yamamoto shows the rest of his bankai. The old man destroys Soul Society with his bankai. The end. Summary: Bach is tied up by the undead army summoned by Yamamoto and sees that some of them are Quincies that Old Man Yama has killed. Yamamoto then discusses why Bach didn't steal his bankai at the start, and that's because the Quincies can't steal if they don't know the bankai very well. Ichigo's bankai keeps evolving, while in Yamamoto's case he has never shown the full power of his bankai. Yam [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 49 (Finale)

Published on 2012-09-23 15:31:00

In the final episode of the show, will Kio finally do something useful for a change? There isn't enough time for Sid and Zera to fight separately, so have them combine together. A part of me wants Flit to fire just to put Kio in a state of trauma for the rest of his life. Summary: After getting news of Zeheart's death, the Vagans send out Zera in the insect-like VaganGear mobile suit, and they charge La Gramis' cannon once again even though the cannon hasn't cooled down enough yet. Zera flies o [..]

Eureka Seven AO 21

Published on 2012-09-22 15:55:00

Team Pied Piper works with the Japanese forces, while Elena joins the Allies and wants to Ao to blast her with the quartz cannon. Secrets make effective border patrol. Hannah: Why aren't

One Piece 682

Published on 2012-09-20 13:45:00

The fighting continues at Ceasar's lab, and Doflammingo learns of what's going on. He might be the "Joker", but this ain't no laughing matter. Summary: Law is in the production room with the tank of SAD and has something naughty in mind. Meanwhile back at the passage way between blocks A and B, section A has been shut off again and the Marines think the Sanji is trapped, but Sanji soon appears carrying some marines in his arms. Sanji explains that Vergo suddenly left in the middle of the fight, [..]

Naruto 602

Published on 2012-09-20 09:58:00

Flashback of how Obito ended up working with Madara. That's... an interesting sense of style for the room decor... Summary: Obito wakes up being watched by an ancient Madara with only one Sharingan, and Obito initially thinks Madara is the god of death. Obito thanks Madara for saving him and wants to return to his friends, but Madara states that Obito has to repay him and there is no way to leave the place they are currently in. Madara isn't quite sure how Obito survived being crushed by the ro [..]

Bleach 508

Published on 2012-09-20 09:17:00

Old man Yama unveils more of his bankai. Overkill is not a concept that exists in Yamamoto's mind. Summary: Yamamoto brings out his insta-kill sword and untouchable suit of flaming armor. Now that his sword is gone, Bach results to firing an arrow but Yamamoto easily blocks it. Yamamoto charges but Bach sets up a giant trap spell to catch Yamamoto, but Yamamoto calls the South portion of his Zanka no Tachi bankai and summons a army of skeletons. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The old man is showi [..]

Eureka Seven AO 20

Published on 2012-09-17 23:03:00

Ao and Generation Bleu refuse to give up the quartz cannon to the Allied Forces. I know you are angry, but don't take it out on my phone. Summary: With Christopher dead, the staff of Generation Bleu ponder what to do. Ao refuses to give up the quartz cannon to the Allies, and a version of Secret-Georg still exists on Ao's PDA and so it's loaded to allow the Nirvash to launch. Before Ao departs, Elena asks Ao to use the quartz cannon but Ao replies that he can't do it. Elena then has her eyes se [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 48

Published on 2012-09-16 15:38:00

Zeheart goes nuts and attempts to destroy the Diva and the Gundams at any cost. Asemu has a penchant for getting Red Comet Kick-ed. To the Diva, we salute thee. Summary: Zeheart tells La Gramis to dock with Second Moon and use the Second Moon's generators to power La Gramis' main cannon for another shot to destroy the Feds for good. Vagan forces are tied up in battle in the line of fire, but Zeheart wants victory at any cost. Zeheart even sends Fram to lure Kio's Gundam into the line of fire, w [..]

Sekirei 134

Published on 2012-09-12 13:17:00

Everybody takes a break before the Fourth Stage starts. So when do we get to go up there? Not this chapter. Summary: The Third Stage concludes and the flying island of Kouten appears over Tokyo. After seeing the island, Karasuba and the Disciplinary Squad retreat and Karasuba states that their days as dogs is done. Orihiko and Kaho leaves, and Minato and crew return back to the inn to repair the damage. After getting lectured by Mikogami, Higa bids farewell to the heavily injured Toyotama (wh [..]

One Piece 681

Published on 2012-09-11 22:57:00

The battle continues at Ceasar's lab. Luffy needs to work on that lung capacity. Summary: Smoker leaves Ceasar to Luffy and runs out to find Vergo. Ceasar and Luffy exchange attacks, and Luffy lands some blow while avoiding being choked out by Ceasar. Luffy gets behind Ceasar for some Jet Gatling, but Monet interferes by erecting a wall to protect Ceasar. Monet tells Ceasar to run and stops Luffy from pursuing, stating that if something were to happen to Ceasar then Doflammingo/Joker will kill [..]

Naruto 601

Published on 2012-09-11 22:31:00

Madara and Obito join forces to fight against Naruto and company. For those who thought Uchihas were the worst... they were right. Summary: Madara arrives and from the conversation it is apparent that he and Obito are cohorts in on the same plan. Madara wonders why he came back as a zombie as he was supposed to be revived by Nagato, but of course Nagato betrayed Akatsuki. Madara complains about Obito starting the plan midway before they captured the Kyuubi and Hachibi, but he then sets his sigh [..]

Bleach 507

Published on 2012-09-11 21:56:00

Yamamoto battles Bach with his bankai. The man is on fire. Summary: In Soul Society, shinigamis can feel the air getting dry because of Yamamoto using his bankai. Yamamoto attacks and slices Bach's cape, and Bach is surprised that the cape didn't catch on fire. Yamamoto explains that the power of his fire is focused on the edge on the blade and everything it touches will just be completely destroyed. Bach declares that he'll just kill Yamamoto without getting hit. Bach swings his sword at Yamam [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 47

Published on 2012-09-09 15:29:00

The Feds and Vagans battle in front of La Gramis and Second Moon. Kio, stop being so useless!!! You are making Gundam pilots look bad. Summary: The Federation fleet head right up the middle towards La Gramis and is met with heavy Vagan resistance. Zeheart has returned to his ship and calls Zanald about why Zanald's forces were firing at him. Zanald states it was an accident but adds that he doesn't see Zeheart as Ezelcant's successor and will do whatever he wants. In space, Kio continues being [..]

Amanchu 29 & 30

Published on 2012-09-08 23:40:00

Once again, I have been forgetting to blog stuff. Last time I forgot the anniversary of this blog, and this time I forgot to blog Amanchu! for about two months, so here is another double chapter post for the series. This inn is bigger than Futaba thought. Chapter 29 summary: The group is still at summer training camp. It's warm at night and Futaba wakes up to get a drink, but she walks around the inn and gets lost for a little bit before going back to her room. Some time later before sunrise, F [..]

Gantz 370

Published on 2012-09-08 22:12:00

The morphing face aliens continue to talk shit about humanity. What a bunch of crybabies. Summary: The morphing face aliens continue to belittle humanity and a bunch of the Gantzers are reduced to tears by the alien tirade. Kato, Kurono #2 and the Tokyo team argue that humans are more than "things", and so the aliens decide to regenerate Reika and a couple of other people just to prove that humans are just "things". ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Pretty slow chapter. It was funny how a lot [..]

Eureka Seven AO 19

Published on 2012-09-07 23:52:00

Various parties are on the move as Generation Bleu is declared enemy of the world. You mean you haven't figured out that you are a Secret? Are you that thick? Yeah, I've been playing you all along. Summary: The US and Allied forces declare Generation Bleu to be terrorists and the US launch to massive carrier IFOs at Generation Bleu HQ. Generation Bleu's parent company also decide that some massive restructuring is in order. Knowing that the company is done for, Christopher secretly brokers a de [..]

Four Years of Wasted Time

Published on 2012-09-06 23:13:00

I completely forgot that August 12th was the anniversary for this blog. I didn't remember this fact until today. It just goes to show how far my anime and manga blogging has fallen. Despite this, I am happy that A Product of Wasted Time has lasted for over four years. Four years is old by anime blog standards, and that's one thing I can be proud of. Cake courtesy of Microsoft Office.

One Piece 680

Published on 2012-09-06 10:01:00

The battle continues in Ceasar's lab. Sanji can smell an opportunity to impress the girls from far, far away. Summary: Kinemon and the rest of the Straw Hats (except Luffy and Chopper) venture deeper into the lab by riding on Brownbeard's back. Behind them, Tashigi and the Marines are still hanging around the gate. The Marines are attacked by the dragon that the Straw Hats brought in, but the dragon senses something and flies off. The Marines are then approached by Vergo. The Marines initially [..]

Naruto 600

Published on 2012-09-05 23:49:00

So Obito really is Tobi... The only thing missing from this picture is Sasuke. Summary: Kakashi confirms that the man standing before him is Obito and wonders how Obito survived. Obito doesn't answer but he does reveal that he doesn't like Kakashi because Kakashi let Rin die. However, Obito is unconcerned with the reality and is going to create his own perfect world with Infinite Tsukuyomi. Naruto isn't going to stand by and let this happen. Obito attacks with fire but Naruto fans the flames aw [..]

Bleach 506

Published on 2012-09-05 23:31:00

Yamamoto attacks Quincy boss Juha Bach. These guys don't realize they are doing the equivalent of jumping into a flaming pit. Summary: Before Yamamoto can get his hands on Bach, he is jumped by three Sternritters (including the guy who "killed" Byakuya) but Yamamoto just burns the three to a crisp. Yamamoto then takes some swipes at Bach and forces Bach to draw his sword. Once Bach draws his weapon, Yamamoto goes bankai and all of the flames surrounding the area suddenly disappear. ~~~~~~~~~~~ [..]

To Love-Ru Darkness 23 and Special Chapter

Published on 2012-09-03 21:10:00

In chapter 23, Rito, Momo and friends attend the summer festival. The special chapter is a continuation of the previous chapter where Rito is transformed into Mikan's panties. Mikan looks a little different than usual... Chapter 23 Summary: Rito, Momo and friends attend the summer festival and all of the females are decked out in yukatas. Nana runs off to meet Mea; Mikan is hanging around with Tearju, Mikado and Oshizu, and Lala and Haruna are waiting around for Yui; and so Momo ends up with R [..]

Rosario + Vampire II 56

Published on 2012-09-03 18:55:00

Tsukune and Moka battle Akua, but Gyokuro and Kahlua decide to join the party. No surprise that evil step mother does not like the boyfriend. Summary: Tsukune and Moka work together to battle Akua. Tsukune realizes that he is no match for Akua one on one but vows to protect Moka and his other friends. Tsukune powers up by unlocking some of the seal on his holy lock, and this pushes Akua into some trouble. From some distance, Gyokuro comments how pathetic Akua looks as Akua is conflicted about f [..]

Eureka Seven AO 18

Published on 2012-09-02 23:35:00

Ao, Fleur and Elena aren't sure what they are supposed to be doing now that Ao is in US custody. Even Elena isn't sure what's going on with this show anymore. I have to sign all this paperwork so that it's legal for Noah to eat the jellybeans? Summary: Ao decides to go with Tanaka and lands on a US aircraft carrier. Tanaka tries to convince Ao to read through and sign stacks of paperwork that would put Ao and the Nirvash under the protection of the US and allies, but Ao isn't really sure what h [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 46

Published on 2012-09-02 20:14:00

The Federation and Vagan forces converge at La Gramis. Is there any particular reason for this two row line up? Vagans leaders and their obsession with giant holograms of themselves. Summary: The Federation fleet and Zeheart's Vagan forces converge near the Vagan fortress of La Gramis, and Second Moon has also taken up position behind La Gramis. For this battle, the AGE-FX is equipped with a new powerful Burst mode attack, but Kio isn't too keen on using it. Seric tells Kio to stop trying to sa [..]

Claymore 130

Published on 2012-09-01 22:16:00

Priscilla and the Destroyer try to absorb the Awakened Beings outside of town while Clare and friends plot their next move. All for one and one for all! Summary: Right after Clare had woken up, Priscilla jumps out and rushes out of the area and Miria fails to intercept Priscilla. Priscilla arrives in the area outside of the city where the Awakened Beings are watching. Priscilla launch tendrils at the Awakened Beings. The stronger Awakened Beings fend off the tendrils while weaker ones are hit a [..]

One Piece 679

Published on 2012-08-29 22:54:00

Ceasar tries to stop the alliance from escaping the island. Still fighting through the small fries. Summary: Ceasar finally figures out that the Straw Hats, Law and marines have escaped and are in the lab. Ceasar decides to seal off the section of the lab containing the alliance (section A) and then blast the walls to let in the petrifying smoke. Although Ceasar is taking action, Vergo decides to join the battle personally to make sure no one escapes. While the bad guys are conversing, Chopper [..]

Naruto 599

Published on 2012-08-29 14:29:00

Tobi's true identity is revealed Everyone is waiting eagerly in anticipation. Summary: After pages after page of Obito flashbacks, Tobi's identity is revealed to be... **drum roll please** Aizen from Bleach Obito, of course. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tobi is Obito!! Wow we sure didn't see that one coming... right. To the surprise of only the characters in the series, Tobi is Obito in disguise like many of us in the audience have suspected. They spent the entire chapter revealing a [..]

Bleach 505

Published on 2012-08-29 13:58:00

Yamamoto is really pissed and turns his attention on the Quincy king. The old man is burning with rage. Summary: After burning off Berci's face, Yamamoto lets his rage show and goes to find other enemies to burn. The other shinigamis sense Yamamoto's anger and this rallies them to fight the Sternritters. Meanwhile, the Quincy King Juha Bach has beat up Kenpachi, but Yamamoto arrives and declares that he'll finish the business that him and Bach started 1000 years ago. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 45

Published on 2012-08-28 23:45:00

Asemu joins Zeheart in fighting against the giant mobile armor Sid that guards EXA-DB. Too much X-Rounder power makes Zeheart go crazy. So that's what happened to Shiro Gundam... Summary: Zeheart is eager to prove his worth to lead the Vagans by defeating the giant mobile armor Sid, but Sid holds Zeheart at bay by firing semi-homing curving beam weapons. While dodging Sid's beam, Zeheart becomes more and more obsessed with mastering the Gundam and carrying out Ezelcant's crazy plans. Meanwhile [..]

Eureka Seven AO 17

Published on 2012-08-25 00:20:00

The Nirvash's newly acquired Quartz Cannon causes strange events. Uh... corals are good for you? Summary: The people at Generation Bleu investigate the strange light at the North Pole which is located at the exact same spot as where Ao fired the Quartz Cannon. The North Pole Light supposedly existed through history, but Generation Bleu is starting suspect Ao firing the cannon may have changed history. Ao learns of this and thinks he erased the Trapar plant in Norway and thus Team Goldilocks no [..]

Eureka Seven AO 16

Published on 2012-08-23 22:49:00

Generation Bleu use their stockpile of quartz to draw the Secrets to the Arctic Circle for destruction. You destroyed all of us and we want compensation. Ao's first kiss... too bad it's in dream land with a crazy chick. Summary: Generation Bleu launch their stockpile quartz in a capsule, and the capsule is designed to orbit Earth and draw away all of the humanoid Secrets that have appeared to the Arctic Circle away from populated areas. Team Pied Piper's job is to track the capsule and help dra [..]

One Piece 678

Published on 2012-08-23 13:53:00

Law, the Straw Hats and G5 Marines join forces to take down Ceasar and Vergo. The G5 Marine grunts are actually useful for something. Summary: Sanji, Zoro and company cut their way through the shutters to enter the lab, and the G5 Marines quickly patch close the hole in the shutter to prevent the poisonous gas from getting in. The Marines surround Sanji's group, but Nami spots Law and the other Straw Hats on the overhead walkway. Law switched Sanji and Nami back to their correct bodies, and Law [..]

Naruto 598

Published on 2012-08-23 12:49:00

Newly powered-up Naruto and company continue to battle Tobi. The question we are all asking. Summary: Naruto, in his improved fox-mode, attacks Tobi but Tobi easily passes through the attack with his Kamui. Kakashi is distracted thinking about who Tobi might be, but Guy snaps him out of it and the good guys get ready to attack Tobi once again. Tobi launches giant ninja stars out of his eye hole which are blocked by Naruto and Bee. Tobi then launches stakes that can seal a Bijuu's powers. Bee co [..]

Bleach 504

Published on 2012-08-22 23:36:00

Sternritter O Driscoll Berci uses Sasakibe's bankai against Yamamoto. Ok, I've heard enough. Now shut the f*** up. Summary: Berci summons Sasakibe's bankai and strikes Yamamoto with lightning bolts. Sasakibe's bankai can control the weather. While being shocked, Yamamoto reminisces about first seeing Sasakibe's bankai. As a young lad, Sasakibe wanted to become Yamamoto's right hand man and to prove his worth, Sasakibe fought Yamamoto with his bankai and gave Yamamoto one of the two scars on Yam [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 44

Published on 2012-08-22 15:56:00

The Federation and Vagans prepare for the next big battle. Ezelcant: so my plan makes no sense whatsoever, but did you like my hologram show?Zeheart: Yeah.Ezelcant: Great, if you liked the show then you are now in charge of my plan.Zeheart: Wut? Summary: Second Moon has arrived near Earth, and Zeheart flies back to meet with Ezelcant. Zeheart knows about Ezelcant's true intentions with Project Eden and confronts Ezelcant about it. Ezelcant admits that he might be a little loopy, but he believes [..]

One Piece 677

Published on 2012-08-13 10:06:00

Law, Luffy, and Smoker's group start their counterattack against Ceasar. Maybe having Sanji in Nami's body isn't such a bad idea. Whenever he needs a boost he can just grope himself lol. Summary: Somewhere in the New World, Kid stops watching Ceasar's video feed, and his second in command Killer has arranged to form an alliance with Scratchman Apoo's Air Pirates and Basil Hawkins's Hawkins pirates. Back at Punk Hazard, Law asks Franky to set fire to a ship below the cage so the smoke can cove [..]

Naruto 597

Published on 2012-08-12 19:42:00

Naruto and company continue to battle Tobi. Naruto has never been the talking and analyzing type. Summary: After Tobi is hit by Naruto's Rasengan, Kakashi concludes his and Tobi's space time jutsus both send stuff to the same dimension, and thus Tobi was getting hit by stuff that Kakashi had sent away. Kakashi asks where Tobi got his Sharingan, and Tobi answers that he obtained it from the Battle at Kannabi Bridge where Kakashi became a hero. Tobi accuses Kakashi of being all words and no actio [..]

