Burgers taste best on a Bösendorfer. Impressions: Let's start with the bad. The really, really, really bad. The cliffhanger from last week was nothing. Just a dream. Absolutely nothing whatsoever. It's not even foreshadowing or a premonition. It's just literally random nothingness to jerk the audience around. This is so absurdly bad, stupid, and beyond the […]
Apr 13, 2025 • Subscribe
More like this
To Be Hero X – Episode 1
To Be Hero X is a pleasant surprise. It's a well animated series with some dark humor, social commentary, mystery, and impressive action.
TO BE HERO X – Episode 1
What sets this apart from My Hero Academia is that the series leans into exploring the commodification of heroes as a product rather than examining the implications of…
First Impression: To Be Hero X
Trigger warning: This episode show depicts an on-screen suicide. If such things affect you negatively, you may be better off skipping it. Lin Ling wants to be a…
To Be Hero X #04 — Extremely Ballsy
Why not just expose his internet search history? Impressions: Let's start with bad. Are we seriously doing the cliffhanger from episode 1 that was "Just a Dream'ed"…
To Be Hero X #01 — Nice Guys
We're ruining that word, aren't we? I left this off my preview list for a few reasons. It's part of a franchise that's had a… bit of…
To Be Hero X #03 — Stand Up Guy
Did we get into the drugs for this episode? Impressions: The humor in this episode was very bizarre. They clearly understood how ridiculous the other hero was…
To Be Hero X #05 — Bubblegum Chili Potato Chips
I really hope that was just for background comic relief, because ew. Impressions: Yep. Nice's arc is over, or at least on pause, and we move on…
Anime Review: TO BE HERO X is off to a super start
Does the first episode of To Be Hero X live up to sky-high expectations? Adam and Hilary investigate this exciting new series.
TO BE HERO X drops April 6 premiere and main PV
"To Be Hero X," the donghua that captivated fans with its use of 2D and 3D animation, drops on April 6 with Crunchyroll streaming.
takt op.Destiny #02 — Manic Pixie Piano Thief
Seriously. What's with all the pianos in random places in this setting? Impressions: Boo origin stories. Boo manic pixie girlfriends. Boo eschewing all the fun and over…
Episode #292 – To Be Hero
Jellokun & Xach return to discuss the Crunchy Roll x Funimation merger and what it might mean to fans who still buy physical media as Sony looks to…
To Be Hero X Is The Best Superhero Story of 2025 (Sorry)
In a year already marked by a resurgence of fun, creative, and heartfelt superhero media, To Be Hero X shines as one of the best of the best.
Learning to play the Piano
In a fit of ADHD spontaneity I went out and bought a keyboard. I’ve been wanting to play an instrument again for awhile. I played cello when I…
Anime Review: TO BE HERO X is both nice and not-so-nice
Adam and Hilary return to discuss the first four episodes of "To Be Hero X." Does this superhero series remain a Nice surprise?
Sentenced to be a Hero – Episode 1
This is a pleasant surprise as "falsely accused" fantasy stories go, setting up a solid mystery across its double-length premiere. The post Sentenced to be a Hero – Episode…
Anime Like Sentenced to Be A Hero
To be named a Hero is one of the worst punishments that can befall you in this world. For truly heinous crimes, the offenders are branded Heroes and…
Spy x Family Part 2 | To be continued…
Oddly enough, I thought that the last episode was probably one of the weaker episodes in terms of real substance. I mean, we finally got to see Donovan…
Spy x Family Part 2 | To be continued…
Oddly enough, I thought that the last episode was probably one of the weaker episodes in terms of real substance. I mean, we finally got to see Donovan…
Spy x Family – 02
「妻役を確保せよ」 (Tsuma-yaku o Kakuho Seyo) "Secure a Wife" Don't trust the quiet ones
Spy x Family – 02
Maybe there's a little commentary here on how all successful relationships are built on letting your partner keep their secrets, who knows? Read more
Sentenced to be a Hero #10 — Friendly Fire
Nothing wrong with a little overwhelming bombardment. Impressions: It was probably inevitable after stretching the budget last week, but a very dull setup episode, and very little…
The Speakeasy #172: Orb on the Movements of the Earth, Lazarus, To Be Hero X + More
This month is a catch-all of things we’ve finished and new titles: Ameku M.D.: Doctor Detective Macross II documentary Lazarus Kowloon Generic Romance Anne Shirley Yaiba Samurai Legend…
Oregairu 3 – 02 – This Has to Be Done Now
The tipsy Haruno invites everyone upstairs so Yukino can say what she wants to say, and even pops out some solo champagne as she listens. The operative word…
The Player's Paradox: A Hero You're Forced to Be
I’m a dumb YouTube video essay creator who really loves the Metal Gear Solid series because Kojima is a special kind of insane I relate to. Plus, MGS2…
Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026), Ep. 4 to 6—Review
Episodes 4 to 6 push the Heroes to their limits. Here are my thoughts…
Sentenced to Be a Hero (2026), Ep. 7 to 9—Review
Episodes 7 to 9 of Sentenced to Be a Hero lands Xylo in another risky mission. Here are my thoughts…
Maoyuu Maou Yuusha ep 01 & 02 : You will be mine, hero! My pleasure!
