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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch – Episode 8 – Learning to Make Tea and Eating Cake

Episode impressions of Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch Episode 8 as Yuna's strawberry shortcake is getting rave reviews, she decides to pitch the idea to the Bear bakery.…

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Spring 2023 Anime: Thoughts So Far

You probably know the drill by now: it’s (just after) the middle of the season of anime, so I’ll be sharing my thoughts on the shows I decided…

Rory Muses

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6-7s: Lv999, Kuma, Jijou no Shiranai, Loafer, and Explosion!

Momo is bored. After the last story arc of Lv999 I thought we’d see less of Runa for a while. Instead, episode 6 starts with a whole fairy-tale…

Too Old for Anime

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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch – Episode 7 – Fina’s Big Upset and Making it Up With Cake

Episode impressions of Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch Episode 7 as Yuna defeated the Mithri Golem, it’s time for her to pick Fina up. However, Fina gets angry…

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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch – Episode 6 – Yuna Rush for the Mithril and “Saving Fina”

Episode impressions of Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch Episode 6 as Yuna really wants to get a hold of Mithril, she can get Fina the best knife she…

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Kimi wa Houkago 2-3, and 4-5s of Lv999, Kuma, Jijou no Shiranai, Loafer

Busted. But it turns out all right. I thought Kimi wa Houkago Insomnia was going to be about two restless, sleepless kids wandering around at night, but in…

Too Old for Anime

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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch – Episode 5 – Yuna’s Quest to Get the Best Knife for Fina

Episode impressions of Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch Episode 5 as Yuna help Anz set up her restaurant, it’s time for Yuna to have time for Fina. That…

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Spring 2023 Schedule

Sunday Tousouchuu: Great Mission 09:00 Fuji TV (04/02) Ao no Orchestra 17:00 NHK-E (04/09) Mobile Suit Gundam: Suisei no Majo Season 2 17:00 MBS・TBS (04/09) Jijou wo Shiranai Tenkousei ga Guigui Kuru. 22:00 Abema (04/02) World Dai…

Random Curiosity

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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch – Episode 4 – A Little Girl with A Dream

Episode impressions of Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch Episode 4 as Yuna takes it easy now that she returned from her escort mission. Anz brings a bunch of…

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Spring 2023 — Seasonal Impressions

Sequels: Ancient Magus Bride, Birdie Wing, Boku to Roboco, Demon Slayer, Dr. Stone, Duel Masters, Edens Zero, Idolmaster Cinderella Girls, Isekai Smartphone, Kaguya-sama, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch!…

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2-3s: Lv999, Boku no Kokoro, Jijou wo Shiranai, Tensei Kizoku, Kuma

The important things. Three episodes in, and Yamada-kun to Lv999 no Koi o Suru is turning into quite a good series. It’s managing to balance the shoujo aspects…

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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch – Episode 3 – Yuna Shows Her True Self and Defeats the Black Tiger

Episode impressions of Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch Episode 3 as Yuna continues to escort her students, remember those goblins? Are they an indication of something?

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Spring 2023 Impressions: Ao no Orchestra, Summoned to Another World for a Second Time, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear S2

Ao no Orchestra Short Synopsis: A former violinist is conscripted by his gym teacher to teach a schoolmate how to play. Mario: Adding to the long list of…

Star Crossed Anime

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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch – Episode 2 – Yuna and the Forced Job of Escorting Students

Episode impressions of Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch Episode 2 as thanks to Ellalaura, Yuna tags along with Shia and three other nobles to help escort them in…

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Spring 2023 Anime: First Impressions

The second anime season of 2023 has now started, so its about time for me to share the first impressions of each show I’ve chosen to watch this…

Rory Muses

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Spring 2023 Anime Premiere Reviews – Day 3

Over on Anime News Network, as part of "The Spring 2023 Preview Guide," I've reviewed the first episodes of alice gear aegis Expansion, Kizuna no Allele, and Kuma…

Biggest In Japan

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! – 01

「帰ってきたクマさん」 (Kaettekita Kuma-san) "Bear Comes Home" Bee there or bee square.

Random Curiosity

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New shows spring 2023

Good to be back, and ready for the Spring 2023 anime season. I’ll do this like I always do: I’ll watch shows that I might actually want to…

Too Old for Anime

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First Impression: Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear -Punch!

Yuna is back in her superpowered bear pajamas, continuing to help the orphanage kids run a cafe, and helping out with various monster issues that crop up. This…

Beneath the Tangles

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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch – Episode 1 – Yuna Puts an End To the Honey Shortage and More Errands

Episode impressions of Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch Episode 1 as after defeating a Kraken last time, Yuna returned after that faithful moment with Fina. Now, Yuna created…

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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Punch! First Impressions

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear is possibly the cutest and fluffiest anime I ever watched! The absolutely gorgeous costumes! The adorable characters! The setting! Even the main character’s personality!…

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Spring 2023 Preview Guide

Last Update: Welcome to my seasonal Guide! (For the debut schedule, see here.) I expect to cover every full-episode series that will be debuting this season and several…

USA Anime

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Spring 2023 Anime: What I Will Be Watching

A new season approaches, so its time for the usual drill. Here’s a list of shows that I’ll be watching for said season, streaming services permitting. Information, as…

Rory Muses

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Thoughts on Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Volume 5 (Light Novel)