Bleach 503

Published on 2012-08-12 17:26:00

Kenpachi attacks the Quincy king, while Ichigo continues his struggle to break out. Those guys barely count as warm up for Kenpachi. Summary: Kenpachi dumps the three Sternritters he killed in front of the Quincy king and the second in command and explains that the Sternritters weren't all that tough. Kenpachi then attacks the Quincy king, causing a large explosion to erupt in the area. Meanwhile, Ichigo is still stuck in Kirge's cage and getting desperate because the shinigamis are getting be [..]

Gantz 369

Published on 2012-08-11 16:47:00

The Tokyo Team learn the truth behind Gantz. The Truth is... that things are going to get more and more ridiculous from here on out. Summary: The Tokyo Team is transported to a white room full of other Gantzers, and red tears starts streaming out of the team members' eyes. In the center of the room are two giant human bodies with their face and chest carved out, and these cavities morphs between different faces. The reporter Kikuchi is in the room and recognizes Kurono #2, but Kurono does not r [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 43

Published on 2012-08-05 23:52:00

Girard loses control of her X-Rounder powers and goes nuts. Three generations of Asunos in three generations of Gundams. Not sure why the Feds haven't used their photon blaster for bombardment sooner. Summary: The Feds and Vagans continue to battle around Lunar Base. Seric and the grunt squad aren't making much progress, and thus Frederick has no choice but to consider using the Plasma bombs to wipe out the base. Frederick gives his forces 20 minutes before he orders the bomb drop. Seric gets t [..]

Rosario + Vampire II 55

Published on 2012-08-04 23:46:00

Tsukune and Moka battle Akua. I love you, big sis, but trying to kill my boyfriend is not okay. Summary: Akua is emotionally distraught that Moka would pick Tsukune over her. While Akua is moping, Moka tells Ruby to look for Mizore and Kurumu who are probably unconscious among the rubble. Moka tells Tsukune to go with Ruby, but Tsukune declares that he will be the one to stop Akua instead. Akua takes the declaration the cue to attack and goes after Tsukune. Tsukune remembers his training with T [..]

To Love-Ru Darkness 22

Published on 2012-08-02 22:44:00

Nana confronts Mea about abandoning their friendship. Nana has learned Rito's patented hug technique. Summary: Mea is sitting by a creek thinking about breaking off her friendship with Nana. Mea thinks she's doing what her master wants, but she's not feeling great about it. Nearby, the three aliens goons that Mea had battled plan to blow Mea up with a bomb. Back on the bank, Mea is located by one of Nana's pets and Nana soon appears to confront Mea. Rito and Momo are watching from behind a corn [..]

Claymore 129

Published on 2012-08-02 21:57:00

Miria, Raki and crew try to awaken Clare from within the blob. That sure took long enough... Clare's last appearance was chapter 105 which was two years ago. Summary: Sid and his men and had retrieved Claymore warrior outfits and swords from the Northern regions for Miria and her crew to wear. Sensing that Cassandra is speeding up, Miria, Raki and the warriors head to the forest to see if they can extract Clare from the blob. Raki recognizes Priscilla sticking out of the blob, and approaches th [..]

One Piece 676

Published on 2012-08-01 23:03:00

Ceasar demonstrates his newest weapon of mass destruction. Someone just passed major gas. Summary: Smiley eats the giant candy and turns into an expanding plume of gas. An apple on the abandoned sled of Ceasar's minions turn up into a strange pattern. Ceasar's minions try to outrun the gas but they are caught and petrified. Sanji's group are barely staying ahead of the gas plume, and they see the escaped dragon ahead of them and they plan to catch the dragon to fly out of harm's way. Back in th [..]

Naruto 596

Published on 2012-08-01 19:42:00

Naruto and allies continues to battle Tobi. Not so untouchable now. Summary: Kakashi and Guy notice that there is a crack on Tobi's mask. Kakashi is pretty sure Naruto didn't hit Tobi, but then he remembers the kunai that he sent to another dimension with Kamui and gets an idea. Bee tries to attack the Mazou, but Tobi erects a barrier to protect the Mazou. Kakashi wants to try something out and gets the team to attack Tobi. Guy leads the attack with his multi-segmented club but Tobi easily evad [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 41-42

Published on 2012-07-29 14:43:00

Didn't blog Gundam last week because I was traveling. In episodes 41 and 42 of the show, Kio and Feds continue their attack on Lunar Base which is being held by Zeheart's Vagan forces. Surprised that you are in love with me? Don't be. I am the handsome, masked Char clone after all. It's not that Kio doesn't have the ability to defeat Fram (as seen here when he uses his uber funnel ball attack); Kio just chooses to talk and get beat up instead. Episode 41 Summary: Kio and the Federation forces p [..]

Eureka Seven AO 15

Published on 2012-07-28 14:55:00

Dormant Scub Corals reactivate all over the planet and the Secrets declare their intentions. This dream is telling Ao that it's time for him to find a new girlfriend. Gotta be able to survive the homing laser spam if you want to survive through an Eureka Seven series. Summary: Ao has trouble sleeping because of Naru and Eureka, and he ends up asking Gazelle for sleeping pills. Meanwhile, Ivica is concerned about the Secrets evolving and becoming more human like, and Georg has also captured the [..]

One Piece 675

Published on 2012-07-26 01:31:00

Ceasar begins the demonstration for his weapon of mass destruction. What an emotional reunion!!... wait, the giant slime salamander doesn't give a damn. Summary: Ceasar transports the kids back to the lab via balloon and tells his goat men to lead the kids back to the Biscuit Room. Most of the kids blindly follow the instruction to get "candy", but one of the girls has second thoughts and wants out. Meanwhile back on the mountain, both Nami and Usopp survived Ceasar's explosion. Back in the la [..]

Naruto 595

Published on 2012-07-25 13:29:00

Naruto and allies battle Tobi. Mighty Guy making good use of his screen time. Summary: Naruto, Guy, Bee and Kakashi attack Tobi to stop Tobi from turning the Mazou while Tobi tries to absorb Naruto. Naruto and Guy battle Tobi but can't land any hits. Kakashi tries to use his Mangekyou to decapitate the Mazou, but for some reason it doesn't work. Kakashi then joins in the battle but even with everyone's combined efforts Naruto's group only manages to put a scratch on Tobi's mask. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [..]

Bleach 502

Published on 2012-07-25 12:56:00

Things don't go well for Byakuya, and Kenpachi makes his appearance. Kenpachi Zaraki, Professional Ass-Kicker. Summary: Renji tries to help Byakuya but can't hurt As with his shikai. He is about to go bankai but gets dropped kicked into a building by the Luchador Quincy. Byakuya is driven into a wall by his own bankai and "dies". Meanwhile, Rukia senses Byakuya is in trouble, but she gets smashed into some buildings by an unseen foe. Somewhere in town, the Quincy king and his second in comman [..]

Sekirei 133

Published on 2012-07-24 22:51:00

The cruise ship returns to dock and is met by the Disciplinary Squad. The end is upon us. Summary: The cruise ship returns to shore and the surviving Sekireis and Ashikabis are met by the Disciplinary Squad. Kaho has a confrontation with Karasuba and it turns out Kaho was the Sekirei who was kidnapped along with Musubi. Kaho declares she'll be the one to defeat Karasuba before leaving with her Ashikabi. Minato and Kusano are last off the boat and are questioned by Karasuba about Yukari and Shii [..]

Eureka Seven AO 14

Published on 2012-07-20 23:56:00

Ao tries to return Eureka to her time. Naru is becoming stranger by the episode. This scene looks familiar... Summary: Naru has a trippy dream sequence about the Scub Coral's arrival on Earth and sees that Ao is a product of the coral. Naru then emerges from the coral in the Trapar plant in Okinawa. Eureka and Ao use their respective Nirvashes to battle Truth. Eureka and Ao see a Scub Burst column of light nearby and Ao suggest that Eureka return to her time through the light, and so the two [..]

Gantz 368

Published on 2012-07-19 22:54:00

The Tokyo Team is transported into space. Didn't see this coming. Nothing wrong with spontaneous kissing though. Summary: The Tokyo is transported into space inside the alien mothership. A guy comes around to lead the team to the Americans, and on the way the team sees a bunch of Gantzers smoking pot, having sex, posing with naked alien prisoners. The Gantzers also force the aliens to have sex and a man is raping a female alien. The female alien shakes off the man but is shot to death by the Ga [..]

Naruto 594

Published on 2012-07-18 22:08:00

Tobi tries to turn the Mazou statue into a temporary ten-tails. My dream is for you goddamn Uchihas to stop hijacking my show! Summary: Tobi goes ahead with his plan to turn the Mazou statue into ten tails with eight-tail chakra from a tentacle and nine-tail chakra from the Kin Jin brothers. Naruto learns from Kurama that the 10-tails is the creator of the world and stronger than anything in existence. Tobi doesn't have all of the tailed beast to revive the ten tails in perfect form, but all To [..]

Bleach 501

Published on 2012-07-18 21:52:00

Byakuya gets beat up by the needle mouth Quincy. Byakuya hasn't been faring too well in combat recently. Summary: Ichigo is stuck in prison and cant't blast his way out with Getsuga Tenshou, and now his phone connection to Urahara is down. Back in Soul Society, Byakuya faces As Nodt by himself and tells Renji to stand by and watch. Nodt beats Byakuya up and declares that Byakuya is becoming consumed by fear. Nodt then unleashes Byakuya's own bankai against the shinigami captain. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 40

Published on 2012-07-15 22:08:00

Kio gets a new Gundam and the Feds try to retake Lunar Base from the Vagans. Time for the Strike Freedom... I mean AGE-FX to make its debut! Asemu, you are late. 13 years late to be exact. Summary: Asemu and his pirates take Kio back to a space colony near Earth, and Kio and Asemu are reunited with their family including Yunoa and Romary. Asemu talks to Flit and explains that joined the pirates because he found out about EXA-DB and also the truth about how the Federation abandoned the Martian e [..]

Eureka Seven AO 13

Published on 2012-07-14 00:40:00

Generation Bleu, Japanese and Okinawan/Allied forces race to claim Eureka and the Gekko. Even though Eureka doesn't know Ao is her son, her motherly instinct still kicks in. Does Truth qualify as a trap? Summary: The Gekko lands in the sea belonging to Japan but also close to Okinawan waters. The Japanese navy is dispatched with Nakamura and Truth among them, and the Japanese also bring a soldier named Endou who has met Eureka in the past during the Okinawan Scub Burst incident. The Okinawan/US [..]

Muv-Luv Alternative: Total Eclipse 01-02 - First Impressions

Published on 2012-07-12 00:09:00

Muv-Luv Alternative is the only real new show I'm picking up for the summer 2012 season. Based on a series of visual novels, Total Eclipse is about humanity (particularly young pretty girls) using mechas to fight back against brutal invading aliens that are taking over the Earth. It looks like I just can't stray far from mech/sci-fi action shows. The first two episodes served as a prologue of the main story, and below are my thoughts. Rather nasty looking things, these BETAs. Maybe that's why t [..]

Naruto 593

Published on 2012-07-11 00:19:00

Sasuke ressurects Orochimaru in order to meet "the people with all the answers". A snake comes out the tumor on Anko's neck and Orochimaru comes out the snake... why does this have to be so disgusting lol? Summary: Sasuke ressurects Orochimaru using a piece of Kabuto's flesh and Anko's cursed seal. Orochimaru knows about what's going on in the world from existing in Anko's seal, but he has no interest in the war. Orochimaru wants to steal Sasuke's body but admits he is not powerful enough to do [..]

One Piece 674

Published on 2012-07-10 23:44:00

Ceasar take back the kids and prepares to demonstrate his new weapon of mass destruction. Ceasar knows his evil expressions. Summary: Ceasar arrives at the cave and chokes out Usopp and Nami with his gas/air manipulation powers. Ceasar then tell the kids to beat on Usopp and Nami, but Brownbeard (who is still alive) makes the save and confronts Ceasar. Ceasar belittles Brownbeard and then blows the whole place up before leaving with the kids. Ceasar then phones Mone to open up communication cha [..]

Bleach 500

Published on 2012-07-10 23:11:00

Ichigo is stuck in prison while the shinigami get beaten up by the Quincies. No, Ichigo is not coming, so get to work you lazy bums. Summary: News is spread throughout Soul Society that Ichigo the savior is on his way and this gets everyone's hopes up, but then Akon and his team find out that Ichigo is missing inside the Garganta. The 12 division building is then attacked by a Quincy for who can take control people's movements. Meanwhile, Ichigo is stuck in his cell and can hear all of the scre [..]

Summer 2012 Anime

Published on 2012-07-09 22:22:00

We are about two weeks into the summer 2012 anime season. It's summer which means I have more free time to watch anime, but for some reason I wasn't especially eager to check out the new season. Probably because I spent too much time blogging three shows last season (I write too slowly). I'll continue to blog Gundam AGE and Eureka Seven AO, but that also means I won't pick up any new shows for blogging. For summer series to watch, I'll follow the sequels to Rinne no Lagrange and Kyoukai Senjou [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 39

Published on 2012-07-08 14:53:00

Kio and Asemu attempt to escape from Ezelcant's Vagan forces. So the black Gundam is the good one and the white and blue is the bad? Why can't people stick to the traditional color schemes? Summary: Kio and Asemu are confronted by Ezelcant piloting the Vagan Gundam Legilis. Ezelcant tells Asemu to go back with him, but Kio refuses. Asemu tries to hold off Ezelcant so Kio can rendezvous with Asemu's pirate ship Baronche, but Ezelcant manages to corral Kio. Zanald and Vagan reinforcements show up [..]

Gantz 367

Published on 2012-07-08 13:20:00

The Gantzers unite for an offensive on the alien mothership. Apparently Gantz endorses the iPhone. Summary: Kurono #1 and Tae land somewhere in Tokyo, and the people on the street instantly recognize Kurono as the wanted terrorist. Television signals have been down for a while, but suddenly the signals come back and it's the Gantzers who are in control of the broadcast. The Gantzers explain that the previous broadcasts were just fake alien propaganda, and the Gantzers are humanity's saviors and [..]

Eureka Seven AO 12

Published on 2012-07-06 23:45:00

Team Pied Piper head into space to stop a Scub Burst event in orbit. Is it time to label Naru a traitor? Summary: At a Scub Coral plant at Brazil, Naru sits on top of the coral and then destroys the plant, killing all of the workers. Truth then comes to meet Naru and Naru comments she's not sick when she's with Truth. Truth explains that Naru is now fine because her existence is linked with the coral, and he and Naru lead a similar existence of looking for the truth. Naru then thanks Truth for [..]

Amanchu! 27 & 28

Published on 2012-07-05 20:40:00

I couldn't find a new chapter of Amanchu! last month, but now there are two chapters that I have not covered. In both chapters, the gang at the Diving Club continue their summer training by the sea. Uh... why wasn't I informed this was going to be a hide and seek game? Chapter 27 summary: The summer training starts and the task is for the group to learn how to use a compass underwater to navigate. The student members use the compass on the beach before heading into the water. Futaba is scared a [..]

One Piece 673

Published on 2012-07-04 13:32:00

Some of the players behind Ceasar's secret lab reveal themselves. Luffy and company knows how to keep things lively even when captured. Summary: On an island somewhere, the parents of the missing kids ask the G5 Marines for help, but the Marines tell them that their kids died in an accident and to stop bothering them. Meanwhile back in the icy cave in Punk Hazard, Usopp and Nami have trouble controlling the drug addicted kids, and to make things even worse, Ceasar appears with a bag of drugged [..]

Bleach 499

Published on 2012-07-04 12:25:00

Ichigo's attempt to get back into Soul Society gets blocked. Muhahaha you think you are going to see Ichigo save Soul Society this early? You just got trolled!! Summary: Ichigo is on his way to Soul Society and getting the battle and casualty info from the 12th division. Urahara start to analyze Kirge's abilities. So far, Kirge has used the weird Quincy transformation and Blut which increased attacking or defensive power but not at the same time. Urahara then moves onto the bankai-stealing meta [..]

Naruto 592

Published on 2012-07-04 12:01:00

Sasuke thinks about what to do next. Why do they call the series "Naruto" when we all know it's all about the Uchihas? Summary: Madara frees himself from Edo Tensei and continues to battle the exhausted Kages. Meanwhile Tobi uses the demonic statue to battle Naruto and company, and Tobi decides to incorporate the Kin Jin brother's Kyuubi chakra into the statue. Back in the cave, Sasuke is found by Suigetsu and Jugo. After determining that Anko is still alive, Suigetsu gets down to business and [..]

Spring 2012 Anime Final Thoughts

Published on 2012-07-03 19:12:00

The summer 2012 anime season has started already, and so it's time to put some concluding remarks on the series that finished in the spring 2012 season. The two shows that ended which I watched but didn't blog episodically were Aquarion Evol and Zetman, and below ares some quick final thoughts on these series. Aquarion Evol It's all about the orgasmic gattai. Aquarion Evol is a strange and sometimes ridiculous mecha show with orgasmic gattai sequence and amusing attack names. The main story [..]

To Love-Ru Darkness 21 and Special Chapter

Published on 2012-07-03 09:22:00

In chapter 21, Nana is feeling down after learning Mea's "true nature" and rito tries to cheer her up. The special chapter features part 1 of a story where Rito is turned into Mikan's panties. Rito's hug solves all. Chapter 21 summary: Nana saw Mea's real form while Mea was battling the alien goons, and Mea told Nana that this was her true nature and her friendship with Nana was all an act. Mea is missing the next day in school. The events got Nana depressed and she locks herself in her room a [..]

Claymore 128

Published on 2012-07-01 20:23:00

Miria and company return to the Holy City of Rabona. Miria, Raki and friends have quite the following. Summary: Taking the water route, Miria and company arrive near Rabona a few days ahead of Cassandra who is taking the land route. While walking towards the city, Raki and company see quite a few people sitting on the hills nearby. Miria and the warriors can tell that these are Awakened Beings who were formerly single digits, but the Awakened Beings state that they are just here to watch the im [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 38

Published on 2012-07-01 16:46:00

Kio continues to hang out with Dean and Lu in Second Moon until Asemu comes to retrieve him. Already getting into a girl's bed and reading her diary... Kio is a smooth operator. Definitely popular with the ladies. Summary: Ezelcant needs Kio's help to crack the Gundam's activation code to complete the Vagan Gundam. The activation which requires Kio's biological signature, and Kio agrees in exchange for some medicine to prolong Lu's life. Kio visits Lu and Dean again and Lu is very happy to see [..]

Eureka Seven AO 11

Published on 2012-06-29 21:20:00

The IFO pilots have hallucination trips and while various parties investigate if Elena and the singer Mira are the same person. Ao isn't ready for the Truth yet. The enemy this episode is pretty good at drawing caricatures. Summary: Gazelle's group and the US forces are independently investigating whether Elena and the singer Mira are the same person. Mira is supposedly an US agent sent to spy on Generation Bleu, while Elena was supposedly a kid that Generation Bleu picked up from a now defunct [..]

