Link to Reaction: https://streamable.com/v7audj
We get backstory on our Queen, Mikasa, and mannn...someone give this woman a hug! I liked Mikasa's character from the start, but this has cemented her as a loyal, fierce, badass warrior woman!
And, of course, her main inspiration is our main character, w...
2021-07-03 14:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostHey everyone! I didn't realize it until this morning when I went to record, but there is no new My Hero Academia episode this weekend -- Episode 15 is scheduled to premiere July 10th.
I hope you all have a safe and fun weekend! ^^
-RB
2021-07-03 12:03:00 +0000 UTC View Post
Welp, I cried twice reading this. There's a first time for everything, eh?
The wild ride with this manga continues, and seriously, this manga is sucking me straight into its story and making me want to root for these characters! It's SO DARN GOOD, and we're only 3 volumes in!
I saw on Twitter where people have said Takahashi's redemption arc is one of the best in anime and man...
2021-07-01 14:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
LINK TO REACTION: https://streamable.com/holgso
**HEADPHONE WARNING**
I would spend this entire episode simping for Pixis, but there's no time for that! The battle for Trost begins and the titans show they're not just giant "slow" zombies in truly frightening ways -- and, uhm -- Eren? Y'all right, Eren?! @____...
2021-06-30 18:00:04 +0000 UTC View Post
We're only 12 episodes into this lengthy series, but it's already got me in the FEELS hard with Chris's character and his conviction! He and Sawamura making a battery? His father showing up? The team rallying for him? SO GOOD.
And then there's this cocky blonde for the other team, who's already seemingly "figured out" Chris and is planning to push him to his limits....SHOW. Don't be hurti...
2021-06-30 14:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
LINK TO REPLACEMENT POLL: https://www.patreon.com/posts/free-anime-poll-52953699
Can one girl fangirl as much as I have in this episode? I'm not sure. And we aren't even to the All-Japan yet!? Oh, Lord. I'm going to be a mess.
So many threads of the story are converging and in this e...
2021-06-29 14:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Well, it's here -- everything wraps up this episode! And WHAT A RIDE it is! I'm a little dazed we're already here, if I'm honest! The one saving grace in all this is knowing that I've still got 6 volumes of the manga to read and gather notes on, to see what changes from our anime adaptation!
I really enjoyed this series, (Nezumi and Shion for the WIN) but I'll be honest -- the ending is c...
2021-06-29 13:01:03 +0000 UTC View PostI'm still in denial that Free! is wrapping up (it's not -- there are still two films, this fall and in 2022, but STILL), but as with all good things ending...a new journey begins!
Please help me pick which series to watch next!
Vote for ANY and ALL choices you'd like to see me watch! Thank you!
** NOTE: I have watched the original Fruits Basket anime and read the manga, ...
2021-06-29 12:00:05 +0000 UTC View Post
Link to Audio Drama: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AF9R_Z7Ykc&list=PL2iQPHlA1BhyUQjjaWuV2kRYa7xR9HFfV&index=2&t=2s
In preparation for Season 3 of the MDZS donghua, I finally start to catch up with the manga, audio drama, and ma...
2021-06-28 14:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
LINK TO REACTION: https://streamable.com/5ohzyj
This episode has, oddly enough, been my favorite the entire series so far.
The conclusion of this "Dark Age" arc was just masterfully done -- from Oda's incredible showdown with Gide, to the intricate plotting of Mori, to Dazai's admission of seeking his "purpo...
2021-06-27 14:01:01 +0000 UTC View Post
LINK TO REACTION: https://streamable.com/ih3wlf
As much as I liked the Class 1A vs Class 1B battles, the REAL plot is finally kicking in and I'm SO excited! It looks like the stage is getting set for our villains to make a move and meanwhile, our heroic trio get a taste of the "real" world of hero society at Endeavor's ...
2021-06-26 21:31:06 +0000 UTC View Post
LINK TO REACTION: https://streamable.com/s60apc
NOTE: Forgot the transparency on this one....woops. So it's here in all its glory.
Dear characters, don't go running around saying things like "nothing bad can happen now" and then expect things to stay calm! @_@
We get into some interesting political talk, the...
2021-06-26 14:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Who are these new characters?! What is going on in Yi City?! I have no clue -- and I don't want to be spoiled -- but all I know is that the animation looks GORGEOUS, and these new characters look like they're going to be my new favorites (aside from Wangji and WuXian, of course).
I am SO HYPED for Season 3!!
Thank you for watching with me and for all the support!
![[The Soapbox]: Check Please!](https://img5.illustratorsleak.com/storage/5/no/vn/dbda34-019e8c3a-eaf8-7e8e-b163-36428d2ea1f7.jpg)
I stumbled across this series thanks to fellow Patron, Esteban, and I've fallen in love with it! So here's me gushing and rambling for 40 minutes!
Esteban's Blog: https://www.comicsandqueeries.com/archive
Link to the Check Please web comic: 2021-06-25 19:23:13 +0000 UTC
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Ooof, Inoue serves us a dish of straight-up HEARTACHE, as Hisanobu Takahashi deals with the "new reality" of his life as newly paraplegic.
Meanwhile, Nomiya deals with life off the court and out of high school, trying to find a new purpose in life as well...but his new friend Kiyoharu Togawa may be the best thing in his life now! But even he hasn't had a "painless" past...
Thi...
2021-06-24 14:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
I've thought about it all day, and here's an idea as I move forward with reactions and the channel! I'd love your input! <3
I can't stress enough how thankful I am for you all.
