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One Piece ‒ Episode 763
"It now officially feels like the new "saga" of One Piece has begun."
Dragon Ball Super ‒ Episode 65
"Zamasu honestly does feel like an authentic successor to the previous villains from the Dragon Ball manga."
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 31
"This week featured a military stalemate that just wouldn't end, and the episode's lack of a clear-cut conclusion—again—really drove that perpetuity home."
Poco's Udon World ‒ Episode 5
"While Souta and Poco largely take a backseat this week, Nakajima is a compelling enough character to carry his own story."
Occultic;Nine ‒ Episode 5
"It's a shame that Occultic;Nine seems to have done so much to repel its audience right off the bat – it's only been on an upward trajectory since then."
ClassicaLoid ‒ Episode 5
"This week, ClassicaLoid made what could have been a completely silly episode feel meaningful."
Kiss Him, Not Me ‒ Episode 5
"If Kae's yo-yo-ing weight remains a prominent plot fixture, I can easily see it wearing thin."
Flip Flappers ‒ Episode 5
"After weeks of traveling to enchanting dream worlds, it looks like Cocona and Papika have stumbled into their first world of nightmares."
March comes in like a lion ‒ Episode 5
"March is an uneven show, but its base strengths are evident even when it stumbles."
Magical Girl Raising Project ‒ Episode 6
"A sudden and violent shift in storytelling almost makes it seem like Magical Girl Raising Project is trying to make up for not killing anyone off last week."
WWW.WAGNARIA!! ‒ Episode 6
"The show's ongoing problem of jokes playing out exactly as expected continues to rear its head more often than it should."
Izetta: The Last Witch ‒ Episode 6
"Episode 6 reaffirms that, no matter how serious the story remains, it will still have brief lighter interludes – whether they're appropriate or not."
Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episode 18
"We're really starting to get down to the nitty-gritty of what makes Akutagawa tick."
Haikyu!! 3rd Season ‒ Episode 5
"With only two sets to go, the winner of this fourth one could very well determine things without the teams ever playing the fifth."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 32
"I was so-so on the Kanedaichi plot last week, but it honestly got a lot more interesting once it was one of several things going on in an episode."
Lostorage incited WIXOSS ‒ Episode 5
"The plot this week felt like busywork, but busywork that amounted to very little end product."
Drifters ‒ Episode 5
"Drifters will never be Shakespeare, but it's always good to see the storytelling at least dip its toe into the waters of thematic ideas."
All Out!! ‒ Episode 5
"This show doesn't shoot for the moon, but it's engaging enough to deliver a good time."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 482
"If this is a reflection of what we can expect moving forward, it's probably a good thing that this miniseries is slated to end after next week."
Keijo!!!!!!!! ‒ Episode 5
"After the battles for the other Room 309 members last round, now it's finally Nozomi's turn."
Yuri!!! on Ice ‒ Episode 5
"The show buckles down to resolve some of the underlying dangers in Yuuri and Victor's partnership."
Brave Witches ‒ Episode 4
"After taking a week off due to the production reportedly falling behind schedule, Brave Witches is back in business."
Girlish Number ‒ Episode 4
"I'm not sure where everything will end up, but there's still more than enough thoughtful material here to keep me eager to find out."
Sound! Euphonium 2 ‒ Episode 5
"Euphonium has outdone itself yet again with this aesthetically striking and emotionally charged concert performance."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 30
"I'm so glad that the show was indeed able to stick the landing to this arc."
Nanbaka ‒ Episode 5
"The most fun part of these New Year's challenges has been getting to see the weird superpowers that each member of Building 13 hasn't yet shown in their goofy escape attempts."
Natsume Yūjin-Chō Go ‒ Episode 5
"This week shows that nobody's life needs to be at stake for Natsume Yujin-Cho to deliver a kick right in the feelings."
Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episode 17
"It's a definite let down after the previous story arc, but this does have the potential to recreate a lot of what was good about the Oda storyline."
Trickster ‒ Episode 5
"As a criminal mastermind, Twenty Faces leaves a lot to be desired."
One Piece ‒ Episode 762
"The Zou arc is continuing to shape up as a really solid chunk of the One Piece anime."
Dragon Ball Super ‒ Episode 64
"I can now honestly say that my fear was misguided. Dragon Ball Super is awesome."
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 31
"It'll take three weeks for Tekkadan's ship to travel from Mars to Earth, and in that time, anything could happen."
Poco's Udon World ‒ Episode 4
"Like last week's installment, episode 4 does an admirable job of fleshing out a supporting character while giving us some additional insight into Souta's past and personality."
Kiss Him, Not Me ‒ Episode 4
"The romantic stalemate was cozy while it lasted, but it looks like the introduction of yet another rival for Kae's affection is going to heat things up in the coming weeks."
Lostorage incited WIXOSS ‒ Episode 4
James Beckett takes over our WIXOSS coverage from Rebecca Silverman, right as the show's star-crossed protagonists finally meet again in the present day...
