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Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto ‒ Episode 6
"While Sakamoto himself is still a blank slate, his on-the-spot ingenuity and unshakably cool demeanor remain as entertaining as ever."
Shōnen Maid ‒ Episode 6
"This week's Shonen Maid introduces us to the members of Uchoten Boys, the boy band that's prominently featured in the show's end credits."
The Lost Village ‒ Episode 8
"The Lost Village has been funny up until now, but it's looking like from now on, it wants to be both funny and actually kinda exciting too."
Tanaka-kun is Always Listless ‒ Episode 7
"Valentine's Day really isn't Tanaka-kun's favorite holiday."
Kiznaiver ‒ Episode 7
"This week's Kiznaiver was a stunner - strong from start to finish, almost wholly lacking in the show's occasionally awkward dialogue, firmly dedicated to a compelling personal drama."
Concrete Revolutio ‒ Episode 20
"Concrete Revolutio continues a string of promising, thoughtful episodes by finally exploring the big elephant in its late 1960s room: the Vietnam War, as penned by Gen Urobuchi."
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress ‒ Episode 6
"Now that everyone has time to breathe and speak their minds, we're getting a much stronger look into the heart of Kabaneri as a survival adventure."
Big Order ‒ Episode 7
"After five episodes of mind-boggling incompetence, Big Order finally transcends its own failures to become So-Bad-It's-Actually-Kind-Of-Incredible."
Ushio & Tora ‒ Episode 34
"At long last, Ushio & Tora delivers one of the most highly anticipated plot points of the show—Tora's backstory."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 8
"Yukako is apparently so special that she gets her own two-parter and a new remixed edition of the opening."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 461
"Now that some light has been shone on Kaguya's early days on Earth, it's time for her twin sons, Hagoromo and Hamura, to take center stage."
Assassination Classroom season 2 ‒ Episode 19
"Assassination Classroom has officially made the jump to space, and the results aren't quite as ridiculous as you might have feared."
And you thought there is never a girl online? ‒ Episode 7
"The current episode is unexpectedly interesting for being a fairly standard beach/summer camp adventure at heart."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 7
"The show has been treating Benio and Rokuro's fated relationship as window-dressing the past few weeks, so I was really happy to see this week put that plot thread front and center."
Kumamiko - Girl meets Bear ‒ Episode 7
"Kumamiko isn't the most daring show in the world, but it's making its familiar set of jokes work."
Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episode 7
What's interesting about this episode is not so much the actual plot, which is really fairly basic as mystery/action stories go, but how it highlights the different world views of Dazai and Kunikida.
Joker Game ‒ Episode 7
"Episode 7 goes out of its way to cement that Joker Game is not very serious by historical fiction standards."
One Piece ‒ Episode 741
"The Dressrosa arc is going to end one of these days, I swear."
Sailor Moon Crystal: Season III ‒ Episode 33
"Who would have thought that Sailor Moon Crystal was capable of a genuine cliff-hanger ending?"
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ‒ Episode 7
"...episode 7 marks the first time that it has taken itself completely seriously for a whole episode."
My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 7
"Whether MHA graduates from its currently modest scope stands as my only real concern, but knowing how this show has been operating so far it'll probably have an answer to that worry soon enough."
Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto ‒ Episode 5
"At this point, Sakamoto himself can best be described as a predictably unpredictable character."
Flying Witch ‒ Episode 6
"Flying Witch seems to understand that Chinatsu is its most charming character, as she got plenty more focus in this week's episode."
High School Fleet ‒ Episode 6
"High School Fleet tries to do a little more than it has time for this week, and the result is an episode that feels pretty disjointed."
The Asterisk War ‒ Episode 19
"This episode gives off all the vibes of a penultimate episode, and yet we're only halfway through the season."
Tanaka-kun is Always Listless ‒ Episode 6
"If you've ever wondered what depths someone would sink to in order to achieve ultimate laziness, Tanaka's got you covered."
Ace Attorney ‒ Episode 7
"Move over, Phoenix Wright. This week's Ace Attorney episode was all about Miles Edgeworth."
Kiznaiver ‒ Episode 6
"...one of the best episodes the show's pulled together to date."
The Lost Village ‒ Episode 7
"I keep expecting this show to go truly off the rails in a way that isn't entertaining to watch, but it actually seems to be getting more confident over time."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 7
"This is one of those twenty minute episodes that feels more like five."
Ushio & Tora ‒ Episode 33
"Ushio & Tora has become wildly affecting, bringing a powerful story to life."
Shōnen Maid ‒ Episode 5
"At this point, I think the show could stand a little more depth, but I'd hate to see it stray too far from its slice-of-life roots."
