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Bell joins Bors’ party as they descend to the 27th floor, and proves his Level 4 mettle by making quick work of both a lead merman and laser-shooting…
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DanMachi III – 06 – Sagrada Familia
As Ikelos smirks his smirk atop a great tower…somewhere, Ganesha’s suppression force engages the armed monsters. Ryuu, Aisha, and Asfi arrive but cannot find Bell, who is in…
DanMachi III – 07 – A Beast’s Dream
I respect Bell’s moxie, but I was hoping for something a bit more clever than trying to go toe-to-toe in a melee fight against an opponent two full…
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DanMachi III – 04 – Seeking the Surface
Hestia Familia’s Xenos hosts provide food and beverage to celebrate the meeting of humans who will accept them. As Bell and the others drink, eat, and dance, they…
DanMachi III – 09 – Paying the Price
As reported by Hermes to Ouranos, the expulsion of Ikelos from Orario and the scapegoating of his Familia quelled public uproar for a time, but with Ikelos gone…
DanMachi III – 10 – The Western Door
Ever since Eina slapped Bell he’s kept his distance, which has put Eina more and more on edge. Her emotions are a jumble of regret and resentment, causing…
76: The Suffering-Suffering Fruit
The Sickos discuss the Suffering-Suffering Fruit, a real life Devil Fruit that makes you think suffering is inherently noble and good. Every Democrat has eaten it and they…
DanMachi III – 01 – Monster in the Family
Cranel Bell and the Hestia Familia are riding high after their recent victories, but all that could be threatened by one chance meeting in the woods of the…
DanMachi III – 03 – The Fam Meets Xenos
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Necessary Suffering
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Mob Psycho 100 III – 08
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「通信中② ～未知との遭遇～」 (Tsuushinchū Ni ~Michi to no Sougū~) "~Encountering the Unknown~" Looking back on it, I’m still not sure whether this episode was incredibly brilliant or just incredibly weird.
Suffering Isn't Purpose
Painful and useless wings within a walled city; is the unfairness of life something we must come to terms with for salvation? Haibane Renmei, an anime from the same…
DanMachi III – 02 – An Adorable Bomb Waiting to Go Off
After consulting with gods she can trust, Hestia determines her Familia will only find answers about Wiene back in the Dungeon. However, Makoto and Haruhime stay home to…
DanMachi III – 05 – Being Made to Cross a Dangerous Bridge
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DanMachi III – 12 (Fin) – The Hero (and the Status Quo) Returns
As Asterius walks along Daedalus Street in search of the “ultimate adversary” of his dreams, Hermes clarifies his request for the Xenos to “die”. Rather, he’ll need so…
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Vivy #07 — Suffering From Success
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Suffering of Ninko (2016) [Film Review]
Suffering of Ninko; or, Carnal Visions Sexual indulgence is sinful for monk. The decade of the 2010s has undeniably shown to us that t...
Review: Only Fools Rush In (2022)
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Bungo Stray Dogs 4 ep. 39 – Fools
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Dungeon ni Deai o Motomeru no wa Machigatte Iru Darouka III – 08
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Source: By: Peggy Sue Wood | @pswediting Welcome, fellow alchemists and (humor) enthusiasts, to a lighthearted exploration of the wild world of chemistry history using Fullmetal Alchemist as…
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I figured a good April Fool’s release would be something you’d never expect to see released by TSHS. I actually don’t hate this show or anything, but I…
