Alright people. It’s time to return to more demon slaying. Sorry if you think it is the next season of Kimetsu No Yaiba. Nope, it is not. Because it’s just Orient S2. Yeah. The last time they leave…
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Orient
Remember a bunch of young people wielding special weapons hunting down terrifying and powerful demons that terrify the land and fellow humans? Well, can’t blame you if the…
Orient – 01
「武蔵と小次郎」 (Musashi to Kojiro) "Musashi & Kojiro" That thicc Bushi poppin’.
First Impression: Orient
Musashi and Kojiro grew up thick as thieves, brothers in all but name, tussling with each other and bandying with swords under the tutelage and stories of Kojiro’s…
Orient – Episode 1
Musashi and Kojiro are determined to overthrow their demon overlords and liberate their people from tyranny.
First Look: Orient
In a fantastical version of the Sengoku Period, the people of Hinomoto live under the yoke of monstrous oni masters. Only the magical warriors known as Bushi are…
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After their descent 150 years ago, the demons demanded reverence from humanity as gods. Standing up against these new overlords were the Bushi, who still
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While not quite like Magi in visuals and story, Shinobu Ohtaka's latest work, Orient, features elements that might just kick off a bigger tale in Volume 1.
The Staff of Orient
Orient is a bold new anime that tells the story of the warriors fighting against demon invaders. ANN spoke to manga creator Shinobu Ohtaka, director Tetsuya Yanagisawa, and…
ORIENT #01 — YOUR DREAMS!!!!!!
What about your dream of having a dream!? Tokyo 24's first episode is an hour long. Not two episodes with a helpful split, but legitimately a single…
Orient – Manga First Impression
Orient is a manga that is more impressive in potential than in execution. At least for volume 1. Here's why I thought that.
Orient Episodes 1-12 Streaming
Based on the manga by Shinobu Ohtaka, Orient's first twelve episodes are both comfortably within shonen norms and just different enough to give it an edge.
Orient Volumes 2-4 Review
After three volumes of Orient, the only thing established so far is flashy art & a lack of narrative ground being covered. Our manga review.
Winter 2022 First Impressions – Orient
Streaming: Crunchyroll Episodes: 12 Source: Manga Episode Summary: The land of Hinomoto was a peaceful one, until the Oni arrived and began to rule over the human population.…
Orient – Irina Not Being Picky
The Orient anime was a lot more fun than people are giving it credit for. At least it was for me.
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On the whole, Orient's second cour isn't quite as good as its first. But the final episode hits hard, even if it's clearly not the end of the…
The Witches of the Orient
by Jeremy Clarke. This sports documentary, just out in UK and Irish cinemas, opens with a scene from the anime short Danemon’s Monster Hunt at Shojiji (Yoshitaro Kataoka,…
Day 8: ORIENT you nasty – Why are all the Monsters in Orient explicit looking?
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Day 8: ORIENT you nasty – Why are all the Monsters in Orient explicit looking?
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Orient (Volume 1) – My Dream is…
Musashi and Kojiro dreamed of becoming samurai and freeing the world from evil demons. However, by the time they had grown up, the demons were revered as gods…
Reader’s Corner: One Piece, Orient, and Oregairu
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 2, Vol. 1 After passing through the ornate gateway marking the threshold of the temple’s courtyard, lavished with lush floral arrangements, our pure-hearted…
The Witches of the Orient (France/ Japan 2021)
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I've Solved the Case! In this mini movie review episode, Xan reviews the latest adaptation of arguably the greatest mystery story of all time. So sit back and…
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Before Haikyu!!, there was Attack No. 1. Chikako Urano's classic volleyball manga. The true story that inspired the manga is even more momentous and groundbreaking.
