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Box Art Extravaganza: August 2023
Most of these are for August, but a couple are from late July, in case some would come asking. MODEROID Ryu-Knight Collection Series 1: Ryu-Knight Zephy & Ryu-Mage…
This One’s Darker, Literally: Hobby Next Phase 2023 Spring: HG Protogouyo
A couple or so weeks back, Sunrise Beyond announced they’re doing a sequel to the 2021 mecha anime Kyoukai Senki or AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline as it…
More Chibi AIs for Giant War Machines: “Kyoukai Senki: Kokkou no Souki” Announced
I was actually deciding on whether to use a question or exclamation point for the post title and I don’t want to sound too pessimistic about this new…
A Very GLORIO 2022: Gee’s Last Minute Year in Review
2022 is an interesting year for anime. What it lacks in an obvious high profile mega-hit, it makes up for with a lot of surprise hits. I laughed…
12 Days of Anime 2022 – Day 09: Kyoukai Senki
Kyoukai Senki is a show I have mixed feelings towards. On one hand it includes everything which makes a mecha anime good. I did enjoy it and wish…
Get Ready to be Excited (or Disappointed): All Japan Hobby & Model Show 2022 + Hobby Next Phase 2022 Autumn
Before anything else, let’s get this thing out of the way. Thanks to the sleuths scouring for new Japanese trademark filings, we already have wind of an upcoming…
Heard on the Grapevine: Project SYN and #SYNDUALITY Game & Anime
I just came across this from my various social feeds, but last August, a cross-media sci-fi project called Project SYN was announced. Not much was revealed outside of…
High School Girls, AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline, GYO: Tokyo Fish Attack
The GLORIO Chat Episode 114: Spring 2022 Anime Wrap Up
We bid temporary farewell to the best season of anime comedies in recent memory, including some wild Birdie Birdie speculation for Birdie Wing season 2.
The GLORIO Chat Episode 112: Evangeline F. Kimishima
We catch up on Kamen Rider and Digimon, talk about all the shows putting the “romance” in romantic comedy, and declare Birdie Wing the greatest television show of…
The GLORIO Chat Episode 110: Real Hip-Hop
We discuss wholesome monster girls and debate who had the best bars in all the anime rap battles this season.
The GLORIO Chat Episode 109: Hold My PP
We have a serious, nuanced, and mature discussion about the serious, nuanced, and mature anime of the Spring 2022 season.
Spring 2022 Schedule
Sunday Magia Record: Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica Gaiden Final Season - Asaki Yume no Akatsuki 19:00 TOKYO MX (04/03) Kono Healer, Mendokusai 21:00 AT-X (04/10) Otomege Sekai wa Mob ni Kibishii Sekai Desu 22:00…
Aharen-san wa Hakarenai, Deaimon: Recipe for Happiness, RPG Real Estate, The Rising of the Shield Hero, AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline
Time For Some Mid-Season Upgrades! Hobby Next Phase 2022 Spring: HG Kenbu Zan
The last day for Hobby Next Phase 2022 Spring is focused on Kyoukai Senki or AMAIM Warrior on the Battlefield, especially with its latter half making a return…
The GLORIO Chat Episode 106: Spring 2022 Anime Season Preview
Another anime season is upon us! We chat about the Spring 2022 season, featuring a lot of romantic comedies and the resurrection of ancient properties like Tiger &…
The Best Less-Watched Anime of Fall 2021 Season
These are the best things less people are watching or talking about from the past season. I quite liked the season. It was very mecha. I don't know why…
A Very GLORIO 2021: Gee’s Year in Review
2021 was an unbelievably strong year with some legitimate generational contenders. I look back on the year and for as much shit as I love to give anime…
The GLORIO Chat Episode 100: Fall 2021 Wrap Up
We made it to 100 episodes!
That’s a Lot of Arms: HG AMAIM Ghost Mk-II
I’ve just caught up with the latest episodes of Kyoukai Senki or AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline and it is as mecha a series can get, without going…
The GLORIO Chat Episode 99: Like Finding Bad Whiskey in a Desert
We bid farewell to The Heike Story, welcome back Eighty-Six: 86, and go in hard on the latest developments in Sakugan.
The GLORIO Chat Episode 98: Lupin Versus Columbo
We have finally caught up and settled in with the Fall 2021 season.