Summary It was RPG-like setting. The humans were battling against demons. A hero, together with a white haired old fart, a mage chick, and errr… who’s the other…
My Hero Academia s4 ep68 – I Want to Be Strong
I’ve never spoken about this before but did you guys know that Crow is the one that adds in all the links in these posts? Even when I’m…
My Hero Academia s4 ep68 – I Want to Be Strong
Irina (from I Drink and Watch Anime) and I just finished watching My Hero Academia Season 4’s 68th episode called “Let’s Go, Gutsy Red Riot.” It’s Irina’s turn to host…
Sentenced to be a Hero #11 — Loud Noises and Explosions
Thanks for waiting for us to finish our transformation sequence. Impressions: I can't say I was feeling this episode, and I think that comes down to the…
A Boy and His Magical Piano: Review of Piano no Mori
Piano no Mori was certainly interesting and inspiring. But why did it have to be in the forest? Couldn’t it be piano in the attic, instead? (This review…
Why It Works: Not Born to Be a Hero: My Hero Academia and the Road to Greatness
Today I’ve got a fresh My Hero Academia article for you all, largely inspired by the show’s recent provisional license retakes, as well as Mirio and Nighteye’s additions…
Spy x Family Season 2 – 02
Spy x Family is never so thoughtful and impactful as when Damian Desmond is in the spotlight. A shame that's not more often.
Boku no Hero Academia 6 – 02
「No.5のミルコさん」 (No. 5 no Mirko-san ) "#5 Mirko-san" So far, it’s the lesser stars that are shining brightest.
Fanart Friday: You’re Too Short to Be a Spy, Edward (Spy x Family x FMA)
Fullmetal Alchemist x Spy x Family is the crossover we didn’t know that we needed. And now that we’ve seen what it could look like…we need it, indeed!…
My Hero Academia Season 1, Episode 2: What It Takes to Be a Hero Review
A blog about reviewing anime, anime episodes, anime movies, books, manga and other things.
My Hero Academia Season 1, Episode 2: What It Takes to Be a Hero Review
For this episode, we learn more about our main protagonist and learn All Might’s secret in the process. Although Midoriya is quirkless, does that mean he can’t be…
S1E12 - Forest of Piano, Murcielago
This episode of Screentone Club sees Andy and Elliot delve into the mysteries of the Forest of Piano and then go batty for the hyper-violent romp Murcielago!###Series Discussed:…
My Hero Academia (Volume 1) – You Can Be a Hero!
Izuku Midoriya was born without a quirk which is a problem when eighty percent of the population has one and your dream is to become a professional hero.…
Sonny Boy #02 — Shoplifters Will Be Incinerated
Wait, did they just invent bitcoin? Impressions: I have a hard enough time remembering baseline anime characters. It's been a month since the first episode, and half…
Spy x Family #02 — Kick the Étouffée
Who even grabs an entire tray of hot food in the first place? Impressions: I mentioned this last week with Shikimori's OP, but it's always amusing to…
Boku no Hero Academia Season 6 – 02
So far, it's the lesser stars that are shining brightest. Read more
Boku no Hero Academia Season 5 – 02
Brothers - it ain't easy... Read more
Boku no Hero Academia Season 7 – 02
What will the fans complain about next week, I wonder?
The Faraway Paladin – 02 – Hero or Die
There’s not much of a sharp edge to Paladin, and yet it’s anything but soft. It’s as wholesome as Mushoku Tensei is raunchy, but it never feels too…
Deku Arrives | My Hero Academia x Warriors
Here's my last video of 2022! Hope you enjoy it :^) Back before MHA's final arc had even started, I'd already hoped there would be a scene that I…
Anime Music for Cello & Piano – Review
Album Title: Cello Music for Cello & Piano Artist: MindlessFudge Music, LLC Release Type: Arrangement Album Release Date: April 2017 The post Anime Music for Cello & Piano –…
Anime Music for Cello & Piano – Review
Album Title: Cello Music for Cello & Piano Artist: MindlessFudge Music, LLC Release Type: Arrangement Album Release Date: April 2017
OtakuGeneration (Show #105) with Piano Squall
NOTE: This was also cross posted in the otakugeneration LJ community. Shownotes :: (show 105) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With the Piano…
OtakuGeneration.net :: (Show #703) Forest of Piano
Shownotes :: (show 703) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Forest of Piano, recorded live November 25th, 2018. This week,…