The Witches of the Orient (Les Sorcières de l’Orient, Julien Faraut, 2021)
Faraut’s anarchic doc paints the victory of the women’s volleyball team in the 64 Olympics as a metaphor for the nation’s post-war recovery
First Impressions Digest – Tokyo 24-ku, Orient, Hakozume: Koban Joshi no Gyakushuu
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Kaginado S2
Definitely a single season wasn’t enough for everything, right? Considering the crossover series itself is already so short, thus there needs to be another season so that we…
Gokushufudou S2
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Winter 2022 Impressions: Leadale no Daichi nite, Hakozume: Kouban Joshi no Gyakushuu, Orient
Leadale no Daichi nite Short Synopsis: Bedridden gamer becomes her in-game character 200 years in the future after a hospital fails to install back-up power for her life…
Kyokou Suiri S2
It’s time for me to once again fall for the pretty face trick. Oh heck, who am I kidding? That happened in the first season so it’s obvious…
Tonikaku Kawaii S2
How is married life going for you married folks out there? I don’t know about me because I’m still single. Heh. Anyway, if you’re having doubts or marriage…
Isekai Shokudou S2
You know, once in a while you decided to take a break and go back to spoil yourself with that awesome thing that you once had and still…
Kanojo Okarishimasu S2
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Goblin Slayer S2
DOUBLE VIRGIN RESURRECTION!!! And that is how we got the sequel, Goblin Slayer S2, am I right?! Oh heck, I’m just pulling a fast one. I just wanted…
Mushoku Tensei S2
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Edens Zero S2
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Tiger & Bunny S2
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Mix S2 – 01
「よろしく頼むわ」 (Yoroshiku Tanomuwa) "Looking Forward to Working With You" The opening pitch for the Spring 2023 season
Spy Kyoushitsu S2
The last time our spy girls felt incomplete because a few of them didn’t get their own episode in focus. Don’t worry fans of Annette, Monika and Thea.…
Tsurune S2 – 01
「夏への矢声」 (Natsu e no Yagoe) "Summer Calls" An elegant premiere
Jujutsu Kaisen S2 – 19
「理非－弐－」 (Rihi -Ni-) "Right and Wrong, Part 2" There's simply no amount of words to explain the gravitas this episode conveyed.
Tsurune S2 – Episode 3
Hello folks, and welcome back to Wrong Every Time. Today we’re charging back into Tsurune in the midst of the regional tournament, with our Kazemai heroes having just…
Tonikaku Kawaii S2 – 08
「嫌いじゃない嫌」 (Kiraijania iya) "When You Actually Like It" Well, Tsukasa and Nasa turned up the heat a little.
Jujutsu Kaisen S2 – 20
「理非－参－」 (Rihi -San-) "Right and Wrong, Part 3" ¥250,000 for a shirt is bonkers!
Tonikaku Kawaii S2 – 01
「All because of you」 Anime's most adorable married couple is back!
Tonikaku Kawaii S2 – 05
「わくわく温泉名人」 (Wakuwaku Onsen Meijin) "The Exciting Expert of the Hot Springs" Don't let appearances fool you.
Yuru Camp S2 – 11
「伊豆キャン!! みちゆき」 (Izu Kyan!! Michiyuki) "Izu Camping!! On the Way" Secret Society Hair-Bun, roll out!
Pop Team Epic S2
Looks like it is too epic for a certain anime just to have only a single season and stay that way. That’s right. Like as though we need…
Tonikaku Kawaii S2 – 11
「月が輝く夜に」 (Tsuki ga Kagayaku Yoru ni) "On a Moonlit Night" How romantic
Yuru Camp S2 – 01
「旅のおともにカレーめん」 (Tabi no Otomoni Kareemen) "Curry Noodles Are the Best Travel Companion" Time to bring back Secret Society BLANKET.
Yuru Camp S2 – 03
「 たなぼたキャンプと改めて思ったこと」 (Tanabota Kyanpu to Aratamete Omotta Koto) "Surprise Camping and Some Deep Thoughts" The bloodiest episode of Yuru Camp yet.