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Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Episode 9 – Ritual Gone Wrong
Season 7 Episode 9 is only the first half of this adventure involving a welcome ritual for the guardian spirit of an ancient house. There will be a…
Delico’s Nursery Episode 13 Review – The Final Episode
In my opinion, Delico’s Nursery managed to not completely ruin its last episode. It wasn’t great, but it wasn’t bad either.
I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History Episode 10 Review
Several key events took place in this episode, but all I can think about are the last few minutes wherein Prince Duke, yet again, proves himself incredibly creepy…
Tower of God Season 2 Episode 22 Review – Bam Takes Action!
Tower of God’s latest episode was fairly good, with several cool character moments and lots of action. My favorite part of the episode was when Bam/Viole decided not…
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Episode 10 Review – Gatekeeping Knowledge?
Do you think knowledge should be freely available to people despite their education level? I was delighted to see this interesting and poignant question in Orb: On the…
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Epiode 9 Review – Yukio Is Losing It
This episode focused on a variety of characters as they visit the lively Shima family. But for me, the most interesting parts were those focused on Yukio.
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Episode 8 Review – Imposter!
If one of your friendliest classmates was replaced by an imposter half the time you knew him, would you be able to tell the difference?
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Episode 7 Review – The Cute Character Type
Today we’re continuing the episode reviews for season 7 of Natsume’s Book of Friends. In episode 7, we actually met a new character – and he’s very kawaii.
I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down In History Episode 9 Review – False Accusation
This episode feature a cool showdown after Alicia was falsely accused of bullying.
Blue Exorcist: Shimane Illuminati Saga Review – A Woman’s Story
Did you know that Blue Exorcist was created by a woman? Her name is Kazue Kato and she started writing Blue Exorcist in 2009. Female authors are not…
Tower of God Season 2 Episode 21 Review
This episode was slightly difficult to get through because the plot was so convoluted. Regardless of the problems, I’ll offer my thoughts on episode 21.
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Episode 9 Review – Learning and Literacy
Often, when you learn something new and significant, it can change your entire perspective on life. Orczy has a moment like this in Orb episode 9.
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 8 Review
This episode got me thinking about Christmas. It was also an important episode for anyone interested in seeing a glimpse of Yuri Egin, the mysterious mother of Rin…
Delico’s Nursery: Episodes 11 and 12 Reviews
Konnichiwa! Thanks for visiting Anime Rants. I don’t have a special introduction topic this time, so let’s get right to the episode reviews for Delico’s Nursery.
Re: Zero Episode 58 (Season 3 Episode 8) – Planning the Counterattack
In my opinion, this was one of the best episodes of the season so far despite the lack of action. I really enjoy episodes that focus on the…
I’ll Become A Villainess Who Goes Down In History Episode 8 Review
Alicia is back after 2 years! You can read my thoughts on that in the following episode review.
A Sign of Affection Anime Review – Not for Diabetics!
Anime comes in many flavors, and can be compared to complex culinary dishes. A Sign of Affection is like a plate of fancy European confections – cute, neat,…
Tower of God Season 2 Episode 20 Review
We’re covering Tower of God season 2 episode 20. It was a fairly good episode with some sweet and romantic moments and some moderately entertaining action sequences.
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Episode 8 – Pursuit of Truth
In this episode of Orb, Count Piast says that good scholars need to be like Icarus and keep trying to approach the sun – which is a metaphor…
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 7 Review
Today we’re continuing the episode reviews for Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga. The seventh episode was largely focused on Lightning, but it also featured important moments for…
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7 Episodes 5 and 6 Reviews
Natsume’s Book of Friends is usually peaceful and wholesome. You can see this in episode 5. However, you will occasionally encounter a darker episode with mystery elements, like…
Re: Zero Episode 57 (AKA Season 3 Episode 7) – Subaru’s Speech
This episode of Re: Zero season 3 was inspiring. Subaru makes a speech through the broadcast metia in order to bring hope to the citizens of Priestella. I…
The Softhearted Samurai: Katsura “Tauemon” Takamori (Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin)
Anime showcases many samurai characters who are cool and bad-ass. But from time to time, I would prefer a different take on the samurai character. Tauemon from Sakuna:…
I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History Episode 7 – Gill Takes The Spotlight
The character of Gill started out as a weak and bitter little kid. But by episode 7 of RekiAku, he is responsible, loyal, and thoughtful, with the desire…
Tower of God Season 2 Episode 19 – Epic Fight and After-Party
The workshop battle continues, and the next match is intense. It’s Anaak versus Ran. Find out what happened in this episode review.
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 6 Review – Shiemi’s Struggles
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga has been highly enjoyable for me so far. This sixth episode focuses on Lightning and Suguro before transitioning primarily to Shiemi and…
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Episode 7 Review – New Favorite Character!
