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Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Episodes 7 to 9
Welcome back to Anime Rants with 7Mononoke! (Mono for short.) As you may know, Horimiya: The Missing Pieces finished its run on September 23rd, 2023. Needless to say,…


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Episodes 10 to 13
“Thank you for helping me see so much. I’m overjoyed. The words to describe it would be so ephemeral they might just fly away. So, just like the…


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Episodes 1 to 3
There are many anime rom-coms set in school. Most of them are lively romps, but a few are calming and peaceful while still having funny parts. Horimiya is…


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Ep. 6
I still wonder why Miyamura doesn’t reveal his tattoos to the other guys.


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Ep. 4
Hori reverts back to picking on Sengoku.


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces
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Horimiya: The Missing Pieces
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Horimiya: The Missing Pieces Review
When I first heard there would be more Horimiya in 2023, I was thrilled. However, it didn’t take for me to realize that this wasn’t going to be…


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Ep. 5
Poor kid. His senpai doesn’t want to notice him.


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Ep. 8
Everybody Loves Yanagi


First Impression: Horimiya: The Missing Pieces
When your body is covered with tattoos that could get you expelled from your school, events that might be the norm for other students in Japan, like going…


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Ep. 11
Chocolate? Did you say chocolate?!


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Ep. 7
Being friends with the third years has its perks.


Horimiya and Scripture: The Missing Pieces
It surprises me to admit that one of my favorite shows this season has been Horimiya: The Missing Pieces—surprising because viewing the original series was a frustrating experience…


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Ep. 2
The themes of this episode are sports day anticipation and Sakura suffering.


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Ep. 9
I didn’t think this guy would get his own episode.


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Ep. 3
I’m surprised this wasn’t in the original series.


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Ep. 12
Give me a full episode starring Hori’s parents, you cowards.


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Ep. 10
A “Horimiya” episode that’s centered around Horimiya? Pinch me, I must dreaming!


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – Ep. 13 (Series Finale)
Personally, I didn’t get much out of this series of deleted scenes.


The Apothecary Diaries: Episodes 4 to 6 Reviews
The Apothecary Diaries is roughly based on the Ming Era of China. This era lasted about three centuries, from the 1300s to the 1600s. There were a number…


Stardust Telepath: Episodes 4 to 6 Reviews
So far, I’m enjoying Stardust Telepath. The characters are endearing and funny. I love the main story, which is about a girl who loves rockets as she learns…


Hell’s Paradise: Episodes 4 to 6 Reviews
Although Hell’s Paradise includes numerous fantasy elements, it’s also a semi-historical anime. The setting for the series is Japan around the middle of the Tokugawa Era. This era,…


Heavenly Delusion: Episodes 4 to 6 Reviews
Many animals experience curiosity, humans included. In fact, this trait is especially important to humans. Without curiosity, our species would probably never have started using fire. Then where…


Undead Murder Farce: Episodes 4 to 6 Reviews
It’s time for the next three episodes of Undead Murder Farce, which is so far proving to be highly entertaining. It’s not my favorite show of the season,…


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I’m not a parent, so there are things about them I can’t comprehend. There are exceptions, but parents in general love their children to a degree that seems…


Dr. Stone: New World: Episodes 4 to 6 Reviews
Dr. Stone is well along in airing its third season. A lot has already happened. In episodes 4 through 6, the group discusses their contact with the mysterious…


NEWS: Crunchyroll Announces New Title Acquisitions, Horimiya: The Missing Pieces and More
This past Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Anime Central, Crunchyroll announced the newest title acquisitions that will be coming soon…
Episode 17, "Missing Pieces"
On this episode of the One Piece Podcast we WOULD have gone over the manga recap, but there were some technical difficulties…so we discuss some feedback and some…
Episode 17, "Missing Pieces"
On this episode of the One Piece Podcast we WOULD have gone over the manga recap, but there were some technical difficulties…so we discuss some feedback and some…
Horimiya Reactions Episodes 6 and 7
This time, Sho-chan and Nikki continue their thorough analysis of each episode. While some moments in Horimiya cause them to scratch their heads, other moments cause their hearts…


