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Shakunetsu Kabaddi – 08
Having new members is an important development opportunity for Tatsuya. Read more
Shakunetsu Kabaddi – 10
There's a reason series like this were never designed to run for one cour. Read more
Shakunetsu Kabaddi – 07
I really appreciate a series that takes the time time really explore the nuances of its sport, even if it's one I know little about. Read more
Shakunetsu Kabaddi – 06
Shakunetsu Kabaddi is a survivor, the tortoise amongst the hares this season, and it's still here. Read more
Shakunetsu Kabaddi – 11
"Read the manga" is fine for what it is, but it has limits. Read more
Shakunetsu Kabaddi – 12
Considering that Shakunetsu Kabaddi has to use a practice match as its "climax" and that three team members basically never got onto the court, I think it did…
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First Impression: Shakunetsu Kabaddi
After an opening full of flames, darkness and jumps, we meet Tatsuya Yoigoshi, a white-haired, red-eyed, muscular student with a dangerous vibe who happens to hate sports. Once…
Weekly Digest 5/1/21 – Bakuten!!, Shakunetsu Kabaddi
The mystery of Azemichi's head deepens. Read more
Weekly Digest 4/25/21 – Shadows House, Shakunetsu Kabaddi
Anime giveth with one hand, and taketh with the other. Read more
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Let's face it, competition is a drug. Read more
Second Impressions Digest – Shakunetsu Kabaddi, Vivy -Fluorite Eye’s Song-, Shaman King 2021
Decaf Fukuyama-san, decaf. Read more
Spring 2021 First Impressions: Shakunetsu Kabaddi, Mashiro no Oto, Vivy: Fluorite Eye’s Song
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BURNING KABADDI – Episode 1
Burning Kabaddi seems crafted entirely to combat the sport’s status as a punchline in Japanese media, going so far as to have Yoigoshi call out the trend before…
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Burning Kabaddi is Pretty Dope Actually
Disclaimer: spoilers for season 1 of Burning Kabaddi. WATCH IT. “A carefree life relies upon a resolute and clear heart”- Zhongli Burning Kabaddi is about one thing, and…
Spring 2021 First Impressions – Burning Kabaddi
Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 12 Source: Manga Story Summary: Tatsuya thought he’d left sports behind after middle school. Irritated by the cliquish-ness he encountered as a soccer player,…
Burning Kabaddi – When Production Can’t Keep Up
Kabaddi is a baffling sport. At least to someone like me who knew nothing about it. And Burning Kabaddi really taught me a lot.
Burning Kabaddi: A Standard and Fun Sports Anime
I finished Burning Kabaddi the other day and I enjoyed it. I liked learning about kabaddi and liked the comedy in the show! What I like about what…
Horimiya – 09
「難しいけど、無理じゃない。」 (Muzukashīkedo, muri janai.) "It's Difficult, But Not Impossible" Kinky Hori in all her glory.
Deaimon – 09
「一陽来復」 (Ichiyō Raifuku) "Long-Awaited Warmth of Spring" Having to deal with your own expectations, figuring out what you desire and what others want from you is a hard choice to…
Revenger – 09
Do tooth marks on a lump of soft metal really make one group distinct from the other? Read more
Beastars – 09
Beastars again ups its games considerably this week, offers a darker and deeper takes to its themes. While there is a lot going on in this episode, they’re…
Jouran – 09
「機密事項六六八スダマノアイ」 (Kimitsu Jikō Roku Roku Hachi Sudama no Ai)"Confidential File 668, Ethereal Love" Back to the beginning
Overtake! – 09
As this episode wound down I kept thinking of Gegege no Kitarou 2018's Episode 20, "Memories of the Y?ka" (the war one).
Oooku – 09
Kasuga is lucky that Arikoto is as kind as he is, but that applies to pretty much everybody. Read more
Plunderer – 09
「プランダラ」 (Purandara) "Plunderer" It's killing time.
Helck – 09
「蛮族トースマン」 (Banzoku Tousuman) "Barbarians of the Tothman Tribe" Mad Max goes fantasy
Pet – 09
For a series based on the paranormal, Pet's takes on human behavior can be surprisingly realistic. Read more The post Pet – 09 appeared first on Lost in…
Beastars – 09
Chekov's lion asserts his presence more quickly than I'd expected. Read more The post Beastars – 09 appeared first on Lost in Anime.
SK∞ – 09
Geez, just get a room already. Read more
Noblesse – 09
This was a pretty solid episode on the whole, but it confirmed what I more or less suspected. Read more
BNA – 09
「Human Scapegoat」 "Do my dirty work, scapegoat. Do my deeds, for you're the one who's shamed."
SSSS.Dynazenon – 09
「重なる気持ちって、なに？」 (Kasanaru kimochi tte, nani?) "What Are These Overlapping Emotions?" With all due respect to Nomad, Super Dragon King Kaiser Gridknight vs. S.P. Godzilla is the matchup I really want…
Overtake! – 09
「厄災の日 -What really happened?-」 (Yakusai no Hi: What Really Happened?) "The Day of the Disaster -What really happened?-" Take a picture, it’ll last longer.
Dandadan – 09
Wall to wall insanity for 22 minutes pretty much covers it.
SSSS.Dynazenon – 09
With all due respect to Nomad, Super Dragon King Kaiser Gridknight vs. S.P. Godzilla is the matchup I really want to see. Read more
Twin Peaks season two (episodes 10 through 22), Dune, and Burning Kabaddi
The Chicago Sky are WNBA champions. The Chicago Red Stars are moving on in the NWSL playoffs....
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The Chicago Sky are WNBA champions. The Chicago Red Stars are moving on in the NWSL playoffs....
Tengoku Daimakyou – 09
「学園の子供たち」 (Gakuen no Kodomo-tachi) "Children of the Nursery" Reality is never as clear-cut as you think it is
Appare-Ranman! – 09
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Heike Monogatari – 09
Watching this has literally become a physically painful experience for me. Read more
The Fable – 09
All of these people are tainted by the life they've chosen, even when they try and leave it behind.
Mars Red – 09
I can't shake the feeling that - as with most good vampire stories - this series is at heart a tragedy. Read more
SSSS.DYNAZENON Episode #09
Let’s start this episode with Chise Asukagawa where she was ostracized back in middle school, hence Chise decided to drop out ’cause no one reaches her.
Odd Taxi – 09
As crazy as it sounds, Odd Taxi is reminding me more and more of a Woody Allen movie. Read more