Eureka Seven AO 10

Published on 2012-06-28 23:23:00

Team Pied Piper is dispatched to Arizona to take on a Secret. Noah is an advocate for reading. Summary: A Scub Burst event occurs near Phoenix, Arizona, and the US military engages the Secret that appeared but the first US effort was defeated. Generation Bleu's services have been requested but Team Pied Piper is stuck waiting near the Mexican border while Rebecka and Gazelle negotiates with Arizona's governor to let Team Pied Piper into the state. The governor has a history with Rebecka inside [..]

One Piece 672

Published on 2012-06-27 19:17:00

The samurai gets reassembled. Mr. Samurai finally gets a name. Summary: Behind the lab, Law bows down in pain as the mysterious man Welgo appears. Welgo has sent Monet to monitor Ceasar. Law tries to fight back, but Welgo whacks him on the head with a stick. Back in front of the lab, Ceasar has defeated Franky, Robin, Smoker and Tashigi and tells his underlings to take the five prisoner. At the lake of the center of the island, Zoro and Brook see that the samurai is in pain. In the water, Sanj [..]

Naruto 591

Published on 2012-06-27 15:51:00

Edo Tensei is released, but Madara is not too keen to leave. Now that I'm in the series, I'm not going away that easily. Summary: Itachi and the rest of the zombies start to disintegrate as the Edo Tensei is released. Choza releases Dan from the seal, and Dan uses a spirit jutsu so head towards Tsunade. Meanwhile, Madara is disintegrating but continues to attack the Kages. Tsunade blocks some fire blasts but her regeneration seal runs out. Madara's soul is about to leave but suddenly Madara ref [..]

Bleach 498

Published on 2012-06-27 14:22:00

Akon calls Ichigo for help. Why does he surpass you with such ease? He's Ichigo Kurosaki, that's why. What a stupid question. Summary: 12th division 3rd seat Akon tries to contact Ichigo. His staff traces Ichigo to Hueco Mundo and they also find that Urahara is with them. Akon calls Urahara and asks to speak to Ichigo, but Urahara isn't in any hurry to hand over the phone as Ichigo is still busy fighting Kirge. Unable to steal Ichigo's bankai, Kirge is being pushed back and has trouble keeping [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 37

Published on 2012-06-26 23:31:00

Kio is taken back to the Vagan home colony and is given a chance to roam the city. More like an esteemed guest than a prisoner of war. Like his grandfather, Kio is pretty good with the ladies. Summary: Zanald takes Kio back to the Vagan home colony where Kio is handed over the Ezelcant. Ezelcant takes Kio back to his palatial residence where Kio is treated quite well due to the fact he resembles Ezelcant's deceased son. The next day, Ezelcant sends Kio out to explore the Vagan city to see what [..]

Queen's Blade Rebellion 12 (Finale)

Published on 2012-06-26 00:55:00

Annelotte and friends confront Claudette. The first rule of Queen's Blade is that if there are tentacles present in the episode, they must be used to grope someone. Summary: Annelotte arrives at the throne room and is confronted by Sigui. The two battle to a draw, but Ymir shows up and threatens Luna Luna, Tarnyang and Sainyang who are stuck in the jelly in the small moat around the throne. Mirim, the real Ymir and Eilin arrive to expose the Melona, and Sainyan frees her comrades from the jelly [..]

Gantz 366

Published on 2012-06-25 18:22:00

Kurono #1 and Tae ditch Nishi to escape from the alien city ship. A little late for crying for mommy. Summary: After being ditched by Kurono #1, Nishi starts crying for his mama as his mech is swarmed by alien gunships. Meanwhile, Kurono and Tae fly out of the city in the flying bike. They fly into the bays of the ship and see aliens donning spacesuits. Kurono's bike is then sucked out an exit and end up in outer space just above Earth. Tae has trouble breathing due to the lack of air, but she [..]

Sekirei 132

Published on 2012-06-22 18:27:00

We find out why some many Sekireis and Ashikabis suddenly fell unconscious on the cruise ship. Bad feeling is right... Summary: Seo and Sekireis examine the jinki when Seo suddenly has a bad feeling about the card that MBI had given and tosses it away. Seo and Sanada's group meet up with Minato, Yukari and Orihiko. Seo tells everyone that the card is dangerous and was used to deactivate Sekireis and also knock out Ashikabis without jinkis. Kao has a jinki in her hand, while Yukari broke, so tha [..]

Naruto 590

Published on 2012-06-20 18:40:00

Itachi gives his goodbye speech (and movie) to Sasuke. Awww... brotherly love. Summary: The Edo Tensei is dissolving, and this comes just in time to stop Madara from smashing the Kages with his complete Susanoo. Back in the cave, Itachi shows Sasuke the truth about the extermination of Uchihas via a Sharingan vision. Everything that Danzo and Tobi told Itachi was true, and the Uchihas were planning a coup d'etat. Itachi's friend Shisui tried to stop it but somehow lost his right eye to Danzou, [..]

Bleach 497

Published on 2012-06-20 18:07:00

Shinigamis not doing so well against the Quincy Invaders. If there's somethin' strange in your neighborhood, Who ya gonna call? Ghostbusters!!! Ichigo!!! Summary: Several captains lose their bankais to the Quincies, and they use Gotei 13's message service to spread the news. These captains are branded idiots by other captains who haven't released their bankai. Kyoraku tries to fight old man pistol fighter Quincy with only his shikai and gets shot in the right eye (just lost eye, still on his fe [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 36

Published on 2012-06-17 23:22:00

Kio and the AGE 3 are captured by the Vagans. AGE 3 gets a fat goblin hug. Summary: Kio's AGE 3 is grabbed by Zanald's Zamdrag, but Flit flies out in the AGE 1 and forces Zanald to let go of the Gundam. Flit orders Kio to return to the Diva while he holds off Zeheart and Zanald. Kio returns to the ship, but he then hears that Flit plans to stay behind so that Kio and the Diva can escape. Kio returns to try to save Flit, but he gets easily captured by Zanald again. Zanald then flies away with th [..]

Sekirei 131 & Mikogami Special

Published on 2012-06-15 23:43:00

Kusano - Shiina reunion, and the third jinki is found. In addition, there is a special on Mikogami on how he met Mutsu and Akitsu. It sure took long enough. Chapter 131 Summary: Kusano and Shiina share an emotional reunion, and as such Minato and Yukari discover that the other is a famous Ashikabi. Meanwhile, Seo and his Sekireis get away from the battle to where the lifeboats are. Seo accidentally stumbles into a lifeboat and finds the third and final jinki. With this, Minato and all the Ashik [..]

Queen's Blade Rebellion 11

Published on 2012-06-15 22:20:00

Annelotte and friends continue to battle in the Queen's palace. All dark Annelotte needed was a little hug. Summary: Half-angel Laila journeys across the continent to look for participants of the previous Queen's Blade tournament, but she fails to find anyone. Back in the Queen's Palace, Belphe and Dogor attack Dark Annelotte but Annelotte bounces them away with dark energy. Aldra gets back up and her two demons tell her that Annelotte also has a demonic scent just like Aldra. Aldra fights wit [..]

One Piece 671

Published on 2012-06-13 21:07:00

Luffy tries to capture Ceasar. He smells really... gassy. Summary: Near the lake, Sanji and company can see the that the slime monster is poisoning the lake. Sanji (in Nami's body) dives in to find the samurai's torso, while Brook and Zoro have to deal with some of the slime drops that the slime monster had launched to their side of the lake. Meanwhile, in the lab Law finds Monet alone in the main room. Law tells Monet to come with him and he leaves Chopper (in a bag) in the room. Outside, Luf [..]

Bleach 496

Published on 2012-06-13 19:33:00

The Quincies start stealing bankais. Byakuya looks like he is about to cry after getting his bankai robbed. Summary: Hidetomo and his squad from the 13th Division confront a Quincy invader and things are not going to end well for the shinigamis. Meanwhile, Byakuya cuts up the spike mouth Quincy's hand and then sends the luchador crashing through the ground with some sort of trap. Despite knowing that the Quincies have some sort of power to neutralize bankais, Byakuya along with Hitsugaya, Sui- [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA 05

Published on 2012-06-13 00:35:00

The latest episode of Gundam Unicorn came out about a month ago, but I was too busy studying and then traveling so I didn't get a chance to watch this episode. In this episode, the intrigue around Laplace's Box continues as another Gundam joins the fray. Boo!!! Funny how there is one guy who doesn't react at all to the tea spray. Summary: The Black Gundam Unicorn "Banshee" drops out of the sky and sends Riddhe and his Delta Plus scurrying for cover. The Banshee then captures the Unicorn and ret [..]

Gantz 365

Published on 2012-06-12 18:32:00

Kurono #1 battles Nishi after Nishi blew Tae up. We are leaving on our honeymoon. Cya, Nishi! Summary: Inside Nishi's giant mech, Nishi fires his palm cannon at Tae and blows up the area, and the only thing left is wreckage. Kurono #1 is distraught and gets hit in the shoulder by Nishi's palm cannon, but Kurono blasts Nishi in the chest with his own palm cannon to destroy Nishi's power suit. Kurono gets ready to finish Nishi, but Nishi tells Kurono that he knows how to use Gantz to bring Tae ba [..]

Queen's Blade Rebellion 10

Published on 2012-06-10 23:10:00

Half-angel Laila pay a visit to Claudette, while Annelotte's group attempt to sneak into the Queen's castle. One big, happy yuri family. Objection!!! Summary: Half-angel Laila is sent by Nanael to check on the Swamp Witch and she sees that the Swamp Witch's territory is expanding. Laila bumps into Ymir's cousin Eilin and follows Eilin back to Gainos to speak with Claudette. At the Queen's throne room, Laila tells Claudette that she's not doing a good enough job keeping the Swamp Witch in check [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 35

Published on 2012-06-10 19:51:00

The Diva watch Asemu's video message before getting attacked by Zeheart and Zanald's Vagan forces. Didn't you say my dad was alive a few minutes earlier? I think you might have Alzheimer's, grandpa. Poor Obright... pointlessly mopping floors is the only him that reminds him of the happy days. Summary: Flit tells Kio that the pirate is Asemu and is his father, but Flit is quick to dismiss Asemu as a low life pirate and tells Kio to forget about Asemu. Kio doesn't understand why Flit is so harsh [..]

Eureka Seven AO 08-09

Published on 2012-06-10 13:24:00

The anime blogging catch-up continues, and here is double-episode post for Eureka Seven AO. You mean we are not going to rescue my girlfriend Naru? NO way! Summary for Episode 08: Ao wants to go rescue Naru from Truth and tries to launch in the Nirvash against orders, but he is stopped and put into detention. Christopher decides to let Ao off without major punishment this time, but as a result Ao is followed all over the underground city by Gazelle's group. A Scub Burst event occurs in the Mid [..]

Queen's Blade Rebellion 07-09

Published on 2012-06-09 16:30:00

I'm still in anime blogging catch-up mode. The series I've neglected the most during my vacationing days was Queen's Blade, which I suppose was no surprise. And so here is a catch-up post covering episodes 07, 08 and 09 where Annelotte and friends continues to have bizarre adventures that sometimes end up with people's clothing in tatters. As always with Queen's Blade posts, some images NSFW. Sorry Yuit, but my new employer gives me much better pay and benefits. This flight is over capacity. E [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 33-34

Published on 2012-06-08 16:47:00

Still trying to catch up on my anime blogging, and so here is a double-episode post for Gundam AGE. No, Zeheart. I do not want a hug from you. Episode 33 Summary: Zeheart's group finish setting the bombs in the Federation base and orders the Vagan pull-back, although Zeheart's underlings are curious why the bombs have a long 30 minute timer. Out on the battlefield, Kio is depressed and angry about Shanalua's loss and takes it out on some unfortunate Vagans, but he is soon confronted by Zeheart [..]

Rosario + Vampire II 54

Published on 2012-06-06 20:28:00

Inner Moka is released, and so is Alucard. How to deal with love interest's murderous yandere sister? Sidestep and completely ignore her, and make sure you look like a boss while doing it. Summary: The seal breaks and Inner Moka is released. Pissed that her friends are hurt, Inner Moka throws one of her patented roundhouse kicks at Akua but Akua blocks it easily and sends Moka stumbling back with some kung fu. Inner Moka states that she'll protect her friends, but Akua is disappointed and tells [..]

One Piece 670

Published on 2012-06-06 18:41:00

Luffy's group battle the G5 Marines as the Slime Monster makes its presence felt. Unexpected fireworks. Summary: Upon landing, Luffy's group starts beating up the G5 Marines. Luffy is confronted by Tashigi and Smoker but only laughs at them after learning that Law had switched their bodies. Luffy's group realize Ceasar is not outside so Franky blasts open the door with his laser. Suddenly, giant globs of slime begin raining down onto the battlefield. The marines on the commandeered ship tries t [..]

Naruto 589

Published on 2012-06-06 15:12:00

Madara unleashes the complete Susanoo, while Itachi gets Kabuto to release Edo Tensei. I will continue to be a hater because that's who I am. Summary: Madara forms the complete Susanoo and destroys a mountain as a show of strength. Madara then prepares to crush the five Kages. Meanwhile, Itachi uses his Sharingan to make Kabuto undo the Edo Tensei. Sasuke stands nearby and gives the final parting words for Itachi, saying to Itachi that he'll continue to hate and try to destroy Konoha despite [..]

Bleach 495

Published on 2012-06-06 13:54:00

Quincy invaders match up against shinigami captains and lieutenants. Don't worry. Everybody will be matched up. Summary: The Quincy invaders kill off some shinigami grunts, but they are confronted by captain and lieutenant-class shinigamis. Rose matches up with skinny Quincy with bad teeth; little girl Quincy is confronted by Komamura; and mouth spike and big luchador Quincies are met by Byakuya and Renji. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Bleach is one of those shows with so many battle-capable charact [..]

To Love-Ru Darkness 20

Published on 2012-06-05 10:24:00

While feeling down about the lack of contact from Nemesis, Mea gets attacked by some aliens. A flying knee to shut your big mouth. Summary: Mea is feeling down because Nemesis hasn't contacted her for a while, and thus she ignores an invitation from Nana to go to a cake shop together. After school, Rito helps Tearju organize some files, and Tearju asks Rito to introduce her to Mikan because she wants to get closer to Yami. After saying goodbye to Tearju, Rito spots Mea on the school roof in her [..]

Claymore 127

Published on 2012-06-03 21:57:00

So Claymore is not over. News of the series' demise has been exaggerated. Chapter 127 continues where 126 left off as Miria and group plan their next move after shutting down Organization HQ. Good job leading the trainees out of danger, Raki, so here's your reward. Summary: Miria and crew are chatting with Raki and the remaining Claymores and trainees. Raki asks about Clare, and Deneve and Helen gives him the news that Clare is trapped in a blob with Priscilla. On the topic of the blob, Miria c [..]

One Piece 669

Published on 2012-06-02 10:54:00

Law and the Straw Hats are on the move as Ceasar unleashes the big poisonous Slime monster on his enemies. Being covert has never been Luffy's style. Summaries: 1 hour earlier, Sanji's group were lured into a trap by the Yetis and hit with sleeping gas, but they survived, woke up and beat up their captors to free themselves. The group then finds the samurai's head the legs freezing in the snow, and the samurai states that his torso feels like it's in water. The samurai wonder why the pirates ar [..]

Naruto 588

Published on 2012-06-02 10:20:00

Back to the Kages vs. Madara. You didn't think the Kages could actually beat Rinnegan-Sharingan-ultimate-hack Madara, did you? Summary: Itachi states that he is leaving Sasuke to Naruto's hands before trying to get Kabuto to stop Edo Tensei. Meanwhile, the Kage are getting beat up by Madara's wood clone Susanoos. A gets genjutsued, but Oonoki saves him from begin finished. Oonoki then rallies the other Kages one a combined attack. Powered by Tsuande's chakra, Oonoki destroys all the Susanoos w [..]

Bleach 494

Published on 2012-06-02 09:56:00

The Quincies invade Soul Society. Ugh shit... why did I have to draw the short straw on the list of named characters to be killed off. Summary: The Quincy appear out of pillars of light in Soul Society. Kira and the third division officers are the first the engage the enemy and they get owned. The Quincy Sternritters all emerge and get ready to wipe out the shinigamis as the Gotei 13 captains and officers move towards the enemy. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Chapter felt short, but it was shor [..]

Eureka Seven AO 06-07

Published on 2012-05-31 23:18:00

I've been traveling and vacationing the last week or so, and thus I've been lagging behind on anime blogging. There have been two new Eureka Seven AO episodes, so to reduce effort I'm going to blog them together. The amusement park ride from hell. Always good to have more weapons to blow things up with. Summary: Somewhere in South America, a mysterious shape-shifting superhuman destroys a drug plantation, kills the president of Peru, and commandeers an Eisenhower IFO. Ao and Team Pied Piper l [..]

Gantz 363-364

Published on 2012-05-27 10:33:00

Kurono #1 and Tae try to stop Nishi from destroying the alien tower. Rock'em and sock'em. Summary: Fra's flying car gets hit and starts falling. Fra asks Tae not to kill them (the aliens) before tossing Tae out of the car, and Kurono #1 scoops up Tae in his flying bike. Tae tells Kurono what Fra said and Kurono agrees to try to stop what's happening. Kurono and Tae then fly back to Kurono's mech so Kurono can pick up the power suit. Meanwhile, Nishi reaches the tower and starts punching it with [..]

Sekirei 130

Published on 2012-05-27 09:46:00

Minato/Kusano and Yukari/Shiina look for the other group on the cruise ship while the fighting heats up. A greeting befitting of the "most evil" Ashikabi. Summary: Kusano and Shiina can feel each other's presence nearby and they and their Ashikabis go looking for the other group. The Sekireis that Kaho hit took damage but aren't knocked out, and so the battle continues. Up on the deck, enemy Sekireis start using norito, and this prompts Sanada to kiss his three Sekireis to use norito as well. T [..]

One Piece 667 & 668

Published on 2012-05-24 22:42:00

Apparently I missed last week's One Piece Chapter, so here is the summary for both 667 and 668. You guys are Yetis! You are not supposed to feel cold. 667 Summary: After the Yeti Cool Bros kidnapped Nami (in Franky's body), Luffy and Franky (in Chopper's body) decide to go rescue Nami. Chopper (in Sanji's body) gives Franky some pills to transform, but Franky turns into Monster Point and targets Luffy. Luffy leads Monster Point Franky to the Yeti Cool Bros hideout. The brothers set an ice spike [..]

Bleach 493

Published on 2012-05-24 17:24:00

Battle against Kirge continues. Kirge's power is absorbing the ugliness of his enemies so he can become the ugliest one of them all. Summary: Kirge powers up. Ayon charges in and Kirge uses his reiatsu absorbing power to strip Ayon to the bone. As a result, Kirge becomes even uglier than before. The two remaining fraccion try to regroup by covering Chad, Orihime and Nel in a camouflage, but Kirge rips that away the camouflage and the two fraccions. Kirge then goes after Chad and Orihime, but Ic [..]