Horimiya: The Missing Pieces – A Spin-Off Gem for Romance and Slice-of-Life Enthusiasts
Horimiya is back again to swoon us with its heartwarming story. This review will talk about what makes Horimiya -piece- worth your time.
Horimiya Episodes 4 and 5 Reactions
Nikki and Summosa review Horimiya episodes 4 and 5, offering insight into differences between the manga publication and anime as well as detailed analysis of character growth and…
Fruits Basket S2 Episodes 4 to 6
Konnichiwa, Anime Rants ni youkouso! (Hello and welcome to Anime Rants!) I’ve got a lot of anime to catch up on, and as for this season of anime,…


A Sign of Affection: Episodes 6 to 8 Reviews
It’s time to catch up on this season’s sweetest, sappiest romance anime! A Sign of Affection continues entertaining me with its warmth and heart. Here are my reviews…


The Ancient Magus’ Bride Season 2: Episodes 4 to 6
As social creatures, we live the fullest lives by interacting with others. Relationships bring color to the world. This is a unifying theme in the next three episodes…


PODCAST: Horimiya Episodes 1-4 Discussion | Second Stream
Listen on Spotify Watch the podcast livestream It’s long overdue that Warui Deshou really got into the “shipping” industry as it were, so we’re back for the first…


PODCAST: SSSS.Dynazenon Episodes 4-6
Stream the pod via Spotify Livestream VOD of the pod Join Doc, Shads and returning special guest Marc of Oh No, Anime! as they discuss the follow up…


Metallic Rouge: Episodes 6 and 7 Reviews
Welcome to Anime Rants. Before reviewing these episodes of Metallic Rouge, I will provide an explanation of the translation “controversy” surrounding this anime. It’s old news, bu…


Tasokare Hotel Episodes 6 and 7 Reviews
These two installments focused on the supporting characters, Atori and Ruri. Let’s talk about Tasokare Hotel episodes 6 and 7.


Sakamoto Days Episodes 5 and 6 Reviews
Today we’re covering Sakamoto Days episodes five and six. I ran out of time and have been in a hurry, so these are brief review notes.


Case 4 – Picking Up The Pieces
As we said before, the game is far from over. After a long hiatus, One Podcast Prevails returns with some old guests from the Animanga Podcast to talk…


Metallic Rouge: Episodes 4 and 5 Reviews
Hey y’all – thanks for dropping by Anime Rants. I’ve fallen behind on my episode reviews for Winter 2024, but I’m here now to try catching up and…


Guild Receptionist Episodes 4 and 5 Reviews
After the third episode’s dark atmosphere, I wondered if I would keep liking Guild Receptionist. Well, it turns out that episode four was the best so far!


Tasokare Hotel Episodes 4 and 5 Reviews
Welcome back to Anime Rants. I’m still in the process of catching up with Tasokare Hotel. It’s not the best anime of the season or anything, but it’s…


Sakamoto Days Episodes 2 thru 4 Reviews
I am burned out after writing all three episode reviews in one day. So, you’ll have to do without a polite or interesting introduction paragrah this time, lol.…


Solo Leveling: Episodes 3 and 4 Reviews
It seems like, the last few years, fantasy with video-game elements has become the most dominant genre of anime. (Shounen is more of a demographic, but even if…


Mononogatari – Malevolent Spirits Season 2: Episodes 4 to 6
Hey, everyone. Sadly, I broke my streak of posting something every day after day 76. I fell behind for a few days, but now I’m here to get…


The Gene of AI: Episodes 3 and 4 Reviews
Hey there, and welcome to Anime Rants! With the next two episodes of The Gene of AI, the discussions and dilemmas are even more interesting than before. I…