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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…
I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History Episode 3 Review
In this episode, we learn that Alicia is “a Divergent,” a rare existence with increased magic abilities from a young age.
Uzumaki Episode 3 Review – So Many Plot-lines, So Little Time!
I loved the first and second episodes, but the third one was less likeable. There was one main problem: everything was way too rushed.
Tower of God Season 2 Episode 15 Review
ower of God Season 2 Episode 15 is titled “The Promise of That Day.” It refers to the time when Endorsi made Bam promise to take her on…
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga Episode 2 Review
Today, I’ll present my thoughts on Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga episode 2, which is appropriately titled, “Distress.” Yukio is going through a lot at this point…
Orb: On the Movement of the Earth Episode 3 Review – Sayonara, Rafal
We’ll start with a recap of Orb’s third episode, which is now available on Netflix, depending on your region. After I go over the main plot points, I’ll…
Fall 2024 Update + Do-Over Damsel Episode 1
Fall 2024 Update Greetings. Thank you for stopping Anime Rants. I’m here to give a quick update about the shows I’m blogging about for Fall 2024. I made…
Re: Zero Season 3 Episode 2 Review – Empathy Used For Evil
You’ve all heard of empaths. They are characters whose empathy is on a whole other level from normal humans. Most of the time, empaths are portrayed as purely…
I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History Episode 2 Review – Secret Outings
Today we have a review for the second episode of the unusual isekai anime, I’ll Become A Villainess Who Goes Down In History.
Can Robots Experience Hatred? – Pluto Anime Review
Some stories pose the ability to love as the last bastion of humanity that robots cannot adopt. However, in the world of Pluto, the ability of advanced robots…
Uzumaki Episode 2 Review – Violation of Humanity
The second episode of Uzumaki: Spiral Into Horror was released on October 5th, 2024. Like the previous installment, it was highly enjoyable and full of creative horror. The…
Tower of God Season 2 Episode 14 Review – Workshop Battle Arc Begins!
The second cour of Tower of God season 2 has officially begun. It’s offcially called Tower of God: Workshop Battle Arc.
Blue Exorcist: Beyond the Snow Saga – Episode 1 Review – Lightning’s Arrival
It’s time for the next arc of Blue Exorcist. This is roughly the equivalent of season 4.
Orb: On the Movements of the Earth – Episodes 1 and 2 Review
Welcome! Yesterday, the first two episodes of Orb: On the Movement of the Earth were released. I expected to like Orb, and I was correct. In fact, I…
Re-Watching Jujutsu Kaisen’s First Season
Today’s article will cover several discusion points that stuck out to me during this re-watch. Topcis include: Horror in JJK, Yuuji’s Suffering, and Sorcerers are Not Heroes.
Cultists and Tigers and Bards – Oh My! Re: Zero Season 3 Episode 1 Review
Four normal anime episodes’ worth of content is crammed into “Theatrical Malice.” Therefore, writing a full recap of events would be lengthy, boring and unnecessary. Today, I will…
I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History – Episode 1 Review
Alicia Williams is a seven-year-old girl in a noble family of dark magic users in a fantasy world. She was a normal girl who reportedly lazed around and…
Uzumaki Episode 1 – My First Taste of Junji Itou
Uzumaki is a Fall 2024 anime based on the manga by famous horror author Junji Itou. Though I’m familiar with the name and fame of this artist/storyteller, this…
Spy x Family Season 2 Review
Even people that don’t normally watch anime usually enjoy this rare example of an exciting, wholesome, and high-quality comedy series. Spy x Family Season 2 was released in…
Khun’s New Team – Tower of God Season 2 Episode 13 Review
It’s finally Fall 2024 and I decided to start trying to write individual episode reviews again. We’ll begin with Tower of God Season 2 episode 13, which is…
Summer 2024 Episode Reviews – Week 13 (Final)
Last week of summer anime. Final episodes for: Spice and Wolf, Senpai is an Otokonoko, Reincarnated as a Slime S3, and Sakuna: of Rice and Ruin.