Naruto 587

Published on 2012-05-24 16:41:00

Itachi explains how Izanami works. To avoid infinite loops, remember to insert "break" statement. Summary: After putting Kabuto into an infinite loop with Izanami, Itachi explains to Sasuke that Izanami works using the opponent's senses. Izanami was created to punish/save users of Izanagi. Izanagi alters destiny and thus was very useful in critical missions, but sometimes Uchiha have disagreements about which results is the best. Izanami basically puts someone into an infinite time loop until t [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 32

Published on 2012-05-22 23:28:00

The Diva arrive at the Federation command center to find it under attack by the Vagans. So... Kio likes older women... where does that leave Wendy? Summary: On the Diva, Flit gives Natora another lecture and tells the young captain to believe in herself, but their meeting is interrupted when a crew member alerts them that Shanalua is sending encoded messages to the Vagans. The Diva arrive at the Federation command center of Roustroulam in the rain forest and finds the base to be under attack by [..]

Bleach 492

Published on 2012-05-16 15:39:00

Yuki and Shino gets a history lesson about the Quincy-Shinigami war, while Kirge battles Ayon. That's how you "plant" someone into the ground. Summary: Back in Soul Society, Yuki and Shino are dispatched to meet 13th division's sixth seat Hidetomo Kajoumaru. Yuki wonders why the shinigami and Quincy fight each other, and Hidetomo gives Yuki and Shino a quick history lesson about the conflict. Basically, shinigamis purify hollows and maintain the soul balance between Soul Society and the human w [..]

Naruto 586

Published on 2012-05-16 14:47:00

Kabuto gets thrown for a loop. A little deja-vu? Summary: Kabuto cuts Itachi in half. Sasuke tries to grab Kabuto with Susanoo but Kabuto jumps to the ceiling. Sasuke and Kabuto spit sprays at each other and Kabuto get the better of it. Itachi then appears in front of Kabuto who stabs Itachi with Sasuke's sword, but one of Itachi's eyes becomes clouded and he turns into crows. Itachi gets the sword back and slices at Kabuto, but Kabuto dodges. Kabuto thinks he has the upper hand, but Itachi dec [..]

Eureka Seven AO 05

Published on 2012-05-15 23:14:00

Ao joins Generation Bleu and gets a tour of the company's facilities. Usually when a guy gets kicked hard in the nuts, he doesn't usually jump around in pain. The usual reaction would be doubled over or in the fetal position and speaking in a high voice. Summary: Team Pied Piper and Ao fly back to Generation Bleu's headquarters which is a strange structure sticking out of some mountains. The Triton is taken into the landing bay and Ao meets the company's technical director Alexander Boyer who w [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 31

Published on 2012-05-14 23:23:00

The Diva is attacked in the desert while on its way to the Federation command center. Every relevant character is going to find a job on the Diva in this generation. The X-Rounder savior of the world Asuno doesn't need piloting instructions. Summary: The Diva is on its way towards the Federation command center and is flying low over a desert to avoid detection. However, the Divas is shot from below by Vagan mobile suits moving in the desert and forced to land for repairs in a rocky area. The cr [..]

Queen's Blade Rebellion 06

Published on 2012-05-10 23:54:00

Yuit, Annelotte and friends try to rescue Mirim once again, but Mirim doesn't really want to be rescued. As always, some screen shots are of questionable nature. Let's all get in on the good vibrations. Summary: To counter Mirim's vibration armor, Yuit builds her own versions for herself and Annelotte, but Yuit's products only have the unsettling vibration but not the increased power and defensive abilities of Mirim's armor. LunaLuna returns the abandoned cabins and states that she heard from [..]

Gantz 362

Published on 2012-05-10 17:02:00

The end of Cherry, and Kurono #1 tries to reunite with Tae (again). For Kurono #1, Tae is like a carrot on a string that he can never quite get to. Summary: Sakurai's mech gets destroyed by the alien giant cannon. Sakurai wakes up in a badly damaged building and realizes he has teleported, but unfortunately his limbs are all missing. Sakurai then sees two alien children mourning their dead mother just as the ceiling is about to collapse on them. Near death, Sakurai sees visions of Sakata and To [..]

One Piece 666

Published on 2012-05-09 13:46:00

The Straw Hats are attacked by the Yeti Cool Brothers. Yetis are big, but they are also sneaky. Summary: After "killing" Zoro, Brook and Sanji (in Nami's body), the Yeti Cool Brothers contact Ceasar's underlings to collect the pirates. Back in the research lab, Ceasar gets the news and he and Monet (who can transform into a harpy) expected the Straw Hats to put up more of a fight. Ceasar then thinks maybe Law called the Straw Hats to the island, but Law denies it. It turns out that Law came to [..]

Naruto 585

Published on 2012-05-09 12:28:00

Uchiha bros. vs. Kabuto continued. What's with Kabuto and growing stuff out of his stomach? Summary: After concluding his trip down memory lane, Kabuto goes back to attacking the Uchiha bros with various jutsus of Orochimaru's former underlings. Kabuto manages to trap the brothers with an auditory genjutsu from Kimimaro. Kabuto tries to capture the brothers with Orochimaru's snake form, but Itachi and Sasuke use Tsukuyomi on each other to break free of Kabuto's genjutsu and stop Kabuto's attack [..]

Bleach 491

Published on 2012-05-09 10:35:00

Ichigo vs. Kirge continued. Ichigo, it's your cue to power up. Summary: Kirge does his Quincy power up and boasts about how powerful he is. Kirge and Ichigo trade insults, but Kirge has the advantage as Ichigo in shikai is not powerful enough to deal damage to Kirge's current form. Kirge powers up by drawing all the nearby Reishi including Orihime's protective barrier for an attack, but before Kirge can launch the attack he gets sucker punched by Ayon (the monster formed by Harribel's fraccions [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 30

Published on 2012-05-07 23:30:00

Kio, Flit and the Federation forces at Olivernote try to fight back against the invading Vagan forces led by Zeheart. Federation grunts are still under-equipped and they still suck. Summary: Zeheart goes after Kio's Gundam. Kio cannot quite match Zeheart's experience and the Ghirarga's speed, but he hangs tough. Flit tells Kio to hold out until the Diva arrives on the scene. Meanwhile, Federation pilot Seric Abis and his squad is fighting a losing battle against the heavily armored Vegan Danazi [..]

Neon Genesis Evangelion 91

Published on 2012-05-07 18:13:00

Shinji explores his own repressed memories. Flashback time! Summary: Shinji's consciousness ends up in a blank space with Rei, and Rei wants to see Shinji's memories and desires. Shinji remembers the day before his mother Yui's disapperance. It was a hot summer day and Yui and Shinji had just left a swimming pool. Yui carries Shinji for a bit and starts talking about the seasons, and she wants to show Shinji what snow is one day. Shinji's memories then wander to the point after Yui's disappeara [..]

Rosario + Vampire II 53

Published on 2012-05-06 23:49:00

The battle continues near Moka. Coming back from the dead to get revenge!!! Summary: Akua cuts Kurumu into two pieces in front of Mizore and Moka. Akua puts her hands near Mizore's throat and tells Moka to stop resisting or else she'll kill Mizore. Mizore wonders what Akua means, and Akua explains that she has form the magic array on the ground to break Moka's seal, but Outer Moka is resisting and is hurting herself in the process. Mizore wonders what will happen to Outer Moka if the seal break [..]

Eureka Seven AO 04

Published on 2012-05-06 00:16:00

Ao pilots the Nirvash into battle with the giant G-Monster carrier. You mean those things aren't giant particle beam weapons? I'm gonna dual wield... oops, forgot I have no left arm. Summary; The Okinawan Defense forces send fighters against the G-Monster, but their weapons are ineffective and the the fighters are quickly chewed up by the smaller G-Monsters. Fleur and Elena get to work with Fleur picking out the small G-Monsters with Alleluia's sensors for Elena to shoot them down with the Kyri [..]

Queen's Blade Rebellion 05

Published on 2012-05-05 22:12:00

Annelotte, Yuit and Vante venture into Gainos to rescue Mirim, but they get sidetracked. Unguarded side entrance... how convenient. Summary: At a Shaifangese (Shaifang being the Queen's Blade equivalent of China) in Gainos, Shaifangese sisters Tarnyang and Sainyang complain about the food mostly because they don't have money to pay for the food. The restaurateur call up some brutes to surround the sisters. Annelotte, Yuit and Vante are sitting nearby and Annelotte wants to help the sisters, but [..]

To Love-Ru Darkness 19

Published on 2012-05-05 11:56:00

When Run's pet alien skunk runs amok in the city, Rito and Yui pair together to track it down. When Yui's mind goes wild... Summary: Yui wakes up having dreamed about a time in elementary school where she tried to get a scared kitty down from a tree near a local temple. Yui's brother Yuu teases Yui about going out on a date with Rito, but Yui denies it. However, soon after leaving the house Yui bumps into Rito who is going home after helping his dad with his dad's manga work. The two of them th [..]

Claymore 126

Published on 2012-05-01 23:57:00

Miria and company search the Organization HQ. So this is so-called dragon descendant... Summary; From the vantage point in the hills, Dae is pleased with what he saw and identifies the apparition as Priscilla. Dae then asks if Rubel wants to see something interesting. Miria, Helen and Deneve venture into Organization HQ and find the main hall to be completely empty. The warriors had met with Raki earlier and Raki stated that he and the trainees didn't encounter any enemies midway through their [..]

Eureka Seven AO 03

Published on 2012-05-01 22:48:00

Ao gets captured by some of the islanders, while a giant G-Monster carrier appears over the island. This is a kidnapping! Apparently being detained by the defense forces mean that you have to sing karoake with their chief. Summary: After taking Naru to see the Mark I, Ao and Naru return to Naru's wrecked house to dig out Noah whom Naru put in her drawers. Soon after, Ao and Naru are found by Naru's father Mitsuo, popular island figure Kazuyuki Kinjo and two other men. The men apprehend Ao and t [..]

Queen's Blade Rebellion 04

Published on 2012-04-29 19:39:00

Ymir puts her newly completed Hyper Vibration Armor on Mirim and sics Mirim on Annelotte. The outfit is a little weird, but Claudette is still as electrifying as ever. Summary: In her lab inside the Queen's castle at Gainos, Ymir completes the Hyper Vibration Armor using the Vibration Stone she stole from Yuit. Ymir puts the armor on Mirim and tests by tossing an axe at Mirim. The axe is bounced back by the Vibration Field, but the vibration is too much for Mirim to take and she collapses. Ymir [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 29

Published on 2012-04-29 15:21:00

The third generation begins with the Vagans launching an all-out invasion against Earth and Kio Asuno pilots a new Gundam to defend his home. Unfortunately this is the only father-son moment in Kio's life for years to come. They really let 13-14-year-olds drive cars. What a scary world. Summary: Kio was born 10 years after the battle at Nortram. Just after Kio was born, Asemu participated in one last mission in which he went missing in action, and only the AGE device was recovered and left to K [..]

One Piece 665

Published on 2012-04-29 12:50:00

The kids rescued by the Straw Hats start acting weirdly. When a giant 20ft kid don't get his daily sugar fix, things can get nasty. Summary: Sanji notices that the samurai had wandered off, so he, Brook and Zoro (put on the task by Nami to prevent Sanji and Brook from messing with her body) go out to look for the samurai. Back in the cave, the kids suddenly have a pained look on their face and they want their daily dose of "candy". Chopper figures out that the "master" is giving the kids stimul [..]

Naruto 584

Published on 2012-04-29 11:33:00

Kabuto's story continued. Shaking hands with the Snake-Devil. Summary: Orochimaru appears in front of Kabuto and invites Kabuto back to his secret island lab. Orochimaru explains that Danzou had planned for Kabuto and Nuou to eventually kill each other in their missions because they were too skilled as spies and knew too much, and "root" had slowly brainwashed Nuou by letting her see pictures of Kabuto but then changing it to pictures of a different person. Kabuto thinks Orochimaru is there to [..]

Bleach 490

Published on 2012-04-29 11:18:00

Due to the double-issue of Shounen Jump, Bleach, Naruto and One Piece came out on Saturday, so I got some catching up to do. In this chapter, Ichigo continues to battle Kirge in Hollow-Land. Nice hat? Summary: While Ichigo is in Hueco Mundo battling Kirge, the rest of the Vandenreich mobilizes to invade Soul Society. In the sands of Hueco Mundo, Kirge thinks that he hit Ichigo with all of his attacks, but Ichigo catches a blast and tosses it right back at Kirge. Orihime and Chad arrive and Ichi [..]

Winter 2012 Anime Final Thoughts

Published on 2012-04-26 00:01:00

We are couple of weeks into the Spring 2012 anime season already, but I remembered that I forgot to close the book on the previous season. Thus, here is the overdue final thoughts post on the series that I watched and that concluded during the winter 2012 season: Guilty Crown, Mirai Nikki, Nisemonogatari, and Senki Zesshou Symphogear. This post contains major spoilers to the shows, so don't read if you don't want to be spoiled. Guilty Crown The show is such a mess that they might as well throw [..]

Sekirei 129

Published on 2012-04-25 17:29:00

I was browsing for manga today and surprise surprise, a "new" Sekirei chapter. The irregular release schedule is such a bother. Anyways, in chapter 129 the battle continues at Izumo Inn. One handed Kamehameha!!!! Summary: Higa's Sekireis are holding their own against Minato's group of defenders. Ichiya sense Musubi flying into the roof, and Musubi gets a demonic warning from Miya for breaking the roof tiles. Musubi gets back to her feet and powers up, and Miya notices the jinki near her is glow [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 28

Published on 2012-04-22 16:19:00

A year after the battle at Nortram, the Vegans launch an attack on Earth during a speech by the Federation Prime Minister. I'm sorry we have to interrupt your speech, Prime Minister, but your speech was terrible and out of mercy we have to stop you from embarrassing yourself further. Summary: A year after the battle at Nortram, Asemu and his Gundam are now stationed on Earth as part of a special defense squad. In honor of Woolf, Asmeu has painted the Gundam white and now sports a white outfit. [..]

Eureka Seven AO 02

Published on 2012-04-22 00:16:00

Ao pilots the mystery IFO being transported on the Japanese war ship and uses it to fight against the G-Monster. Finally we get to see the return of sky-surfing mechs!! Aghhhhh x3!!! A little flyby to show off the sleek fighter form. Summary: Out in orbit, Team Pied Piper start their descent towards the Iwadojima. Back on the island, Ao refuses to hand the bracelet over to Gazelle, so Gazelle and friends instead give Renton a ride to the Japanese warship. The Japanese warship was chased from th [..]

Gantz 361

Published on 2012-04-21 16:02:00

The Gantz mechs come under fire by a giant cannon as they continue their advance on the tower. You beat big mechs with an even bigger cannon. Summary: The Gantz mechs spot a giant cannon emplacement near the tower they are trying to get to. The cannon aims are fires again and destroys a few more mechs along with a number of buildings behind them. Kurono #1 is stuck in his mech and then he sees Fra and Tae in Fra's flying car circling nearby. Nishi is in another mech yelling at the aliens to bri [..]

Queen's Blade Rebellion 03

Published on 2012-04-19 22:35:00

Annelotte journeys into the Calibara forest to solve the fog problem. I find it hard to believe that no one can tell that Annelotte is a woman just by looking at her face. I have tentacles, therefore I am obligate to grope. Summary: After hearing about the thick fog in the Calibara forest impeding shipping in the last episode, Annelotte journeys into the forest hoping to solve the problem. In the forest, Annelotte is met by the Calibara tribe who brings her to their strongest warrior LunaLuna w [..]

One Piece 664

Published on 2012-04-19 00:29:00

The G5, Straw Hats and Ceasar Clown have discussions and plot their next moves. Smoker not scowling... it looks so strange. Summary: At the back of the research lab, the Straw Hats listen to Brownbeard tell his story. Brownbeard paints their master Ceasar Clown as a kind savior who researches for the good of the world. Brownbeard also thanks Law for giving him the crocodile legs since he has lost his legs in a battle against Basil Hawkins. Meanwhile, out in front of the laboratory, Smoker pai [..]

Bleach 489

Published on 2012-04-18 23:53:00

Ichigo fights Kirge's group while the Vandenreich and shinigami discuss their next moves. It's all your fault, Old Man Yama. Summary: At the Lieutenants' meeting, Kira brings up the point that for some reason the investigation into the disappearing Rukongai citizens have been suspended. Yachiru tells the others what Ikakku and Yumichika had found about the footprints, and based on the presence of sandal footprints Kira concludes the the shinigami has something to do with the disappearances. Kir [..]

Naruto 583

Published on 2012-04-18 23:19:00

Kabuto's flashback sob story continues. Thus begin Kabuto's fascination with snakes. Summary: At the orphanage, Kabuto learned healing jutsu and would help tend to the wounded when shinobi groups would drop by and once healed Orochimaru. Life goes well until one day the gang of Danzo and Orochimaru drops in to talk to the nun who saved Kabuto. It turns out the nun was named Nuou and was an accomplished spy for "root" who left the group. Danzo wants Nuou to infiltrate Iwakagure on a long term mi [..]

Eureka Seven AO 01

Published on 2012-04-18 00:08:00

The "sequel" to the highly regarded Eureka Seven is here. I was too busy last week to cover this in time. I don't want to set my expectations too high, but I hope Bones will deliver something worthy of the Eureka Seven name. The only IFO you'll see in this episode. I thought the kid was supposed to have turquoise hair? Summary: In the year 2025, Ivica Tanovic and Chistophe Blanc of the Swiss company Generation Bleu survey the damage in Tokyo, and Ivica mentions that the only one who could hav [..]

Amanchu! 26

Published on 2012-04-17 19:09:00

The diving club goes to a training retreat at a seaside inn, but there is a little (six-legged) problem. How many girls does it take to get rid of a cockroach? Summary: It's the latter part of summer and the diving club journeys to a seaside inn for a three day diving training camp. The club members are staying in a large suite, and Makoto gets his own room because he is the only guy in the group. As Ai, Futaba and Hikari are unpacking, Futaba spots a cockroach on the wall and alerts the others [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 27

Published on 2012-04-15 15:45:00

The Federation forces try to stop the Vagan fortress from docking with the colony of Nortram. It's now an even battle between Asemu and Zeheart. Vagans display the principle of strength in numbers. Summary: In the battlefield, Asemu kills a bunch of Vagan grunts before running into Zeheart and the two start to fight with neither gaining much of an advantage. Meanwhile, after figuring the Vagan's plan of docking their fortress with Nortram to capture the colony, Flit flies out in the AGE-1 equip [..]

