The Wind Hashira Sanemia Shinazugawa and the Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro along with two low level demon slayer watch as a demon carries a woman into an abandoned castle. The four enter the castle and encounter a swarm of demons. Here the two Hashira get to show off their breathing techniques. Sanemi uses his Wind … Continue reading Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 1: “To Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji”
At the end of My Hero Academia Season 6, we were introduced to some of the prominent heroes from other countries, most notably, Star and Stripes. The number one powerhouse hero from America, Star and Stripe was inspired to become a hero when All Might rescued her. Tomura, riding on the back of a flying … Continue reading My Hero Academia Season 7 Episode 1: “In the Nick of Time! A Big-Time Maverick from the West!”
Kafka's determination buys him sometime. Still his leg is broken, so moment isn't possible. He tells Reno to go on without him but Reno refuses, saying that he'll continue to "back him up." Kafka rids on Reno's shoulders as the later acts as the legs. Vice-Captain Soshiro Hoshina can't help find this whole situation to … Continue reading Kaiju No.8 Episode 4 Recap: “Fortitude 9.8”
A lot goes on in One Piece episode 1103, "Turn Back My Father! Bonney's Futile Wish," Kaku, Lucci, and Stussy set their sights on destroying the Thousand Sunny. Kaku uses his elaborate Tempest Kick to send an attack. A sleeping Zoro is awakened and easily counters the attack. I've mentioned this before but Kaku despite … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1103: Bonney’s Quest for the Truth
Kaiju No. 8 opens with Kafka taking the second stage of Defense Force exam. He struggles with the physical aspect due to his age. He can't keep up despite training daily. While falling behind the other participants he considers using his powers. He doesn't and finishes 219th out of 225 in the fitness exam. Kikoru … Continue reading Kaiju No.8 Episode 3 Recap: “Revenge Match”
Kuma flies through the air towards the red line. Meanwhile, CP0 prepare to force Dr. Vegapunk to leave at any cost. With Sentomaru unconscious, the Seraphim are now under their control. Dr. Vegapunk explains his importance to the Strawhat's. Vegapunk has made innovations in navigation technology with Sea Prism Stones, modified animals turning them into … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1102: Sinister Schemes! The Operation to Escape Egghead
At the end of the first episode of Kaiju No. 8, Kafka Hibino is infected by an unnamed kaiju and is transformed into Kaiju No. 8. He quickly alarms an elderly man who calls the Defense Force. Easily in the episode, we get a flashback from Kafka and Mina Ashiro. In the present, she prepares … Continue reading Kaiju No.8 Episode 2 Recap: “The Man Who Became a Kaiju”
Luffy continues to dominate Lucci and so do the Seraphim. However, Sentomaru is in terrible shape. After Lucci manage to avoid his defenses, and pierces his back, Sentomaru can barely stand. He's spitting out blood as Lucci tries to finish Sentomaru and Luffy. Luffy's Joy Boy form has tremendous influence over his body and the … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1101: Epic Battle Unleashed! Luffy vs. Lucci
Kaiju are giant monsters that often resemble dinosaurs and generally destroy massive cities, specifically Tokyo. There origins are usually unknown or some far off island or even space. Kaiju can be "forces of nature," "non-malicious monster," or an "Eldritch Abomination." The most notable and famous example of a Kaiju is Godzilla. The king of monsters … Continue reading Kaiju No. 8 Episode 1 Recap: “The Man Who Became a Kaiju”
The first major fight in the Egghead Island Arc is finally upon us, as Monkey D. Luffy and Rob Lucci fight for the second time. Lucci and the other members enter Egghead Island by force. Lucci is teleported to the Island by S-Bear's ability. Shaka orders civilians to flee and deploys three Seraphims, S-Hawk, S-Snake, … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1099 and 1100 Review: Gear Up for Epic Action!
At the end of the last episode, Jinwoo was under pressure from endless knights after defeating the Blood-Red Commander Igris. Without his Teleportation Stone, Jinwoo is becoming desperate while being pushed to his limits. He's out of mana and his fatigue is a peaking. He continues to fight knight after knight after knight with his … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 1, Episode 12
Dr. Vegapunk explains the legend surrounding the Iron Giant. The robot apparently climbed the Red Line and attacked Mary Geoise. Unfortunately, it ran out of power and failed to inflict any damage. At some point the World Government lost track of it but it's been kept in the scrapyard. Shaka adds that he based the … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1098 Review: Lucci Returns! Gear Up for Egghead Island
In Jujutsu Kaisen chapter 255, Miguel Oduol takes center stage as the latest Sorcerer to face off against Sukuna. Miguel is one of the few sorcerers that aren't Japanese. A Kenyan man, Miguel is African. Fans will remember Miguel from the beatdown Gojo Satoru handed him in the movie Jujutsu Kaisen 0: Jujutsu High. He … Continue reading The character assassination of Gojo Satoru
Sung Jinwoo prepares to begin the Job Change Request. Distracted, Jinwoo realizes that he hasn't done his Daily Quest yet. Since the void gate appears before him he decides to wait to after. As Jinwoo enters the main dungeon he's notified that the use of potions, Full Recovery, and access to the shop has been … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 1, Episode 11
Shaka continues to explain the events of Ohara. Giants began fishing books out of the lake. Dr. Vegapunk was concerned with this behavior but Monkey D. Dragon explained that the Giants intended to take the books to Elbaf to keep them from the World Government. So Vegapunk headed to Elbaf to study from the books. … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1097 Review: Saul Lives! Dragon’s Past Revealed!
Lee Joohee tells Jinwoo that she may not be cut out for the life of a hunter. She thinks that she too "timid." However, she is grateful to have meet Jinwoo. She returns the E-Rank essence stone from their first dungeon. She has decided that she's going to retire and return home. Later, Jinwoo recalls … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 1, Episode 10
Gaku Hachiue is on a ship heading towards the Galapagos Islands or as Charles Darwin called it the "Natural Laboratory of Evolution." On the Island every animal has evolved independently due to environmental isolation. The crew arrive at this Island for one specific reason, to gather intel on a tragedy that occurred a decade prior. … Continue reading Anemone Manga Chapter 1: Paradise
Shaka tells Sanji and the others his theory regarding the ancient kingdom. His theory suggest that the kingdom was once central of the Void Century. It was later destroyed by the "first twenty," twenty monarchs that became the Celestial Dragons and the World Government. The government banned the study of time period which produced a … Continue reading One Piece Episode 1096 Review: Vegapunk Revealed, Ohara Flashback Explained!
Jinwoo, Mr. Song, the convicts and others slaughter goblins in the dungeon. Mr. Song notices that Jinwoo has changed. Eventually they reach a path in the dungeon that splits into three. Jinwoo, Lee, Mr. Song head off together to face the boss which Jinwoo can now sense, while Mr. Kim and Kang head up the … Continue reading Solo Leveling Season 1, Episode 9
Legendary creator of Dragon Ball, Akira Toriyama died on March 1st of a subdural hematoma (when blood collects between the skull and brain). In 1981 he won the Shogakukan Manga Award for best Shonen manga with Dr. Slump. His first manga series, Dr. Slump sold over 35 million copies. The series follows a perverted professor, … Continue reading Akira Toriyama, Creator of ‘Dragon Ball,’ Dies at 68