“Philomela’s Freedom” – The Ancient Magus Bride Season 2 Part 2 Review
Change is scary, and for Philomela, embracing freedom would be a huge change. She took a long time to finally admit she needed help. If Philomela’s story speaks…
Summer 2024 Weekly Episode Reviews – Week 12
I was expecting most or all of the shows to wrap up this week, but there are still several that have yet to conclude. These episodes were released…
Anime Rant/Discussion: Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc!
Character discussions include: Giyu’s Guilt, Tokito’s Smile, Himejima’s Tears, and more!
Anime I *Might* Watch in Fall 2024
Welcome to Anime Rants! Summer is over and it’s time to get ready for the Fall 2024 anime season. As usual, I haven’t decided for sure that these…
Anime Review: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 (Part 2)
At long last, I got around to watching the next season of That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime. The twelve episodes of season 2 part 2…
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2
Summer 2024 Weekly Episode Reviews – Week 11
The shows I’m covering for Summer 2024 are: Spice and Wolf remake, Delico’s Nursery, Twlight Out of Focus, Senpai is an Otokonoko, Bye Bye Earth, Reincarnated As A…
Delico's Nursery, My Deer Friend Nokotan, Senpai is an Otokonoko, Spice and Wolf, Tower of God
Is Rintarou Okabe a Good Person? (Steins;Gate Anime Discussion)
Steins;Gate is a classic anime series that will always have a special place in my heart. However, it’s not as if the series lacks problematic elements. There are…
The Apothecary Diaries MBTI
Without a rambling introduction, I present my list of characters from The Apothecary Diaries with their MBTI type and a description.
Anime Review: That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2 Part 1
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime is one of the relatively few isekai anime series that I enjoy watching and keeping up with. This review of…
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime Season 2, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime
Summer 2024 Weekly Episode Reviews – Week 10
This was an exciting week for summer 2024 anime! Several of the series I’m covering here had extra intriguing episodes this time! I was most impressed with Spice…
Communication Complications and A Cosmic Connection: Stardust Telepath Anime Review
Have you ever heard of selective mutism? It’s a condition wherein a person “freezes up” and becomes unable to speak in certain social situations, despite the fact that…
Summer 2024 Weekly Episode Reviews – Week 9
The Summer 2024 anime season continues as August fades and gives way to September. The following reviews and responses are for episodes that aired between Aug 26th and…
Summer 2024 Weekly Episode Reviews – Week 8
Thank you for visiting Anime Rants! Let’s jump right into Summer 2024 episode reviews! These episodes were released between Aug 19th and 25th, 2024.
“Magical” Technology – Dr. Stone New World Part 2 Review
British author Arthur C. Clarke famously wrote, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Another way to look at it is this: even things that seem magical…
Summer 2024 Weekly Episode Reviews: Week 7
Hey, thanks for stopping by Anime Rants today! The Summer Olympics are finally over, which hopefully means fewer scheduling delays. Without further ado, let’s continue the episode reviews…
Summer 2024 Update: Kimi ni Todoke and Other Thoughts
Greetings. I have a quick update regarding Summer 2024 anime now that we’re about halfway through the season. There are three items to address, outlined below.
Summer 2024 Episode Reviews – Week 6
Other than the delays for Spice and Wolf and Senpai is an Otokonoko, there is also one other item of consequence this week. The first episode of Delico’s…
Delico's Nursery, Senpai is an Otokonoko, Spice and Wolf, Tower of God
Nia’s Gender and How It Doesn’t Matter (Tower of God Season 2)
A certain supporting character caught my attention in this new season: a youngster by the name of Nia Nya. There was some confusion about this kid’s gender. That’s…
Summer 2024 Weekly Episode Reviews – Week 5
Welcome back to Anime Rants. Today we’re continuing the brief episode reviews for summer 2024 anime. These episodes were released from July 29th to August 4th, 2024.
Capital City Curses and Calamity – Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2 Review
The world stayed relatively stable thanks to the efforts of the Jujutsu sorcerers. But this may not last forever. At any point, a sufficiently powerful cursed spirit or…