Queen's Blade Rebellion 02

Published on 2012-04-13 22:19:00

Annelotte vs. Sigui, with interference by land groping octopus. As usual, some images may not be safe for work. Annelotte leaps courageously into battle... right? If you want to impress me, you need to get some better flowers, kid. Summary: Annelotte travels through the woods and stumbles into a battle challenge set up by a sleazy guy. The guy challenges female warriors to challenge a big muscular female warrior in a bid to win coins. Because Claudette had canned the Queen's Blade tournament, [..]

Zetman 01 - First Impressions

Published on 2012-04-13 18:30:00

Zetman is one of the new series I'm checking out for the Spring 2012 anime season. I like sci-fi and action and don't mind a bit of monstrosity and blood, and Zetman fits the profile. I've read sporadic chapters of the manga but never actually started following the series, but now that the anime is here I thought I should check it out. Jin might not have the most stylish outfit, but he has style when it comes to beating up punks. Summary: Some organization created artificial human/monsters call [..]

Naruto 582

Published on 2012-04-12 09:06:00

Kabuto has a flashback while battling the Uchiha bros. Obviously Kabuto hasn't been following the manga very closely, because you can never count out a Uchiha and their ability to troll with eye magic. Summary: Itachi announces he'll use super duper destiny-determining technique Izanami to defeat Kabuto, but just not right now. Kabuto uses a jutsu to warp the cavern and impale Itachi with the stalactites and stalagmites, but Sasuke puts up a wall of Amateratsu black flames to keep Kabuto back. [..]

One Piece 663

Published on 2012-04-12 08:02:00

The Straw Hats reunite in Punk Hazard. Sanji is certainly making the most of the situation. Summary: Luffy's group stumble onto the scene of the G5 Marines vs. Law. Tashigi charges at Law again but Law has her switch bodies with Smoker. Luffy thanks Law for saving him after the battle at Marineford. Law states that he saved Luffy on a whim and directs the Straw Hats to the back of research lab to meet up with the other members. The Marines open fire on the Straw Hats, but they escape into the l [..]

Bleach 488

Published on 2012-04-11 21:40:00

Harribel's three fraccions battle Kirge. It's your unlucky day, Mr. Glasses, because Ichigo is on your case. Summary: Harribel's three fraccions Mila Rose, Apacci, and Sung-sun confront Captain Kirge and start killing his forces while arguing with each other. Some distance away, Ichigo is joined by Nel and they feel the three fraccion's reiatsu. The three arrancars kill most of Kirge's men. Kirge invites the three to join the Vandenreich and serve together with Harribel, but the three fraccions [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 26

Published on 2012-04-08 15:03:00

The Vagans and the Federation battle near the manufacturing colony of Nortram. Giant beam swords are such effective weapons. Summary: The Diva arrive at Nortram to join the defensive forces, and Flit chooses to command from the Diva and tells Frederick to come over to the ship. Meanwhile, on the Vagan side Zeheart outlines the attack to his subordinates, and the plan is to have the Vagan space fortress dock with Nortram and capture the colony. The Vagans then use the colony residents as hostag [..]

Queen's Blade Rebellion 01, and Prologue OVAs 1 and 2

Published on 2012-04-07 23:33:00

Queen's Blade is back... yay? It's obviously not a show to have high expectations for, but sometimes it gets so bad or bizarre it becomes amusing, and of course there is plenty of fan service. Let's see how the new season will go now that we have a brand new protagonist and a new set of fighters along side some returning favorites. This post covers the first TV episode plus the two prologue OVA episodes. There are actually two more OVAs, but they are just Alleyne and Sigui doing "exercises" an [..]

Rosario + Vampire II 52

Published on 2012-04-05 23:00:00

Tsukune beats up Kuyou, while Rescue Team B led by Touhou Fuhai is about to arrive on the scene. Tsukune doesn't give a crap about how many tails you may or what kind of stupid dress you have on. Summary: Tsukune powers up and beats Kuyou down. Kuyou tries to power up too, but Tsukune doesn't give a crap and uses super speed and blistering punches to finish Kuyou. Ruby watches from the side and is frightened by the sinister aura being emitted by powered-up Tsukune. Suddenly, Tsukune and Ruby's [..]

Spring 2012 Anime

Published on 2012-04-05 00:22:00

The Winter 2012 anime season is in the history books and a new season has begun. As usual, I'm late to the party when it comes to picking new shows for the season. Being a graduate student is rather time consuming due to the research and course work, and anime gets pushed aside from time to time. Anyways, below are some of the shows I'll watch and maybe blog for the spring 2012 season. As always, a list of season previews from other harder-working blogs is provided at the end of this post. Wil [..]

Bleach 487

Published on 2012-04-04 15:45:00

Ichigo and friends return to Hueco Mundo. Dropping in for another trip in Hollow-Land. Summary: Urahara, Ichigo, Chad, Orihime, Nel and Pensches sneak back into Hueco Mundo to find the place littered with arrancar/hollow bodies. A Vandenreich patrol with a group of captives passes nearby and a guard hears Ichigo's group making noise, but the guard dismisses the noise because they firmly believe that there's no one alive in the area. After the patrol leaves, Pensches explains that the invaders h [..]

Naruto 581

Published on 2012-04-04 14:40:00

Sasuke and Itachi vs. Kabuto continued. I guess the translation for "Izanami" is "Automatic Win". Summary: Kabuto tries to convince Sasuke to turn on Itachi and join his side by saying that he is similar to Sasuke and that Itachi is a big liar. Sasuke is not really convinced and Itachi labels Kabuto as an even bigger liar than he is. Seeing that talking isn't doing much good, Kabuto goes back to stating that the Uchiha bros can't afford to kill him and that he is not vulnerable to wounding (due [..]

To Love-Ru Darkness 18

Published on 2012-04-03 00:04:00

Rito and Haruna switch bodies thanks to Lala's invention. It's just mayo... really, I swear. Summary: At school, Momo sees Rito and Haruna guarding a pile of Lala's inventions in their classroom. Lala's doing a clean-up but she was called away by Tearju for IT support, and thus Rito and Haruna are keeping watch. An invention falls off the table and both Haruna and Rito reach for it. The invention activates in a bright flash, and now Rito and Haruna have switched bodies. Lala comes back and than [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 25

Published on 2012-04-01 14:29:00

While on the way to another Federation colony/base, the Diva gets attacked by Decil and some Magicians8 members. It's probably a better idea for Obright to start by asking Remi out on a date before proposing. Summary: At the hanger, Dique and Flit discuss their findings on the Vagan mobile suit head and helmet. Dique states that the Vagan mobile suits is more advanced than their Federation counterparts, while Flit states that the helmet can trigger X-Rounder abilities in the pilot but may cause [..]

Claymore 125

Published on 2012-04-01 11:41:00

Miria and cohorts pull off their plan. This is what you get for being such a manipulative bitch in life. Summary: Miria bounces off the reinforced hair strand powered by her comrade's yoki as Roxanne unleashes her barrage of spikes. Hysteria can't catch up and gets hit by the spikes and then gets bitten by one of Cassandra's heads (who was targeting Miria). Deneve and the others also have to run around to avoid being impaled. After the barrage, Roxanne notices Miria is around and unleashes her [..]

Bleach 486

Published on 2012-03-28 12:29:00

Ichigo and friends plan to go back to Hollow Land once again. The crotch shot was a little disturbing. Summary: In Soul Society, the funeral for Sasakibe is held. Byakuya tells Renji that Saskibe obtained his bankai even before Kyoraku and Ukitake, but he never became a captain or used his bankai in front of people because he was loyal to Yamamoto. The fight that led to Sasakibe's death was the first time Sasakibe used his bankai in combat, and Byakuya states that Yamamoto must be feeling a lot [..]

One Piece 662

Published on 2012-03-28 11:17:00

Smoker battles Law. Law is an expert at stealing hearts... literally. Summary: On the frozen of the island, Luffy's group has defeated the centaur and obtained warm clothing, and they force Brownbeard to give them a ride on his back. Outside of Vegapunk's lab, Law slices Tashigi into two. The Marines shoot at Law but they get their bullets sent right back at them. Smoker attacks Law and the two engage in a fierce battle, and this allows the Marines to retrieve Tashigi and they try to run out o [..]

Naruto 580

Published on 2012-03-28 10:40:00

Sasuke and Itachi vs. evil snake sage Kabuto continued. Snake trying to bite but only got a mouthful of feathers. Summary: In his sage mode, Kabuto unleashes a jutsu equivalent to a persistent flash-bang to mess up the Uchiha bro's sight and hearing, and the sound is so bothersome that the brothers lose their Susanoos. Kabuto can safely navigate using his snake senses and tries to swallow up Sasuke, but Itachi uses a Susanoo arm to fend Kabuto off. Kabuto wonders if Itachi can sense his chakra, [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 24

Published on 2012-03-26 19:28:00

Zeheart meets Asemu face to face again and that leads to another battle. Nothing like a little ass grab/sexual

Gantz 360

Published on 2012-03-24 21:25:00

Sakurai meets Sakata and Tonkotsu again... or does he? It's the reunion chapter. Summary: Sakata and Tonkotsu appear in front of Sakurai and Sakurai runs to Tonkotsu for a hug. Sakata and Tonkotsu try to calm Sakurai, but Sakurai is still bent on slaughtering the aliens. Sakurai then realizes that the Sakata and Tonkotsu he is seeing is from his own mind and dismisses the two. Using his psychic powers, Sakurai removes the bomb in his brain and tosses it outside the mech. Sakurai then teleports [..]

One Piece 661

Published on 2012-03-22 23:34:00

Law uses his "Room" powers to attack the Marines, while Luffy's group is attacked by the Centaurs. The Straw Hats are "Pirates" after all, and robbing people of their clothing fits the definition. Summary: The centaurs fire their cannons at the Straw Hat's banana boat and manages to flip it over. Usopp and Zoro grab Robin and Luffy, both of whom cannot swim due to their Devil Fruit powers. Zoro wants to unleash some ass-kicking on the centaurs but is dragged under by sharks, and the centaurs re [..]

Bleach 485

Published on 2012-03-22 23:02:00

Random bad guys get killed by the chief bad guy, and some old characters return. Oh no! What happened to Shark Girl? Summary: At Ichigo's room, Yuki is worried about Ichigo, but none of Ichigo's friends are a slightest bit concerned. Ichigo returns and Yuki's phone starts ringing. Yuki answers and learns that he has to return to Soul Society for the funeral of Yasakibe and many other members of the 1st Division that were killed by the intruders. Later, Ichigo is alone and his room and decides t [..]

Naruto 579

Published on 2012-03-22 22:12:00

Itachi and Sasuke vs. Kabuto. It's safe to say that Susanoos are not afraid of snakes. Summary: Kabuto covers his eyes with his hood to avoid any genjutsu and chooses to use the snake senses to keep track of the Uchiha bros. Kabuto attacks with a few big snakes, but Itachi and Sasuke easily kills them with their Susanoos. Sasuke grabs Kabuto's robes but only finds more snakes inside. The snakes dart off in all directions and the Uchiha bros can't tell which ones are clones and which one is real [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 23

Published on 2012-03-18 22:40:00

Flit joins the Diva on a mission to investigate a factory suspected of aiding the Veigans. Grodek is still da boss. Summary: In a dusty colony, Grodek has finished serving his time and is released from prison, and the prison staff give him a hero's salute as he leaves. At the Veigan space base, three Magicians 8 pilots complain to Zeheart about being defeated in the previous battle due to Zeheart's lack of strategy, and Zeheart takes responsibility. After the pilots leave, Medel informs Zehear [..]

Amanchu! 25

Published on 2012-03-14 21:46:00

Hikari has a possible supernatural experience while riding the bus home. The first thought I had when I saw this panel was: is that guy peeing at the back of the bus? Summary: At Hikari's grandma's diving shop, Hikari and Futaba are watching some TV show about the supernatural until it's dark outside. The girls head out to go home, and it's really dark out. Futaba walks Hikari to the bus stop before leaving on her scooter. Hikari's imagination starts to run wild a little bit due to the darkness [..]

One Piece 660

Published on 2012-03-14 19:54:00

Nami's group gets out of the compound and runs into Law and Smoker's forces. The Straw Hats are just too much fun to be apprehended. Summary: Nami and Chopper lead the kids down a hallway. Chopper kicks open a door and enters the room with Nami, and they find a lot of bodies encased in ice and they both get scared and run off. Meanwhile, Sanji and Franky had beaten up all the sheep men in hazmat suits. The samurai head tells Sanji to leave him because he didn't see his son among the kids. The s [..]

Naruto 578

Published on 2012-03-14 19:03:00

The Kages continue to battle zombie Madara, while Itachi and Sasuke agree to put aside the chatter for later and take on Kabuto first. Itachi and Sasuke may have their differences, but they have a common dislike for snakes. Summary: Zombie Madara thinks he has killed Tsunade, but Tsunade break off Susanoo's blade and tries to slice Madara with it. Madara absorbs the blade and punches Tsunade into some rocks, but Tsunade quickly recovers due to her regeneration seal. Oonoki tries to blast Madara [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 22

Published on 2012-03-11 13:39:00

Zeheart's Veigan fleet attack Flit's Big Ring base. Is it necessary to project a giant hologram of yourself to give the speech? It's not like your personnel are all looking out the window into space. For this pivotal battle, Arisa will use her special trick: uncovering her left eye so she can use the power of depth perception!! Summary: Not far from Big Ring, Zeheart rallies his troops for battle. Zeheart remembers when he was little, the Veigan leader Ezelcant told him that he wanted to conque [..]

Gantz 359

Published on 2012-03-09 13:48:00

Kurono #1 and Sakurai take part in the giant mech battle inside the alien city ship. Cherry's psychic rampage continues. Summary: The Gantz mechs clash with the alien mechs in the city ship. Kurono #1's mech gets knocked down by an alien mech's cannon blast, but Kurono gets back up and punches out the alien mech that shot him. Meanwhile, Nishi hacks into hacker's channel and gets himself transmitted into the battle. Sakurai is also inside a Gantz mech, and he destroys two alien mechs with Force [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 21

Published on 2012-03-08 21:33:00

The Diva arrive at the Big Ring Federation base where Asemu tries out a special pilot training program. Unimportant side characters need some loving too. Summary: The Diva arrive at the Big Ring space fortress commanded by Flit. Upon arriving, Millais, Asemu and the crew are informed by Flit that they are not going to Earth anymore. Instead, the Diva will stay to help defend Big Ring against an impending major offensive from the Veigans. At the base, Asemu and the other mobile suit pilots from [..]

One Piece 659

Published on 2012-03-07 20:04:00

The Straw Hats continue their adventure on Punk Hazard, and Smoker's G5 Marines also arrive on the island. Skeleton man vs. headless-legless torso... hard to say who is the scarier one. Summary: At the boundary between the lava and ice halves of the island, Luffy's group finds a lake in their way and the lake is half frozen and half boiling. Usopp gets out a big banana boat for the group to get across. Just as Luffy's group starts crossing the lake, one of the centaur wakes up and blows a horn [..]

Bleach 484

Published on 2012-03-07 19:21:00

The Vandenreich continues being mysterious. Why doesn't his bankai vanish? Because he is Ichigo Kurosaki! Your attacks either won't work or Ichigo will power up so that your attacks won't work. Summary: After telling Yamamoto that the Vandenreich will destroy Soul Society in 5 days. the masked group retreats into a shadow and Yamamoto ends up burning empty air with his flames. Sasakibe then tells Yamamoto that the masked attackers can bankai. Back in the real world, Ivan gets burned by Ichigo [..]

Naruto 577

Published on 2012-03-07 18:49:00

Tsunade and other Kages vs. zombie Madara continues, while Itachi tries to shake off Sasuke. Granny Tsunade packs a punch. Summary: Tsunade activates Byakugou regeneration seal on her forehead and goes after Madara. Mizukage, A, and Oonoki join to bash Madara out of his Susanoo. Tsunade jumps in and takes out half of Madara's body with a punch and Gaara seals Madara in a pyramid. However, the Madara that was sealed was just a Mukuton Clone which only Madara himself can tell apart, and Tsunade [..]

Sekirei 126, 127 & 128

Published on 2012-03-06 22:56:00

I haven't post about Sekirei in a while, and that's because translations were hard to find. At one point of time chapter 127 was out but not chapter 126, and now there are three chapters I haven't covered. Given how short Sekirei chapters, are, covering three in a single post isn't too much material, and so here is post for chapters 126, 127, and 128 where Higa's forces attack Izumo Inn. Wait... something is out of place in this picture... and it's not the Matsu duck speaker. Summary: Kocho's h [..]

Rosario + Vampire II 51

Published on 2012-03-05 23:01:00

Miyabi holds off Kiria, while Tsukune fights Kuyou in the other realm. Staying still after punching is a good way to get counter-punched in the face. Summary: It turns out that the 1st Subdivision of Fairy Tale is the diplomatic division tied to the human political and financial system. Miyabi acted as a politician in the human world while Kiria took care of stuff in the background. Back to the present, Kiria states that Gyokuro had marked Miyabi as a possible traitor and this is is the reason [..]

To Love-Ru Darkness 17 & 2 special chapters

Published on 2012-03-02 20:24:00

In chapter 17, Momo discovers that she has a fan club of male students at school. Also there is a new special chapter (16.5) about Rito becoming perverted after smelling pollen from an alien flower, and also the 14.5 special where Momo reminisce about how she fell in love with Rito. Momo is Miss Popularity. Chapter 17 Summary: Momo is in the class room with a smile on her face because last night Rito thanked her for her help and told her to not be afraid to ask for support from him. Momo brings [..]

Claymore 124

Published on 2012-03-02 19:13:00

Miria tries to lead Hysteria into the battle between Roxanne and Cassandra. Hysteria's evolution: small, slow to angel wings -> no wings -> to fast ugly wings. Summary: Miria uses Anastasia's hair threads fights Hysteria in mid air, and Helen runs interference on Hysteria's spikes at ground level to help Miria. Miria stifles Hysteria with quick direction changes and gets behind Hysteria, but to Miria's surprise Hysteria dodges by ditching the shell on her middle section. Miria knows Hysteria is [..]

One Piece 658

Published on 2012-03-01 23:23:00

The two groups of Straw Hats continue their adventure on Punk Hazard. In addition to treasure, Nami also has a soft spot for kids. Summary: Sanji's group arrive in a daycare room full of kids, ranging from giants to normal sized. The gas gear guys arrive in pursuit of the Straw Hats but they are reluctant to use their weapons in the presence of the kids in fear of their master. The kids are scared of Sanji and company at first, but then they beg that the Straw Hats rescue them. Sanji wants to e [..]

