A Sign of Affection – 05 – On the Same Page

When Itsuomi brings Yuki to his place, he isnt shy about getting closer with Yuki. He notes how comfy it feels being near her. She wants to learn more about him, but the feeling is mutual. When he asks more about her, he prefaces it by making sure shes comfortable with the questions. She says sure, thinking if its him, its fine. He quickly realizes the potential misunderstanding that unfolded and chases after Yuki, but cant find her....

February 3, 2024 · 1 min · 156 words · Christopher Miller

Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End – 21 – Making it Rain

Frieren can, and so shell be the one to defeat the Demon King. One only has time to search if theres peace in the world. The basic defense spell in use all over magedom hasnt changed because the simplest defense is the best defense. But while he overwhelms the girls, he obeys Denken and doesnt kill them. Denken fights well, but hes up against Frieren. As he later tells Laufen, his only wish is to travel to his homeland to visit someones grave....

February 3, 2024 · 1 min · 144 words · Alan Stone

Tales of Wedding Rings – 05 – Courting the Cat Princess

Not just well-read but also emotionally intelligent, Nef also apologizes for hogging Satous attention lately. As for the Maiden of the Fire Ring, shes the stunningly strong and beautiful Granart Needakitta. As soon as she spots Satous rings she charges him and hes defeated instantly. But Granart is magnanimous enough to allow him to hit it one more time another day. He got by wildly hacking at Abyss monsters, but that wont work against a skilled swordsman....

February 3, 2024 · 1 min · 96 words · Timothy Carter

The Apothecary Diaries – 17 – Extreme Makeunder

Maomao may be short and scrawny, but shes also very pretty. The only one who doesnt know it is Maomao. Thats why she has no problem giving Jinshi the Maomao treatment, i.e. the makeover thats more of a makeunder. Fortunately, Maomao is as expert at frumpifying beauties as she is mixing medicines. Im half surprised her smile wasnt followed by the sound of a gunshot shooting straight through Jinshis heart....

February 3, 2024 · 1 min · 121 words · Krista Thompson

The Dangers in My Heart – 17 – Not Playing Around

She realizes the second ticket is in the cardigan shes having Ichikawa wear to look more grown-up. Obviously she does, even apologizing for makinghimask. But the point is, he did ask. He prepares to go into Stealth Mode, only for the first restaurant Yamada picks to employ Kana. This sentiment gives Yamada an opening to invite him to her next photo shoot that Sunday. She wants him there, and she wont brook any half-assed noncommittal answers, so he agrees....

February 3, 2024 · 2 min · 305 words · Frank Johnson

The Wrong Way to Use Healing Magic – 05 – The Place We’ve Made for Ourselves

The pair are accompanied by a royal guard and a mage, but its the Ken and Suzune show. Unfortunately, all the ruckus stirs up a herd of boars, and Suzune and Ken are sent flying. In that regard, he considers them the same. Suzune likes that Ken feels this way, because shed much rather be closer to him than that.

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 60 words · Thomas Moore

Urusei Yatsura – 27 – Fullmetal Cutiemist

Of course, theyre talking out of their bird-asses. The hastily slapped-together computers choice is … well, its achoice. Make no mistake, Rei is a handsome young man. When Ran is tossed off Kuramas ship, her fall is arrested by Lum. Lum was right to dread this scenario. Ran comes to save her man, only for Rei to embrace Kurama when she offers more food. When he spots Lum, he embraces her....

February 2, 2024 · 1 min · 145 words · Donald Francis

Chained Soldier – 05 – Out of Time

Shes where she belongs, and Yachiho can pound sand. As Himari puts it,sometimes boys are okay.Truer words.

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 17 words · Renee Stanley

Classroom of the Elite – S3 05 – Unbreakable Ichinose Honami

Ichinoses Class B defenders nearly come to blows with Hashimoto, whom they accuse of spreading awful rumors. Even Ayanokouji admits he suspects him, but clearly isnt looking for a fight. Rather than allow Sakayanagi to continue influencing the class, Ichinose takes her fate into her own hands. She stands before the class and admits she was a criminal. She worked up the strength to leave her room, got back to work, and started fresh....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 173 words · Thomas Vargas

Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 05 – God Save the Queen

Erika grabs Maos arm, inadvertently causing her to scratch her face. Aoi takes the lead, insisting that Erika apologize to Mao. Aoi, masterfully taking control of the situation, then asks Erikas crush Shuuji if Erika should apologize. Then she asks Yuzu. They both agree that she should. Hearing them agree only reinforces the image in her head of a perfect lovey-dovey couple. The episode is a showcase seiyu Kaneko Sayaka, who lends pathos and vulnerability to Erika....

February 1, 2024 · 2 min · 217 words · Michael Alexander

Metallic Rouge – 04 – Through the Fog

Good friends get into fights sometimes, and they often end as soon as they start. Also the Joker Alter was disguised as Dumas, for reasons? The minute Ash realizes Naomi isnt going to help him find his suspect, shes already ditched him. Joker gets her name ends up letting her live, again, for reasons. So he tries to kill Rouge while emitting a cloud of fog that messes with her vision and balance....

February 1, 2024 · 1 min · 91 words · Tyler Mckinney

Gushing over Magical Girls – 05 – Down the Rabbit Hole

Is she a homeless orphan? Her clothes are too clean! Utena is in awe of her cuteness, while also assuring Kiwi shes extremely cute too. Once theyre shut into a closed room, suddenly Sayo is being attacked by her own comrades. My mind went to a dark place:How long has that note been there? Did her mother leave for work and never return? But as strange as this whole incident is, it ends with Utena declaring her cold is gone!...

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 136 words · Brandon Perez

Synduality: Noir – 16 – Part of the Family

No matter how many times she hikes up her coat, it falls off her shoulders. Mystere asks her if she truly accepts this, and Noir gives her the logical line. Noir has totally bought into the fact shes a dud, the useless opposite of Mystere. Ellie … doesnt really cook either, so its up to Ange-sensei to steer them right. Something else the town loves?Noir. Her pepper delivery is also a method of demonstrating just how beloved shes become....

January 31, 2024 · 1 min · 137 words · Deborah Reed