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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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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. [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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, [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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. [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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, [..] > read more

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 > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 [..] > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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. > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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. > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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. > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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, > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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. > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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' > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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, > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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. > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more

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 > read more