Bleach 483

Published on 2012-02-29 22:10:00

Ichigo battles Ivan, while Yamamoto is confronted by the group of masked men. Nothing is impossible for Ichigo. He has the power of plotkai after all. Summary: Ivan pull out the giant bow and starts firing blasts at Ichigo. Ichigo dodge and block the blasts and can't figure out what Ivan is as Ivan has both Quincy and Arrancar characteristics. Ivan taunts for Ichigo to go bankai. Ichigo takes the bait and goes bankai, and on cue Ivan uses some sort of weird attack that causes Ichigo's bankai ac [..]

Naruto 576

Published on 2012-02-29 16:01:00

Sasuke tries to stop Itachi for a chat, while zombie Madara insults Tsunade. Sorry, crazy little bro, I've got no time to chat. Summary: Sasuke sees zombie Itachi running the woods and starts chasing him. Sasuke tells Itachi to stop and whines, but Itachi states that Sasuke has taken the wrong path and also that he has more important things to do (like stopping the Edo Tensei). Meanwhile, zombie Madara states that he'll kill Tsunade first because Tsunade is Hashirama's descendant. Madara then [..]

Mid-season Anime Thoughts Winter 2012

Published on 2012-02-28 17:12:00

We are past the half way point of the anime season once again, and so it's time for my mid-season anime thoughts post. I am following seven series this season which I think is a record for me since starting this blog, but on the other hand I'm only blogging one series. So without further delay, here are my 1-2 paragraph short blurbs on the anime series that I'm watching for this season. Aquarion Evol The funny Engrish attack names is one of the best parts of the show. Absolute Seal is more c [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 20

Published on 2012-02-26 15:27:00

Zeheart become the Red Comet complete with mask and red mobile suit. Oh yeah big bro Decil, I'm now your boss. Amazing the things that can happen while you were asleep, huh? Summary: In an asteroid field, Zeheart tests his Zedas R with upgrades to better keep up with his X-Rounder abilities, but the upgrades fail midway through the high speed test and so Zeheart decides to wait for his new mobile suit the red Zeydra. After returning to base, Zeheart visits his older brother Decil who just woke [..]

Gantz 358

Published on 2012-02-24 22:54:00

Kurono #2 buries Reika, while Kurono #1 continues to march his giant mech towards its destination. Goodbye to Reika, the hottest babe this series will ever see. Summary: Kurono #2 carries Reika's body out of the warehouse. Outside, the Tokyo Team battles and kills a giant monster. The team then sees Kurono and Reika, and they pay their respects as Kurono buries Reika's body. In the alien city, Kurono #1 continues to fight his way towards the tower inside the giant mech, swatting at any alien [..]

Bleach 482

Published on 2012-02-22 18:22:00

Ichigo confronts Ivan, while some strangers show up to confront Yamamoto. Now you are just asking to be kicked out the window. Summary: Ichigo tells Ivan to get off of his bed and kicks Ivan out the window when Ivan refuses. Ichigo goes out in shinigami form to investigate, while the rest of his friends promise to follow once they finish eating. Ichigo leads Ivan away from his house and asks if Ivan is an arrancar, but Ivan mocks the suggestion and pulls out a giant Quincy-like bow instead. Me [..]

Naruto 575

Published on 2012-02-22 13:42:00

Back to the five Kages vs. zombie Madara. Come and get your free firewood. Summary: A and Oonoki attack Madara with a stone giant, but Madara calls on his wood element powers to destroy the giant and cover the whole battlefield in flowering giant vines. The Kages evade the attack on Gaara's sand clouds and they are worried about the pollen, and this allows Madara to sneak behind them and knock them down into the vines. Madara then sets the vines on fire and the Kages are getting choked unconsci [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 19

Published on 2012-02-20 19:09:00

Asemu graduates from military academy is assigned to the Diva on a mission. Summary: Some time after graduating from high school, Flit graduates from the military academy and attends the graduation ceremony. Vargas, Emily and Unoa are in attendance, while Flit is on stage with the military officials. Also in the ceremony is Romary who also chose a military career much to Asemu's surprise. Asemu has been assigned to the Diva as the Gundam's pilot. On the way to the Diva, Asemu meets Dique's dau [..]

One Piece 657

Published on 2012-02-15 22:31:00

Luffy's group reach the boundary between fire and ice, while Sanji's group try to escape after being captured. This kind of prison just doesn't cut it for the Straw Hats. Summary: On Punk Hazard, Luffy's group ate most of the dragon and caught up to the half-man. Luffy stuck the half-man to his own back side to become "a centaur", but eats a couple of suplexes for his trouble. The group then reach a viewing platform where they can see the frigid half of the island in the distance. The group rea [..]

Bleach 481

Published on 2012-02-15 20:39:00

Party in Ichigo's bedroom. It's such an awesome party that strangers show up. Summary: Hyori and Lisa are hanging around in Karakura Town when Hiyori smells shinigami and sees a "rip" in space. Meanwhile, Yuki wakes up in Ichigo's bed. Ichigo tells Yuki to leave, but Orihime, Uryu and Chad arrive to start a party. Yuki screams and Ichigo tells him to shut up and informs Yuki that he has been asleep for two days. While Ichigo is yelling at his friends, Yuki remembers that Ichigo and his friend [..]

Naruto 574

Published on 2012-02-15 18:57:00

Sasuke and his old buddies are on the move. It's okay. We can agree that you are all psychos. Summary: In a Konoha prison, Karin can't decide whether to fawn or stomp on a picture of Sasuke. The guards decide to ignore her, but Karin actually has escape tools hidden in her classes and the Sasuke booklet. Meanwhile, Suigetsu and Jugo wander into Orochimaru's old hideout. The two start to argue about Suigetsu's need to get between Sasuke and Karin. Jugo gets angry and punches Suigetsu, but Suiget [..]

Mobile Suit Gundam AGE 18

Published on 2012-02-12 15:02:00

Asemu and friend graduate from high school. Summary: On a field trip to the outside of the colony, Asemu risked his life to save the school bully Abus who didn't follow instruction and was running out of air in his spacesuit. Asemu's friends asks why Asemu risks his life to save the school bully that hounded them throughout the years, and Asemu states that he can't just let someone die when he has the ability to save them. Some period of time later, it's the day of graduation ceremony at Asem [..]

Neon Genesis Evangelion 89 & 90

Published on 2012-02-11 13:17:00

The Third Impact in progress. Can't blame Shinji for covering up. Those are somewhat disturbing images. Summary: Shinji comes to his senses and finds Unit 01 in the sky. Giant naked Rei rises out of NERV HQ and appears in front of Shinji. The mass produces EVA start turning into Rei, and Shinji screams in terror. At this moment, the Lance of Longinus pierces Unit 01's core, and Unit 01 transforms into a giant cross. Shinji wakes up in a blank dream world with only him and Rei around. Rei states [..]

Gantz 357

Published on 2012-02-10 20:24:00

A certain well-endowed hot babe dies :( No... I won't be able to enjoy these big soft pillows anymore... Summary: Kurono #2 wakes up and finds the big ugly alien has been killed with a stab through its chest-face. Kurono #2 then finds Reika lying lifeless nearby. Kurono tries to get Reika to wake up but fails. He tries CPR but to no avail. Kurono cries over Reika's body and apologizes for saying mean things to her and screams that he had genuinely loved her. Kurono gives Reika one final kiss an [..]

Bleach 480

Published on 2012-02-08 20:40:00

After a three week hiatus, Bleach is back with its final story arc. What's the point of sending in weak shinigamis when you know Ichigo is on the job? Summary: In Soul Society, Kurotsuchi's 12th Division are on high alert in their control center after the report of hollows disappearing. 3rd seat Akon is worried about the barrier between Soul Society and the material world, and Kurotsuchi knows that only one group can cause such a crisis. Meanwhile, two shinigamis named Yuki and Shino are chose [..]

One Piece 656

Published on 2012-02-08 19:32:00

Luffy's group battle the dragon, while the crew on the Sunny are hit with sleeping gas. It's not like it wasn't hot enough already in Punk Hazard. Summary: Back on the Sunny, Sanji is in the process of serving food when he notices everyone else is asleep on the deck. Sanji then notices the gas surrounding the ship and tries to reach the Den Den Mushi to alert Luffy's group, but he doesn't make it and falls unconscious. A group of men in gas gear comes on board and they plan to present the sleep [..]

Naruto 573

Published on 2012-02-08 18:16:00

The news that Naruto is holding his own against Tobi is spread to the Shinobi Army. You should lose your evil mastermind license if even Naruto's childish teasing can get in your head. Summary: After defeating Tobi's puppets, Naruto makes fun of Tobi for not knowing the actual names of the tailed beasts. It starts to rain and Tobi isn't so full of confidence anymore, although he still believes Naruto is just a pawn in his plan used to "stimulate" Sasuke. Back at Shinobi Army HQ, Ao gives Shikak [..]

Rosario + Vampire II 50

Published on 2012-02-07 19:24:00

Tsukune's group run into more Fairy Tale lackeys. Uh... I think we should have taken the last exit. Summary: Tsukune, Kurumu, Mizore and Ruby continue to venture deeper into the Fairy Tale flying base despite the fact that Yukari and Fong Fong haven't caught up. They come out of the tunnel into a larger room where 1st subdivision leader Fujisaki is waiting for them. However, Fujisaki is not looking for a fight and instead offers to guide Tsukune's group to Moka's location. Ruby can feel that Fu [..]

Spring 2011 Anime Final Thoughts

Published on 2011-07-04 15:58:00

The spring 2011 anime is now in the history books, and so it's time to put down some final thoughts on the series that I followed but didn't blog weekly. Just like for the winter 2011 season, I will only write a short blurb about each series in one p

To Love-Ru Darkness 09

Published on 2011-07-03 15:48:00

Rito and Run go on a date. Rito you lucky bastard... Summary: Run arrives at Rito's house just as Mea is leaving, and Momo uses the opportunity to set Rito and Run up for a date. Momo follows Rito and Run to watch for progress, and she is joined by

Deadman Wonderland 12 (Finale)

Published on 2011-07-02 23:24:00

The conclusion to the battle between Scar Chain and the Undertakers. Someone had to take out the grunts. If Ganta can't do it, then might as well leave it to Crazy Nagi. Funny how Nagi was ripping out people's intestines earlier but Ganta can take p

Claymore 116

Published on 2011-07-01 21:50:00

The three resurrected no. 1s bring on the pain to Miria and the rebelling warriors. Wiped out in a flash. Summary: Miria and the warriors are busy fighting the Abyss Feeders when they are all cut down by the three resurrected no. 1s. From inside the

Bleach 454

Published on 2011-06-29 21:38:00

Ichigo and Ginjou are backed into a corner by Tsukishima. Looking a little crazy there, Ichigo. Summary: Somewhere in town, Urahara and Isshin are walking on the streets with Isshin holding a special sword. Meanwhile, Ginjou and Ichigo arrive at Gi

Naruto 545

Published on 2011-06-29 20:19:00

Naruto and Killer Bee enter the battlefield. Naruto discovers that it's really convenient having a few more arms at his disposal. Summary: After showing off his version of the Six Paths of Pain, Madara knows that the Shinobi Army will use Naruto to

One Piece 630

Published on 2011-06-29 19:29:00

Hordy and his minions are on the move and so are Fukaboshi and what's left of Neptune's Army. See kids, this is why steroids are bad for you. Summary: Hordy's squad captains (including the guy who was beaten up by Fukaboshi) cause trouble throughout

Deadman Wonderland 11

Published on 2011-06-26 23:15:00

Ganta and the remaining Scar Chain members rally against the Undertakers. Who can say no to this face? He's so pathetic that you gotta help him. Summary: Elsewhere in Deadman Wonderland, Shiro is having a snack party with "Mockingbird" Toto Sakigami

Sekirei 117

Published on 2011-06-25 13:21:00

Sanada and Seo visit Izumo Inn to talk about the next stage of the Sekirei Plan. Seo: You two really need new phones. Summary: Outside of the inn, Sanada is pissed that Tsukiumi splashed him and takes it as a challenge from Minato, but the situation

Gantz 342

Published on 2011-06-23 22:32:00

Tokyo Team loses their Gantz apartment. The good news is that the Gantz Ball looks to be in one piece. As for the bad news... Summary; The Gantz apartment is blown up by the bug aliens, but Nishi grabs Takeshi and jumps out the window down to the st

Bleach 453

Published on 2011-06-22 21:34:00

Ichigo finds himself in an episode of the Twilight Zone where his sisters and friends think Tsukishima is his cousin. I'm in your life and you can never get rid of me... Summary: Ichigo returns home and is shocked that his sisters think Tsukishima i

Naruto 544

Published on 2011-06-22 20:54:00

Naruto declares to A that he is going to save the world. I'm the protagonist and savior! How many times do I have to repeat that to you side characters? Summary: After Killer Bee knocks A down with the lariat, Bee and Tsunade voice their support for

One Piece 629

Published on 2011-06-22 19:28:00

Jinbe and Luffy get into fisticuffs when they can't agree on how to proceed against Hordy. Triple Knockout!!! Summary: At the sea forest, Jinbe and Luffy are about to go at each other because they can't come to an agreement. Luffy tries to get on Me

Deadman Wonderland 10

Published on 2011-06-19 23:20:00

Ganta and the surviving Scar Chain members are held hostage by the Undertakers. You shouldn't punch the girl who saved your life, even if she's more of less responsible for putting you in this hellhole. Summary: The surviving Deadmen stare at Shiro

Yellow Version of Blog Theme

Published on 2011-06-19 00:21:00

I haven't posted anything artwork related in more than half a year, but finally there is something I can show. Being a grad student and having to take care of myself really cuts down on the time I have to draw stuff. Anyways, there is now a yellow ve

Winter 2011 Anime Final Thoughts

Published on 2011-06-17 22:00:00

The Spring 2011 anime season is heading towards its finish, so what am I doing talking about winter 2011 series? Well... you see, I usually write final thoughts/reviews for each series that I followed but didn't blog weekly for each season, but for v

Bleach 452

Published on 2011-06-15 22:33:00

Ichigo is released from training but gets a nasty surprise at home. Is it just me, or does this outfit make me look fat? Summary: Now that Ichigo has completed his Fullbring, Ginjou puts Ichigo through some physical training and tells Ichigo to do h

Naruto 543

Published on 2011-06-15 21:43:00

Killer Bee tries to help Naruto get past A. We don't hug. Instead, we give each other lariats as show of affection! Summary: In the flashback, A isn't willing to let Minato go so easily and charges. A thinks he figured out Minato's teleportation, bu

One Piece 628

Published on 2011-06-15 20:00:00

Hordy announces his intention to take over Ryuuguu Kingdom and execute King Neptune. Never knew that Luffy cared so much about the dollar value on his head. The fame might be getting into his head a little. Summary: On big screens everywhere through

Deadman Wonderland 09

Published on 2011-06-13 23:27:00

The Scar Chain operation runs into trouble. Time for the knockout punch! Summary: After buying time for Ganta and the other Scar Chain members to escape, Karako turns back and pummels the Macro Necro with her Branch of Sin. The Macro Necro explodes

Amanchu! Special Chapter

Published on 2011-06-09 12:50:00

The feline characters are out and about in this special chapter. Aria needs to be much bigger to block the door. Summary: It's not quite summer vacation yet and students are still going to school. Hime (the little kitten Hikari and Futaba rescued an

Gantz 341

Published on 2011-06-09 09:34:00

Nishi and Takashi are attacked in the Gantz apartment. Drowning in alien flesh. Summary: The bug aliens continue to teleport into the Gantz apartment and they attack by blowing themselves up. Takeshi is hurt by one of the explosions, but he and Nish

Naruto 542

Published on 2011-06-09 07:56:00

The story of A and B(ee). Fast, but not fast enough. Summary: A and Bee become brothers and they go through missions together. Because of his talent, Bee is chosen to be the next host for the hachibi when the previous host dies. After Bee becomes t

Bleach 451

Published on 2011-06-09 07:00:00

Ginjou gives Ichigo some tough love training. Should we be worried now that Ichigo has a sword through his stomach? Summary: Ginjou continues to beat on the half-blinded Ichigo and starts acting evil. Orihime tries to help, but Ginjou gets Yukio to

Rosario + Vampire II 42

Published on 2011-06-08 22:29:00

Tsukune resumes training, while Akua takes Moka to Fairy Tale home base. The monster that never goes away. Summary: Thanks to Kurumu's intervention, Touhou's operation to power up Tsukune is a success, and Tsukune can now wield considerable yoki in

Deadman Wonderland 08

Published on 2011-06-05 00:11:00

Ganta joins Scar Chain in their plan to expose the real Deadman Wonderland to the world. Aceman denies impromptu rock concert by someone who sucks at playing guitar! Summary: Genhaku gets ready to unleash some hell on Ganta with his guitar cannon, b

To Love-Ru Darkness 08 & Mikan Special

Published on 2011-06-03 20:12:00

In chapter 8, Riko (Rito's female form) gets groped and licked by Momo and Mea. That is exactly what happens in this chapter. I wish I was kidding but I am not. Also around two weeks ago, a special chapter was released where Mikan is hit by Celine's

Claymore 115

Published on 2011-06-03 16:41:00

Raki helps the trainees fight off guards while Miria and company continue battling the Abyss Feeders. Must have a good showing because all the pretty girl trainees are watching me. Summary: One of the new twins breaks into Raki's prison. The twin th

Mid-season Anime Thoughts Spring 2011

Published on 2011-06-02 22:21:00

Here is another one of my mid-seasons impressions post for anime series that I follow but don't blog on a weekly basis. Strictly speaking, it's already past the middle of the season, and the lateness is the result of other stuff I have to attend to.

Naruto 541

Published on 2011-06-01 22:57:00

Naruto and Killer Bee try to get past A and Tsunade. You talk smack about my dad!? That's it. I'm challenging you to a rap battle! Summary: Naruto and Bee are confronted by A and Tsunade. Naruto tries to get past A, but A is fast enough to keep up w

Bleach 450

Published on 2011-06-01 21:16:00

Ichigo trains against Ginjou while Riruka chats with Orihime some more. You cannot deny Orihime from eating donuts. Summary: Ichigo continues to fight against Ginjou while Orihime watch from the sidelines. Riruka enters the training dimension with a

One Piece 627

Published on 2011-06-01 19:32:00

Jinbe finishes his story. The final goodbye... Summary: Otohime dies from the gunshot wound. Jinbe, Hordy (formally Hodi... scanlators decided to changed his name) and guards catch up to and kill the assassin who turn out to be a human pirate. Jinbe

XBlade Volume 10

Published on 2011-06-01 10:17:00

XBlade is one of those series that's hard to find, but once you find some new chapters you find a lot of it. I read volumes 10 to 12 of the manga, and I'll write one post per volume since combining three volumes together would make the post too long.

