AstroNerdBoy returns to the vaults to rewatch the 1990 anime series, Record of Lodoss War OVA, based in part on the Grey Witch novel.
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Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch 03 (“Back to the Vaults” #Manga Review)
AstroNerdBoy reviews the OLD, CPM Manga license, "Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch 03", which is an adaptation of the source novel.


Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch 02 (“Back to the Vaults” #Manga Review)
AstroNerdBoy reviews the OLD, CPM Manga license, "Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch 02", which is an adaptation of the source novel.


Record of Lodoss War OVA Review (Community Anime Reviews Rescue)
AstroNerdBoy republishes an old Community Anime Reviews review he did of the series "Record of Lodoss OVA", which he plans to rewatch.


Record of Lodoss War OVA Review (Community Anime Reviews Rescue)
AstroNerdBoy republishes an old Community Anime Reviews review he did of the series "Record of Lodoss OVA", which he plans to rewatch.


Back to the Vaults: Armitage III OVA Review
AstroNerdBoy reviews the 4-part OVA series, Armitage III. A murdered, popular country singer on Mars turns out to be a Third bioroid.


Back to the Vaults: Gunsmith Cats OVA Review
AstroNerdBoy saw some memes featuring the Gunsmith Cats OVA. As such, he decided to go back to the vaults and rewatch this 3 episode series.


Record of (Watching) Lodoss War
Sliding into the DMs of the DM with a healthy dose of plot armor…. When long-time anime fans are asked to name a staple of the high fantasy…


Fantasy and Record of Lodoss War
I finished the OVA series of Record of Lodoss War recently. It was fun, but that’s all I have to say about it. It was a solid fantasy…
Record of Lodoss War – Episode 1
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today I’m happy to announce we’re embarking on the first step of a new adventure, as we check out…
90s Dripping Gorgeous – Record Of Lodoss War
Two months I went back to a 90s series I put on hold at the time because we weren’t in the mood. Never did I think we would…


Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch 01 (Manga Review)
AstroNerdBoy reviews the OLD, CPM Manga license, "Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch 01", which is an adaptation of the source novel.


Record of Lodoss War - illustration by Yutaka Izubuchi /...
Record of Lodoss War - illustration by Yutaka Izubuchi / Anime V magazine (01/1991)
Disaster Report: RECORD OF LODOSS WAR: CHRONICLES OF THE HEROIC KNIGHT
The 1980s are considered by many to be the glory days of the anime OVA, but the 1990s was no slouch for the format either. While the number...
B: The Beginning, Lost Universe, Record of Lodoss War, Record of Lodoss War: Chronicles of the Heroic Knight, Sword Art Online


Back to the Vaults: School Rumble (Manga Review)
AstroNerdBoy reviews the School Rumble manga series, which is now a digital-only release after it moved from Del Rey to Kodansha.


Record of Lodoss War: The Crown of the Covenant GN 1-3
The only negative comment our reviewer could find with this manga series is that there isn't more of it.


How Record of Lodoss War Influenced Anime and Tabletop Gaming
"There’s a relatability and accessibility to imagining yourself in a group of people shouting at each other over where to take their adventure next, how to overcome some…


Back to the Vaults: “Lupin the 3rd: Voyage to Danger” Review
AstroNerdBoy dusts off the 1993 TV special "Lupin the 3rd: Voyage to Danger", which is a remake of episode 50 of "Lupin the 3rd: Part III."
Ani-Gamers Book Club #22 – Record of Lodoss War: The Grey Witch
We are back at it again with the light novels in this fourth episode of AGBC Part V: The Reading Experience. This time, we’re reading Record of Lodoss…
The Anime Nostalgia Podcast - Ep 140: Record of Lodoss War with Grant
Subscribers! Be sure to go to the blog to read the description easier & check out links for this episode! This episode is sponsored in par...


Record of Lodoss War: Once Upon a Time in a Fantasy
Going back and looking at shows, especially shows that came before my generation has been a treat as of late. Some have been good, others not so much.…
Record of Wortenia War
It is good but … Ryoma Mikoshiba is isekaied to a different world one day at school. He is a 16 year old who looks nothing like his…


Tune of the Week: Record of Lodoss War’s Kaze no Fantasia
Never was there a cuter elf. The Tune of the Week is the ending theme to the OVA Record of Lodoss War: Kaze no Fantasia by Sherry!


