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This Art Club Has a Problem! ‒ Episode 11
"Not only did this episode present one cohesive storyline, but it also offered us a tantalizing glimpse of life outside of the art club."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 23
"While the results are definitely a little uneven, the episode still absolutely delivers an entertaining, emotional, and effective story."
Cheer Boys!! ‒ Episode 10
"This week's episode balances a massive cast while carefully training the spotlight on two of the cheerleaders' engaging and relatable struggles."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Future Arc ‒ Episode 10
"Despite not getting much closer to the truth, episode 10 delivered the most emotionally resonant content from Future Arc yet."
D.Gray-man Hallow ‒ Episode 11
"With two full episodes and only one manga chapter left before the scene many fans suspect to be the closing point for this adaptation, it's time to speculate where Hallow will leave things."
Taboo Tattoo ‒ Episode 11
"The plot is too convoluted to invest in, and almost all of the characters we're dealing with have only been introduced in the past couple episodes."
Sweetness & Lightning ‒ Episode 11
"This week's episode finds both Tsumugi and Kotori in precarious positions with their respective peers."
New Game! ‒ Episode 11
"The trip to the convention is a nice change of pace from New Game's usual office antics."
Mob Psycho 100 ‒ Episode 10
"I doubt this series will end up finding satisfying answers for all its underlying questions, but I'm still thoroughly enjoying the ride."
The Morose Mononokean ‒ Episode 11
"It's one of the best episodes of The Morose Mononokean yet, making me eager to see what the last two episodes have in store for a final conflict."
One Piece ‒ Episode 756
"This episode isn't exceptional like the last few have been, but it's solid nonetheless."
Berserk ‒ Episode 11
"This episode's focus on spectacle that it couldn't portray dragged it down a little, but the haunting visual metaphors and terrific characterization helped bring it back up."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Despair Arc ‒ Episode 9
"Despair! These cliffhangers have left me in despair!"
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ‒ Episode 24
"Seeing how Subaru acts on what he learned from the last couple of episodes is still quite satisfying, along with the way the relationship between him and Julius has evolved."
Orange ‒ Episode 11
"Overall, this episode of Orange did a lot to alleviate my growing concerns about the show's direction."
Love Live! Sunshine!! ‒ Episode 11
"This You episode has been a long time coming, and it's great to finally get her time in the spotlight."
DAYS ‒ Episode 11
"Returning Tsukushi to his starring role makes this story leagues better than it's been for several weeks."
Tales of Zestiria the X ‒ Episode 11
"I can't help but feel that Tales of Zestiria the X didn't quite think things through when it came to distribution of content."
Food Wars! The Second Plate ‒ Episode 11
"Soma's work over the week of his first stagiaire gives him the chance to explore the idea of what other chefs want for their food."
Rewrite ‒ Episode 11
"The setup for the big finale looks like it's now complete, so the overriding question is whether or not Key is going to pull out something great and emotional to finish this story off."
91 Days ‒ Episode 9
"This week provided enough insight into Avilio's emotional state to overwrite the coldness I felt for him mid-series."
Thunderbolt Fantasy ‒ Episode 10
"This episode was entirely setup for Thunderbolt Fantasy's climactic sprint to the finish line."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 24
"The ensuing beating that Kira delivers is one of the best scenes I've seen in Diamond is Unbreakable yet."
Handa-kun ‒ Episodes 9-10
"The cast of Handa-kun gets quite a workout in these two episodes."
Amanchu! ‒ Episode 10
"While not quite as poignant as last week's installment or as funny as episode 8, the Diving Club's latest outing is a relaxing (though slightly underwhelming) good time."
Alderamin on the Sky ‒ Episode 10
"A well-done episode in a series that is now running at the top of its game."
Battery the Animation ‒ Episode 9
"The introduction of this secondary couple has done a lot to make Battery the Animation more interesting."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 475
"While lacking in action, this week's Naruto Shippūden propels the story forward in a major way."
This Art Club Has a Problem! ‒ Episode 10
"Having a single theme unite the three segments makes this episode feel like a continuous whole, even though the plots don't line up in a linear fashion."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 22
"Twin Star Exorcists digs deeper into its anime-only arc this week, delving into the mysterious Kegare-fueled infections plaguing Narukami."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Future Arc ‒ Episode 9
"It seems like we finally have all the pieces necessary to solve the mystery of the Final Killing Game."
Cheer Boys!! ‒ Episode 9
"This week's episode depicts a surprisingly touching story of family and friendship without becoming too cloying."