Deadman Wonderland 07

Published on 2011-05-29 17:34:00

Ganta is approached by a group of Deadmen opposed to Tamaki's regime. Now you know. Summary: Somewhere in the prison, the chief warden asks Shiro to fulfill his wish. The chief warden pulls off his life support and starts attacking Shiro with Branch

Sekirei 116

Published on 2011-05-28 14:21:00

The fourth stage of the Sekirei Plan begins. Wimp vs. hot-head. Who will win? Summary: Minaka texts all the Ashikabis stating that the fourth stage of the Sekirei Plan has begun. After getting the message and seeing damage that Yukari had done to hi

Deadman Wonderland 44 & 45

Published on 2011-05-27 23:06:00

We waited two months, but now we have two chapters at once. In these chapters, the Deadman team retrieve chorus boxes and find out a horrible secret while Sakigami makes his move against Ganta. Ganta is a real heart-breaker. Summary: The Chief Warde

Deadman Wonderland 06

Published on 2011-05-27 14:29:00

Ganta participates in his second carnival corpse. Summary: Shiro stands among of what's left of the garrison tower and lets out a crazy smile before falling unconscious, and she is retrieved by the warden's twin guards. Yo decides that he should ju

One Piece 626

Published on 2011-05-27 00:06:00

Otohime's triumph and death. That can't be good... Summary: While Van Der Decken is still trying to come up with a plan to marry Shiraboshi, Otohime announces to the crowd that she has a received a letter of support from a World Noble and that will

Naruto 540

Published on 2011-05-26 23:31:00

The Shinobi Army comes under attack from imposters. How dare you badmouth my Sasuke! Summary: After rejecting the confessing guy, Sakura is approached by Neji. The two chat but during the conversation Sakura notes that this Neji doesn't know that To

Bleach 449

Published on 2011-05-26 00:09:00

Orihime helps Ichigo with the training. This whole series needs some fast-forwarding. Summary: Isshin, Urahara and the unknown person and talking in Urahara's shop and Urahara tells the unknown person to put his reiatsu in to finish the process. Me

Gantz 340

Published on 2011-05-25 23:33:00

Trouble at the Gantz apartment. Uninvited guests have arrived. Summary: Sakurai uses his psychic powers to kill all the aliens around him despite the voice in his head telling him to stop. Meanwhile, Tae travels with the group of survivors and two s

Sekirei 115

Published on 2011-05-21 22:40:00

Story time finishes... for now. I'm going to protect everyone and be the conquering hero, but you all already know that. Summary: Miya reveals the secret of the jinkis being able to shut down Sekireis and Ashikabis, and Minato notices all of his Sek

One Piece 625

Published on 2011-05-20 17:22:00

The tale of Queen Otohime continues with a World Noble arriving at Fishman Island on a wrecked ship. Q: How exactly did these guys get through border patrol?A: They ate the border patrol... and the border. Summary: Fishman Island lets in the wrecked

Naruto 539

Published on 2011-05-19 23:03:00

Someone is killing medics at the Shinobi Army's medic tents. Sakura actually has a fan? Summary: Naruto finishes his chat with Kyuubi and keeps on running. On the front lines, Neji appears to be acting a little strange and is sent to the medic tent

Bleach 448

Published on 2011-05-19 20:46:00

Ichigo continues his training and Orihime is brought into Xcution as well. Scouting out the competition. Summary: Yukio encloses Ginjou and Ichigo in his "game" and adds a couple of hearts to indicate the amount of damage taken by each combatant. Gi

Deadman Wonderland 05

Published on 2011-05-14 23:56:00

Ganta fights in his first Carnival Corpse against Senji. It's perfectly normal for a Woodpecker to be up a tree. I'm impressed that Ganta actually climbed up that far. Summary: Chief Makina tries to see the Chief Warden (Tsunenaga Tamaki's father) b

Blogger Down

Published on 2011-05-13 16:20:00

So Blogger (the service) went into read only mode for about a day and a half for "maintenance issues" and also took down all the content posted later than late Wednesday. That was the worst downtime I've experienced since moving this blog to Blogger.

One Piece 624

Published on 2011-05-11 18:43:00

The story of how Jinbe became Shichibukai. You can't punch sense into some people, but at least you can punch them. Summary: Fisher Tiger's death has a profound effect on Fishman Island and effectively derails Queen Otohime's signature drive. Sadden

Naruto 538

Published on 2011-05-11 16:58:00

Naruto chats with Kyuubi while running towards the war. Sorry. I just wanted to see what I looked like in my inner world and there isn't a mirror around. Summary: Naruto and Killer Bee are heading to the battle with Naruto leading the way in fox mod

Bleach 447

Published on 2011-05-11 16:36:00

The fight adjourns for now. A boy who doesn't want to play video games when given the chance... what has this world come to? Summary: Ichigo gets "saved" into Ichigo's game and out of Tsukishima's reach. Yukio states that the battles has attracted a

Deadman Wonderland 04

Published on 2011-05-10 19:49:00

Ganta discovers what Deadman Wonderland is really about. Ganta's charge literally falls to pieces.On a curious note, Ganta holds the pipe with a right handed grip but tries to swing from the left. Weird. No worries. My pecs are harder than steel! Su

Gantz 339

Published on 2011-05-08 22:03:00

Sakurai journey into the alien ship with plans to start a rampage. Pretty clear who won this staring contest. Summary: With the peace treaty between the humans and aliens, many humans are willing going into the alien city ship. Sakurai also boards o

Deadman Wonderland 03

Published on 2011-05-03 22:23:00

After another run-in with the Red Man, Ganta decide to seek out the Red Man and journey to an undocumented cell block within the prison. A man and his toys... which are actually toys. Summary: In a secret meeting run, Tamaki meets with military and

One Piece 623

Published on 2011-05-01 22:37:00

The Sun Pirates take Koala back to her home island. No good deed goes unpunished. Summary: The Sun Pirates take former slave girl Koala on to their ship. Most of crew don't mind Koala too much and have grown to like her, but Arlong is still strictly

Bleach 446

Published on 2011-05-01 21:43:00

Ginjou enters the battle against Tsukishima. Close shave. Summary: Ginjou brings out his Fullbring sword and injects himself into the battle against Tsukishima. Ichigo argues that he can still fight, but Ginjou elbows him and starts fighting Tsukish

Naruto 537

Published on 2011-05-01 11:17:00

Madara attacks with his demonic statute. Truly a colossal battle. Summary: Madara appears at the beach battlefield with his giant demonic statute. Chouji, Chouza and other try to slow down the statute, but the statute sends everyone flying or scurry

XBlade 38

Published on 2011-04-28 19:13:00

It's been about 10 months since my last post on XBlade, and finally I've found a "new" chapter that I haven't read. XBlade is just one of those not-popular-enough series that's notoriously hard to find, so I'm glad there is some new releases. Anyways

Rosario + Vampire II 41

Published on 2011-04-26 19:37:00

Touhou Fuhai and Kurumu try to stop Ghoul Tsukune. Tsukune has really fallen... now he's beating up seniors. Summary: Kurumu looks at the transformed Tsukune and wonders what went wrong. Tsukune tries to attack Kurumu, but Touhou had erected a barri

Deadman Wonderland 02

Published on 2011-04-24 00:28:00

Ganta performs in front of a crowd at Deadman Wonderland by competing in a race filled with deadly obstacles. Wanna hang out? Summary: After surviving the falling debris, Ganta is taken to the infirmary where the doctor tells Ganta to make sure he e

Gantz 338

Published on 2011-04-23 16:13:00

The Tokyo Team battle the aliens at the processing plant. Humanity triumphs over the ugly aliens... as it should be. Summary: A two-headed monster and three aliens wearing sunglasses and special-ops uniforms lumber into the processing plant and they

To Love-Ru Darkness 07

Published on 2011-04-21 19:14:00

Nana tries to cheer up Mea, who is feeling down because she feels she doesn't understand Yami. On this episode of "When Good Pets Go Bad"... Summary: Nana and Momo's class is having swimming lessons. While Nana is showing off her swimming skills, Me

Naruto 536

Published on 2011-04-21 17:03:00

Naruto and Killer Bee break out, prompting Madara to join the fray. Looks like nobody thought Killer Bee would help Naruto break out. Nobody? Summary: Iruka is still standing in front of the waterfall entrance to the training room when Killer Bee wa

Sekirei 114

Published on 2011-04-20 17:04:00

Miya reveals more about the jinkis and history of Sekireis and Ashikabis. It sucks to be the soldiers in the rigid black armor, but at least they get to be beaten up by bishojo/bishounen Sekireis. Summary: Minato and Miya continue watching the visio

Bleach 445

Published on 2011-04-20 15:47:00

Ichigo battles Tsukishima. No Chad. Ichigo's true self is that he must be cloaked in a cool outfit when fighting. Summary: Tsukishima cuts open the fish tank, and Ichigo appears with his Fullbring forming a robe and blade on his body (while Jackie i

Claymore 114

Published on 2011-04-20 14:03:00

Miria leads a revolt against the Organization. The Abyss Feeders getting their last hurrah. Summary: At Organization HQ, all of the present and numbered Claymores except for no. 10 Raftela have joined Miria's revolt, and even the trainees (led by th

One Piece 622

Published on 2011-04-20 13:00:00

The history of the Sun Pirates continued. These nice gentlemen will take you back to your home... well maybe not exactly gentlemen... or nice for that matter. Summary: News of Fisher Tiger and also of his Sun Pirates' exploits have spread all over t

Hidan no Aria 01 - First Impressions

Published on 2011-04-18 20:13:00

My super late first impressions post on Hidan no Aria (aka Aria the Scarlet Ammo), a JC Staff show starring a tsundere loli voiced by Rie Kugimiya. I want one of those remote-controlled, Uzi-rigged Segways. I don't think this went exactly as planned

Deadman Wonderland 01

Published on 2011-04-17 17:08:00

In the first episode of Deadman Wonderland, our protagonist Ganta is tossed in jail for a mass murder that he did not commit. An awful way to start the school day. Summary: At school, Ganta is chatting with his friends at the beginning of the day wh

One Piece 621

Published on 2011-04-13 19:40:00

Some history about Queen Otohime and the Sun Pirates. Slapping sense back into senseless people since becoming queen. Summary: 16 years ago, Queen Otohime went around Ryuuguu Kingdom slapping misguided people, advocating peace with humans and a plan

Naruto 535

Published on 2011-04-13 18:45:00

Naruto breaks out of the training chamber. Naruto: I know I'm not the smartest guy around, but you are insulting my intelligence with such a lame cover story. Summary: Inside the dark temple, Naruto is confronted by a group of Konoha ninjas includin

Bleach 444

Published on 2011-04-13 17:15:00

Something goes wrong with Ichigo's Fullbring, and at the same time Xcution gets an unwelcome visitor. Sharp swords are good door-openers, especially if you don't want to keep the door. Summary: Ichigo's Fullbring goes berserk and engulfs his arm in

Maria Holic Alive 01 - First Impressions

Published on 2011-04-09 13:14:00

Time to start watching some spring 2011 anime series, and I'll start by looking at Maria Holic Alive. In the season premiere, Kanako and friends decide to challenge the (in)famous booby-trapped Dorm Building #1. Well, if you were a girl... Kanako ac

One Piece 620

Published on 2011-04-07 12:42:00

Jinbe starts to tell the story of the Sun Pirates. So this is the infamous Fisher Tiger. Summary: The two ministers and King Neptune's guard escape from the palace and their first task is to get Fukaboshi back. Meanwhile all over the kingdom, the Ne

Naruto 534

Published on 2011-04-06 22:52:00

Choji powers up to take on Asuma, while Naruto figures something is up. Killer Bee probably can't guard a chair, let alone Naruto Summary: Choji powers up with the Butterfly technique and concentrates the chakra into his right hand. Ino and Shikamar

Bleach 443

Published on 2011-04-06 21:58:00

Ichigo continues his training session with Jackie. Lame spinners are no match for thigh-high boots. Summary: As Ichigo and Jackie continue to train inside the fish tank, Chad arrives at the Xcution apartment and asks Ginjou about Tsukishima's abilit

Queen's Blade Utsukushiki Toushi-tachi OVA 06 (Finale)

Published on 2011-04-06 12:19:00

In the last episode of the OVA series, Tomoe takes Aldra to Hinomoto (Japan) to search for Aldra's sister. A giant octopus with tentacles... I think you all know what'll happen next. Summary: In a dark palace somewhere in Hinomoto, a group of women

Gantz 337

Published on 2011-04-05 22:29:00

The Tokyo Team continue their rescue mission, while the aliens spread some propaganda against the Gantzers. I told you guys not to drink so much before the mission. Summary: The Tokyo Team rescues all the naked survivors in one of the processing pla

Spring 2011 Anime

Published on 2011-04-04 23:18:00

It's time once again to look at show of the upcoming anime season, and once again I'm seasonably late. Like always, this is just a list of shows I will/may blog and/or check out. If you are looking for real season previews, there is a list of them at

Fractale 11 (Finale)

Published on 2011-04-02 21:00:00

The battle continues at the temple's flying base. Okay Barrot, you can shut up now. Summary: Inside the temple, Barrot makes the transparent wall transmit sound and starts telling the story about the Fractale System. In order to safeguard the system

To Aru Majutsu no Index II 24 (Finale)

Published on 2011-04-02 00:16:00

Accelerator and Touma get caught up in an attempt at Misuzu Misaka's life. An 8-foot-tall giant with superhuman speed and strength... does he really count as a non-abilities user? Summary: Awaki faces Skill-Out leader Ritoku in the alley. Despite ha

One Piece 619

Published on 2011-03-31 17:14:00

Chaos at Ryuuguu palace, while Luffy and Shiraboshi arrive at the Sea Forest. Regardless of One Piece's name for this, this is a Kamehameha Wave. Summary: Zoro knocks Hodi out with the slash but then has to go up for breath. With the room continuing

Naruto 533

Published on 2011-03-30 23:17:00

Choji tries to find the resolve to fight zombie Asuma. Time for the student to spread some wings and fly. Summary: Choji can't bring himself to fight Asuma even when Asuma calls him a fat ass. Therefore, Ino has to switch into Choji's body in order

Bleach 442

Published on 2011-03-30 22:38:00

Ichigo continues his training, while other groups continue their plotting. Ya, I allow my opponents to draw their weapons first because I am that damned good and that damned cool. Summary: Ichigo faces off against Jackie inside the fish tank. Jackie

Deadman Wonderland 43

Published on 2011-03-27 14:13:00

Ganta and fellow Deadmen venture back into Deadman Wonderland to stop Shiro and Sakigami. If there is one thing computers are good for, it's pissing people off. Summary: At the dock, Shiro quickly regenerate from her injuries and tells Ganta she'll

Sekirei 113

Published on 2011-03-27 12:57:00

The Sekirei history lesson continues. Comparing this past version to the present, you can see Tsukiumi has really upped her power level over the generations. Summary: Minato continues seeing the vision of the Sekireis and Ashikabis in the past. In t

Fractale 10

Published on 2011-03-26 21:22:00

Clain and Sundas venture into the temple's sky base to find Phryne as the battle rages on outside the base. Dias' decision to invest in weapons pays off. Summary: As Lost Millennium and the temple's ship wage a fierce battle outside of the sky base,

To Aru Majutsu no Index II 23

Published on 2011-03-26 01:01:00

The aftermath Vento's attack, and Accelerator gets recruited into an underground group. One more thing... how much longer do I have to carry her around like this? Summary: After Acqua leaves with Vento, Touma runs down into the crater to check on Hy

Fractale 09

Published on 2011-03-19 23:48:00

Lost Millennium prepares an all-out attack against the temple. Not much of a cliffhanger ending. Summary: Clain, Phryne, and Nessa survive the explosion at the temple's research facility by hiding in a reinforced vault and they are picked up by Enri

Gantz 336

Published on 2011-03-19 19:23:00

Kurono #1 gets some thanks for getting the captives back on the ground. The answer is NO, you skank. Summary: While Kurono #2's team is working to shut down the slaughterhouse on the city ship, Kurono #1 has led his group of survivors back to the gr

Naruto 532

Published on 2011-03-17 14:59:00

Mifune vs. Hanzo continued, and Ino-Shika-Cho vs. Azuma. Stop dragging down the team, Choji. Summary: After slicing through Hanzo, Mifune reminds Hanzo about how their last fight ended. In the last fight, Hanzo broke Mifune's blade and sliced the sa

Bleach 441

Published on 2011-03-16 23:27:00

Ichigo start the next phase of his training. Why doesn't Ichigo just quit, and why doesn't Ikumi just fire Ichigo's behind? Summary: Ichigo visits Ikumi's shop and asks Ikumi for more time off. Ikumi senses something is not right and tells Ichigo it

One Piece 618

Published on 2011-03-16 18:48:00

Van Der Decken catches up to Shiraboshi. So a filthy, creepy, murderous, and not to mention ugly pirate is not her type. What's so strange about that? Summary: At the beach at Coral Hill, the residents are surprised when Shiraboshi emerges from Mega

Fractale 08

Published on 2011-03-13 14:57:00

Phryne and Clain are captured and taken to the temple's underground base. It's hard to deal with a kid on a temper tantrum, especially one that can disappear at will and make electronics explode. Summary: Enri and her bodyguard return their mothersh

Sekirei 112

Published on 2011-03-12 13:01:00

Miya begins to tell the tale of Sekireis, Ashikabis and Jinkis. Uh... what's going on?? Summary: Miya gets down to business and first starts talking about the jinkis. Like others have said before, Miya also states that the eight jinkis collected tog

To Aru Majutsu no Index II 22

Published on 2011-03-11 20:37:00

Touma vs. Vento and Accelerator vs. Amata. Vento takes Touma out for a spin, literally. Nice dodge there. Summary: Touma and Vento start fighting inside the crater where Hyoka is. Vento tosses Touma out of the crater with a whirlwind and the two con

Amanchu! 21

Published on 2011-03-11 17:13:00

It's been three months again, and that means a new chapter of Amanchu! is out. As summer vacation begins, Hikari, Futaba and Ai go out together for a day of shopping and fun. You should let your hair down more often, Big Sister Ai. Summary: Ai wakes

Naruto 531

Published on 2011-03-10 18:28:00

Mifune battles Hanzo. Mifune: You really do need to get a better blade, and I mean literally. Summary: As Ino-Shika-Cho face off against zombie Azuma near the beach, back in the forest Mifune's samurais arrive just in time to back up Kankuro's squa

Bleach 440

Published on 2011-03-09 18:41:00

Ichigo and Chad run to Orihime, and they find... Oh... Summary: Chad tries to track down Orihime's location by her reiatsu. Ichigo follows and wants to call Orihime, but Chad advises against it as Orihime may be in danger. Chad can't pinpoint Orihim

One Piece 617

Published on 2011-03-09 16:51:00

Zoro's group face off against Hodi's forces at the palace, while Luffy meets up with Sanji and Chopper. Wouldn't sharks be more sensitive to bad odor due to their enhanced sense of smell? Summary: After Decken flies off to find Shiraboshi, Hodi expl

Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn OVA 03

Published on 2011-03-08 20:13:00

A new episode of Gundam Unicorn. Just like in the second episode four months ago, our protagonist Banagher is still caught in the struggle for the mysterious item known as Laplace's Box. Nice try, but no cigar. Summary: The London Bell task force la

Fractale 07

Published on 2011-03-06 14:46:00

Clain and Nessa find themselves in a city where the Fractale system still works completely. Clain, you player! Summary: Clain and Nessa take Enri's mini airship out to find fresh water, but suddenly Nessa comes down with a sickness and the airship g

To Aru Majutsu no Index II 21

Published on 2011-03-05 22:41:00

Accelerator tries to rescue Last Order, while Touma, Vento and others are drawn towards something that's being summoned inside the city. Summary: In a construction yard, Motoharu battles the glowing white figure that's putting up the spikes. The wh

Rosario + Vampire II 40 and Extra Chapter

Published on 2011-03-05 13:09:00

In chapter 40, Dongfang Bubai (Touhou Fuhai) performs the risky spell that will either make Tsukune stronger or kill her. In addition, there was a special chapter released about two weeks ago where Tsukune and girls play around with a Ouija board.

