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Ranking summary for the weeks of 2020 02/10, 02/17, 02/24, 03/02
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Helck – 02
「運営スタッフのアン」 (Un'ei Sutaffu no An) "Anne from Management" Never doubt the power of pointy ears, washboards, and ridiculously sized hats
SSSS.Dynazenon – 02
「戦う理由って、なに？」 (Tatakau riyū tte, nani?) "What's Your Reason For Fighting?" That first time a girl and boy gattai is always special.
Horimiya – 02
「顔は、ひとつだけじゃない。」 (Kao wa, hitotsu dake janai.) "You Wear More Than One Face" Damn, that was some good shizzle right there.
Kakushigoto – 02
「ビーサンとB4 / (お)かない (か)かない (し)あげない」 (Biisan to B4 / (O)kanai (Ka)kanai (Shi)agenai) "Beach Sandals and B4 /Don't Place, Don't Draw, Don't Finish Up" No TV and no Smartphone makes a…
Pet – 02
「ヤマ」 (Yama" no Keshiki) "Views of The Peak" Haven't picked it up yet? Don't underestimate Pet. You'll warm up to it as quickly as you do a viral internet kitten…
Gleipnir – 02
「空っぽの意味」 (Karappo no Imi) "What it Means to be Empty" “Emptiness is loneliness, and loneliness is cleanliness.”
Revenger – 02
「Gold Opens Any Door」 A gold coin a day keeps the regrets at bay.
Sakugan!! – 02
"GOOD DAY, GOOD BYE" An action-filled episode, with the set up for even more adventure!
Revenger – 02
This revenger gig is obviously morally dubious in a big way. Read more
Oooku – 02
This version is effectively an extended teaser trailer for the manga. Read more
Dandadan – 02
The first rule of Dandadan, I think, is don’t expect it to make sense.
Oooku – 02
"Episode 2" The prologue over, we now start with an unexpected beginning
Overtake! – 02
「ノリと勢い -Told ya, roller coaster.-」 (Nori to Ikioi: Told Ya, Roller Coaster.) "Enthusiasm and Spirit: Told Ya, Roller Coaster." I’m glad Raceman only deals with car racing.
Jigokuraku – 02
It seems like Jigokuraku has a bit of a split personality to it. Read more
Pluto – 02
I've said all along (without expecting it) that if this manga got a really top-shelf adaptation it would be in anime of the decade territory.
Listeners – 02
「半分人間 (HALBER MENSCH)」 (Hanbun ningen) "Half Man" The fact that these two survived the last 24 hours is ridiculously lucky.
SSSS.Dynazenon – 02
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Plunderer – 02
「伝だいっきらい！」 (Daikkirai!) "I Hate You!" Always question the man behind the mask.
Overtake! – 02
There's a lot of personal investment behind this project, and it absolutely shows. Read more
NouKome 02
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Deaimon – 02
「四葩に響く」 (Yohira ni Hibiku) "Echoing Through the Hydrangea" A reminder that family life is important, but not so much that you should give up your dreams over it.
Jigokuraku – 02
「選別と選択」 (Senbetsu to Sentaku) "Screening and Choosing" It seems like Jigokuraku has a bit of a split personality to it.
Horimiya – 02
Damn, that was some good shizzle right there. Read more
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Chainsaw Man – 02
「東京到着」 (Tokyo Touchaku) "Arrival in Tokyo" A great set-up.
Urusei Yatsura – 02
「あなたにあげる / 幸せの黄色いリボン」 (Anata ni Ageru / Shiawase no Kiiroi Ribon) "Present for You / The Yellow Ribbon of Happiness" "Who’s afraid of a little thunder?"
Super Cub – 02
「礼子」 (Reiko) "Reiko" Changing your behavior in a sustainable way is a slow process.
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Yurei Deco – 02
「不思議なよそ者」 (Fushigi na Yosomono) "The Mysterious Stranger" Berry meets with a traditional-looking character as they walk across a techno-ridden landscape.