New Game! ‒ Episode 10
"As Aoba points out, even a fun and exciting job can still suck from time to time."
D.Gray-man Hallow ‒ Episode 10
"Allen's resolve as an Exorcist and the Noah's desire to understand are proof that it's possible to stay true to the role life cast them in without losing their human identity."
One Piece ‒ Episode 755
"I'm loving all of these Zou episodes so far, and this one is probably my favorite."
Sweetness & Lightning ‒ Episode 10
"I've been hoping for Sweetness & Lightning to change up its formula for a while, and for the most part, episode 10 gave me what I wanted."
Taboo Tattoo ‒ Episode 10
"More and more each week, Taboo Tattoo is becoming a series of decently animated vignettes that can barely justify their own existence."
Mob Psycho 100 ‒ Episode 9
"Given the expectations of a less visually exuberant episode, this was still a fine installment of Mob Psycho 100."
Tales of Zestiria the X ‒ Episode 10
"To some degree, it feels like the real star of Tales of Zestiria the X is the scenery rather than the characters."
The Morose Mononokean ‒ Episode 10
"I'm fine with this repetition of The Morose Mononokean's formula, but I'm not sure how well this particular iteration succeeded."
Food Wars! The Second Plate ‒ Episode 10
"For this week, we wrap up the Autumn Elections."
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ‒ Episode 23
"Re:Zero has had some nasty twists throughout its run, but this one may be the most shocking to date."
This Art Club Has a Problem! ‒ Episode 9
"This isn't the most original story the show's ever done or even the episode with the best character interactions, but it's funny in a more nostalgic way."
Orange ‒ Episode 10
"In the end, this was a perfectly reasonable episode of Orange that nonetheless left me feeling a little underwhelmed."
DAYS ‒ Episode 10
"No matter how much onlookers hype the athletes and plays, all I see is back and forth, back and forth."
Love Live! Sunshine!! ‒ Episode 10
"This week's episode is a good chance for fans to catch a quick breath of air after last week's emotional episode."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Despair Arc ‒ Episode 8
"Just as this week's Future Arc stumbled, the Despair Arc followed suit with an episode that introduced some worrisome developments."
Rewrite ‒ Episode 10
"Despite the ragged start, it's another pretty solid episode."
91 Days ‒ Episode 8
"Following a one week break, the show is once again in top form, telling its story of human brutality with meticulous artistic delicacy."
Thunderbolt Fantasy ‒ Episode 9
"Thunderbolt Fantasy is getting into the thick of it as the narrative reaches its climax."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 23
"It's as exciting an action episode as you could expect from this series."
Berserk ‒ Episode 10
"This week, all hell breaks loose, and while I'd normally say "and it sure ain't pretty," this episode was easily the prettiest this series has ever been in terms of art and animation."
Alderamin on the Sky ‒ Episode 9
"Intrigue and the nastiness of the campaign aside, the episode's other most entertaining scene comes from a rare truly light-hearted moment."
Amanchu! ‒ Episode 9
"Episode 9 changes things up by giving us a glimpse into Futaba's immediate past—something that's barely been touched upon until this point."
Battery the Animation ‒ Episode 8
"Overall, the introduction of these high school characters has served as a step up for Battery the Animation."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 474
It's the end of the fight against Kaguya and Amy McNulty's 100th episode review of Naruto Shippuden! So how did this incredibly long battle wrap up?
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Future Arc ‒ Episode 8
"After spending so much time with Makoto, fans had been clamoring for an episode with Kyoko instead. Be careful what you wish for."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 21
"Any fears I had that the show would rest on its laurels were put to rest this week, and I couldn't be happier."
Cheer Boys!! ‒ Episode 8
"It's been a couple weeks of mediocrity, but Cheer Boys!! is finally getting its groove back."
D.Gray-man Hallow ‒ Episode 9
"So much for promises of eternal love."
Sweetness & Lightning ‒ Episode 9
"While I enjoyed episode 9 immensely, there's no denying that it's about as by-the-books as this series gets."
Berserk ‒ Episode 9
"I'm continuing to enjoy the show much more now than I did at the start, even if I feel more lost than ever before."
Taboo Tattoo ‒ Episode 9
"It's actually kind of a shame to see the script working so hard to pick up the slack this week, because the direction is probably the weakest it has ever been up to this point."
Mob Psycho 100 ‒ Episode 8
"Even by the lofty standards Mob has already set for itself, this was a barn-burner of a spectacle."