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 13) – To the Homeland
Theo arrives in Sistina with hopes of finally overthrowing the Rossini family that have ruled like tyrants. He only has a small party but hopes to bring the…


Tune of the Week(ish): Record of Lodoss War’s Adèsso e Fortuna: Honō to Eien
An oldie, but forever a goodie! The Tune of the Week is the opening theme to Record of Lodoss War: Adèsso e Fortuna: Honō to Eien by Sherry!


Record of Grancrest War (Season One)
Desperate to undo the corruption that has plagued his homeland, Theo ventures into the world. A chance encounter with a young mage, Siluca Meletas changes makes his dreams…
The New Lodoss War Game is Castlevania Meets Ikaruga
Click to ReadThe New <i>Lodoss War</i> Game is <i>Castlevania</i> Meets <i>Ikaruga</i>


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 14) – The Liberator of Sistina
After killing Salvador Rossini, Theo’s cause picked up momentum and he soon had a rebel army to command. They didn’t have to wait long, however, as Dorni Rossini…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 6) – March
The Earl of Artuk has been summoned to a meeting and plans on grabbing a couple of rival nations on the way there. He sends Theo to take…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 21) – Purge
News of the Mage Association’s action has reached Theo and Siluca. The potential appearance of the Grancrest is enough for them to tear the world apart. The Alliance,…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 18) – Leader
Theo assumes control of the treaty group without any objection. He announces that they are to break away from the union. How will that go down with the…
Record of Grancrest War (Episode 4) – Decision
Siluca’s attempts to have Theo join the Alliance have failed. Her only choice now is to return to the lord she abandoned to serve Theo… Can’t imagine that…
Record of Grancrest War (Episode 2) – Ambition
Theo has acquired the lands of the previous lord and been welcomed by the villagers. Siluca has aligned them with the Union which leaves them surrounded by enemies.…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 16) – Outpost
Milza attempts to draw Theo out of the Forest of Eternal Darkness but isn’t prepared for what to do when he does come out. Meanwhile, Queen Edokia finds…
Record of Grancrest War (Episode 1) – Contract
Years after witnessing the end of peace on the continent of Atlantan, Siluca Meletes was on her way to agree to a contract with a lord when a…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 24) – Grancrest
Theo and his friends have been transported to the Forest of Eternal Darkness where Dimitrie is determined to stop them and forever end the chance of the Grancrest…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 15) – Return
The Black Witch was to be executed by the Mage’s Association, but before she could she offered herself to the Demon Lord. Now, Theo must return to the…


Record of Ragnarok (Episode 14) – The Indomitable War God
Ares tells Loki about the time he fought Hercules before he became a god some four thousand years ago. Meanwhile, Jack the Ripper seems to be having fun…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 9) – The Black Princess
Marrine made her first steps towards war by attacking Lord Murado. He had asked Villar to aid him, but Villar refused to go against Alexis’s decision to press…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 22) – The Holy Grail
The Pope has called for his followers to unite and stop Emperor Theo from abusing the use of the crests to further his own agenda. Priscilla asks to…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 7) – The White Prince
After Mirza took one castle with ease, it was Theo’s turn to show what he can do. However, their approaches couldn’t be more different. With the messy business…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 8) – The Congress Dances
News of the attack that involved Alexis reached Marrine and brought back some painful memories. Meanwhile, Alexis is still determined to rekindle their love, even after the harrowing…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 19) – The Awakening of a Noble
Alexis commands his army as a conductor would an orchestra and it’s quite the performance against Lord Dawson, but how will he fare against Erik the Sea King…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 11) – The Fall of Castle Unicorn
Villar appears to have the upper hand, but then a massive fleet from Nord approaches. It would appear that his time has come, but there is one thing…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 10) – Blade of Betrayal
Marrine steps up her attack on Alturk. When word reaches her that Mirza has fulfilled his part of the bargain, she sits and waits. Villar, however, is busy…
Laid-Back Camp – OVA 2
Aoi sure has a penchant for lying.
Laid-Back Camp – OVA 1
This is honestly the saddest instance of the characters’ financial woes and that’s saying something.
Laid-Back Camp – OVA 3
To think “Laid-Back Camp” of all things would get to the beach episode in the craziest way possible.
I didn't plan to write back-to-back Sword Art Online: Alicization - War of Underworld entries
Ika Musume should have snuck into bed with Kirito while Alice and Asuna were sleeping.


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 23) – Castle Walls
Theo arrives at Eramu with the Imperial army and is ready to attack, but the Mage Association has a couple more tricks left to play. The first involves…


Record of Grancrest War (Episode 17) – Two Heroes
Milza grows tired of waiting for backup that will likely never come. Even worse, he hopes not to put Marrine in danger. So, there’s just one thing to…