Urusei Yatsura – 24 (S2 01) – From Gum to Lum

First up, the absurdity: Ataru learns Ten has bubble gum that gives your fantasies form. Ataru is ready to keep experimenting with the Gum when Lum arrives to put a stop to it. A chase ensues, with Ataru using gum to make clones of himself to throw her off the trail. The real girls discover their doubles first, and assume someones up to no good. When asking if shes okay, Lum responds in gibberish, or at least sounds like it to Ataru....

January 12, 2024 · 1 min · 162 words · Joseph Browning

Classroom of the Elite – S3 02 – First Blood

Hashimoto takes care of Yukimura while Kiyotaka tries to get Kouenji to help out. Kouenji is well aware that Kiyotaka is strong enough to tame the dragon, i.e. He assures him his secret is safe, but hes going to continue doing what he pleases. Kiyotaka also lucks out when he alone sees a charm dropped by Asahina Nazuna. He asks her what happened when the girls divided into groups. This leads Yukimura to speak up as well about how he was never good at athletics....

January 11, 2024 · 2 min · 224 words · Anthony Herman

Jaku-Chara Tomozaki-kun 2nd Stage – 02 – This Aggression Will Not Stand

Hinami then plants the seed in another friend that she doubts Konnos athletic ability. Finally, Mizusawa tells Konno that Nakamura likes sporty girls. Put it all together and its a home run. But the good times only last as long as Konno doesnt know Izumi and Nakamura are an item. Tomozaki observes a change in Hinami when Konnos target changes from Hirabayashi to Tama, one of her friends. Tomozaki proposes that Tama takes a step back....

January 11, 2024 · 2 min · 283 words · Carrie Zavala

Gushing over Magical Girls – 02 – Wax On, Wax Off

Utena turns down the help, but is happy Sayo spoke to her. Mind you, theres nothing wrong with BDSM. Your kinks are your kinks and I aint gonna shame you. But one of the key tenets of the BDSM community ismutual trustand above allconsent. The things Utena reads about are done between consenting adults. Utena and Tres Magia are not adults, and nothing shes done was with their consent. That makes her, well, avillain....

January 10, 2024 · 1 min · 136 words · Lisa Kirby

Metallic Rouge – 01 (First Impressions) – The Colors, Children!

She just happens to be a more advanced model that can pass for a human. Sarah arranges to meet with Rouge, then takes her somewhere secluded. Sarah also reveals her battle mode and real name, Purgatory Viola, and they have themselves a robo-rumble. Bones celebrates its 25th anniversary by sparing no expense with the production.

January 10, 2024 · 1 min · 55 words · Kristy Hunter

Synduality: Noir – 13 – The World Today

She confirms that Mysteres original Master was someone named Pascale. Kanata then gets Mystere out of the garage and takes her on a tour of the world today. She quietly notes that Masters Project wasnt in vain. He and Ciel take her to the place where he found Noir, only to find the Coffin missing. Certain her Master wouldnt abandon her, Mystere concedes that she must have died. Apparently, shes remembered the way....

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 73 words · Daniel Smith

Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy – S2 01 – Answered Prayers

Makoto chooses not to wear his mask in town, which gets him some looks. She introduces herself as Lana from Tapa Village; the wolf, whom Makoto heals, is Eto. Makoto introduces himself as Kuzunoha. Mio fares no better in her second attempt. So are the others, who are sick of being poisoned!

January 9, 2024 · 1 min · 52 words · Adam Nash

Hokkaido Gals Are Super Adorable! – 01 (First Impressions) – A Warm Soul in a Cold Place

Tsubasa is struck by the scene before him. And she has a good point: itiscold, so why not? At the same time, the more she learns about him, the more excited she gets. Theyre the same age and hell be attending her school. She may well already knoweveryoneher own age in this sleepy town. She thinks he must think this place is lame, but he doesnt. Before she boards the bus he should also be getting on, he gets her name: Fuyuki Minami....

January 8, 2024 · 1 min · 190 words · Jacob Ellis

Shin no Nakama – S2 01 – New Truths

And here we are! To which I can only sayDaaaaaaw! Everyone is on this trip for someone elses sake; for love. The town guard identifies Godwin as a thorn in Reds side. When Yarandrala hears that he betrayed Red, she summons a giant dragon made of roots. While she gets close to Yarandrala, Tisse ends up restrained by the roots. Whatever the case, both of them agree that theyll always be by Rutis side....

January 8, 2024 · 1 min · 150 words · Samantha Morris

7th Time Loop – 01 (First Impressions) – The Constant

We open on a dark, stormy, bloody night. A castle has been breached, and invaders in black jackets are slaughtering knights in white. Even the four elite knights guarding the young princes chambers are no match for him. The last knight is very slim and feminine in appearance, with coral hair and full lips. But she happened to meet some friendly merchants and ended up becoming one herself. Rishe begs his forgiveness, as shes in a hurry....

January 7, 2024 · 1 min · 169 words · Antonio Boyer

A Sign of Affection – 01 (First Impressions) – Love Breaks the Sound Barrier

Itose Yuki is a first-year college student who happens to be hearing-impaired. She recognizes him as being in the same club as her friend Rin. Yuki later learns from this fellow that the first guy spoke Japanese just fine. She pulls back her hair to reveal her hearing aid and silently thanks him. She gets off a stop later, so he pats her on the head and says see you later....

January 7, 2024 · 2 min · 338 words · Brent Lawson

Solo Leveling – 01 (First Impressions) – The Least of Us

One night ten years ago,gatesto another dimension started opening. Magic then awakened in various individuals, who becameHunterswho go on raids defeating monsters and acquiring loot. Hunters are ranked by their magical power, the most powerful are S-Rank and the weakest are E-Rank. Our protagonist Sung Jinwoo barely makes that rank, as hes affectionately known as the Worlds Weakest Hunter. He arrives at a gate for a raid still bearing the wounds from a previous one....

January 7, 2024 · 1 min · 208 words · Teresa Brooks

The Apothecary Diaries – 13 – Return to the Garden

He notes she hasnt done this since she was little. He almost tells her its not his fault shes so pretty, but cant quite manage it. Even if he did it would only engender confusion in Maomao. Will Jinshi ever be able to properly express what she means to him? Specifically, shell be living and working in Jinshis own sprawling residence and offices. Shes up early her first morning, which allows her a look at Fresh-out-of-Bed Jinshi....

January 7, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Jasmine Monroe