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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.…
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…
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, One Piece, Soaring Sky! Pretty Cure, alice gear aegis Expansion, Mobile Suit Gundam: The Witch from Mercury Season 2
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…
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…
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…
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…
Insomniacs after school, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Skip and Loafer
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…
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…
My Clueless First Friend, Dr. STONE, In Another World With My Smartphone 2, The Ancient Magus' Bride, Pokémon
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…
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!…
Boku to Roboco, Ranking of Kings, Kizuna no Allele, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear - Punch!
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…
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?
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…
Ao no Orchestra, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Summoned to Another World for a Second Time, Sweet Blue Flowers
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…
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…
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear - Punch!, Otaku Elf, Kizuna no Allele, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Mobile Suit Gundam
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…
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, alice gear aegis Expansion, Kizuna, Kizuna no Allele
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.
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…
The Dangers in My Heart, Hell’s Paradise, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
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…
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…
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!…
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…
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…
Mobile Suit Gundam, TOO CUTE CRISIS, Yuri Is My Job!, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear - Punch!, Kizuna
NEWS: Crunchyroll’s Spring 2023 Anime Season Calendar
Crunchyroll's Spring 2023 Anime Season Calendar is now available and the season is packed with new anime and returning favorites.
My Clueless First Friend, The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far, KamiKatsu: Working for God in a Godless World, KONOSUBA -An Explosion on This Wonderful World!, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
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…
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…
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.…
Didn't I Say to Make My Abilities Average in the Next Life?!, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
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…
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
Kizuna, Kizuna no Allele, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, The Idol Master, Tokyo Mew Mew
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.…
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…
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…
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Love Live! Nijigasaki High School Idol Club, The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lady
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…
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 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 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…
Berserk, Berserk, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation
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.…
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
GOBLIN SLAYER, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Overlord, She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man, Skeleton Knight in Another World
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…
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.…
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…
By the Grace of the Gods, In the Land of Leadale, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, Overlord
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…
Overlord, She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man, Sword Art Online, Death March to the Parallel World Rhapsody, Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear
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 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…
Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear, She Professed Herself Pupil of the Wise Man, Berserk, Berserk, Keep Your Hands Off Eizouken!
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…
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…
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 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…
Peach Boy Riverside, Pretty Boy Detective Club, Rent-a-Girlfriend, Attack on Titan, How a Realist Hero Rebuilt the Kingdom
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,…
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…