Occultic;Nine ‒ Episode 4
"Following the sheer information overload of its debut, Occultic;Nine has plateaued into something comprehensible, at least on a basic plot level."
Izetta: The Last Witch ‒ Episode 5
"After an episode entirely without action, Izetta is now back to the business of showing off her magic and wreaking havoc on enemy forces."
ClassicaLoid ‒ Episode 4
"ClassicaLoid is great at zany comedy, but I'm most impressed with how the show nailed its more contemplative, melancholy moods this week."
Magical Girl Raising Project ‒ Episode 5
"With the nasty realities of the game starting to sink in, this episode gives us a pretty good sense of how all the magical girls are dealing with their new situation."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 31
"While the likes of Kandaichi are certainly not Kira levels of horrible, there isn't anything uniquely human about his role as an antagonist either."
WWW.WAGNARIA!! ‒ Episode 5
"Miyakoshi is starting to lose patience with being the only one at the restaurant who can serve customers with a genuine smile."
March comes in like a lion ‒ Episode 4
"Overall, this was easily the weakest episode of March so far."
Haikyu!! 3rd Season ‒ Episode 4
"While Haikyu!! has always excelled at showing the tension in a game – as have other sports series, that being a chief attraction of the genre – this week's episode really outdid itself."
Drifters ‒ Episode 4
"Though I appreciated the show taking some time to give the Warlords more to do, the amount of exposition in this episode still gave it a slightly sluggish feel."
Flip Flappers ‒ Episode 4
"This week, Flip Flappers pulled off the truly unexpected feat of having a pretty straightforward episode for a change."
All Out!! ‒ Episode 4
"Gion walks away from his first game with a little bit more respect for his seniors, opponents, and the game itself, without having to redefine his whole character."
Keijo!!!!!!!! ‒ Episode 4
As its heroines take their butts to the next level in the first round of qualifiers, Theron takes a listen to Funimation's new simuldub for Keijo!!!!!!!!
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 481
"Episode 481 manages to recapture the feel of last week's outing, but young Sasuke's and Sakura's stories just don't feel as complete as Naruto's and Hinata's."
Yuri!!! on Ice ‒ Episode 4
Yuri and Yurio start taking their careers into their own hands in two very different ways, and Gabriella takes a listen to Funimation's new simuldub of the first episode!
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 29
"Sae's charm that's helped bring out the Twin Stars' parental instincts has been the highlight of this anime-only arc."
Girlish Number ‒ Episode 3
"Girlish Number's third episode did the most important thing the show could do: allow Chitose to fail."
Sound! Euphonium 2 ‒ Episode 4
"While Euphonium is generally focused on elevating tiny moments, this episode demonstrated its equal confidence in hitting major narrative beats."
Nanbaka ‒ Episode 4
"It's still all about the gags, but Nanbaka expands its repertoire this week by reaching into other genres like battle tournament shows. "
Natsume Yūjin-Chō Go ‒ Episode 4
"This uneasy new conflict between two of the show's recurring characters indicates that this season's revelations may be the most pivotal ones yet."
Trickster ‒ Episode 4
"This week's Trickster was easy to like for being very much in on its more campy shenanigans."
One Piece ‒ Episode 761
"If more episodes looked like this, people wouldn't feel so down on the anime's modern art style."
Dragon Ball Super Episode 63
The day has finally arrived. Dragon Ball Super is being simulcast legally in the United States! Sam Leach gets dropped in the middle with the rest of America, at episode 63.
Poco's Udon World ‒ Episode 3
"Poco's Udon World continues to touch on issues affecting young adults while peppering the proceedings with light comedy in its most reflective episode yet."
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 29
"Tekkadan is on the precipice of realizing that they have problems that can't be fixed with killing, marking a new era in this show."
Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episode 16
This episode of Bungo Stray Dogs appeared quite suddenly this weekend, rather than waiting for its usual Wednesday simulcast. So how did this prequel storyline pan out?
Kiss Him, Not Me ‒ Episode 3
"Given the show's jokey premise, I was surprised to see an actual effort to develop the principal characters beyond their surface quirks."
Occultic;Nine ‒ Episode 3
"I've gotten used to the show's style of storytelling, and while I still can't call it good, I'm willing to go along with it in order to find out what Occultic;Nine is trying to accomplish."
Magical Girl Raising Project ‒ Episode 4
"If you're hoping for this series to bring something fresh to the table or if you just enjoy a good plot twist, this episode is an encouraging effort."
Izetta: The Last Witch ‒ Episode 4
We learn a little more about Izetta's world in this transition episode and have a listen to the series' simuldub premiere!
ClassicaLoid ‒ Episode 3
"Chopin and Liszt bring two new colorful extremes to the cast, and with Schubert seemingly joining next week, I'm sure things will get even crazier on ClassicaLoid."