The GLORIO Chat Episode 97: Big, Bigger, Biggest Tony
We say goodbye to Fena: Pirate Princess, catch up on a few leftovers from last season, then settle in with the Fall season shows we’ll (probably) be sticking…
Kyoukai Senki Episode 5
After parting ways with Gashin, Amou makes his way to Risa's hometown in hopes to pass on her necklace to one of her relatives. Unfortunately upon his arrival,…
Kyoukai Senki Episode 4
Whelp, RIP Risa. As expected, she wasn't going to survive this one and was taken out within the first two minutes of the episode. The monster AMAIM that…
Fall 2021 Schedule
Sunday Digimon Ghost Game 09:00 Fuji TV (10/03) Mieruko-chan 22:00 AT-X (10/03) Sankaku Mado no Sotogawa wa Yoru 22:00 TOKYO MX (10/03) Tesla Note 23:00 TOKYO MX (10/03) Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku Hen 23:15 Fuji TV (10/10) Mushoku Tensei:…
The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window, Shikizakura, Tesla Note, VISUAL PRISON, Yashahime: Princess Half-Demon
The GLORIO Chat Episode 96: Fall 2021 Anime First Impressions
After a great Spring season and not so great Summer season, it seems balance has been restored to the anime world. The crew gives their first impressions of…
Kyoukai Senki Episode 3
I must say, it was good to see the story moving along this episode, but man it sure felt like a rushed one. The way some of the…
Kyoukai Senki Episode 2
Whelp, that situation where Amou's acquaintances were held hostage was resolved rather easily. While I am glad they are alive and have been cleared of terrorism charges, the…
Unsolicited First Impressions: “Kyoukai Senki”, “Sacks&Guns!!”, “Muv-Luv Alternative”
As I probably mentioned in a couple of posts already, October has finally started and along with it, multiple mecha series for the season. I’ve caught the opening…
AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline, Musashi, Muv-Luv Alternative, Gundam Breaker Battlogue
First Look: Kyoukai Senki
In the year 2061, Japan has been divided into four protectorate territories managed and controlled by foreign nations in the name of preserving and aiding in Japan’s protection.…
First Impressions Digest – Takt Op. Destiny, Kyoukai Senki
Don't think too hard with these two. Read more
Fall 2021 First Impressions: Kyuuketsuki Sugu Shinu, Sankaku Mado no Sotogawa wa Yoru, Kyoukai Senki
Kyuuketsuki Sugu Shinu Short Synopsis: White guy turns to sand when touched by a bishounen. Armitage: Madhouse used to be my favorite anime studio just a little more…
AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline, The Vampire Dies in No Time, The Night Beyond the Tricornered Window
First Impression: AMAIM: Warrior at the Borderline (Kyoukai Senki)
2061. The XXI Century has been very hard on Japan. A staggering economical crisis, the disastrous policies of the Government and the aging of population combined with low…
Kyoukai Senki – 01
「起動」 (Kidou) "Activate" Not the Code Geass sequel I was expecting.
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Kyoukai Senki Episode 1 [First Impression]
Eva's First Impression Man it's been a while since I've last picked up and watched a mecha series. For the past year, I have been steering clear of…
Fall 2021.
Sweater season is upon us! Not really because it’s Spring in Melbourne but somehow still feels like it’s the middle of Winter. I’ve had hail in my area…
The Vampire Dies in No Time, Musashi, Platinum End, VISUAL PRISON, Blue Period
Quick Box Art Extravaganza: HG MAILeS Byakuchi
By my last count, five mecha titles are premiering this October, which is totally awesome! And to kick this literal extravaganza, Bandai Spirits is releasing the first HG…
Fall 2021 Preview
I loved autumn as a school kid because signified a return to school, where I could finally see my friends again after one summer apart. Strange child. I…
Ranking of Kings, The Faraway Paladin, Selection Project, Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut, Digimon Ghost Game
Animecast: Fall 2021 Anime Season Preview
With Fall 2021 Anime Season just around the corner, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to give their rundown on the up coming titles for…
Animecast: Fall 2021 Anime Season Preview
With Fall 2021 Anime Season just around the corner, the hosts of the Otaku Spirit Animecast are here to give their rundown on the up coming titles for…
October is Going to be Busy! Upcoming Mecha Series Promos
2021 has been good to mecha fans thanks to multiple series premieres compared to the previous years. With the Summer 2021 anime season ending and Getter Robo Arc…
Getter Robo, Getter Robo Arc, Gundam Breaker Battlogue, AMAIM Warrior at the Borderline, Musashi
“Kyoukai Senki”: Episode 1 Preview and More Kits Revealed
Sunrise Beyond and Bandai Spirits decided to drop what I think is the first half of the premiere episode for Kyoukai Senki, their upcoming mecha anime slated to…
New “Kyoukai Senki” HG Model Kit Line Up
At the same time that the upcoming Kyoukai Senki anime was announced, Bandai Spirits revealed the tie-in model kits. These will 1/72 scale High Grade kits and I’m…
New Mecha Series from Sunrise Beyond ✕ Bandai Spirits: “Kyoukai Senki”
We are getting quite the number of new mecha series in 2021! Back Arrow is currently on going, season 1 of Pacific Rim: The Black dropped a couple…