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Shin no Nakama – S2 01 – New Truths
Just over two years ago I stated that if this calm, loving, and relaxing fantasy anime got another season, I’d happily tune in. And here we are! Red…
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Shin no Nakama Episode 1 [First Impression]
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Shownotes :: (show 865) :: () :: () :: () :: () With Riding Bean, recorded live January 2nd, 2022. This week, we watching something with a…
Shin no Nakama – 07 – Wasted Wings
They say bad news comes in threes: First a bloodied Al is brought to Red and Rit’s; fortunately, he’s fine. Then he says his parents were attacked by…
Fall 2021 First Impressions: Shin no Nakama, Muv-Luv Alternative, Puraore! Pride of Orange
Shin no Nakama ja Nai to Yuusha no Party wo Oidasareta node, Henkyou de Slow Life suru Koto ni Shimashita Short Synopsis: I Was Kicked out of the…
Shin no Nakama – 02 – Party of Two
As expected from the spoilery ED, Red doesn’t remain alone in his shop for long, as he’s joined this week by Rizlet of Loggervia, AKA Rit, whom we…
Shin no Nakama – 10 – It’s Nobody’s Fault
Like last week, this episode featured a lot of what I love about Shin no Nakama—Red, Rit, Ruti, Tisse, Mr. Crawly Wawly, and more of the slow quiet life.…
Shin no Nakama - Episode 2 - Rit Blushes
Rit was glad that she had found Gideon again. She was even happier when she heard he based his new alias on her name. Shin no Nakama -…
Shin no Nakama - Episode 12 - Ruti Punches
Ruti didn't need a sword to defeat a high-level demon. A straight punch was more than enough. Shin no Nakama - Episode 12.
Shin no Nakama – 04 – No Mead to Be Shy
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Shin no Nakama – S2 08 – One Punch Van
Other than the grotesque mad scientist Gedouiin in Ao no Exorcist, Van the “Hero” might be the most hateable villain of the winter. We check in on him as…
Shin no Nakama - Episode 1 - Ruti the Hero
Ruti, the world's designated Hero, doesn't need her big brother's help anymore. But she would still like some. Shin no Nakama - Episode 1.
Shin no Nakama - Episode 11 - Ruti Points Sword
Ruti doesn't care about ancient elven doors or walls. If she needs to get somewhere, she'll bust straight through them. Shin no Nakama - Episode 11.
Shin no Nakama – 05 – For Their Own Sake
Red and Rit are leisurely preparing to open the shop for the day when a brace of bigwigs from different guilds arrive unannounced, demanding to see Rit. Red…
Shin no Nakama – S2 02 – Uncut Gem Beast
Yarandrala is happy to be reunited with Gideon, and also glad he and Rit are a happy couple, but she also fells like injustice was done to both…
Shin no Nakama – 06 – The Champions of Here
Red is making a routine delivery to Dr. Newman when the two of them suddenly hear someone freaking out. They discover one of their neighbors has overdosed on…
Shin no Nakama - Episode 10 - Ruti Stretches Cheeks
Ruti and Tisse clerked behind the counter of Red's apothecary. Ruti needed to practice her helpful smile, though. Shin no Nakama - Episode 10.
Shin no Nakama - Episode 6 - Rit Red Splash
Rit and Red enjoyed the relaxing life of apothecary shop owners by going to the river for a dip and barbecue. Shin no Nakama - Episode 6.
