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Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 25
"Hopefully this is a one-time lull in what has otherwise been a rewarding story arc."
Series Finale: Cheer Boys!! ‒ Episode 12
"From a bloated cast to sloppy art to a lack of sports action, Cheer Boys!! had some clear issues, but I can't help but concede its good points."
Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto ‒ Bonus Episode 13
"Gakubun High's bespectacled wunderkind returns for a slightly disappointing swan song in Haven't You Heard? I'm Sakamoto's delayed 13th episode."
Season Finale: D.Gray-man Hallow ‒ Episode 13
"For a tragedy, D.Gray-man Hallow closes on an empowering rather than a depressing note."
One Piece ‒ Episode 757
"Once again we're entering the wonderful world of One Piece flashbacks."
Season Finale: Mob Psycho 100 ‒ Episode 12
"I'm going to miss Mob and his friends, and I hope we see them again soon."
Season Finale: The Morose Mononokean ‒ Episode 13
"With this finale, The Morose Mononokean pulled a heartwarming ending from two previous episodes of sadness."
Season Finale: Love Live! Sunshine!! ‒ Episode 13
"It's been a long journey for Aqours, but in the end, they were able to find that "shine" they were looking for."
Series Finale: Orange ‒ Episode 13
"Overall, while this finale didn't do much to address the show's consistent failings, it succeeded in selling its own emotional peaks on the back of its consistently excellent character writing."
Season Finale: Tales of Zestiria the X ‒ Episode 13
"Tales of Zestiria the X manages to end its season with the same finality of a good last chapter when you know the author's working on a sequel."
Season Finale: Rewrite ‒ Episode 13
"A weak ending to a lackluster series."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Despair Arc ‒ Episode 11
"The best moments in this little exclamation point to the Despair Arc come from the ever-scene-stealing Junko Enoshima."
91 Days ‒ Episode 11
"The day of reckoning has come for the Vanetti family."
Thunderbolt Fantasy ‒ Episode 12
"Everything is now in place for a thunderous conclusion."
Season Finale: Food Wars! The Second Plate ‒ Episode 13
"Even though The Second Plate has had its issues with pacing and art, it really pulled it all together in a very satisfying way."
Series Finale: Handa-kun ‒ Episode 12
"While it may not be spectacular, this episode is competent and entertaining enough to wrap the series up on a positive note."
Alderamin on the Sky ‒ Episode 12
"The main attraction is still the back-and-forth on military tactics, but this series has also become an unexpectedly strong display of character development."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 26
"JJBA finally delivered a Rock Paper Scissors episode, the perfect blend of ordinary mundanity and psychological warfare that can be heightened to absurd melodrama. "
Season Finale: Amanchu! ‒ Episode 12
"Futaba, Hikari, and the rest of the club go for one last dive in this week's satisfying finale."
Series Finale: Battery the Animation ‒ Episodes 10-11
"Battery the Animation has made its way to the finish line with the energy of a geriatric trying to parallel park."
Season Finale: This Art Club Has a Problem! ‒ Episode 12
"So long, Art Club. May your canvases always be bright with apples and waifus."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Future Arc ‒ Episode 11
"This penultimate Future Arc episode was basically a series of fist-pumping highlights from start to finish."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 24
"Rokuro and Benio's Bogus Journey continues this week, as the Twin Star Exorcists head into yet another town afflicted with Kegare infection, though the Basara they find there completely defies their expectations."
Cheer Boys!! ‒ Episode 11
"This episode's drama was far from original, and even three revolving mini-stories weren't enough to keep it afloat."
D.Gray-man Hallow ‒ Episode 12
"If one thing has been consistent throughout this adaptation, it has been inconsistent pacing."
Season Finale: Taboo Tattoo ‒ Episode 12
"Taboo Tattoo was a dud through and through."
Season Finale: Sweetness & Lightning ‒ Episode 12
"As viewers have come to expect, this series' curtain call features far more sweetness than lightning."
Season Finale: Berserk ‒ Episode 12
"If nothing else, Berserk 2016 at its most awkward has never been able to dampen the strength of Miura's writing."
Season Finale: New Game! ‒ Episode 12
"A fun little comedy with a likable cast that managed to end on a strong and somewhat thoughtful note."
Mob Psycho 100 ‒ Episode 11
"Overall, I was very impressed with how gracefully this episode integrated Mob Psycho's very divergent characters, themes, and even genre styles."
The Morose Mononokean ‒ Episode 12
"This episode is a sharp departure from the much quicker manga version of the story, but I prefer where the anime goes with it."
Season Finale: Re:Zero -Starting Life in Another World- (Episode 25)
"Going into next season without more Re:Zero to anticipate will be sad indeed." The season finale of Re:Zero is here!
Orange ‒ Episode 12
"This week's Orange was easily the show's emotional peak so far, winding back to explore the drama of the original timeline from Kakeru's perspective."
Tales of Zestiria the X ‒ Episode 12
"This episode does a good job of showing Sorey's character progression over the course of twenty-five minutes."
DAYS ‒ Episode 12
"If there were a way to bring these emotional high stakes to the actual soccer field, DAYS would be one incredible show."
Love Live! Sunshine!! ‒ Episode 12
"Now that the end is in sight, the girls can finally figure out what will make Aqours work and what will make them shine."
Food Wars! The Second Plate ‒ Episode 12
"It's a shame that Food Wars couldn't have started with the Stagiaire, because with this story arc, the show has really returned to its former glory. "
91 Days ‒ Episode 10
"Now that Avilio has nothing left to lose, the Vanettis have no idea what they're in for."
Rewrite ‒ Episode 12
"The unimpressive visual quality of the series as a whole seems to weigh more heavily in this penultimate episode."
Handa-kun ‒ Episode 11
"This school festival storyline benefits from Handa-kun's surplus of outlandish personalities, and it feels like there's still enough content left over to carry on into next week's continuation."
Thunderbolt Fantasy ‒ Episode 11
"Always hilarious, tense, and exciting, Thunderbolt Fantasy continues to be everything I could ask for out of a work of pure entertainment."
Alderamin on the Sky ‒ Episode 11
"The real meat of this episode comes after the battle."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 25
"By far the most interesting aspect of this episode comes from Kira's new domestic life."
Danganronpa 3: The End of Hope's Peak High School: Despair Arc ‒ Episode 10
"While Future Arc's 10th episode concluded in catharsis, the Despair Arc finally descended into its deepest dungeon of despair."
Amanchu! ‒ Episode 11
"Heartfelt, adorable, and evenly paced, this week's Amanchu! is an entertaining almost-finale to a consistently solid show."
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."
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