Yuna is keen to create a trade route between Crimonia and Mileela in the fifth volume of Kumanano’s Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear light novel series. There’s just the…

Rory Muses

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Spring 2023 Anime Season Preview, More Reasons to Leave Twitter/Rebuild Elsewhere, and Life Updates

With spring approaching, it’s time to glance at the packed spring season and some updates. As always, this list is subject to change. Covering Watashi no Yuri wa…

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Didn’t I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!, Vol. 15

By FUNA and Itsuki Akata. Released in Japan as “Watashi, Nouryoku wa Heikinchi de tte Itta yo ne!” by SQEX Novels. Released in North America by Seven Seas.…

Manga Bookshelf

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Rougo ni Sonaete Isekai de 8-Man-Mai no Kinka o Tamemasu – Episode 9 – Mitsuha Helps a Resturant and Shares Her Cuisine

Episode impressions of Rougo ni Sonaete Isekai de 8-Man-Mai no Kinka o Tamemasu Episode 9 as Mitsuha decided to help the Reiners, there was a hint that she…

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OG’s Spring 2023 Anime Picks

It’s that time again. As always picks may change based on story progression and mood. Picks based on these anime charts: Chart 1 Chart 2 MUST WATCH

The Yuri Empire

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 13

By Kumanano and 029. Released in Japan by PASH! Books. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated by Jan Cash & Vincent Castaneda. Adapted by M.B. Hare.…

Manga Bookshelf

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Thoughts on Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Volume 4 (Light Novel)

Yuna gets to work setting everything up for her new bakery in the fourth novel of Kumanano’s Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear series. Then it’s a trip over a…

Rory Muses

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The 20-Gay-Teen Sequel Hype

Before we get to the meat and potatoes a brief explanation on what “20-Gay-Teen” is. I went into great detail in this reflection post HERE but the gist…

The Yuri Empire

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 12

By Kumanano and 029. Released in Japan by PASH! Books. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated by Jan Cash & Vincent Castaneda. As you can probably…

Manga Bookshelf

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 11.5

By Kumanano and 029. Released in Japan by PASH! Books. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated by Jan Cash & Vincent Castaneda. Adapted by M.B. Hare.…

Manga Bookshelf

Manga the Week of 8/24/22

SEAN: As August nears its end, we continue to see manga making its way towards us, zombie-like. No print for Airship this week, but we do get new…

Manga Bookshelf

Manga the Week of 7/13/22

SEAN: It’s July, and I am joyful for the many volumes of manga we are getting. ASH: For sure! SEAN: Airship debuts, in both print AND digital, Wait…

Manga Bookshelf

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 11

By Kumanano and 029. Released in Japan by PASH! Books. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated by Jan Cash & Vincent Castaneda. Adapted by M.B. Hare.…

Manga Bookshelf

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Anime Series Like Skeleton Knight in Another World

After falling asleep playing games, a gamer woke up in the game world, but as a skeleton. While he is equipped well, his appearance is too frightening to

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Thoughts on Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Volume 6 (Manga)

The sixth volume of Sergei’s Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear manga has events mostly taking place in the capital. Despite wanting to try to keep a low profile, of…

Rory Muses

Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 10

By Kumanano and 029. Released in Japan by PASH! Books. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated by Jan Cash & Vincent Castaneda. Adapted by M.B. Hare.…

Manga Bookshelf

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Anime Series Like In the Land of Leadale

After an accident put her on life support, Keina took up playing the VRMMO game of World of Leadale. After a power outage at the hospital, she wakes…

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13 VRMMO Isekai Anime Where Games Go Wonderfully Wrong

While not everyone counts it as a member of the isekai genre, you can't deny that when a character gets stuck in their virtual MMO game and that…

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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 9

By Kumanano and 029. Released in Japan by PASH! Books. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated by Jan Cash & Vincent Castaneda. Adapted by M.B. Hare.…

Manga Bookshelf

Manga the Week of 1/26/22

The last week of January brings us no manga whatsoever!… OK, I lie, there’s a lot. ASH: You almost had me there! SEAN: Airship, in print, has the…

Manga Bookshelf

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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear | Anime Review: The OP Bear Lady.

Yuna is like the Kirito of this fantasy world, insanely overpowered but she is also the Robin Hood of the anime as well. Imagine being sucked into this…

Otaku Central | Anime Review

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I’ve Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level Season 2 Announcement Thoughts

A lot of isekai anime (plus one virtual reality anime) have been getting Season 2 announcements, and the Slime Killer anime can now join this fortunate group which…

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Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Vol. 8

By Kumanano and 029. Released in Japan by PASH! Books. Released in North America by Seven Seas. Translated by Jan Cash & Vincent Castaneda. Adapted by M.B. Hare.…

Manga Bookshelf

Manga the Week of 12/29/21

SEAN: It’s the last week of 2021, what are publishers squeezing out the door? Airship gives us How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom 13 in print and…

Manga Bookshelf

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Thoughs on Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Volume 5 (Manga)

Yuna is on the road to the capital in the fifth volume of Sergei’s Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear manga adaptation. Naturally the journey can’t be a peaceful one,…

Rory Muses

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Thoughts on Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear Volume 4 (Manga)

Yuna is making children’s lives better and taking on an escort quest in the fourth volume of Sergei’s Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear manga adaptation. This volume contains chapters…

Rory Muses