Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 13 Source: Original (based on Blade Runner franchise) Episode Summary: A young woman awakens in the cargo hold of an autonomous transport vehicle having lost most o…
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(First Impressions) Blade Runner: Black Lotus
More anime keeps appearing it seems. Especially with breaking down the usual seasonal schedule and such. I suppose if something like this one where Adult Swim and Crunchyroll…
Blade Runner: Black Lotus
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Blade runner: Black Lotus
It’s hard to believe that this was produced in 2022. Because the 3D models look as if they are from 90s. Even if this was released back in…
Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Episode 4
Typing this out, I wasn’t originally planning on writing about this series more at all. I thought that first impression post would have been enough until I inevitably…
Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Episode 1
Blade Runner: Black Lotus offers up a gorgeous premiere that has a somewhat go-nowhere premiere filled with tidbits that built the world, but don't feel compelling.
Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Episode 9
Last week, I wondered what this show would do with its last bit of show. The world was open because Elle did get her revenge and survived it…
Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Episode 7
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Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Episode 5
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Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Episode 9
Well, I broke the format I was going for last time. Why? Because I didn’t really know how else to write about that episode. But this time? This…
Blade Runner: Black Lotus Subtle Similarities
Apart from the obvious parallels including police spinners, neon umbrella rods, and replicants with red reflections in their pupils, the Blade Runner: Black Lotus anime appears to contain…
Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Episode 12
Last episode was one of my favorites. It felt, for all the small movements that were at play, like a large chess game between two people that were…
Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Episode 6
So here is my weekly shout into the void on how good Blade Runner: Black Lotus is. It really is guys. I was right about how this this…
Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Episode 11
Well, I guess I shouldn’t be surprised anymore. I do like this show but its gone down some pretty basic anime like paths. but the intrigue up to…
Blade Runner: Black Lotus Episode 8
After watching this episode, I really don’t have as much to say about it then I had with the rest of the episodes because there more interesting things…
Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Episode 13 (Finale)
For now, the slower story comes to an end. Especially when it has an episode 12 that didn’t hit as hard as it could have. It had the…
Blade Runner: Black Lotus – Breaking From Control
Anime and Blade Runner Blade Runner, a very interesting sci series now that I can’t help but love. If there one one singular piece of American fiction that…
I dropped Blade Runner: Black Lotus after four episodes
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Autumn 2021 First Impressions – Build-Divide -#000000 Code Black
Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 12 Source: Multimedia Project (created alongside a card game) Episode Summary: In Neo Kyoto, one’s place in the world is ruled by the game Build…
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Streaming: HIDIVE Episodes: 12 Source: Original Episode Summary: Kakeru Miwa was the lone survivor of a major disaster in Obara 8 years prior. Now in high school, his…
Autumn 2021 First Impressions #3
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Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 12 Source: Original Episode Summary: Gagumber and Memempu are a father-daughter pair who are constantly at odds with one-another. Despite being a kid, Memempu is…
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The last anime season of 2021 has now started. As usual I have picked out a handful of shows that I shall be watching during the season, and…
BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!☆PICO, Mieruko-chan, PuraOre! ~Pride of Orange~, Selection Project, Waccha PriMagi!
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Streaming: Funimation Episodes: 24 Source: Manga Episode Summary: Ever since the death of his family and his adoption by an unloving aunt and uncle, Mirai hasn’t felt happiness…
Autumn 2021 First Impressions – Rumble Garanndoll
Streaming: Funimation Episodes: 12 Source: Original Episode Summary: The military government rules over Japan with an iron fist. The one place allowed a bit of freedom is Kabukicho,…
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Streaming: Netflix Episodes: 13 Source: Original Episode Summary: Johnny Bolt lives at home with his single mother in an arrangement that consistently pits them against one-another. He’s unha…
Autumn 2021 First Impressions – Tesla Note
Streaming: Funimation Episodes: 13 Source: Manga Episode Summary: From a young age, Botan’s grandfather has trained her as a spy in the ways of the ninja in preparation…
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Streaming: HIDIVE Episodes: TBA Source: Related to PriPara, based on an arcade game series. Episode Summary: Matsuri is a huge fan of Jennifer, the previous PriMagi champion. She…
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Streaming: Funimation Episodes: 12 Source: Original Episode Summary: Ange Yuki enjoys the singing and visual stylings of an old visual kei band called “Eclipse,” which has been away…
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Streaming: Netflix Episodes: TBA Source: Manga Episode Summary: Yatora is a high school student making his way through life on auto-pilot. His studiousness makes getting good grades easy,…
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Streaming: Funimation Episodes: 11 Source: Novel Episode Summary: Biwa witnesses the murder of her blind father at the hand of the powerful Heike clan, thus leaving her an…
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Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: TBA Source: Digimon Franchise Episode Summary: The internet is abuzz with rumors regarding a Sewn-lip Man; a hologram (or perhaps a holographic ghost) that terroriz…
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Streaming: Funimation Episodes: 23 Source: Manga Episode Summary: Kings are ranked by their physical prowess and the number of knights and followers they have. Prince Bojji, heir to…
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Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 12 Source: Game Series Episode Summary: In 1973, aliens launched an offensive from the moon. The BETA as they came to be called, have since…
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Streaming: Funimation Episodes: 24 Source: Original Episode Summary: Reika Minamiya’s family has been deeply affected by the use of Divine Grace Energy, a form of energy used by…
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Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: TBA Source: Part of a multimedia project which includes a game. Episode Summary: One fateful day a black meteorite fell to Earth and unleashed the…
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Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 12 Source: Light Novel Episode Summary: Will only has vague memories of his former life; the bits and pieces that he can recall speak to…
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Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 12 Source: Light Novel Episode Summary: The world’s finest assassin completes his final mission with efficiency and the utmost effectiveness, providing a mode…
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