WWW.WAGNARIA!! ‒ Episode 4
"After three episodes full of character introductions, this episode gives us a chance to slow down and get to know the core cast a little better."
March comes in like a lion ‒ Episode 3
"In the end, what most sticks with me about this episode was how good it was to all its characters."
Haikyu!! 3rd Season ‒ Episode 3
"If you weren't a Tsukishima fan before this week's episode, you might be one by its end."
JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond Is Unbreakable ‒ Episode 30
"I love this family so much. I want them in every episode from now until the end of the series."
Lostorage incited WIXOSS ‒ Episode 3
"It's only been three episodes, but I feel like I've been watching this show much longer."
Drifters ‒ Episode 3
"This episode takes a hard right turn to introduce almost a dozen new players, Drifters and Ends alike tearing each other apart on the battlefield."
Flip Flappers ‒ Episode 3
"Despite the ever-present feeling of dread that sneaks into the creases around the show's colorful aesthetic, this episode is the most exuberantly joyful Flip Flappers adventure yet."
All Out!! ‒ Episode 3
"For a show about rugby, sparking a sense of physical thrill in the viewer is essential, and All Out!! isn't quite there yet."
Naruto Shippuden ‒ Episode 480
"The first installment of the “Boyhood” miniseries is an enjoyable watch that represents one of Naruto Shippūden's better filler efforts."
Keijo!!!!!!!! ‒ Episode 3
"Marked by minor flaws in what is otherwise proving to be a consistently enjoyable and surprisingly well-thought-out series."
Yuri!!! on Ice ‒ Episode 3
"Following a stunning debut, Yuri!!! on Ice has started hinting that it might have some thematic meat to serve alongside all the cheesecake."
Twin Star Exorcists ‒ Episode 28
"This episode seems to mark the beginning of the end of the Twin Star's road trip, and it remains to be seen how things will pan out."
Brave Witches ‒ Episode 3
"Episode 3 assures us that whatever else may happen, Brave Witches is going to be a reliable show, but that might not always be meant as a compliment."
Bungo Stray Dogs ‒ Episode 15
"An unexpected nod to the fact that Bungo Stray Dogs's cast are all great authors or their creations adds a yearning to the story that it lacked before."
Girlish Number ‒ Episode 2
"If Girlish Number can either shore up its weaknesses or lean into its strengths, it will continue to be a funny and satisfying experience."
Sound! Euphonium 2 ‒ Episode 3
"Sound! Euphonium demonstrates the many valid approaches we can take to personal drama, and the complex reality of what it means to be kind."
Nanbaka ‒ Episodes 1-3
"I'm glad that Nanbaka takes chances, but I wonder if the "goofy bishonen in prison" premise even allows for that many new ideas."
Natsume Yūjin-Chō Go ‒ Episodes 1-3
"There's a lot of familiarity in this setting, but with new plot twists to keep things fresh, it's clear that Natsume Yujin-cho won't run out of surprises."
Trickster ‒ Episodes 1-3
"Sadly, Trickster's writing and direction aren't quite able to keep up with its beautiful production values."
One Piece ‒ Episode 760
"An okay episode by a lot of measures, the animation is mostly still subpar, but it's well directed in the ways that matter."
DAYS ‒ Episode 15
As our coverage of DAYS ends for the season, Lauren Orsini breaks down where this soccer anime succeeded and where it stumbled.
Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans ‒ Episode 28
"Iron-Blooded Orphans never lets you forget the high stakes of every combat instance, now that there are children fighting on both sides."
Poco's Udon World ‒ Episodes 1-2
"Funny, emotional without being cloying, and well-paced, this show deftly combines the familiar with the unexpected."
Occultic;Nine ‒ Episodes 1-2
"In terms of story construction, Occultic;Nine is so busted up that it repels most of its audience."
ClassicaLoid ‒ Episodes 1-2
"This isn't the kind of anime that will set the world on fire, but if you're just looking for a rockin' good time, ClassicaLoid will give you that and then some."
Kiss Him, Not Me ‒ Episodes 1-2
"In spite of its undeniably troublesome aspects, Kiss Him, Not Me is a fun little series that has a lot more to offer than the standard reverse harem send-up."
Izetta: The Last Witch ‒ Episodes 1-3
"A solid, entertaining effort that still shows a lot of potential going forward."
March comes in like a lion ‒ Episodes 1-2
"March excels at bringing its world to life through little moments and various smart dramatic choices."
Magical Girl Raising Project ‒ Episodes 1-3
"It may be another week or two before Magical Girl Raising Project really shows its hand."
WWW.WAGNARIA!! ‒ Episodes 1-3
"Whether you call it a spinoff, a sequel, or a reboot, WWW.Wagnaria can live up to the standards of the original while remaining 100% newbie-friendly."
Haikyu!! 3rd Season ‒ Episodes 1-2
"Thus far, the show is doing a very good job of keeping viewers as tense as possible."
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