Queen's Blade Utsukushiki Toushi-tachi OVA 05

Published on 2011-03-04 20:54:00

The twice delayed 5th episode of the Queen's Blade Utsukushiki Toushi-tachi OVAs finally aired about half a month ago. In this episode, Nanael is cast down into the netherworld after one too many infractions and becomes a fallen angel. Summary: Up i

To Love-Ru Darkness 06 & 00

Published on 2011-03-04 18:43:00

In chapter 6, Yami and Rito battle Azenda and Mikan. In addition, a chapter 0 prologue of the series was released about a week or two ago, but I didn't notice until a few days ago so might as well combine it into the chapter 6 post. Chapter 0 shor

Gantz 335

Published on 2011-03-03 16:48:00

The Tokyo Team start their rescue operation, while Tae is in serious trouble inside the alien apartment. It's a long way down. Summary: Inside the alien city ship, the Tokyo Team stop the processing plant and gets Gantz to transport all the survivor

Naruto 530

Published on 2011-03-02 19:41:00

The Shinobi army takes on Kakuzu, Dan, and Asuma in the beach battle while Kankuro's ambush squad gets some help against pursuing zombies. There is the age old question regarding ninjas vs. pirates, but what about ninjas vs. samurais? Summary: Darui

Bleach 439

Published on 2011-03-02 18:27:00

Ichigo is dismissed from Fullbring training while Orihime confronts Tsukishima. No freeloading off of our bar, Ichigo. Summary: At Xcution's apartment, Ichigo is dismissed from his training session as using Fullbring too much can be stressful on the

Claymore 113

Published on 2011-03-02 16:57:00

The Organization prepare some new weapons and also prepare against the impending attack from Deneve's group. Instead of developing a new product, maybe we should just take some of our best old products and put another spin on them. That should save

Fractale 06

Published on 2011-02-26 20:55:00

The Granitzes make a brief stop, and during the stop Clain meets a man who collects antique electronics and another branch of Lost Millennium called Alabasta. First the violence, now the full body nakedness... what's this show turning into?On the ot

To Aru Majutsu no Index II 20

Published on 2011-02-26 17:29:00

Accelerator kills some Hound Dogs, while Touma runs into Vento. It turns out Accelerator actually wanted the tissues back. Summary: Index stumbles of the scene of Amata and Accelerator's battle. Amata tell his men to kill Index, but the distraction

Naruto 529

Published on 2011-02-24 09:54:00

The Shinobi Army comes up with a plan to deal with Kinkaku. It's too late to say sorry, but you can't fault Darui for trying. Summary: Kinkaku puts on the tailed beast cloak and starts wreaking havoc. Darui can't steal the rope from Ginkaku, and the

Bleach 438

Published on 2011-02-23 19:19:00

Ichigo passes the training, while Orihime deals with her attacker. Orihime's new attack? Summary: Mr. Pork Chop is knocked out by Ichigo's attack and reverts to his normal form, and so Riruka sneezes on the dollhouse and the stuffed animal to releas

One Piece 616

Published on 2011-02-23 15:58:00

The New Fishman Pirates invade Ryuuguu Palace. Don't mock your king, especially when he's right. Summary: At the palace, Zoro and the Straw Hats manage to defeat all the human pirates that were tossed into the palace, but the Straw Hats failed to no

Sekire 111

Published on 2011-02-21 18:36:00

Miya is about to tell do some storytelling, but first Minato and Sekireis have to clean up themselves. Story time will begin... next chapter =| Summary: Miya promises to tell Minato and friends about the bloody past of Sekireis and Ashikabis, but fi

Mid-season Anime Thoughts Winter 2011

Published on 2011-02-20 22:43:00

Time for another editions of my mid-season anime impressions post. I'm following five shows this season, and here my thoughts on what I've seen so far. Fractale Despite the dancing right now, Fractale is not always fun and games. One of the new sho

Gantz 334

Published on 2011-02-20 11:43:00

The new Tokyo team begin their mission to save people from the aliens; Kurono #1 learns that he's a wanted criminal; and Tae tries to escape from the alien apartment. You've been here before, Kurono... well it was the other Kurono. Summary: At the T

Fractale 05

Published on 2011-02-18 23:14:00

Clain tries to locate Nessa aboard Lost Millennium's flying ship. You'd think they'd have invented self-cleaning toilets in the age of giant flying ships, Summary: Now stuck aboard Lost Millennium's flying ship, Clain is forced to help with the cho

To Aru Majutsu no Index II 19

Published on 2011-02-18 20:55:00

Accelerator and Last Order are attacked by someone from Accelerator's past, while Vento of the Front invades Academy City. If you didn't like the costume, you could have just said no instead of running through a wall. Summary: Somewhere in Russia, S

Naruto 528

Published on 2011-02-18 18:21:00

Darui continues to battle the Kin and Gin bros. Let's see if these treasures work on zombies. Summary: With Atsui and Samui sucked into the gourd, Darui figures out that if you stay silent you also get sucked into the gourd. Ginkaku tells Darui that

Bleach 437

Published on 2011-02-17 20:40:00

Ichigo uses his Fullbring against Mr. Pork Chop. I wonder what they'll call this attack... Spinning Jet Black Rim of Glory? Summary: Ichigo activates his Fullbring, and black reiatsu extends out from his representative shinigami badge in the shape o

One Piece 615

Published on 2011-02-17 19:19:00

Luffy helps Shiraboshi leave the palace, while Hachi warns Sanji and Chopper of an impending attack by the New Fishman Pirates. Haven't washed in ten years... man I don't want to know what it smells like. Summary: Brook and Minister of the Right wit

Deadman Wonderland 42

Published on 2011-02-12 23:11:00

Ganta and the Deadmen return to DW to confront Shiro and Sakigami. Welcome back to DW. It's even more of a hellhole than before Summary: Makina manage to blackmail Sansa Aohi (the bald general that conspired with Tamaki) into giving her a state-of-t

To Aru Majutsu no Index II 18

Published on 2011-02-11 23:10:00

Touma hangs out with Misaka #10032 and Last Order while Accelerator goes out to look for Last Order. Look at the water bill! This is what happens when you run 100 tubs at the same time! Summary: In her bathing room with many tubs, Laura is dipping h

Naruto 527

Published on 2011-02-10 13:13:00

Darui, Samui and Atsui vs. Kinkaku and Ginkaku. Puking during a fight... should have had a smaller lunch. Summary; Samui and Atsui join Darui to battle the Kin and Gin Brothers. During their lifetimes, the Kin and Gin Brothers were reviled criminals

Bleach 436

Published on 2011-02-10 12:14:00

Ichigo tries to activate his Fullbring while hiding from Mr. Pork Chop. Guess who's still the no. 1 girl in Ichigo's heart? Summary: Mr. Pork Chop transforms into a larger and less-cute form and starts tearing up the floor inside the dollhouse. Chad

One Piece 614

Published on 2011-02-09 22:41:00

The Straw Hats take over Ryuuguu Palace. A giant bloated shark stuffed with a giant mermaid isn't really less conspicuous than a giant mermaid. Summary: At Ryuuguu Palace, Zoro and the rest of Straw Hats have subdued and tied up King Neptune and all

Rosario + Vampire II 39

Published on 2011-02-08 21:11:00

Tsukune starts training to rescue Moka, but Kurumu isn't happy about it. Half-naked Gin, and spatter on blood on the bed sheet... it can only mean one thing... Summary: Kurumu wakes up from a dream where Tsukune states that he wants to stay by Moka'

To Love-Ru Darkness 05

Published on 2011-02-05 12:53:00

Yami feels down and seeks out Mikan for support. Meanwhile, an intergalactic assassin arrives on Earth to seek revenge on Yami. Admit it Mikan, you'd like to sneak into Rito's bedroom and play video games with him too. Summary: Out in the woods some

Gantz 333

Published on 2011-02-04 23:03:00

Another familiar face answer the call of the Tokyo Team, while Kurono #1's group heads out of the city ship. Kurono #2 isn't the only one with his female companion on the team anymore. Summary: At the Gantz apartment, the nerdy guy from the Osaka t

To Aru Majutsu no Index II 17

Published on 2011-02-04 20:17:00

Mikoto exacts "punishment" on Touma for the bet during the sports festival, while Last Order, Accelerator and the Misaka clones are released from hospital. Summary: Accelerator and Last Order are released from hospital, and Yoshikawa takes them to

Fractale 04

Published on 2011-02-03 23:33:00

The Lost Millennium kidnap Phryne, prompting the temple to send forces to Granitz Village. "She's heavier than she looks."You just need to work out more, Sundas. Summary: Phryne arrives at the prayer site and completes the ceremony. After the downlo

Naruto 526

Published on 2011-02-03 12:39:00

Black Zetsu goes after the feudal lords, while other battles are starting. I don't get it: Why couldn't Black Zetsu just travel underground and through all the floors to get to the room instead of jumping in and tripping the traps? Summary: Black Ze

Bleach 435

Published on 2011-02-02 18:48:00

Ichigo continues his training in Riruka's dollhouse against the stuffed animal. Riruka: We do read Bleach, Ichigo, and so we know that you don't need any sort of needless "instructions" to get a power-up. Summary: Ichigo tries to stay away from atta

Claymore 112

Published on 2011-02-02 15:00:00

The Northern Survivors help Anastasia's group take out the Awakened Beings. Stop trying to be so serious Dietrich, and join your pals for some Awakened Being-bashing fun. Summary: Cynthia is healing Phina while Yuma and Keira stand guard. Not far aw

One Piece 613

Published on 2011-02-02 10:48:00

Luffy learns of Shirahoshi's plight. Never get between a hungry man and his food. Summary: From somewhere far away, Van Der Decken X tosses a large axe with a rose painted on it as a show of "affection" towards Shiraboshi. Back in Shiraboshi's room,

To Aru Majutsu no Index II 16

Published on 2011-01-28 23:43:00

Touma and company try to stop Bishop Biagio and save Agnese. Major ice golem FAIL. Summary: Angelene is hurt by the falling ice but isn't in mortal danger. Lucia and the Amakusa stay to hold off the battle nuns, and this allows Touma, Index and Orso

Fractale 03

Published on 2011-01-28 19:35:00

Clain and Nessa are taken a town where people do not use or actively oppose the Fractale system. It might be a kidnapping, but Clain is in heaven. Summary: Enri and goons drop Clain and Nessa off at seaside village of Granitz, which is located insid

Gantz 332

Published on 2011-01-27 16:27:00

More people join the Tokyo Team, while Kurono #1 and hostage Fra journey towards the city ship's exit. Kaze: Man, do I look that old? Summary: At the Gantz apartment, an older man is transmitted into the room, and Gantz reports that there are only t

Naruto 525

Published on 2011-01-27 13:26:00

More zombies lead to more upcoming battles. For amusement, Kabuto could leave the 2nd Mizukage and Tsuchikage alone and let them go at each other. Summary: Realizing the 2nd Tsuchikage Mu has been detected by Gaara's forces, Kabuto makes the Tsuchik

One Piece 612

Published on 2011-01-26 20:24:00

King Neptune leads Luffy and friends back to his palace. Soft and bouncy coral... does such a thing exist? Summary: A few hours earlier, three mermaids investigate the barrel that washed ashore with the Straw Hat and they release Caribou. Caribou th

Bleach 434

Published on 2011-01-26 19:29:00

Ichigo begins his training to regain his shinigami powers. Just because it sounds ridiculous doesn't mean it won't be effective. Summary: At the Kurosaki home, Yuzu and Karin are worried about Ichigo's recent weird behavior and not being home at nig

Sekirei 110

Published on 2011-01-22 10:44:00

So apparently there was a real Sekirei chapter this month, or I read the special late. Anyways, in this chapter Miya reveals what she really is. The two main waifus get the first hug. Summary: In front of the Izumo Inn, Miya questions if Minato has

To Aru Majutsu no Index II 15

Published on 2011-01-21 23:33:00

Touma and Orsola escape from the ice fleet with some help. Touma gets a taste of his own medicine. Note to all girls with magical garments: never shake hands with Touma Summary: Inside the ice ship, Agnese's first reaction upon seeing Touma is to pu

Fractale 02

Published on 2011-01-21 12:30:00

Clain shows the girl avatar Nessa around town. Nessa would make a good intersection traffic cop. Summary: At a giant palace/church, nuns are worrying over Phryne going missing, but their leader isn't worried and states that Phryne has nowhere to go.

Naruto 524

Published on 2011-01-20 18:01:00

Kakashi continues to battle Zabuza and Haku. Wouldn't be a zombie fight without some body parts flying. Summary: With Kakashi's arm stuck in Haku, Zabuza turns around to cut down both Haku and Kakashi. Haku is cut in half, and Kakashi receives a cut

One Piece 611

Published on 2011-01-20 12:16:00

The New Fishman Pirates destroy some hapless human pirates, while Luffy and company get an invitation from royalty. This would go along nicely with some Jaws music. Summary: At "Noah", a pirate crew from the South Sea that was forced to pledge alleg

Deadman Wonderland 41

Published on 2011-01-19 12:55:00

Makina and company recruit the Deadmen for one last battle against the Wretched Egg and Sakigami Toto. Gotta brush up on those interview skills. Summary: In a meeting room, Makina and some government officials watch the video that was transmitted by

Sekirei Natsuo-Karasuba Special

Published on 2011-01-15 17:46:00

The author decided to be skimp out again this issue, and thus instead of a regular chapter we are treated six page special about how Natsuo met Karasuba. The story of an unlikely pairing. Summary: At the Disciplinary Squad's office, Benitsubasa wond

To Aru Majutsu no Index II 14

Published on 2011-01-15 01:20:00

Touma and Index travel to Italy where they run into Orsola. We finally see Mikoto's "punishment" for Touma for the bet during the sports festival. Making Touma dance with her around the fire is letting Touma off easy, but good ol' Kuroko is there

Fractale 01 - First Impressions

Published on 2011-01-14 01:36:00

Probably my last "first impressions" post of the season, here are my thoughts on the first episode of Fractale, a show that may or may not have to do with fractals. It is kind of depressing how all of these people choose terrible-looking avatars. An

Naruto 523

Published on 2011-01-12 22:29:00

Kakashi's forces battle the zombies of the previous generation of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist. Good plan, but you forgot one little detail: there are other zombies around! Summary: The Seven Swordsmen zombies are assembled and they proceed to ta

One Piece 610

Published on 2011-01-12 21:50:00

Luffy and friends continue to look around Fishman Island while an ominous prediction regarding Luffy is made. Proof that stars attract. Summary: Keimi leads Luffy's group into a part of the island known as Coral Hill to her boss Madam Shirley's plac

Bleach 433

Published on 2011-01-12 19:36:00

Ginjou reveals the motives of his group. One more to the harem. Summary: Ichigo is surprised to see Chad and wants to get unruly, but Ginjou gets Ichigo and everyone else to sit down and talk. Ginjou then proceed to explain that hollows have an open

Freezing 01 - First Impressions

Published on 2011-01-08 22:13:00

My second first impressions post for the Winter 2011 season is for Freezing, a show about super powered girls who fight each to get stronger and also fight against powerful aliens. Expect to see lots of blood spill and limbs fly. Bring it on, ladie

Rosario + Vampire II 38

Published on 2011-01-08 14:23:00

Hakuto and Kyria state their intentions to Tsukune and friends. One of Hakuto's goals is to give Tsukune a hug for what happened last season. Summary: Hakuto and Kyria appear after the battle and state that they'll offer info to help Tsukune retriev

To Aru Majutsu no Index II 13

Published on 2011-01-07 22:44:00

Touma battles Oriana for one last time to save Academy City from falling under Roman Catholic control. Ahh that hurt!!! But I have to say, your foot smells really nice. Summary: In the open area near the air field, Touma tries to take down Oriana bu

IS Infinite Stratos 01 - First Impressions

Published on 2011-01-07 13:22:00

The first "first impressions" post of the winter 2011 season goes to IS Infinite Stratos, an anime about a guy who can do what was believed to be a girls-only thing... and that is to control a powerful mechanized exoskeleton called an Infinite Strato

Thoughts on Cowboy Bebop

Published on 2011-01-06 19:39:00

Ever since I started watching anime regularly (again) a couple of years ago, I've mostly watched new series, but starting a few months ago I've been trying to watch some older "classics" just to broaden my horizons and see what makes these series sta

To Love-Ru Darkness 04

Published on 2011-01-06 14:19:00

Momo tries to set up Rito and Yui. Summary: At school, Nana brings Mea to meet Lala, Yui, Haruna, and Rito, and Haruna and Rito have vague feelings that they've met Mea. Yui and Nana warn Mea that Rito is a pervert, but Mea states that it's just bod

Deadman Wonderland 40

Published on 2011-01-04 20:50:00

Ganta and comrades are released from prison, but the war is not over yet. Free from prison, but still not truly free. Summary: After the battle and Tamaki's death, Deadman Wonderland is closed indefinitely and most of the prisoners are transferred t

Winter 2011 Anime

Published on 2011-01-03 01:24:00

A new year, a new anime season, and another fresh crop of shows of pick from. As always, this post is just a (very short) list of shows that I'll check out and maybe blog about for the season. If you need some actual previews to help you decide your

Happy New Year!

Published on 2010-12-31 23:00:00

Another year has come and gone, and it's time to say hello to 2011. Once again, I have no year-end anime/manga round-ups, and this year I don't even have any of my crummy artwork to post either. Graduate studies have taken up a lot of my time, so I h

Gantz 331

Published on 2010-12-31 18:46:00

More Gantzers answer the call of the Tokyo team, while Kurono #1 deals with the troopers summoned by his hostage. This is what you get for trying to sneak up on me, ya big lug! Summary: At the Gantz apartment, a girl and two more guys are transmitte