I love you all! <3 ^^ Thank you for supporting me and my discussions/reactions!
2021-06-23 23:19:14 +0000 UTC View PostHey all,
I have videos scheduled to air this week all ready to go, but wanted to let you all know I was contacted by Vimeo this morning.
I'm a little sick to my stomach -- Vimeo has reached out to me, saying the bandwidth usage has exceeded the 1% margin, which I'm so thankful for, but they want to charge me $10,000 per year to continue to use their services. I'm stunned. Need...
2021-06-23 14:34:56 +0000 UTC View Post
So, CHRIS.
I am a SUCKER for a character with a sports injury, and so y'all can imagine how attached I've instantly become to Chris, this stoic character who has actually a lot more going on under the surface. He looks like he'll be a perfect mentor for our overly enthusiastic, hard-to-control Sawamura...and the fact that Miyuki respects him SO much?
Yeah, I think he's g...
2021-06-23 14:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Haru makes a friend! And it just happens to be Mr. Tall, Blonde, and Adorkable -- aka Albert Wahlander -- the World Record Holder for Free!
I may be in love, but not only with this Swedish Fish, but also with the growth and development with Rei and Nagisa, Ikuya holding a baby, the new Mikoshiba sister, Ryuuji's younger self, and Rin's interactions with our Samezuka goons -- one of ...
2021-06-22 14:01:03 +0000 UTC View Post
Nezumi may have been right, in that the Correctional Facility changes people...or perhaps reveals who they really are.
Things escalate like CRAZY in this episode, as Safu's rescue comes to a head and our precious, innocent Shion is pushed to his breaking point...is there any coming back from this, though?! The tension in this episode....and our poor boys.... @_@
Thank you for ...
2021-06-22 13:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Okay, so my heart melted with these last few episodes! Not only were they funny, sweet, and wholesome, but there was some sadness with Cheng and Wangji as well! @.@
But who are we kidding? The WANGXIAN moments, y'all. The WangXian canon material this show delivered! These episodes have built and built, and this set was a perfect way to conclude this adorable series! :3 I'm so glad I watch...
2021-06-21 14:01:04 +0000 UTC View Post
**Headphone Warning**
Never trust the angle underneath a vehicle. It's foreshadowing of the darkest kind.
LINK TO REACTION: https://streamable.com/d8tzjf
This Dark Age arc keeps amping up, and we get more insight into Oda this episode and learn about Gide, the leader of Mimic...who...has ...
2021-06-20 14:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
LINK TO REACTION: https://streamable.com/ut56qq
It's Christmas in summer, but that's okay! This episode is a riot with a lot of great interactions between our Class 1A members, particularly the two you should NEVER have on a hero interview: Shoto and Bakugo! I didn't know I needed their interactions as much as I did wat...
2021-06-19 18:14:12 +0000 UTC View Post
LINK TO REACTION: https://youtu.be/mfv_vzTNsAA
While not as...insane...as the last two episodes, there's a LOT of new characters introduced as Eren, Mikasa, and Armin join the Training Division, and a LOT of set up it seems is being introduced in this episode...hmmm....now to see how it all plays out, eh?While...
2021-06-19 14:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
I've had several requests to watch this movie, but I've also seen where it was recommended to read the manga to have a better understanding where the movie was coming from...so I decided to do both!
LINK: https://share.vidyard.com/watch/baWT1AuHj7jwZqRDkrzQsd?
Here, I watch this sweet OVA...
2021-06-18 18:01:02 +0000 UTC View PostI can't believe it! After nearly 10 months, it's sadly time to replace Free!
I want to narrow down the options for this replacement, so I'm asking your help, Patrons! The Top 5 (unless there's a tie(s)) will be offered in a public poll with Episode 10 of Free!
Please vote for ANY and ALL anime you want! There's a lot to choose from!
** NOTE: I have read the Fruit...
After reading Slam Dunk, Inoue-sensei's 90's sports Shonen, I begin his second basketball-themed manga: Real!
Despite featuring some of Inoue's tropes: Gorgeous artwork, a delinquent (somewhat) protagonist, and basketball as the center anchor, this series is MUCH darker, more mature, and dealing with a lot of heavier themes already! Plus, this trio of main characters I feel are thre...
2021-06-17 14:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post
We meet Satoru Furuya this series of episodes and he is a surprisingly effective rival for now only Sawamura...but...everyone else! And all this quiet, stoic individual wants is for our chaotic gremlin Miyuki to catch his pitches...seems reasonable, right? Furuya is QUITE the character, and I'm excited to see more of him!
We also get introduced to this sweet girl, Haruno, and anothe...
2021-06-16 14:01:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Oh, hey, have you met Nanase Haruka? Our magical demisexual dolphin who swims majestically and can conquer angst?! Haha, in all seriousness though, it was wonderful this episode to see not only Mako and Asahi show their faith in Haruka and his swimming prowess, but also see Ikuya FINALLY come around!
The theme of everyone being a "hero" to someone was so wonderful -- not only that Haru co...
2021-06-15 14:00:07 +0000 UTC View Post
So....things kick up a notch this episode, don't they? I feel bad for Inukashi, for SURE. But Shion's seeming innocence? Nezumi trying to protect him? I feel bad for them too this episode...at least Nezumi gets to sing again but...
...and then there's Safu. Anyone else getting Akira/Tetsuo vibes? Just me? 'Kay. @_@
Thank you for watching with me and for the support!
2021-06-15 13:00:06 +0000 UTC View Post