I think it would be fair to say that okonomiyaki would be considered Osaka’s soul food and this YouTube video from Japanese Noodles Udon Soba Osaka Nara features a spot with some tasty and HE…
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「魔神との約束」 (Majin to no yakusoku) "A Promise to the Demon" I have issues.
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Nope, still don't feel sorry for her. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 19
I hope Shiina kicks Miranjo's spirit butt. Read more
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if Death-Har is here to take down Miranjo, I don't see any good reason why Bojji (or anyone else with a shred of decency) should oppose him. Read…
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「神々との争い」 (Kamigami to no arasoi) "Battle With the Gods" Nope, still don't feel sorry for her.
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I haven't gotten these sorts of feels from characters I barely know in a long time. Read more
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Ousama Ranking isn't just good, it's sofa king good. Read more
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「夢のいけにえ」 (Yume no ike ni e) "The Sacrifice of Dreams" The thick plottens...
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Coming on the heels of a run of episodes that have been very good rather than stunning, this was a pretty nice return to form. Read more
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「王子の弟子入り」 (Ouji no deshiiri) "The Prince's Apprenticeship" How things have changed in so little time - a reminder that they could turn again just as quickly.
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「王妃と盾」 (Ouhi to tate) "Queen and Shield" Damn, this is hard to watch sometimes.
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「不死身"対"無敵"」 (Fujimi" tai" muteki") "Immortal vs. "Invincible"" Names are more than just names in Ousama Ranking, and "Bosse" is hardly called that by accident.
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「王の剣」 () "The Swordsmanship of a King" We all know Wit is at the very top of the anime game when they choose to be. But sometimes they just…
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「冥府騎士団」 (Meifu kishi-dan) "Knights of the Underworld" Coming on the heels of a run of episodes that have been very good rather than stunning, this was a pretty nice return…
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This is not a show you want to take your eyes off for even a moment. Read more
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This is feeling awfully climactic considering we still have six episodes to go. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 10
The dexterity on display down to the fine details stamps this as TVs best production of the year. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 05
「からみあう陰謀」 (Karamiau inbou) "Entangled Conspiracy" For someone in his position, loyalty is about the most precious thing imaginable for Bojji.
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「初めての旅」 (Hajimete no tabi) "First Trip" What a powerfully emotional and beautifully constructed series Ousama Ranking is.
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I have issues. Read more
Ousama Ranking – 11
After being spread to the winds for a while the most of the major players in the story are on a collision course. Read more
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「王国の乱れ」 (Oukoku no midare) "The Kingdom in Turmoil" Ousama Ranking seems to be a story of good persevering against overpowering evil, but that never comes easily.
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「最後の砦」 (Saigo no toride) "Last Stand" I hope Shiina kicks Miranjo’s spirit butt.
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「王の威厳」 (Ou no igen) "The Dignity of the King" If Death-Har is here to take down Miranjo, I don't see any good reason why Bojji (or anyone else with a…
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「戦いの足音」 (Tatakai no ashioto) "The Footsteps of War" This is not a show you want to take your eyes off for even a moment.