The new character introduced is Jolenta, a talented and intelligent writer/researcher who can’t get credit for her work because she’s a woman. Let’s take a look at this…
Delico’s Nursery Episodes 9 and 10 Reviews
Thank you for visiting Anime Rants! Episodes 9 and 10 of Delico’s Nursery were surprisingly enjoyable. Find out why in these episode reviews.
Re: Zero Episode 56 (AKA Season 3 Episode 6) – The Power of Song
As the city of Preistella is thrown into chaos, Liliana the bard plays music to calm the citizens packed into the emergency shelters. Take a minute and listen…
I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History Episode 6 Review – Creepy Duke
RekiAku continued to be fairly entertaining in its sixth episode. Alicia had some badass moments. However, I’m getting increasingly annoyed with the love interest, Prince Duke.
When Akio Wins
Akio Ohtori is one of the most insidious villains in anime because of his predatory nature. This post isn’t exactly about Akio, though. It’s about what happens when…
A Beautiful Blend – The Apothecary Diaries Anime Review
Some anime series are beautiful to experience despite dealing with surprisingly mature subject matter. The Apothecary Diaries is one such show. It looks colorful and flowery, but deals…
Tower of God Season 2 Episode 18 Review – Berserk Miseng
Those who have survived major abandonment are often crippled by the fear of further abandonment. I have this issue personally, so I get it. Tower of God’s Miseng…
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth Episode 6 Review – Riddles from God
Are religion and science incompatible? The answer is no, not necessarily. You can believe in God and still be pro-science. Badeni from Orb is a character who proves…
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 5 Review – Shura Lives!
Blue Exorcist is a work that celebrates life. Its hopeful view of the world has been obvious for quite some time, but it came through more strongly than…
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7: Episodes 3 and 4 Reviews
Natsume’s Book of Friends is mostly episodic and anthological rather than serial. That means you can jump in pretty much anywhere. So, if you think you might check…
Re: Zero Episode 55 (AKA Season 3 Episode 5) – Not My Cup of Tea
Anime episodes can be very hit-or-miss. Sometimes an episode just rubs you the wrong way, so you give it a lower score than usual in your mind. Re:…
I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History – Episode 5 Review
I’m enjoying the humor in this series – in particular, the irony. It’s richly ironic that a good, wise girl like Alicia thinks of herself as a villainess.
Delico’s Nursery: Episodes 7 and 8 Reviews
Do you like the idea of conventionally attractive, rich, aristocratic vampires? What about a unique kind of lore that poses a vampire god as the existence that controls…
Tower of God Season 2 Episode 17 Review
Bam is cool in the sense that he’s very powerful, but the point of his character is not being “cool.” Rather, it’s his gentle and compassionate heart.
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 4 Review – Shura’s Reality
Imagine what it would be like if your lifespan ended at thirty, and your destiny was entirely decided. Your very being is bound to your master, the one…
Orb: On the Movement of the Earth Episode 5 Review: Hope In the World
It’s time for more Orb: On the Movement of the Earth! I have no motivation for an interesting introduction today. Episode 5: Even If I Die, This World…
Re: Zero Season 3 Episode 54 Review – Amazing Seiyuu Insanity!
This episode of Re: Zero season 3 was intense and high quality! Arguably the best element of this episode was the voice-acting. I’ll mention 3 of the amazing…
I’ll Become A Villainess Who Goes Down In History: Episode 4 Review – Not Remotely Evil!
RekiAku is the short nickname for Rekishi ni Nokoru Akujo ni Naru zo, or in English, I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History. The fourth episode…
The Cycle of the Spiral Curse – Uzumaki Episode 4 Review
The third episode was disappointing. I began to think that Uzumaki lost its chance to be good. However, after seeing the fourth and final episode, I now think…
Tower of God Season 2 Episode 16 Review
Hello and thank you for joining me for an episode review of Tower of God Season 2 Episode 16. I don’t have very many other thoughts on this…
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 3 Review
Due to her insane character design, many have dismissed Shura as a fan-service character. But I always hoped there would be a better exploration of Shura’s character. Blue…
Natsume’s Book of Friends Season 7: Episodes 1 and 2 Reviews
I’ve been following this anime for a long time, and it certainly has its charms. As long as you have time to spare, watching this series is enjoyable…
Orb: On the Movement of the Earth Episode 4 Review – The Doubting Duelist
Greetings! The second arc of Orb has begun with a new main character: Orczy the duelist. These are my thoughts on him and the fourth episode as a…
Re: Zero Season 3 Episode 53 Review – The Tiger Cub Weeps
Today we have a review of Re: Zero Season 3 Episode 3 (which is episode 53 cumulatively speaking). The episode was titled “Gorgeous Tiger,” the humorous pseudonym chosen…