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The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 ‒ Episode 6
I'm never gonna see this Phoenix animated, am I?
DAN DA DAN Season 2 ‒ Episode 19
DAN DA DAN's genius is that it would work just as perfectly if it were a straightforward romantic coming-of-age story without any of the golden testicles, alien probes, evil giant worms, or subterranean death cults.
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT ‒ Episode 6
This episode just needs to live up to its hype, blow the windows off the venue as everyone knows it can, and go home, leaving the audience with their world rocked, lying in their juices.
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 7
If this episode teaches us anything, it’s that yandere ice girls are hot.
Turkey!-Time to Strike- ‒ Episode 6
This episode checked off every possible box I dreamed this show would have and more.
Clevatess ‒ Episode 7
One of the chief appeals of dark fantasy is that ever-present sense of dread and danger lurking around every corner, and the more Clevatess can tap into that well of inspiration, the better.
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 ‒ Episode 7
As far as world-changing lore drops go, it’s hard to top what this episode gives us.
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra ‒ Episode 6
I really hope Mynoghra continues down this darker path it’s been going down for the past two episodes now.
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ‒ Episode 6
I really liked this episode and no, I'm not just saying that because Mai wasn't in it at all.
Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 16
The first stretch of this episode is just a non-stop train of bloody action
Ruri Rocks ‒ Episode 6
As the Mythbusters once said: "Remember kids, the only difference between screwing around and science is writing it down."
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 ‒ Episode 16
We spent three weeks building up to Kafka being back in the game, only to have Kaiju No. 9 immediately peace out.
Sword of the Demon Hunter ‒ Episode 18
Lots of foreshadowing and some cute daddy-daughter moments, but it's still a very dull episode.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1139
I couldn’t quite put my finger on it initially while watching the episode, but I wasn’t really invested in the Buster Call scenes despite intellectually understanding how big of a deal it was.
The Summer Hikaru Died ‒ Episode 6
Playing with fireworks is an apt visual metaphor for Yoshiki's relationship with Hikaru.
With You and the Rain ‒ Episode 6
This episode of With You and the Rain depicts what’s been my typical experience with mixing the two species: cats will whip the dog into the shape they prefer.
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 18
Ms. Nene… I don't feel so good.
Secrets of the Silent Witch ‒ Episode 6
As for the mystery of the tea leaves, the 'whodunit' is only half of the mystery. We still have the 'whydunit'—the motive—to uncover.
Witch Watch ‒ Episode 19
As sweet as this episode is, it's hard not to find it funny that Nico effectively cursed Morihito into keeping her in the friend zone.
CITY The Animation ‒ Episode 6
This episode is the joys, pains, and regularity of life presented through the most stylish lens imaginable.
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 ‒ Episode 18
Unlike a lot of other stories where people try to present themselves as the main character, Gojo is a main character who almost refuses to see himself as such.
Call of the Night Season 2 ‒ Episode 6
This is quite possibly the sweetest and most heartfelt the series has been to date. Then LG shows up.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus ‒ Episode 6
Everything points to one likely conclusion: This Ikumi isn’t the Ikumi Sakuta went to school with at all.
Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 5
Anyone who is simply tuning in each week for twenty minutes of solid action-adventure entertainment will likely continue to have a good time.
To Be Hero X ‒ Episode 19
This episode acts as the ensemble continuation of our three yet-unfinished arcs: Loli, Ghostblade, and The Johnnies—with Loli getting most of the focus.
Bad Girl ‒ Episode 6
The more time I spend with these little idiots, the more I like them.
Turkey!-Time to Strike- ‒ Episode 5
This week, the girls learn about climate change and gravity.
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra ‒ Episode 5
Atou did to those soldiers what MenaRD did to Kakeru in Street Fighter 6.
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 17
It seems believable plot progression has long since exited the building, launched into orbit, and is currently catching up to the Voyager 1 probe on its way out of the solar system.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 ‒ Episode 5
Maybe this is a sign that the series is actually beginning to get better writing, or maybe I'm so desperate to have this be worth my time, I'm willing to latch onto anything.
DAN DA DAN Season 2 ‒ Episode 18
If an episode goes the extra mile to hire the lead singer of freaking Dragonforce and the former lead guitarist of Megadeth, then it automatically gets five stars. That is codified in the Big Book of Anime Critic Law. I don't make the rules, I just enforce them with fanatical zeal.
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT ‒ Episode 5
There aren't any ridiculous animation style shifts or serious tonal swerves to catch the audience off-guard as in "special" episodes like last week's—bar a few odd indulgences.
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 6
Much as in our own world, social media influencers are the true source of all that is evil.
