Seamus is actually out this week so we take advantage with a Triple Dip he would never agree to do! We look at Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai, Papa and Daddy's Home Cooking, and Kemono Jihen! We also talk about Zom 100, Wind Breaker, and more! Continue reading →
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Dragon Quest: The Adventure of Dai
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See where young warrior Dai's adventure began...in the original manga series!
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Kemono Jihen
Check out the end post on Kemono Jihen..!!
Kemono Jihen
Another Tokyo Ghoul?!! Maybe
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Dragon Quest: Dai no Daibouken Xross Blade
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Kemono Jihen – 07
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Kemono Jihen – 04
Inugami is actually one hell of a surrogate father. Read more
Kemono Jihen – 04
「任務」 (Ninmu) "Mission" “Is love something that grows on trees?”
Kemono Jihen – 09
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Kemono Jihen – 05
That screen must have had one hell of a hole in it. Read more
Kemono Jihen – 01
「夏羽」 (Kabane) "Kabane" If you choose to pick up this year’s anime adaptation of Kemono Jihen, keep in mind ‘tis no light series you’re diving into.
Kemono Jihen – 06
If Ajia-do does intend to make this a one-and-done adaptation they sure aren't showing it with their pacing. Read more
Kemono Jihen – 05
「潜入」 (Sen'nyū) "Intrusion" Main guy 'made' Kon cry and I'm not so happy about that.
Kemono Jihen – 03
「狐」 (Kitsune) "Foxes" Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. I can't think of a better way to summarize the episode. Actually, wait. "Keep your friends' heads close and…
Kemono Jihen – 02
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Kemono Jihen – 10
It's great to have the manga out there whatever happens, but this anime has really elevated the experience. Read more
Kemono Jihen – 11
Either this is the first stage of what's intended to be a long journey, or one of the best advertisements for a manga you'll ever see. Read more
Kemono Jihen – 02
These first two episodes are a stellar example of exposition done right. Read more
Kemono Jihen – 03
When a manga you love makes it to the screen, it's quite a thrill to see all the faces from the page come alive. Read more
Kemono Jihen – 08
Kemono Jihen is the Kuroneko Yamato of anime. Read more
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Kemono Jihen Anime Review
Animation: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ Story/Plot: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ Theme song/s and animation: : ★★★★★★☆☆☆☆
Kemono Jihen – 06, 07
「覚醒 / 故郷」 (Kakusei / Kokyō) "Awakening / Home" I finally caught up. And it isn't too late if you haven't tried Kemono Jihen yet. The build-up is worth it.
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Kemono Jihen – 12 (END)
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Kemono Jihen – 06 – Raiding the Pantry
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I vaguely remember adding Kemono Jihen to my watch list because I liked the character designs, now I'm desperately looking for the manga!
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While quite possibly the series I was least looking forward to giving a watch, this ended up being surprisingly alright.
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