Concrete Revolutio ‒ Episode 19
"Concrete Revolutio is finally coming together and living up to its lofty goals."
Big Order ‒ Episode 5
"We still have 5 episodes to go, and I fear that the descent into the bottom of the barrel is only beginning."
Assassination Classroom season 2 ‒ Episode 18
"This episode's success hinges on Assassination Classroom's ability to deliver a serious, compelling action scene, and the show does exactly that."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 460
"In addition to delving into Kaguya's past, we get an extended glimpse of what the show's world was like before the advent of ninjutsu."
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress ‒ Episodes 4-5
"Episode 5 finally gives us the deeper look into Mumei's character that viewers have been waiting for, without putting the brakes on Kabaneri's nonstop action."
And you thought there is never a girl online? ‒ Episode 6
"With some recent heavier concerns out of the way, episode 6 takes a more purely comedic turn."
Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episode 6
"The pacing is so jumpy in this episode that it feels like we barely have a chance to register the story's importance."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 6
"This episode was a return to form, even if that form had a few rough edges to begin with."
Joker Game ‒ Episodes 5-6
"Now that the year is 1939, and we've found ourselves following a newly Axis-allied D-Agency, Joker Game has taken on a decidedly different tone of transition."
Sailor Moon Crystal: Season III ‒ Episode 32
"The Witches 5 are nearly gone, which means that the time is approaching for bigger bads to actually enter into the fray."
Kumamiko - Girl meets Bear ‒ Episode 6
"What it lacks in laugh-out-loud humor, this episode makes up with a surprisingly sentimental story that develops the relationship between Machi and Natsu."
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ‒ Episode 6
"The series is consistently finding a nice balance between its lighter fare and more grim content, and the transitions are smoother than normal too."
One Piece ‒ Episode 740
"I don't know if Toei is just excited to move onto the Zou arc, but whatever it is that's whipped them into shape these last few episodes, I don't want it to stop."
My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 6
"Characters like Bakugo go a long way to making My Hero Academia feel a little bigger than just Midoriya's story."
Series Premiere: Tanaka-kun is Always Listless (Episodes 1-5)
The always-listless Tanaka-kun has drifted into our Daily Streaming Reviews lineup by popular demand! Here's Rebecca's review of the first five episodes...
Flying Witch ‒ Episode 5
"Flying Witch seems like it'd be a pretty dangerous show to watch in the lazy hours of the afternoon."
High School Fleet ‒ Episode 5
"Concerns over the teenage mutant ninja hamsters aside, I don't see this series going off the rails any time soon."
The Asterisk War ‒ Episode 18
"Since the hunt for Flora plot seems to be spinning its wheels, the character development at play is more interesting."
Ace Attorney ‒ Episode 6
"This week doesn't just present original takes on existing scenes, but even presents some of its own scenes that weren't in the game."
Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto ‒ Episode 4
"Although the stories remain as simplistic as ever, the jokes are incredibly sharp, the timing is pitch-perfect, and the material is presented with genuine enthusiasm."
Ushio & Tora ‒ Episode 32
"Just in time for Mother's Day comes a bittersweet reunion between Ushio and his mother."
Kiznaiver ‒ Episode 5
"It's time for a training camp! Home cooking, steamy confessions, and tests of courage are all in attendance as Kiznaiver churns its characters around in one more classic anime scenario."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 6
"How do you warn people about an episode that features animal cruelty that later turns out to not actually be animal cruelty?"
The Lost Village ‒ Episode 6
" All told, I'm still considering The Lost Village the breakout comedy of the season."
Shōnen Maid ‒ Episode 4
"Now that the key players have settled into their respective roles, it feels like the show—and its stories—have a lot more breathing room."
Big Order ‒ Episode 4
"Compared to the inconsistent and messy affair we've been working through the past few weeks, this episode of Big Order was a legitimate breath of fresh air."
Concrete Revolutio ‒ Episode 18
"This episode demonstrates one of the show's core themes better than any episode before it."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 459
"The battle against Kaguya has been a long time coming, but there isn't much action this week."
Assassination Classroom season 2 ‒ Episode 17
"Instead of a cheesy inspirational moment where everyone falls in line with Nagisa's idea, the show embraces the reality of good people having different opinions on the right thing to do."
And you thought there is never a girl online? ‒ Episode 5
"This was the make-or-break moment for the show and it soars rather than stumbles."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 5
"This week was easily Twin Star Exorcists's weakest entry so far, and a troubling red flag for what the future of the series might hold."
Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episode 5
"This may have been a one-shot interlude episode designed to introduce us to the character of Edogawa Rampo rather than to further the overall plot, but it's also one of the most enjoyable thus far."