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ‒ Episode 5
Asking somebody who you think has feelings for you to embrace you just so you can confirm that you like somebody else is wild.
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 ‒ Episode 6
This show hasn't had space for developing a cast of villainous counterparts to our heroes ...You know, except for the fact that it's been doing that all along right under our noses.
Clevatess ‒ Episode 6
The great character writing is quickly becoming my favorite element of Clevatess' story, but that doesn't mean I'm not excited to see Alicia do battle with a horde of ugly bugs and their smug, magical ringmaster.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1138
Bonney is allowed to explore Kuma's past in a meaningful way without having to wonder how she might know a certain detail or bit of backstory.
Sword of the Demon Hunter ‒ Episode 17
This episode centers on a schematically poised duel, with a postscript that feels like a grave misjudgment.
Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 15
Apart may not be that weird of a name by anime standards, but it feels like his dad set him up for failure even before he became a serial killer.
CITY The Animation ‒ Episode 5
I know it's reductive to call a creative work perfect, but even that adjective feels unsatisfactory in describing the joyous and masterful animation packed into this episode.
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 ‒ Episode 17
This episode rejuvenated a significant part of my soul.
The Summer Hikaru Died ‒ Episode 5
This was a great episode to watch on the day after I cleared out my shower drain.
Bad Girl ‒ Episode 5
While this episode didn’t inspire too many laughs, I still see the potential in the series even as it shifts away from its initial appeal.
Witch Watch ‒ Episode 18
This episode is a strong example of how well this show can stretch some otherwise simple premises.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus ‒ Episode 5
Ikumi is, quite literally, looking for trouble. She doesn’t simply help those she comes across, she seeks out those in pain or danger and helps them—regardless of the consequences.
Ruri Rocks ‒ Episode 5
Nagi, reserved and knowledgeable as she is, knows that the only way to go about confirming any of this is to test, test, and test some more.
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 17
Toilet-bound Hanako-kun is a great guide for getting yourself out of a time loop, but perhaps not for wooing the person of your dreams.
Gachiakuta ‒ Episode 4
This is Gachiakuta's chance to demonstrate what our weekly adventures with the Cleaner Crew will be after all of the setup and infodumping is (mostly) out of the way.
Secrets of the Silent Witch ‒ Episode 5
Monica's found acceptance for the first time in her life and now is finally in a position to grow beyond the box she's made for herself.
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 ‒ Episode 15
Kafka gets past his henshintile dysfunction and manages to transform into Kaiju No. 8 by the end of the episode.
To Be Hero X ‒ Episode 18
With this episode, we just see Ghostblade's second episode from the perspective of Little Johnny—and gain little-to-no insight from it.
Call of the Night Season 2 ‒ Episode 5
Kabura leaves many details shrouded and unsaid in her backstory, which feels appropriately melancholy. Time ravages memory.
With You and the Rain ‒ Episode 5
Shedding season isn't a season. It's for life.
Anne Shirley ‒ Episode 18
Oh, step off, Charlie Sloane, you miserable little twit.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 ‒ Episode 4
It's a shame the series couldn't deliver on more action or engaging choreography during this anticipated conflict.
DAN DA DAN Season 2 ‒ Episode 17
I never thought that such an otherwise respectable, artistic program would have the gall to spring something so brazen and lewd on its audience without warning.
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 ‒ Episode 5
Unsurprisingly, for a woman in love with a literal vending machine, Lamis doesn’t have an ounce of prejudice in her whole body.
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 16
There’s no way she can fill out those curves with such a low BMI… unless she’s part balloon animal?
Clevatess ‒ Episode 5
I like that Clevatess was able to begin its tale with an adventure that felt self-contained and satisfying in its own right while still sowing the seeds for a larger narrative.
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT ‒ Episode 4
We have here probably the first part of New Panty & Stocking since its giant-sized premiere to really feel like it made this riotous return as worth it as humanly possible.
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ‒ Episode 4
Despite my complaints, this is probably the best episode of the show thus far.
Turkey!-Time to Strike- ‒ Episode 4
In contrast to how last week we saw the girls panicking over potentially causing butterfly effects, this week Mai has taken them to the Kagome Higurashi School of Haha Who Cares.
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra ‒ Episode 4
Some visual flare could’ve been just what this episode needed to feel more substantial.
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 ‒ Episode 16
This episode was a pretty firm reality check for Gojo, and I like that his classmates playfully told him off for his borderline self-destructive tendencies.
Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 14
Nothing screams body positivity like watching Sakamoto pummel a guy off a building.