Shin no Nakama – S2 04 – Slow Life Assassin
This week chronicles a typical day in Ruti’s new life as a former hero. After a very intense morning stretching session, she has a bath and then tends…
Shin no Nakama – 09 – Warm Hands, Full Hearts
Ruti takes Tisse and their Fisher-Price airship and head for Zoltan to break an alchemist out of jail. Why is the Hero abandoning the rest of her party…
Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 10 - Rit Sparkles
Rit glowed and sparkled as she talked about her love for Red. It's how she connected to Lavender. Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 10
Shin no Nakama – 11 – Our Own to Live
Tisse’s first act as savior and protector of Ruti is to go to those who care about her—Red and Rit—and let them know what’s going on: how a…
Shin no Nakama – S2 11 – The Wavering Hero
The truce with Van doesn’t last long, as he refuses to leave Zoltan. He’s also going through what he believes to be a necessary trial: he’s no longer…
Shin no Nakama – 08 – Happy Wife Happy Life
For the second straight week Shin no Nakama wades deeper into plots, false identities and shadow players. But what keeps me engaged and coming back is the wonderfully tender…
Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 12 [END] - Lavender Floats
Lavender, the Arch Fay, hates Red but loves Rit. So, she gave that mean old Red something to give to Rit. Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 12…
Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 1 - Yarandrala Sits Down
Yarandrala tells a shady adventurer she's looking for the Champion Rit. But we know she's looking for Gideon in reality. Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 1
Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 7 - Ruti Wears Pajamas
Ruti heard news that Tisse would be in direct contact with the dangerous new Hero, Van. She was ready to fly to her aid. Shin no Nakama S2…
Shin no Nakama – S2 03 – Time for Her Happiness
As I suspected, “Esta” is actually Theodora. I appreciate that she’s staying close to the new Hero Van, and when she hears that he might be headed to…
Shin no Nakama – 13 (Fin) – Warm Milk with Honey
Last week certainly ended about as distressingly as it could, what with a sword-hypnotized Ruti having just gravely, possibly mortally wounded Tisse and looking for her next target.…
Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 5 - Yarandrala Practices Staff
Yarandrala is an expert magic user, but she's an elf who's lived so long that she created renowned bowstaff techniques. Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 5
Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 9 - Yarandrala Shakes Cocktail
Yarandrala played an elf bartender at a shady underground restaurant the Thieves' Guild operates. Suspicious! Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 9
Shin no Nakama - Episode 8 - Rit Sits in Bed
Red and Rit finally received their double bed. But how would they test-drive it? Sleeping or... something else? Shin no Nakama - Episode 8.
Shin no Nakama - Episode 7 - Rit Covers Up Skirt
Rit skillfully handled her opponent, but she forgot that pinning a man to the ground with her foot is more like a reward. Shin no Nakama - Episode…
Shin no Nakama - Episode 5 - Rit Sticks Tongue Out
Many people from different guilds demanded that Rit return to questing for the Adventurer's Guild. She preferred not. Shin no Nakama - Episode 5.
Shin no Nakama - Episode 3 - Rit Cleavage Close Up
Rit slept in Red's bed on the first night she moved in. Red realized the future he faced if they shared a room. Shin no Nakama - Episode…
Shin no Nakama - Episode 4 - Nao Storm Drink Beer
Storm and Nao like their local sauna because they get to have a cold beer after a hot session. Shin no Nakama - Episode 4.
Shin no Nakama – 12 – Life Comes at You Fast
Even in his twisted current state, Ares believes what he is doing is both right and righteous. He was born to serve the Hero, but to do so,…
Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 11 - Ruti the Hero
Ruti explained how a Hero is still a person no matter what her Blessing's impulses feel like. Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 11
Shin no Nakama – S2 07 – Children Are the Future
Red, Rit, and Ruti overhear the voices of a bunch of cute kids practicing their spearwork for their Blessings, and decide to help out. The three of the…
Shin no Nakama – S2 05 – Laid-Back Training Camp
One night Ruti and Tisse visit Red and Rit to tell them that Cardinal Ljubo is looking for the demon lord’s airship (talk about a MacGuffin!). Red is…
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Shin no Nakama - Episode 13 [END] - Ruti Eats Pizza
Ruti could enjoy flavor, heat, and spices after the Hero's Blessing stopped dominating her personality. Shin no Nakama - Episode 13 [END].
Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 3 - Yarandrala Celebrates Solstice Festival
Yarandrala is a recent transplant to the backwater village of Zoltan but clearly embraced its solstice festival cuisine. Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 3
Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 2 - Girls Enjoy Hot Springs
When female adventurers help people living in a volcano, the reward will inevitably be soaking in a hot spring. Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 2
Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 4 - Ruti Rafter Hanging Stretches
Ruti starts her day with regular stretches and calisthenics. Then, she does abnormal stretches from the rafters. Shin no Nakama S2 - Episode 4
Shin no Nakama – S2 10 – A Quest with the Guide
Lavender thinks Esta has betrayed the Hero, but that’s just her interpretation of events. Esta herself has an explanation for why she visited with Rit and Red that’s…
Shin no Nakama - Episode 9 - Ruti Happy to See Gideon
Ruti went to the middle of nowhere to stop being the Hero, but she didn't expect to find her long-lost brother Gideon! Shin no Nakama - Episode 9.
Shin no Nakama – S2 12 (Fin) – We Can Be Heroes
In a battle of pure swordsmanship, Red has Van’s number, as demonstrated by the ease with which he’s able to parry and counter Van’s thrusts, but also kind…