Sailor Moon Crystal: Season III ‒ Episode 31
"And the Most Awesome Transformation of the Week prize goes to…Sailor Mercury!"
One Piece ‒ Episode 739
"The One Piece anime has been on a roll lately as we power through all the post-arc shenanigans."
Kumamiko - Girl meets Bear ‒ Episode 5
"This episode exemplifies Kumamiko's problem of being unsure what kind of show it wants to be: not quite a goofy comedy or an ongoing personal dramedy."
Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress ‒ Episode 3
"Like all great blockbusters, Kabaneri's not afraid to take things a little bit stupid with a whole lot of style."
Joker Game ‒ Episode 4
"Episode 4 is a major step up from everything that's come before in terms of raw, undiluted commentative bite."
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ‒ Episode 5
"After a couple of milder episodes, the visuals have gone back to being quite graphic, and the musical score is certainly hitting its stride."
High School Fleet ‒ Episode 4
"This episode remains harmlessly watchable even in its slowest moments, but it lacks some of the impact that helped earlier episodes stand out."
Kiznaiver ‒ Episode 4
"The show still has plenty of potential, but this was not one of its better episodes."
The Asterisk War ‒ Episode 17
"This battle does not disappoint, with both sides putting on a satisfying display of back-and-forth one-upmanship."
Ace Attorney ‒ Episode 5
"Ace Attorney is still no masterpiece, but this quality bump makes me way more optimistic for the show going forward."
Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto ‒ Episode 3
"With its general formula established, Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto delivers its funniest (and darkest) episode yet."
My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 5
"I don't think there's a single second of this episode that I don't like."
Ushio & Tora ‒ Episode 31
"Today's story is Nagare's story and it's a doozy, but things always come back to Ushio."
Concrete Revolutio ‒ Episode 17
"Episode 17 demonstrates how far Concrete Revolutio has come. Something like this would have been a complete mess in the first season, but it still manages to make sense as a story, even if it's thematically confused."
Flying Witch ‒ Episode 4
"Okay, maybe this episode of Flying Witch slants a bit more heavily into the “magical” part of its magical realism aesthetic."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 5
"I keep underestimating how much Diamond is Unbreakable seems to draw from horror stories, as now we straight up have a monster sneaking around this creaking house."
The Lost Village ‒ Episode 5
"At this point, I feel confident in saying that The Lost Village has hit its stride."
Shōnen Maid ‒ Episode 3
"Like the previous episode, this one largely feels more like a collection of moments than a couple of cohesive stories."
Big Order ‒ Episode 3
"The show can't stick with a single tone or train of thought for more than a few minutes, and it's making the already fragile façade of its plot come apart at the seams."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 458
Itachi's Story concludes and Naruto finally returns to its main storyline after over 30 episodes of filler! Was it worth the wait?
Assassination Classroom season 2 ‒ Episode 16
"Even as it rewrites its own rules, Assassination Classroom manages to create compelling human drama through the relationship between Aguri and the Reaper."
And you thought there is never a girl online? ‒ Episode 4
"Netoge is still no artistic wonder, and at this point it's only really toying with a sense of depth, though it is still leaving room for development."
Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episode 4
"Bungo Stray Dogs is still working to get its feet on the ground this week, and it really needs to find the balance between humor and action."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 4
"Twin Star Exorcists has a penchant for featuring exorcists and love interests who are content to just be fairly pleasant people."
Sailor Moon Crystal: Season III ‒ Episode 30
"Despite all its important revelations, this week's episode feels a little slow, as if it wasn't put together quite right."
Kumamiko - Girl meets Bear ‒ Episode 4
"There's still a lot to like in this show, but it needs to spread its repertoire out a bit. Every joke gets stale if you tell it too many times."
One Piece ‒ Episode 738
"I really was not expecting to enjoy this episode as much as I did."
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ‒ Episode 4
"It would be nice if the technical merits were a little stronger, but there's still enough intriguing stuff going on here to keep viewers coming back."
Flying Witch ‒ Episode 3
"The show's fundamental contrast between rural and magical life is extremely strong, and this episode elaborated on that platform with a variety of nice gags and endearing experiences."
My Hero Academia ‒ Episode 4
"Our feet have stepped forward onto school ground and thus the "Academia" part of the title is in full effect as Midoriya and his peers face the U.A. high school entrance exam."
High School Fleet ‒ Episode 3
"Even as it focuses on establishing the cast and delivering big action scenes, the show continues to move the plot forward."
Series Premiere: Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto (Episodes 1-2)
"So far, I've been consistently amused by Sakamoto's unyielding perfection, but it's also the kind of gimmick I can see getting old quickly."
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