13 - Random Curiosity

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – Episode 06 Review

By Guardian Enzo November 13, 2024

「森の出会い」 (Mori no Deai)
"Encounter in the Forest"

It’s obvious where everyone is going to end up – Kyoto – but their journeys are a major component of the story.

First Impressions Sengoku Youko

Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – Episode 15 Review

By Guardian Enzo November 9, 2024

「万象王, 降臨」 (Banshou-ou, Kourin)
"Banshou-oh Descends"

Senya has one of the greatest arcs in manga, but Shinsuke isn’t far behind him.

Dandadan First Impressions

Dandadan – Episode 06 Review

By Princess Usagi November 9, 2024

「ヤベー女がきた」 (Yabē Onna ga Kita)
"A Dangerous Woman Arrives"

Spiritual powers in the hands of a delusional teenager is a dangerous thing indeed.

First Impressions Rurouni Kenshin

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – Episode 05 Review

By Guardian Enzo November 3, 2024

「再び京都へ」 (Futatabi Kyōto e)
"To Kyoto, Once More"

There are times when the purity of Kenshin’s pathos really gets to me, and this is one of them.

First Impressions Sengoku Youko

Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – Episode 14 Review

By Guardian Enzo November 2, 2024

「開眼」 (Kaigan)
"Awakening"

Ultimately, Sengoku Youko is a chronicle of virtues – kindness, loyalty, bravery, humor – and those who possess them.

Dandadan First Impressions

Dandadan – Episode 05 Review

By Princess Usagi November 1, 2024

「タマはどこじゃんよ」 (Tama wa Doko jan yo)
"Like, Where Are Your Balls?"

Turbo Granny really dropped the ball on this one

First Impressions Rurouni Kenshin

Rurouni Kenshin: Meiji Kenkaku Romantan – Kyoto Douran – Episode 04 Review

By Guardian Enzo October 30, 2024

「野心家の肖像」 (Yashinka no Shouzou)
"Portrait of the Ambitious"

Obviously, this is a watershed episode for Rurouni Kenshin.

First Impressions Sengoku Youko

Sengoku Youko: Senma Konton-hen – Episode 13 Review

By Guardian Enzo October 26, 2024

「遭遇 (さいかい)」 (Saikai)
"A Renewed Encounter"

Obviously sake isn’t Douren’s only weakness.

Dandadan First Impressions

Dandadan – Episode 04 Review

By Princess Usagi October 25, 2024

「ターボババアをぶっ飛ばそう」 (Tābo Babā o Buttobasō)
"Kicking Turbo Granny's Ass"

Dandandan is wild ride- but one without the safety belt, maybe even without the cart.

First Impressions Re: Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu

Re:Zero Kara Hajimeru Isekai Seikatsu Season 3 – Episode 04 Review

By pancakes October 25, 2024

「都市庁舎奪還作戦」 (Toshi Chousha Dakkan Sakusen)
"Take Back the Government Office"

Never bet against crazy