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Review: The Perfect Victim (2021)
The Perfect Victim 完美受害人 China, 2021, colour, 2.35:1, 101 mins. Director: Yang Longjie 杨泷杰. Rating: 5/10. Interesting police procedural is a mix of familiar and fresh elements, but…
The Dragon Ball Twitter Account Is Confused
Poor, poor twitter intern... Edited/Written by @TeeHallumsYT SUPPORT US ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TWITTER: https://www.twitter.com/totallynotmark FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@totallynotmark
Shinobumonogatari – 05 – Victim and Perp
As Shinobu and Suicide-Master yuk it up, Izuko takes Koyomi aside and tells him that the fifth victim, Kiseki Sowa, has not yet been found, but her belongings,…
It Bugs Me: Fate/Still Confused
The Fate franchise is a fantastic and exciting one that I absolutely love. On paper, that is. In practice, it’s something I think I’d really be into, but…
5 Anime Titles that Confused Me
Anime titles can be very "interesting" sometimes. Here are 5 Anime Titles that Confused Me and made me think I would watch a completely different show.
[Analysis] The Remarried Empress: A Victim Of Circumstance
Source: The Remarried Empress, Chapter 51 By: Casea Smith | @coffeewithkrow While the Remarried Empress has been on a well-deserved hiatus, I’ve been reading it over again. I find that re-reading is...
To not die – When the victim pushes back
Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…
To not die – When the victim pushes back
Hey guys what is up welcome back to my blog I’m so thankful that you guys took the time out of your day to read my blog post.…
[Analysis] The Remarried Empress: A Victim Of Circumstance
Source: The Remarried Empress, Chapter 51 By: Casea Smith | @coffeewithkrow While the Remarried Empress has been on a well-deserved hiatus, I’ve been reading it over again. I…
Yuiga Satoru // further on being the victim of tracing
As my previous post on the events surrounding Yuiga Satoru’s situation had gotten fairly long and a fairly lengthy period of time has passed, I’ve opted to use…
School Day’s Makoto Itou: Also a Victim
I’ll go to my grave defending School Days, and I’m not talking about the ending. I mean the entire show. In all these years running the blog, I…
Overlord viewers who haven't read the books must be so confused
I can understand if some viewers don't recognize Hilma from the second season.
Cid Falls Victim to? The Eminence in Shadow Episode 3 [Review]
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Mystery Solved After Dinner #01 — Improper Victim Procedure
Wait, nobody even checked if she was even dead or needed medical help? This is my second time writing this post because my site continues to be…
Chapter 41 - Not to be Confused with Oda Eiichiro
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Anime Review: Record of Ragnarok- Another victim of overhype?
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Aishima Shizuo: A Victim of Japan’s “Hostage Justice” System
Tokyo police and prosecutors falsely accused him of exporting biological weapons to China. How Aishima Shizuo died an innocent man in prison.
When Will Ayumu Make His Move #01 — Flushed and Confused
Someone certainly thinks their OP is going to be an internet meme dance. Impressions: Well, here's pretty much the same thing as the vampire girlfriend show, but…
8-Year-Old Victim Of Suspected Heatstroke Death In Hokkaido
A child died after exercises in Hokkaido, sparking a debate about school's lack of air conditioning as global warming heats up.
I’m Confused…but I’m happy about it?! – First Impressions: Mars Red
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#117 Yui Kamio is a Confused Story! ft Translation Analyst Lightning
A woman so wild she even makes a gigachad sweat We and our guest translation analyst Lightning discuss Jump Plus manga Yui Kamio Lets Loose. Show…
#117 Yui Kamio is a Confused Story! ft Translation Analyst Lightning
A woman so wild she even makes a gigachad sweat We and our guest translation analyst Lightning discuss Jump Plus manga Yui Kamio Lets Loose. Show…
Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2, Episode 19: Mahito takes another victim, Nobara
Nobara Kugisaki's presence in the Shibuya Arc has been limited. She mostly showed up against Shigemo who beat her badly.
Jennifer Rubin Is Not A Victim, She’s Just Full Of Shit
Jennifer Rubin, a professional political commentator, feels like she’s a victim. The victim of a terrible crime; against women, against journalism, against democracy, and (most of all) agains…
Snack Bar Murder: Police Arrest Ex-Husband Who’d Previously Assaulted Victim
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Issue 11, 2023 - Not to be Confused with DraftKings, FanDuel, or MyBookie.ag
Much apologies for mentioning the Greaseman, but I just couldn't resist. This week we discuss Weekly Shounen Jump Issue 11, published on February 13th, 2023.This week's Manga Show…
Had me confused for a bit there: Marvel Legends Iron Man (Heroes Return)
Earlier this week, Hasbro revealed their new Marvel Legends Totally Awesome Hulk Build-A-Figure wave, which is also the first to introduce Captain Marvel, Ms. Marvel, and Photon from…
“King Of The Octagon” – The Fight. The Passion. The Money.
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Disliking The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
An award-winning critical darling, that I unfortunately cannot stand.
The Duel, The Who and The Where
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the father in the caves (The Survivalist)
A dark cave, a lonely hum, and the end of the world. What can it teach us? The Father in the Caves, also known as the survivalists logs or…
The Past, the Present and the Future
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The Antagonist: The System
“The System,” some kind of deeply hidden procedure or agency, makes a great antagonist. Tell you why in a sec. You see “The System” in a lot of…
Confessions of an Overage otaku
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Review: The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
Though written, produced, and given a musical score by non-Japanese individuals (including Fran Walsh and Peter Jackson from the live-action The Lord of the Rings movies as Executive…
The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim (2024)
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The history of THE BEGINNING AFTER THE END
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The Slime Diaries – The Calm Before the Tempest
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The Way of the Househusband: The Queen Bee
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The Man at the End of the Garden
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim Movie Review
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Film Review: The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim
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Josee, The Tiger and the Fish - Between the Beasts and the Sea
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The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim — Anime Review
Whether you're an anime fan with an interest in LOTR or vice versa; The War of the Rohirrim is an experience that I can heartily recommend.