CITY The Animation ‒ Episode 4
CITY the Animation is rapidly approaching a level of joyousness where, if you like life, you will love this show.
Sword of the Demon Hunter ‒ Episode 16
This episode starts off feeling like a formulaic interlude, but it turns out to be something much better.
The Summer Hikaru Died ‒ Episode 4
Rituals are at the forefront of this week's episode, and it's a subject that gels well with the narrative's focus on small town secrets.
Bad Girl ‒ Episode 4
While the middle stretch was a total miss for me, the beginning and end segments saved it and brought this episode back to above average.
Secrets of the Silent Witch ‒ Episode 4
Among mages, if there is one to be feared, it is the Silent Witch.
Witch Watch ‒ Episode 17
This episode isn't totally without its charms, but it's probably the weakest one we've gotten to date.
Rascal Does Not Dream of Santa Claus ‒ Episode 4
The various heroines have noticed the pattern in Sakuta’s life—that he’s basically “the great detective who somehow always runs into a murder case no matter where he goes.
One Piece ‒ Episode 1137
The Toei team leaves it all on the field for 1137.
Toilet-Bound Hanako-kun Season 2 ‒ Episode 16
This episode didn’t provide many answers, but its romantic and fantasy visuals were works of art.
Ruri Rocks ‒ Episode 4
Ruri doesn't like sand. It's coarse, rough, irritating, and it gets everywhere.
Gachiakuta ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Gachiakuta may not be perfect, but it is hitting all of the right notes for a fun and quirky action anime without breaking a sweat.
With You and the Rain ‒ Episode 4
With You and the Rain continues to prove that it understands the pet/person bond while it pokes gentle fun at what it would be like to have a literate animal in your life.
To Be Hero X ‒ Episode 17
Sheng became X not because he cared about being the world's greatest hero but because being the top hero gave him access to the world's best medical staff and technology.
Anne Shirley ‒ Episode 17
Jo March may not be the only famous children’s book heroine to fling away perfectly good marriage proposals.
Kaiju No. 8 Season 2 ‒ Episode 14
They’re showing what they are capable of and being tested to see if they have what it takes to keep up with the big boys.
Call of the Night Season 2 ‒ Episode 4
Call of the Night flexes its craft with this short and sophisticated story about Kabura's self-discovery. It develops her from a minor character into a person I deeply resonate with.
The Rising of the Shield Hero Season 4 ‒ Episode 3
Naofumi! Are you leaving your mission and your party's fate in the hands of children?
Turkey!-Time to Strike- ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Maybe it’s because I grew up loving InuYasha, but personally, I think every anime should experiment with suddenly thrusting their protagonist(s) back to the Sengoku period.
Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 15
I do love these real material science inclusions, even though they tend to lead me down hours-long Wikipedia death spirals afterwards.
DAN DA DAN Season 2 ‒ Episode 16
If DAN DA DAN ended its run right here, just sixteen episodes in, it would already be standing tall as one of the best Shonen Jump adaptations ever made.
There's No Freaking Way I'll Be Your Lover! Unless... ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Renako shines, but Mai is a problem.
New PANTY & STOCKING with GARTERBELT ‒ Episode 3
The issue then is that this episode of New Panty & Stocking works better when it's falling back on older, simpler habits than when it's trying to innovate.
Clevatess ‒ Episode 4
If a story can deliver a predictable narrative that still manages to keep you engaged and entertained from beginning to end, then it's a good story, no questions asked.
Reborn as a Vending Machine, I Now Wander the Dungeon Season 2 ‒ Episode 4
Hevee simply loves the journey told by shoes—and experiencing that journey through touch, smell, and… drinking out of said shoe.
Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube ‒ Episode 5
This is the closest Hell Teacher: Jigoku Sensei Nube has come to a standard horror movie format so far.
Apocalypse Bringer Mynoghra ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
We’re only three episodes into Mynoghra so far, but it’s already pretty clear where its strengths and weaknesses are.
My Dress-Up Darling Season 2 ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
I am ready to inject this well-animated wholesomeness directly into my veins.
The Summer Hikaru Died ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
Nestled among the warm and writhing innards of its titular doppelganger, the complexities of queer identity lie at the heart of the horror in The Summer Hikaru Died.
CITY The Animation ‒ SEASON PREMIERE
CITY the Animation is so utterly charming and so completely itself that I now have a hard time remembering a world where it never existed.
Sakamoto Days ‒ Episode 13
The biggest goal of this episode is moving one fight to the next.
Sword of the Demon Hunter ‒ Episode 15
After last week's bizarrely pointless episode, this week's is decent enough, assuming you're happy with talk-heavy period drama.
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