New Game! ‒ Episode 9
"Whether you're watching for the video game jokes, the character humor, or the fanservice, New Game feels like it's a little more on point than usual this week."
One Piece ‒ Episode 754
"The One Piece anime has been stagnating these last few months, and now we're in for a breath of fresh air with new characters, locations, and an overall much more engaged production."
The Morose Mononokean ‒ Episode 9
"This episode of The Morose Mononokean is a mix of various moods we've seen earlier in the series, but it introduces some new ideas that make the episode feel original."
Tales of Zestiria the X ‒ Episode 9
"This episode throws new characters at us without fanfare and gives us major plot information with all the finesse of a firehose."
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ‒ Episode 22
"This episode introduces a curious complication that may help explain how this arc could cover the remaining three episodes of the season."
Orange ‒ Episode 9
"The group is almost all on the same page now, but that doesn't make handling adolescent romance any easier."
DAYS ‒ Episode 9
"Without the show's one fantastic character in the spotlight, there's not much left to care about."
Love Live! Sunshine!! ‒ Episode 9
"Overall, this is a delightful, cute, and moving episode."
Food Wars! The Second Plate ‒ Episode 9
"While we do miss out on most of the food prep, which is a shame, the ending more than makes up for it with Soma's impressive chutzpah."
Rewrite ‒ Episode 9
"For all the serious matters being explained, the episode still finds room for some fun."
Handa-kun ‒ Episode 8
"While this episode is amusing from time to time, it doesn't reach the heights of humor that I was hoping it would."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Despair Arc ‒ Episode 7
"The Benadryl Blood Flood has finally come crashing down on the Despair Arc, continuing this prequel's inevitable plunge into hell."
Thunderbolt Fantasy ‒ Episode 8
"While our party has decided that they've figured out the twist, I suspect that it won't be so cut and dry."
Amanchu! ‒ Episode 8
"This week's dual-segment Amanchu! presents us with two separate character studies, giving the audience a chance to view Ai and Futaba through the eyes of Makoto and Hikari."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 22
"This is the point in the series where it's clear that we're more or less done establishing the town of Morioh."
Alderamin on the Sky ‒ Episode 8
"Overall, the series seems to be on an upward trend."
Battery the Animation ‒ Episode 7
"The show continues to progress at its usual mild pace."
This Art Club Has a Problem! ‒ Episode 8
"This Art Club has a Problem may not always know how to handle its side characters, but it continues to do a good enough job with its leads."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Future Arc ‒ Episode 7
"Even with a one-episode vacation from the main plot, Danganronpa 3 has me on the edge of my seat."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 473
"Minor flaws aside, episode 473 almost brings the Kaguya fight to a close—and that alone is cause for celebration."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 20
"After last week's tightly constructed and emotionally draining climax, we get a simultaneously messier and even more affecting follow-up."
Cheer Boys!! ‒ Episode 7
"Just when our main seven seem to have resolved their emotional baggage, the nine new members pile on plenty of their own."
D.Gray-man Hallow ‒ Episode 8
"This episode was a step down from the flashback, but there are still some powerful moments to be found."
Sweetness & Lightning ‒ Episode 8
"The idea of embracing something from the past while putting your own spin on it really suits this show."
Taboo Tattoo ‒ Episode 8
"The show hasn't lost the plot so much as it's buried the plot in the backyard, hoping that it can make enough noise and spectacle to distract people from the suspicious odor of a decomposing narrative."
New Game! ‒ Episode 8
"If nothing else, New Game seems adept at maintaining a consistent level of quality."
Mob Psycho 100 ‒ Episode 7
"I'm guessing the show is currently rushing through material in order to hit some specific arc conclusion, and the current material is suffering the consequences."
The Morose Mononokean ‒ Episode 8
"The Morose Mononokean clearly has several more twists up its sleeve."
One Piece ‒ Episode 753
"This episode creates the freshest sense of adventure I've felt in the One Piece anime since at least the beginning of Dressrosa."
Tales of Zestiria the X ‒ Episode 8
"With no fanfare whatsoever, this week drops us back into the world of Zestiria, precisely where we left off three weeks ago with a tornado looming over the city of Ladylake."
Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- ‒ Episode 21
"The problematic second part drags down what is otherwise a satisfying climax to a significant piece of this story arc."
Season Finale: The Heroic Legend of Arslan: Dust Storm Dance ‒ Episode 8
"This may be the final episode of Dust Storm Dance, but its content makes clear that there's still a lot of Arslan anime to come."
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